Blended Learning Models: Strategies for Transformation

Presenter(s)
Patsy Moskal (University of Central Florida, US) - Panel Moderator
George Otte (City University of New York, US)
Stephen Laster (Harvard Business School, US)
Anthony Picciano (Hunter College, City University of New York, US)
Session Information
March 29, 2011 - 9:30am
Areas of Special Interest: 
Blended Course, Blended Program/Degree, Institutional Initiatives, Multiple Levels, Innovative Blended
Major Emphasis of Presentation: 
Theory/conceptual framework
Institutional Level: 
Multiple
Audience Level: 
All
Session Type: 
Featured Session
Location: 
Prince of Wales
Session Duration: 
110 Minutes
3 & 4
Virtual Session
Abstract

While so many folks are considering what percentage should be online to make a blended course, this session is geared toward reframing that notion.  Looking at various models adopted by others, the panel will focus on what infrastructure, policies, and goals are driving the push to blend.  Models used by others will be shared and an open discussion will invite participants to share their experiences, opportunities, and challenges.

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Final Presentation: 
Extended Abstract

In 2004, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation funded the first invitation-only workshop devoted to blended learning. For the leaders participating in that conference, much time and thought was devoted to actually defining blended learning. While folks were in agreement that online and face-to-face components were necessary for blended learning, it became readily apparent that this task was not as simple as defining what percentage of time should be devoted to each of those modalities. There were numerous variations on the theme and also on what was important to each institution. In the seven years that have followed since those early spirited discussions, this has become even more obvious as many blended learning models have appeared. This panel will examine and discuss different models of blended learning that have been adopted to transform various programs and universities. The panel will focus on what infrastructure, policies, and goals are driving the push to blend. Models used by others will be shared and an open discussion will invite participants to share their experiences, opportunities, and challenges.

Lead Presenter

Patsy Moskal, Associate Director, Research Initiative for Teaching Effectiveness, University of Central Florida


George Otte, University Director of Academic Technology, City University of New York


Stephen Laster, CIO, Harvard Business School


Anthony Picciano, Executive Officer, Graduate Center, City University of New York