{"id":3251,"date":"2012-05-02T08:04:56","date_gmt":"2012-05-02T07:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eltchat.com\/?p=3251"},"modified":"2012-05-02T08:04:56","modified_gmt":"2012-05-02T07:04:56","slug":"how-to-combine-f2f-and-online-learning-in-blended-courses-eltchat-summary-25042012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eltchat.org\/index.php\/2012\/05\/02\/how-to-combine-f2f-and-online-learning-in-blended-courses-eltchat-summary-25042012\/","title":{"rendered":"How to combine F2F and online learning in blended courses? #ELTChat Summary 25\/04\/2012"},"content":{"rendered":"
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copytright 2012 edtech digest Blended Learning<\/p><\/div>\n

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This summary first appeared on Eduardo Sandos’s blog,\u00a0ELT Bakery<\/a>, and was reporoduced here with his kind permission.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The topic of last Wednesday\u2019s evening #ELTChat on April 25 was\u00a0How to combine face-to-face and online learning in blended courses?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>The experience with blended learning varied quite a lot among participants, which made the discussion really interesting. The #ELTChat was moderated by\u00a0@ShellTerrell<\/strong>\u00a0@SueAnnan<\/strong>and\u00a0@theteacherjames.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Thank you for great questions and for guiding us through such a rich chat! Four questions were answered throughout the chat.<\/p>\n

What is a blended course?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Many participants gave definitions of a blended course. According to @SueAnnan It contains an element of f2f and online work. @DinaDobrou used Wikipedia\u2019s definition: A mixing of diff learning environments. Combines traditional f2f class methods w\/ more computer-mediated activities. @eltbakery quoted Sharma & Barrett (2007) \u201cA language course which combines F2F classroom component with an appropriate use of technology.\u201d @lissa77 added: Blended learning is when there is f2f classroom teaching along with some form of online\/tech component.<\/p>\n

How do we balance F2F & online components of a blended learning course?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

@Aofemile suggested that content balancing depends on the course focus, learner\u2019s needs and teacher\u2019s skills. @Aofemile also stated that where learners have advanced IT skills put more content online, where internet access is problematic use more f2f. According to @ShellTerrell The balance will depend also on the teacher\u2019s experience with blended learning & the tech involved. Good point raised by @eannegrenoble: Balancing content ? I find the f2f leads to the online \u2013 the online is an extension to what we do in class. @__CCE: The balance will depend also on the teacher\u2019s experience with blended learning & the tech involved.<\/p>\n

What are the factors that need to be considered when deciding the balance?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

According to @ShellTerrell Age is also important in deciding on the appropriate balance. @TFilTeacher added: Age Appropriate Methods is crucial. We must know our students well so that we can challenge & motivate them. @tougo mentioned that the presence of teacher makes the difference, whether f2f or online (e.g. via Skype). @esolcourses suggested: The yardstick I generally use is whether or not they need my assistance to do it (some tasks don\u2019t). @BrunoELT added: things that sts can discover by themselves & are motivators shld b dealt online. @irishmikeh added: relevance is the key. If it\u2019S really relevant, chances they\u2019ll do the online work is higher. For @antoniaclare it is important to integrate the \u2018outside class\u2019 work with the \u2018inside class\u2019 work to help with relevance. @esolcourses added: confidence, prev. learning experiences, and attitudes to tech can play a part as well.<\/p>\n

What kind of content is better to teach asynchronously?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

According to @SueAnnan You could do a large part of the theoretical stuff online, but the practical parts are better face to face IMO. The asynchronous part can be done at own speed. @Sandymillin added: no exp. of blended courses here, but I think reading-heavy or courses that need a lot of time to absorb bttr online. @JoHart mentioned that asynch works well for reinforcing activities, wtiting tsks etc esp if you use blogging, synch for initial intro of stuff & groupwk. @eltbakery mentioned: Regarding content, I believe extended grammar\/vocab practice & receptive skills pract cause it can be done at SS own pace. @SphiaMav: I think the group element can work well asynchronously too especially online. @chiasuan: I\u2019ve found adding webinars\/recorded sessions to T Training courses very useful.<\/p>\n

Links mentioned in the chat:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

@JoHart: Just piloting strategy to try & instill online learning skills with literacy students:\u00a0http:\/\/t.co\/kIZm64KW<\/a>
\n@eltbakery: Alternative Assessment for Busy teachers:http:\/\/eltbakery.edublogs.org\/?p=1044<\/a>
\n@sandymillin Would highly recommend the IH COLT for those wanting to find out more about online teaching\u00a0http:\/\/t.co\/kh2sCNSG<\/a>
\n@pysproblem81 How do people use their VLE to support classes currently? This is BL, no? My ideas here:\u00a0http:\/\/t.co\/l6WjHzCF<\/a>
\n@anotniaclare Blended learning plan for Speakout has just launched, so still a baby\u00a0http:\/\/t.co\/kPFmfmAw<\/a><\/p>\n

The transcript of this chat can be viewed here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

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About the Author<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Eduardo Santos<\/p><\/div>\n

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Eduardo Santos \u00a0–\u00a0@<\/s>eltbakery<\/p>\n

Teacher trainer, English teacher and Corporate trainer. Interested in Business English and Professional Development.<\/p>\n

Recife, Brazil\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0http:\/\/www.eltbakery.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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7 Reasons Why Blended Learning Makes\u00a0Sense<\/a>\u00a0good intro to topic and great image which was borrowed for this post.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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