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We don't have the break out group option in Teams yet - here is a hack to get around it.

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HOW2: Adding a TEAMs meeting in Canvas for students

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HOW2: Adding a TEAMs meeting in Canvas for students

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Quick and easy, it is important to do it this way because it logs student attendance!

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HOW2 Adding a Teams Meeting to Canvas for Students

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Building CANVAS for Blended Learning & Instructional Design

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Building CANVAS for Blended Learning & Instructional Design

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Just a short video showing how I have been building my Canvas spaces.

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Building My Canvas Module for Blended Learning

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Found this really vibrant and interesting video to help students make notes on academic papers. I might embed this into my CAVNAS pages as additional help.

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How to Read, Take Notes On and Understand Journal Articles | Essay Tips

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I was thinking about how to make it clear for students to know what they need to complete each week, and I decided to make some visual logos such as 'share' 'discuss' 'watch' 'submit' so that I could divide each week into sections. It aligns with CETL's instructional design format as well!

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Making CANVAS Vibrant: Uploading and Embedding Audio in CANVAS

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Making CANVAS Vibrant: Uploading and Embedding Audio in CANVAS

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Podcasting and recording discussions or feedback is an excellent way to provide an alternative way to engage with your students. In this video I demonstrate how recording audio on your phone or Audacity, uploading it to Soundcloud (for free) and making playlists, can be successfully embedded into CANVAS.

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Making CANVAS Vibrant: Uploading and Embedding YouTube Videos in CANVAS

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Making CANVAS Vibrant: Uploading and Embedding YouTube Videos in CANVAS

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An instructional video on how to upload a video to YouTube, make it unlisted and then embed it into a Canvas page.

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Uploading and Embedding YouTube Videos in CANVAS

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Reading: Pedagogic Approaches to Using Technology for Learning 

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Attwell and Hughes address the gap in technology related skills required by teaching and learning professionals
that cannot be bridged by qualifications alone or by initial training. A programme of opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD) is also needed to enable people to remain up to date.
This literature review is intended to address and support these areas by identifying new and
emerging pedagogies; determining what constitutes effective use of technology in teaching and
learning; looking at new developments in teacher training qualifications to ensure that they are at
the cutting edge of learning theory and classroom practice and making suggestions as to how
teachers can continually update their skills.

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An instructional video showing staff how to weight assignments in Canvas so a final grade is automatically calculated in Gradebook.

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Reading: Advance HE Blended Learning Article

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Reading: Advance HE Blended Learning Article

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Advance HE's article on Blended Learning is a useful starting point for staff looking to create a ballanced curriculum.

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What is blended learning?
Blended approaches use multiple methods to deliver learning by combining face-to-face interactions with online activities.

Where did blended learning come from?
Blended learning (sometimes referred to as hybrid learning) has a complex heritage that has evolved from the distance and open education movements and the development of online or e-learning. The earliest references to the term 'blended learning' are from the late 1990s and since that time definitions of its meaning have varied according to particular combinations of pedagogy and technologies (Friesen 2012). The detail of the 'blend' is context specific influenced by institutional culture learner need and is often bounded by the digital capabilities of teachers. Blended approaches which include 'flipped learning' and 'self-blended learning' are gaining in popularity as educators grapple with the rising tide of digital technologies the increasing sophistication of online courses (e.g. MOOCs) and increased student expectation of flexible and differentiated learning provision. Blending synchronous face-to- face learning with synchronous and/or asynchronous online components provides a powerful response to this challenge; and used innovatively can build a valuable bridge from formalised education to informal learning spaces.

How does blended learning work?
Blended learning combines face-to-face and online activities in a seamless and complementary flow of learning. For example in the flipped classroom online activity is introduced before a face-to-face class in the form of reading materials and other artefacts. These resources provide a springboard for students to conduct further online research through personal learning networks (PLN) and digital curation activities. Subsequent classroom time is spent in small groups with the aim of deepening this learning through problem-based activities. This weaving together of different modes of delivery with a purposeful pedagogical underpinning is one example of a blended approach that combines synchronous and asynchronous elements. Other blends might be purely synchronous and take the form of a face-to-face class in which some learners join remotely via web conferencing tools. In short there is a huge range of different blended approaches; the balance between online and face-to-face components and the integration of other methods depends on the needs of learners and the context within which the learning is implemented. The more innovative of these approaches increase student engagement by enabling learning thinking and conversation across multiple spaces and over time.

Sector Snapshot

Where is blended learning currently being used and how?
The potential of blended learning as a flexible accessible and digitally enabled model has created a surge of interest among higher education institutions (HEIs) and caused a flurry of experimental practice.

Case studies are emerging which document the benefits of blended synchronous learning. These include the use of web conferencing tools to include remotely located students in face-to-face learning environments or to bring students together for problem-solving activities who are co-located across campuses. The recent 'BlendSync' project - a collaboration between the Australian government and a consortium of universities - has documented the innovative use of virtual worlds as a learning space to develop language skills and in which to develop a 'blended reality' classroom for teacher education (Bower et al. 2014).

At Rollins College in the US (a liberal arts institution keen to develop its blended learning capacity) analysis of faculty competencies identified a gap in design capabilities for online and blended courses. As a result the college developed a six-week blended learning course for faculty to support staff in the redesign of courses for a blended environment. Rollins now intends to include blended elements in all of its academic programmes (Academic Commons 2014).

The University of Florida has used 'learning analytics' to inform its approach to blended learning. Data from 1.2 million end-of-course evaluations was mined and results suggest that when compared to face-to-face and online learning there is an advantage to the blended approach. According to lead analyst Chuck Dziuban blended environments present new opportunity for innovative design and the creation of a high quality learning experience. Dziuban highlights 14 quality indicators for blended learning including clarity authenticity unity suspense economy depth proportion vividness brilliance sensitivity emphasis authority flow and precision. He comments: "I am astounded by the fact that face-to-face courses have become the gold standard for excellence ... it's like there were no acoustic guitars until there were electric guitars." In short pedagogical design should be informed by technology in a symbiosis that moves beyond the face-to-face model (Emory 2014).

What are the potential benefits of blended learning?
The 'unbundling' of education into informal and digital spaces has numerous educational and economic benefits.

Blended asynchronous learning introduces more flexibility than students have traditionally been accustomed to. In doing so it empowers self-direction where students have more control over the pace and the spaces in which they learn. This flexibility is likely to increase with the advance of mobile technologies and an increased understanding of 'm-learning' techniques. The creative use of this technology provides new opportunities for students to interact with their peers teachers and academic subjects.

Blended learning as part of a cohesive digital strategy involving the development of 'digital literacies' confers real benefit to HEIs including a highly skilled faculty the development of crucial 21st-century skills for students and improved employment prospects for graduates.

Furthermore the increased capacity enabled by extending the learning environment beyond conventional spaces enables universities to increase enrolment numbers and provide a more inclusive experience for those who are unable to participate in face-to-face classes (e.g. individuals with disabilities and part-time learners).

Getting Started

How do I get started with blended learning?
The new HEA knowledge hub is a good place to start and offers various resources linked to blended learning and related content.

This Blended Learning Toolkit from the University of Central Florida is an excellent place to start exploring blended learning. It includes support on course design principles pedagogical practice evaluation frameworks and 'train the trainer' materials for faculty.

What should I expect if I try this approach?
This report details Professor Edginton's experience of designing blended learning courses in Pharmacokenetics at the University of Waterloo in Canada. It provides an insight into the challenges inherent in the process and situates the experience within the wider context of blended learning across Canada. See: http://www.universityaffairs.ca/features/feature-article/blended-learni....

Pursuing a blended model requires strong leadership and significant time commitment. Professor Edginton invested three months on iterative improvements to online delivery based on student feedback. It is also clear that there is no 'one size fits all' approach and each institution has to find their own way towards a contextual blend that works for their student body. As Provost and Vice-President at McMaster David Wilkinson has commented "Everybody is on a path - not always the same one but moving in this direction" (University Affairs 2014).

Next Steps

Where can I learn more about blended learning?
Listen to and join the flipped learning conversation by following these hashtags on Twitter:

#blendedlearning
#blendedlearninginfographics
#edchat
#blendchat
What other topics might I find interesting?
How else can the HEA support my professional development?
The UKPSF provides the framework for recording aspects of professional practice where Maker Culture could be included. Find out more about UKPSF.

Come to a HEA event to share your experiences with your peers - See https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/events-conferences

In your social media share your experiences of Maker Culture - you can tweet about it and include the #HEA to share it with those following the tag or perhaps you can submit a guest blog posting through us. See https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/blog

Talk and Share

#blendedlearning #blendedlearninginfographics #edchat #blendchat

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What is blended learning? Blended approaches use multiple methods to deliver learning by combining face-to-face interactions with online activities. Where did blended learning come from? Blended learning (sometimes referred to as hybrid learning) has a complex heritage that has evolved from the distance and open education movements and the development of online or e-learning.

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How2: Making a Screen Capture Video (Mac)

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How2: Making a Screen Capture Video (Mac)

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This video shows you how (if you are a Mac user) to use QuickTime Player to make screen capture videos. These are really useful if you want to demonstrate something to students or do a voice-over PowerPoint presentation.

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Some interesting insights for how online delivery works at it's best.

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After teaching online for 15 years, here's what I know

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Making CANVAS Vibrant: Introducing Padlet

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Making CANVAS Vibrant: Introducing Padlet

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Padlet is a collaborative sharing platform where members can share media, documents, ideas and images. It is something that can be embedded into CANVAS for class projects or students can make their own to document projects for assignments. This video shows you how you might set up a Padlet, the sorts of things you and add to it, and how embed it into a CANVAS space.

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HOW2: Creating a Padlet and Embedding into CANVAS

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Making CANVAS Vibrant: Module Banners and Logos for CANVAS

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Making CANVAS Vibrant: Module Banners and Logos for CANVAS

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I try to give each module a clear identity - from the image on the module in the dashboard to a logo at the top of the welcome page and on the module guide. It helps students distinguish between modules and it helps make it a more vibrant learning space. To do this I have been using a free logo maker called www.canva.com. A you can see below this is a logo for one of my modules.

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How2: Making a Screen Capture Video (Windows)

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How2: Making a Screen Capture Video (Windows)

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I don't have a Windows PC but for those who do and want to make screen capture videos (which perhaps involves you talking over a PowerPoint or demonstrating some software) then VLC Media Player is free and great for Windows 10 users. NB. I didn't make this video because I can't demo it on my MacBook.

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How to Use VLC Media Player as a Screen Recorder on Mac

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Reading: Rethinking Pedagogy for a Digital Age

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Reading: Rethinking Pedagogy for a Digital Age

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Beetham and Sharpe outline some of the key principles for effective digital pedagogy.

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Making CANVAS Vibrant: Embedding OneDrive Documents in CANVAS

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Making CANVAS Vibrant: Embedding OneDrive Documents in CANVAS

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NB UPDATE: Due to sharing permissions being blocked by IT this is no longer a viable option unfortunately. However I am leaving the video up as it is still useful to know how to embed a OneDrive doc in a web page or blog.

I made this instructional video to show how you can embed documents rather than just include a link to a file - it make Canvas feel more vibrant and interactive.

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Reading: Reconsidering the technologies of intellectual inquiry in curriculum design

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Reading: Reconsidering the technologies of intellectual inquiry in curriculum design

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Costa and Harris report on the design and delivery of classroom
pedagogies and students’ engagement with it in two different UK
universities.

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Reconsidering the technologies of intellectual inquiry in curriculum design

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Study Hack: Using Cite Them Right for Harvard Referencing

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Study Hack: Using Cite Them Right for Harvard Referencing

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I made this instructional video to help students get the most out of Cite Them Right. This was in response to many students struggling with referencing websites, blogs, music, video etc beyond the standard books and journal articles. I am planning to embed this into my module spaces to provide additional support to students. Feel free to share/embed it in your modules too.

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Study Hack:  Referencing Help via Cite Them Right

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Reading: Advance HE Using Blended Learning to Accommodate Different Learning Styles

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Reading: Advance HE Using Blended Learning to Accommodate Different Learning Styles

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Eddie Gulc, Senior HEA Advisor talks about blended learning and how it works for different learning styles.

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Blended Learning for Different Learning Styles

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Study Hack: Finding Reliable Online Sources

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Study Hack: Finding Reliable Online Sources

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I made this instructional video for students who were struggling in Lockdown when the library was closed. I think this might be useful to include in Canvas - feel free to share.

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Study Hack:  Finding Reliable Online Academic Sources for Academic Work