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Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching (7e)

M. D. RoblyerChapter 7

Introduction to Distance

Education:Online and Blended

EnvironmentsDeveloped by:

M. D. Roblyer andPaige R. Wiencke

Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching(7e) by M. D. Roblyer

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1. Overview of Distance Education2. Blended Learning Environments3. Online Audio and Video

Strategies4. Types of Web-Based Lessons in

Blended Environments5. Implementing Web-Based

Lessons in Blended Environments

Chapter 7: Main Concepts



Technology Integration in Action:Flipping for Pre-Algebra Mastery

Phase 1: Analysis of needsPhase 2: Planning for integrationPhase 3: Post-instruction revisions



Overview of Distance EducationDL Models – By degree of realism



Overview of Distance EducationDL Models – By online activity

Online – All course activities occur on the Internet

Blended – A combination of online and in-person activities



Overview of Distance Education Current Issues

Digital divide issues – Different access for rich and poor

Developmental issues – Students’ socialization differs

Variable impact on education reform – Both negative and positive impact



Effectiveness of distance learning compared with FTF learning

Course characteristics that affect success

Characteristics of successful distance learners, instructors

Cost effectiveness of online programs

Overview of Distance Education Research



Traditional classroom with online activities

Online classroom with in-person events

Flipped classroom model

Blended Learning Environments Models



The four pillars of F-L-I-P: Flexible learning environments Learning culture shift Intentional content Professional educators

Blended Learning Environments Flipped classroom model



Research – Limited findings tend to show equal or better results than traditional classrooms

Implementation tips – Keep videos short; see the online site of the Flipped Learning Network (FLN) for information

Blended Learning Environments Flipped classroom model (continued)



Podcast – Combination of “iPod” and “broadcast”

Vodcast – Posting video online (a.k.a., video sharing)

Online Audio and Video StrategiesPodcasts and Vodcasts



Create digital media: From

imported files

With screen-capture software Photo courtesy of W. Wiencke

Online Audio and Video StrategiesAudio and video development



Demonstrations of frequently performed procedures

Student-created presentations Audio or video of classroom

discussion starters Expert lectures

Online Audio and Video Strategies Integration strategies



Video portfolios Video

decision-making/problem-solving simulations

Documentation of school activities

Visual literacy instruction Teaching video production

Online Audio and Video Strategies Integration strategies (continued)



1. Interpersonal exchanges

2. Information collection and analysis

3. Problem solving

Web-Based Lessons in Blended ModelsCategories of activities



Electronic pen pals or “key pals”

Electronic mentoring Virtual field trips Electronic publishing Group product development Problem-based learning Social action projects

Web-Based Lessons in Blended ModelsExample activities



Student research

Information literacy skill practice

Visual learning problems and solutions

Development of collaboration skills

Multicultural immersion

Web-Based Lessons in Blended ModelsIntegration strategies



Support Function 1: Project host site

Support Function 2: Tutorial Instruction

Support Function 3: Information exchanges

Implementing Web-Based Lessons Support site functions



Support Function 4: Communication and Support

Support Function 5: Displays of student work

Support Function 6: Project development centers

Implementing Web-Based Lessons Support site functions (continued)



Assessing lesson quality – Use Technology Lesson Plan Evaluation Checklist and Technology Impact Checklist for Assessment of Technology-Integrated Lessons

Assessing student contributions – See rubrics at Kathy Schrock’s Guide to Everything site

Implementing Web-Based Lessons Assessing quality of web products