Foundations of Blended Learning

Assessments are an important part of the learning process, but for many, shifting to a hybrid environment has challenged the assessment process. There are many strategies for successfully assessing student learning in a hybrid classroom, but it may require thinking outside the box and adjusting “traditional” styles of assessments. In this course, educators will explore strategies for creating and implementing formative and summative assessments and navigating the shift between in-person, online, and hybrid learning.

Virtual instruction has a unique approach for creating engaging lessons. Using the TPACK framework, we will unpack how to transform your current pedagogies and use technology to promote deeper, meaningful, and ultimately engaging learning experiences for the virtual classroom. We will unpack the facets of engagement, starting at the surface level and diving deeper into active learning. Then we will break down strategies to promote active learning and engagement during synchronous and asynchronous instruction. Leave this course with practical instructional strategies that encourage engagement in the virtual classroom.

Creating an online learning environment is more than scanning worksheets and sharing digital textbooks.  This course is designed to help people transition to online learning or enhance their current practice.  The course will begin with ideas for creating an online community that meets the SEL needs of all learners and explore best practices for assessment and increasing accessibility.  Learners will leave this course with a plan for initiating or improving their online instruction.

Managing the classroom is challenging enough, but now, educators are learning to manage learning environments beyond the four physical walls of the classroom. Hybrid learning is being utilized more than ever as some students learn at school while others learn from home simultaneously.  In this course, we will discuss best practices and considerations for setting up hybrid learning when students are live-streaming into the classroom.  Additionally, we will identify strategies for facilitating hybrid learning or live streamed classrooms that can be personalized for your specific classroom needs.