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Blended Language Learning: Design and Practice for Teachers
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 21 hours
  • Course by University of Colorado Boulder
  • Offered by

About

This course is for language educators who wish to learn how to build and teach a blended language course. You may receive 1.5 Graduate Teacher Education credits (GRTE) for completing this course. See below for more information. This course is divided into four modules. In the first module we are going to discuss the origins and effectiveness of the blended learning model. In the second module, we are going to look at course level considerations such as how to choose a blended format or how to build a blended course syllabus. In the third module, we are going to focus on the unit level. We are going to discuss how to plan a blended unit, how to go about presenting content, designing blended activities and assessment strategies. In the fourth module, we're going to turn our attention to the teaching aspect of the blended learning experience. At the end of the course, you have the option to put what you have learned into practice through an optional peer-reviewed assignment (Honors lesson). This assignment is not required to complete the course unless you wish to obtain Graduate Teacher Credits (GRTE). This course includes short quizzes, discussion questions, and an optional scaffolded peer-reviewed assignment. If you complete all the assignments, at the end of this course you will have fairly fleshed out a blended unit and you will be well on your way to building your own blended language course. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Explain blended learning as a teaching modality and discuss its effectiveness List and discuss the main instructional design steps involved in building a blended language course Select tools and technologies to support blended language learning Discuss effective blended teaching strategies GRTE credits: Credits earned for GRTE courses are not applicable toward a degree program offered at the University of Colorado Boulder but may be used for teacher professional enhancement, including relicensure and school district salary advancement. You may receive 1.5 GRTE credits for completing this course ($225). The form is provided at the end module 5.

Modules

Introduction and Course Objectives

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Let's meet!

1 Videos

  • Introduction to the Course

1 Readings

  • Graduate Teacher Education Credit

What’s Blended Learning and Does it Work?

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • What is Blended Learning?

How did Blended Learning Start?

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • How did Blended Learning Start?

Challenges and Affordances of Blended Language Learning

    • 4 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
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4 Discussions

  • Would blended learning be a good fit for your teaching context?
  • Barriers to blended learning
  • How students benefit from blended leanring
  • Free reaction

Module 1 Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1 Summative Assessment

Introduction

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction and Objectives

Choosing a Blended Format

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Which blended format would you choose?
  • Which course would you blend?

1 Videos

  • Choosing a Blended Format

Effective Organization Strategies

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Organization Roleplay

1 Videos

  • Organization Strategies for Blended Language Course Design

Building a Blended Syllabus

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Reading Questions

1 Discussions

  • Building Your Blended Syllabus

1 Readings

  • Designing a Blended Syllabus

The Role of the LMS

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Your LMS

1 Videos

  • The Role of the LMS

ADA/UD Considerations

    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Reading Questions

1 Discussions

  • Let's Discuss Differentiation

Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Module 2 Summative Assessment

Introduction

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction and Objectives

Planning a Blended Unit

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Ungraded Quiz - Checking Standards

2 Readings

  • Review of Standards
  • Planning Your Unit

Presenting Content Online

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Presenting Content Online: share your experience
  • Presenting Content Online: how to reach your students

1 Videos

  • Presenting Content Online

Blended Interpersonal Activities

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz

1 Videos

  • Blended Interpersonal Activities

Blended Interpretive Activities

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice quiz

1 Videos

  • Blended Interpretive Activities

Blended Presentational Activities

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice quiz

1 Videos

  • Blended Presentational Activities

Inter-Cultural Competence and Culture

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Fostering Intercultural Competence

1 Readings

  • The Cultura Model: Developing Students’ Intercultural Competence

Blended Assessments

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Thinking About IPAs

1 Videos

  • Blended Language Learning Assessments

Assessments

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3 Summative Assessment

Introduction

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction and Objectives

Preparing and Training Students for Blended Learning

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Ungraded Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Strategies to Prepare Students for the Blended Model

1 Videos

  • Preparing Students for Blended Language Learning

Teaching, Cognitive and Social Presence Online

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Establishing Presence

1 Videos

  • Establishing Social, Teaching, and Cognitive Presence

Feedback and Grading Strategies for Online Activities

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz

1 Videos

  • Feedback and Grading

Synchronous Versus Asynchronous Teaching Strategies

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Choosing Activities

1 Videos

  • Benefits and Challenges of Synchronous and Asynchronous Speaking Activities

Academic honesty

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Your Experience with Academic Honesty

1 Videos

  • Academic Honesty

Evaluating a blended course

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Tools for Evaluation

1 Videos

  • Evaluating a Blended Course

Summative Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 4 Summative Assessment

Peer-Review Assignment (required for GRTE credits)

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 6 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Finalize Your Blended Unit

6 Discussions

  • Blended Unit Brainstorm
  • Presenting Content Online: share your lesson
  • Design a Blended Presentational Activity
  • Design a Blended Interpretive Activity
  • Design a Blended Interpersonal Activity
  • Summative Assessment plan

1 Videos

  • Introduction and Objectives

1 Readings

  • Graduate Teacher Education Credit Process

Auto Summary

Enhance your teaching skills with the "Blended Language Learning: Design and Practice for Teachers" course, designed specifically for language educators eager to master the art of blended learning. This comprehensive program, offered by Coursera, delves into the intricate process of creating and teaching a blended language course. Over four engaging modules, you'll explore the origins and effectiveness of blended learning, develop strategies for course-level and unit-level planning, and gain practical insights into teaching within a blended framework. The curriculum includes: 1. **Origins and Effectiveness**: Understand the fundamentals and benefits of the blended learning model. 2. **Course-Level Considerations**: Learn to choose the right format and build a cohesive blended course syllabus. 3. **Unit-Level Planning**: Master the planning and presentation of content, design engaging activities, and create effective assessment strategies. 4. **Teaching Strategies**: Focus on the pedagogical aspects of delivering a blended learning experience. The course also offers an optional peer-reviewed assignment, allowing you to apply your newfound knowledge practically. Successfully completing all assignments will equip you with a well-rounded blended unit, setting you on the path to designing your own blended language course. Upon completion, you'll be able to articulate the principles and effectiveness of blended learning, identify the key steps in instructional design, select appropriate tools and technologies, and implement effective teaching strategies. For those seeking professional enhancement, this course offers 1.5 Graduate Teacher Education (GRTE) credits, which can be applied toward teacher relicensure and salary advancement, though not towards a degree at the University of Colorado Boulder. The course is priced at $225 for GRTE credits. With a total duration of 1260 minutes, this professional-level course is accessible through Coursera's Starter and Professional subscription options, making it an ideal choice for educators committed to elevating their teaching methodologies through blended learning.

Edwige Simon
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Edwige Simon