prof. t.m. wong dr. weiyuan zhang ms. jeanne lam centre for cyber learning hku space 15 july 2010...

Prof. T.M. Wong

Dr. Weiyuan Zhang

Ms. Jeanne Lam

Centre for Cyber Learning

HKU SPACE15 July 2010

Implementing Blended Learning at HKU SPACE

- An Instructional Design Paradigm

Introduction to e-Learning Development at Centre for Cyber

LearningProf. T.M. Wong

Deputy Director of HKU SPACE &

Head of Centre for Cyber Learning

e-Learning Development at HKU SPACE

1999 2004 2009

SOUL Platform(1999)

Blended/Integrated Learning

Centre for Cyber LearningJuly 2009

SOUL

F-T-F

Blended/ Integrated

Centre for Cyber Learning (CCL)

OrganizationalStructure

Adviser

Prof. Enoch Young

Deputy Head

Dr. Weiyuan Zhang

Multimedia Design & Production

Management & System Development

Associate Head

Jeanne Lam

Instructional Design, Research & Evaluation

Head

Prof. T. M. Wong

Vision

To make HKU SPACE:

• An internationally-recognized centre for high-quality e-learning development

• A regional centre of excellence in e-learning training and consultancy for educational institutions and the business sector

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Goals

Within HKU SPACE

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1. Establish e-learning infrastructure - develop high-quality e-courses, and provide e-learning services and training at HKU SPACE;

2. Develop an e-learning culture within HKU SPACE for enhancing teaching for HKU SPACE staff.

Goals

Outside HKU SPACE

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Provide e-learning training programmes and e-learning consultancy in the educational and business sectors.

Major Tasksof CCL

CCL Website

CCL website: http://ccl.hkuspace.hku.hk

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Principles of e-Learning

Dr. Weiyuan Zhang

Head of HKU SPACE Research Centre &

Deputy Head of Centre for Cyber Learning

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Introduction

• 2000: e-learning was not preferred at all

• 2005: e-learning components was preferred by some of students

• 2009: e-learning components were preferred by many of students

• e-Learning in distance education institutions, conventional education, continuing education, corporate training, primary and secondary schools.

• Two figures from mainland China:

– 2001 – 2008 invested 11.1 billion in developing e-learning in primary and secondary schools in rural areas

– Predicted e-learning market scale in corporate e-learning training: 72.3 billion in 2012.

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e-Learning Modes

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Content Delivered Online (%)

Type of Course Typical Description

1 to 29% Web Facilitated Course that uses web-based technology to facilitate what is essentially a face-to-face course. Uses a course management system (CMS) or web pages to post the syllabus and assignments, for example.

30 to 79% Blended Learning Course that blends online and face-to-face delivery. Substantial proportion of the content is delivered online, typically uses online discussions, and typically has some face-to-face meetings.

80+% Online Learning A course where most or all of the content is delivered online. Typically has no face-to-face meetings.

Source: (Allen and Seaman, 2007)

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Blended Learning

• BL= combined teaching methods

• BL= combined teaching media

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(Old bottle with new wine)

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Integrated Learning

• “Blended” learning might not be the right terminology

• Not just a mixture of teaching and learning modes

• Integrate different modes in order to use the best of all

and minimize the weaknesses of each

• More proper to use “Integrated Learning”

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Integrated

Learning

Principles of Integrated Learning

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Learner

Students

Interface

Learning Outcomes

Teachers

Time

Multi-media Learning

Learning Content

Interaction

Staff Training

• Principles and methods• Instructional design• e-Learning and learners• Course material design and writing• e-Learning facilitation• Multi-media design and production• Open education resource utilization• Student learning support• Research and evaluation• Quality assurance

Supplemental QA Measures

• In line with HKU SPACE QA mechanism Teacher Induction Observation of teaching Monitoring of learning progress Teaching experience survey Learning experience survey facilities and services feedback. • Trial use in integrated learning programme

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Design of e-Learning Platform

Review of e-Learning Platforms

• Sample: 17 e-learning platforms WebCT, BlackBoard, FirstClass, FlexEducation,

ANGEL, Anlon,

Avilar WebMentor, BluePower, CentraOne, Click2learn Aspen,

Dianda-online, eCollege, IVLE,

Learning Space, The Learning Manager, TopClass, and Virtual Campus.

Common Features of e-Learning Platforms

Course content functions

Communication and collaboration functions

Management and administrative functions

Course management functions

Administrative functions

Course layout template

Asynchronous communication: Discussion forums

Module management Secure login

Search tool for course website

Asynchronous communication: internal email

Quiz management Technical support

Student homepage Synchronous communication: text-based chat

Grade management

Synchronous communication: Audio/Video conferencing

Student tracking

File sharing

Workgroup

Whiteboard

Common Features of e-Courses

Course Communication and

Collaboration

Administration and Management

Technical support Assignment and

Assessment

Syllabus Email Course unit management

FAQ Receiving assignments online

Online course materials

Discussion forum Announcements Online technician support

Submitting assignments online

Video lectures on demand

Teacher’s feedback Grading management

Online teacher support

Online self-assessment

IP courseware Whiteboard Statistics of online activities

Software maintenance

Online exams

Links to supplementary materials

Workgroup Online registration Hardware maintenance

Automatic grading

Course website search engine

File sharing Secure login Technical training Timetable for assignments and exams

Course notes Student homepage

Shortcomings

• Not flexible• Technology-driven approach• Teacher-centred approach • Not from educational and pedagogical

perspectives• Expensive

Design of New Platform

• Flexible features• User-friendly• Pedagogy-driven approach• Student-centred approach• Six Interaction principles in e-learning• Cost-effectiveness

HKU SPACE New Platform

Enhance functions of e-learning platforms Course content functions

Communication and collaboration functions

Assignment and assessment functions

Administration and management functions

Develop new functions of e-learning platforms Learning functions

Evaluation Functions

Functions of e-Learning (1)

Course Content Functions e-Syllabuse-Course materialsAudio and Video lecturesStreaming courseware Links to supplementary materialsCourse website search engine

Functions of e-Learning (2)

Communication and Collaboration e-Discussion forum Virtual classroom e-working groups e-file sharing e-mail Blog, Facebook MSN; QQ e-RSS (Really Simple Syndication) Student homepage Whiteboard

Functions of e-Learning (3)

Administration and Managemente-Calendare-Registratione-Announcementse-Course content managemente-Self-assessment managemente-Grading managemente-Statistics of teaching

Functions of e-Learning (4)

Assignment and Assessment e-Timetable for assignments and examse-Student’s self-assessmente-Automatic gradinge-Submitting assignmentse-Receiving assignments

Forum Grading

New Functions Under Development (5)

Learning Functionse-Note makinge-Reading points highlightinge-Tage-Mind mape-Learning portfolios

e-Note

Evaluation Functionse-Tracking of teaching activitiese-Tracking of learning activitiese-Observe teaching and learning processe-Evaluation from teacherse-Evaluation from peerse-Feedback area on the course websitee-Survey on students learning experiencee-Survey on teaching experience

New Functions Under Development (6)

Ms. Jeanne Lam Associate Head, Centre for Cyber Learning

Instructional Design in Integrated Learning

Instructional Design

• Instructional Design is a system of developing well-structured instructional materials and learning activities to meet learning outcomes.

• It is also a systematic planning process which includes needs assessment, development, evaluation, implementation, and maintenance of resources and programmes.

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Instructional Design Models

• There are many instructional models such as – ADDIE model

(Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement & Evaluate)– Dick and Carey model– Instructional Development Learning System (IDLS) – and many more

Among those, the most commonly used is the ADDIE Model.

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•Create an overview of the course

1

•Write a redesigned lesson plan

2

•Prepare lesson materials

3

•Perform research and prepare resources

4

•Incorporate into LMS

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•Review the created lessons materials

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Instructional Design Stepsin HKU SPACE

• Develop initial plan–Overall course structure– Teaching and learning strategies

integrating learning objectives– Teaching plan–Assessment strategy

Step 1: Create an Overviewof the Course

Step 1: Create an Overviewof the Course

• How to perform each learning activity– Teacher will be able to see what changes they

should make or have.• How to deliver teaching materials– Classroom / E-learning– Before / During/ After the class– Individual / Group

“What are the best tools and methods I can use to make a productive and exciting lesson

for my students?”

Step 2: Write a RedesignLesson Plan

Step 2: Write a RedesignLesson Plan

In blended learning, it’s strongly recommended to develop an outline concerning what can be done

before, during and after class.

Step 2: Write a RedesignLesson Plan

• Pre Class Activity– Textbook reading & warm-up quiz• Prepare for the coming class• Contribute more in classroom lecture• Learn and apply knowledge more effectively

• Classroom– Video clip– Group work and presentation

• Post Class Activity– Chapter review– Chapter exercise

• Additional Resources

Step 2: Write a RedesignLesson Plan

“ Where it will make the lesson easier or more effective?”

– Develop new multimedia– Select or Modify existing lesson

materials

Step 3: PrepareLesson Materials

Step 3: PrepareLesson Materials

Step 3: PrepareLesson Materials

Step 3: PrepareLesson Materials

• Perform research• Prepare extensive and quality educational

resources (e.g. OER)• Provide more interesting learning

environment• Consider two things:–Develop critical attitude– Link to learning objects and contents

Step 4: Perform research &Prepare resources

• Incorporate into learning management system

Step 5: Incorporate into LMS

Step 5: Incorporate into LMS

• Review created lessons and materials–Check list– Feedback list

• Check access to resources and quality assurance of learning materials

Are you ready to implement your course?

Step 6: Review the Created Lessons Materials

Conclusion

•Create an overview of the course

1

•Write a redesigned lesson plan

2

•Prepare lesson materials

3

•Perform research and prepare resources

4

•Incorporate into LMS

5

•Review the created lessons materials

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Conclusion

• Choose a suitable blend by carefully considering the factors involved.

• Provide training or workshop to ensure the quality of instruction in new learning environment

• Different ways in implementation for different institutes

• If done well, blended learning can provide better results than can be achieved by using any single learning method.

Demo of e-Courses

Higher Diploma in Business (Accounting)

Mode 1With an appropriate mix of e-learning and traditional

classroom learning that enhances the students’ learning experience

Video Clip with PowerPoint Presentation and Virtual

Whiteboard to illustrate the topic

Online quizzes with instant answers for students to test their immediate grasp of key concepts

Mode 2To fulfill the e-learning requirements of the Nursing

Council of Hong Kong

Higher Diploma in Nursing

Learning Experience SurveySurvey to collect the students’ views and opinions

Open Educational ResourcesAdditional learning resources provided to enhance the learning experience

Mode 3As an extension and additional element for the

traditional methods of teaching

Foundation Certificate in JapaneseIntermediate Certificate in Japanese

Flash CardRevision exercise in a mini-game format to raise students’ interests

Bean KnowledgeVideo produced by our team to introduce Japanese traditions and customs

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