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Blended Learning courses include a combination of face-to-face and online instruction or learning. The key element to focus on when developing a blended course is the complementary and integrated combination of these two learning environments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On this page we will provide some basic information on best practices for blended course design and resources to assist you with a deeper look into some specific aspects of blended teaching and learning.
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Best Practices<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Set Clear Expectations<\/h2>

It is crucial that you define blended learning as it will take place in your course right away, and that you reinforce the concept regularly.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Integrate Learning Modalities<\/h2>

Blended courses provide an opportunity to integrate the learning that is done online and in the classroom so that students can see clear connections between what they are doing in both\nenvironments.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Incorporate Active Learning<\/h2>

Active learning leverages the physical classroom environment to foster collaboration, critical thinking, and deeper understanding\u2014things that are often harder to achieve in asynchronous or online settings.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Fun-sized Faculty Development<\/h2>

Fun-sized faculty development: Are you looking for a quick hit of professional development this semester? ATL has a series of short sessions that are packed with tips you can use in the classroom right away. These sessions are perfect for those who are feeling time-crunched.\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Focus on Student Engagement<\/h2>

Keeping students engaged in blended courses requires thoughtful strategies to ensure both environments are interactive, meaningful, and connected.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Choose Technology Tools Carefully<\/h2>

Choose tools that are really helpful to you rather than letting them distract\nfrom your course's goals.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\nback to top<\/a>\n\n\n

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Planning for a Blended Future: A Research-Driven Guide for Educators<\/h2>

By Joosten, T., Weber, N., Baker, M., Schletzbaum, A., & McGuire, A. (2021)\nThis report includes foundational information about blended learning, insights about design strategies and alignment, and additional resources for any topics you may want to explore in more depth.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Inclusive Design for Online and Blended Courses: Connecting Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and Universal Design for Learning<\/h2>

By Susie Gronseth, PhD\nThis article contains guidelines for accessible and inclusive course design.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

How to Write Well-Defined Learning Objectives<\/h2>

By Debnath Chatterjee, Janet Corral\nProvides a detailed explanation and examples of how to write measurable learning objectives, which will be your first step in course development.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Best Practices for Use of Blended Learning<\/h2>

By Amanda R. Margolis, Andrea L. Porter, and Michael E. Pitterle\nDescribes 10 instructional best practices for blended learning that you will incorporate into your course design.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Assessment Digital Learning Toolkit<\/h2>

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2017) Compares different types of assessment that you can consider including in your course design.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

An examination of teachers\u2019 strategies to foster student engagement in blended learning in higher education<\/h2>

By G\u00e9raldine Heilporn, Sawsen Lakhal & Marilou B\u00e9lisle\nDescribes strategies for fostering student engagement in blended learning that you can consider including in your course design.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\nback to top<\/a>\n\n\n

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Intentional Tech: Principles to Guide the Use of Educational Technology in College Teaching<\/h2>

By Derek Bruff<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

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The Blended Course Design Workbook<\/h2>

2nd Edition by Kathryn E. Linder and Kevin Kelly<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\nback to top<\/a>\n\n\n

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Strategies for Engaging Students in Blended and Online Learning<\/h2>

This video describes strategies for fostering student engagement in blended\nlearning that you can consider including in your course design.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\nback to top<\/a>\n\n\n

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Consultations<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Individual Consultations or Department Workshops with Allison Harper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Are you teaching a blended course now and considering making some changes? Do you want to
prepare to teach a blended course for the first time? Is your department considering expanding
its blended offerings?<\/p>\n\n\n\n