Tuesday, June 28
8:30 AM-12:00 PM
UTC
Salon Hemon

R2D2 on the Blend: A Galaxy of Online Learning Style Ideas and Blended Learning Examples

Tutorial ID: 13468
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    Curt Bonk
    Indiana University and SurveyShare, Inc
  2. Charles Graham
    Brigham Young University

Abstract: Instead of debating benefits of online learning, many educators are now exploring ways to blend e-learning technologies and also address specific learning needs. Some might blend in order to take advantage of face-to-face and virtual learning opportunities or to combine technologies. In this talk, Drs. Bonk and Graham will lay out several different models and definitions of blended learning as well as the advantages and disadvantages. The session will include more than two dozen different examples of blended learning in actual courses. In addition, they will present a new model for addressing online learning styles called the R2D2 method, including dozens of techniques for auditory, reflective, visual, and hands-on learners. While learning styles continues to be a controversial topic, the diversity of students in online environments has renewed interest in this area. This session will also include practical strategies that can be incorporated directly into one's virtual classes.

Objectives

SESSION OBJECTIVES: 1. Understand the different definitions of blended learning and compare to ideas about hybrid learning. 2. Grasp different ways to blended learning in online environments. For example, there are ways to blended synchronous and asynchronous technologies, behavioral and constructivist approaches to instruction, face-to-face and online course events, students and instructors located I different locations, etc. 3. Detail a range of examples of blended learning in a wide variety of content areas. 4. Learn how to create effective blended learning environments. 5. Link blended learning ideas to learner needs or preferences. 6. Learn about the R2D2 method of learning styles for addressing auditory, reflective, visual, and kinesthetic or hands-on learners. 7. Discover a wide range of ways to address different learning preferences or ways to individualize the learning environment. 8. Document some of the research on blended learning and online learning styles. 9. Grasp the range of pedagogical options available to online instructors for blended learning environments and for addressing learning styles, including several motivational techniques.

Topical Outline

Topical Outline of the Content/Tutorial Overview (many interactive and reflective events will be embedded in this workshop) Part I. Blended Learning Overview and Trends a. Blended learning defined for higher education and corporate training. b. Increased enrollments c. History of blended learning d. Blended learning models for higher education and corporate training e. Forms and types of blends f. Advantages and disadvantages of blended learning. g. Where is blended learning useful? h. 25 Blended learning examples. i. Future projections of blended learning Part II. The R2D2 Method of Learning Styles and Preferences a. Read (Auditory and Verbal Learners): examples and ideas b. Reflect (Reflective Learners): examples and ideas c. Display (Visual Learners): examples and ideas d. Do (Tactile, Kinesthetic, Exploratory Learners): examples and ideas Ideas and technologies discussed: Blogging, video streaming, simulations, field reflections, case learning, online narratives, scenario learning, concept mapping tools, online journals, etc.

Prerequisites

Intended Audience: Experience Level: Intermediate; Prerequisites: None Those benefiting from this workshop include those in higher education, corporate training, government training, K-12, and military settings and they might be at any level of expertise (beginner, intermediate, or advanced). The primary audience will be higher education instructors and administrators as well as trainers or instructional designers. Some ideas will come from extensive personal experience teaching online as well as best pedagogical practices for online learning. As a result, the workshop should appeal to a wide range of participants including college instructors, lecturers, instructional designers, learning center directors, corporate trainers, training consultants, training managers, chief learning officers, researchers, and administrators. Note: Dr. Bonk has lead popular workshops at Ed Media for the past five years and participated in preconference sessions during the past six years.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Qualifications

Dr. Curtis J. Bonk (http://php.indiana.edu/~cjbonk/) is a former CPA and corporate controller who, after becoming sufficiently bored with that, received his master’s and Ph.D. degrees in educational psychology from the University of Wisconsin. Curt is now a Professor of Educational Psychology as well as Instructional Systems Technology at Indiana University. He also is a Senior Research Fellow with the Advanced Distributed Learning Lab in DC. Curt received the Burton Gorman Teaching Award in 1999, the Wilbert Hites Mentoring Award in 2000, the CyberStar Award from the Indiana Info Tech Assoc in 2002, and the Most Outstanding Achievement by an Individual in Higher Ed award from the U.S. Distance Learning Association in 2003. In 2003, he also received a State of Indiana award for Innovative Teaching in a Distance Education Program. During the past two years, Dr. Bonk has presented over 150 talks related to online learning, including ones in New Zealand, Australia, Korea, Iceland, Finland, China, and the UAE. He has more than 100 publications on topics such as online learning pedagogy and frameworks for Web-based instruction. Bonk is currently working on the Handbook of Blended Learning Environments. He is President of CourseShare and SurveyShare and can be contacted at cjbonk@indiana.edu. Dr. Charles R. Graham is an Assistant Professor of Instructional Psychology and Technology at Brigham Young University. He has recently co-edited a series of case studies on blended learning for the Quarterly Review of Distance Education. He recently completed a major report on blended learning and edited the upcoming Handbook of Blended Learning. Dr. Graham is also involved in mentoring doctoral students doing dissertations related to the topic. His other areas of research and publication include online collaboration and teamwork and the integration of technology into teaching and learning. Dr. Graham online vita is at http://msed.byu.edu/ipt/graham/vita/crg_vita.pdf
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