Blended Learning
About Blended Learning
Blended learning, simply put, is a pedagogical approach that combines traditional face-to-face instruction with online synchronous or asynchronous learning activities. It's a flexible model that allows us to integrate the best of both worlds: the personal interaction and engagement of the classroom environment, and the accessibility and adaptability of online resources.
Combining the strengths of face-to-face teaching and online learning, we can create a more dynamic and engaging learning experience for our students, ultimately leading to deeper understanding and retention of course material.
By embracing blended learning, we can adapt our teaching practices to meet the diverse needs of our students in today's digital age. It's an opportunity to leverage technology to enhance the learning experience and promote student success.
In-Person Learning
With Blended Learning we still have the valuable opportunity for face-to-face interactions with our students in the classroom. This time allows for discussions, hands-on activities and group work. In these sessions you can also flip the traditional classroom model by assigning students pre-recorded clips or readings to review before class. Then, use class time for interactive discussions, problem-solving sessions, or deeper learning of the topic.
Online Learning
Supplementing our in-person sessions, we can incorporate online components such as pre-recorded lectures, interactive pages on Canvas, quizzes, discussion forums, and multimedia resources. These materials provide students with additional resources for learning, reinforce concepts covered in class, and offer opportunities for self-paced learning.
Flexibility
Blended learning offers flexibility in how students engage with course content. They can review material at their own pace, access resources outside of class hours, and revisit topics they find challenging. This personalised approach can cater to different learning styles and preferences, fostering a more inclusive learning environment.
College Learning Wheel
The City of Glasgow College Learning Wheel is a pedagogical resource designed to support and provide a digital approach for lecturing staff and their delivery of online and blended learning. There are six learning modes of engagement from the ABC Learning Design which identify specific tools that can be applied to each area.
A framework for staff and students that sets out the minimum expectations for learning provision for all courses at City of Glasgow College.
A course to help you apply this vision to your course; thinking about how you will blend online and on-campus content and activities and how you can use Canvas as your hub for learning and teaching.
The College's Student Academic Experience Strategy commits us to a model of learning and teaching that is active, blended and connected. Taking a blended learning approach allows us to retain the positive aspects of our learning and teaching approach, alongside the many benefits of face-to-face learning.
