Finding balance in blended learning: Reflections on teaching large lecture
courses in the hybrid format
Philip A. Thompsen, Ph.D.Department of Communication StudiesWest Chester University of Pennsylvania
PreviewWhy hybrid?A model for balanceA few examplesA few suggestions
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Classroom Instruction
Online Learning
ClassroomLecturesClickersExams
OnlineVideo Modules
Quizzes
OutsideTextbookProjects
A brief sample video clip
Online Learning Modules feature a series of short videos
Each video is presented on a separate page with questions.As with clicker questions in a
lecture hall, students respond after each videoin the sequence.
Disciplined Asynchronous DeliveryStudents have a clearly defined time for completing an online learning module
(typically a week) but they may do it as many times as they wish while it’s available.
Build content that is
Short videos are better
Be sensitive to audio
Devote class time to
A few sugges�ons
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