Blended Learning Resources
- What is Blended Learning at UWS? (PDF, 105.62 KB) (opens in a new window) This resource outlines what a blended or hybrid unit may include in a face-to-face environment along with equivalent blended learning options.
- Basic Standards for E-Learning Sites (PDF, 834.6 KB) (opens in a new window) The E-learning Basic Standards are designed to enable all Instructors of a vUWS site. It provides a framework which focuses on technological and design aspects, to assist in reviewing and improving unit and hub sites.
- Landscape for BL Support at UWS (PDF, 80.24 KB) (opens in a new window). A visual guide to the support available for Blended Learning at UWS.
- A Blended Learning Plan for 2013 (PDF, 145.51 KB) (opens in a new window)
- A Guide for Using Bloom's Digital Taxonomy (PDF, 445.77 KB) (opens in a new window). A visual guide in the application of Bloom's Taxonomy with a focus on the use of ICT's to facilitate student learning.
- A Guide to Good Teaching Practice (PDF, 526.9 KB) (opens in a new window). Adapted from the seven principles for good practice in undergraduate education, this guide outlines teaching and learning strategies which can be used to achieve each of the seven principles and aligns ICT’s to support the achievement of these strategies.
- Seven Principles Tool Guide for vUWS (PDF, 621.4 KB) (opens in a new window). This guide will assist you to select the most appropriate vUWS tool to achieve each of the seven principles for good Practice in undergraduate education.
- Designing your Unit for Blended Learning (PDF, 96.49 KB) (opens in a new window). This practical resource identifies the key steps involved in designing for blended learning. It includes a table outlining key questions for consideration when designing for blended learning.
- Advanced Standards for Blended Learning (PDF, 289.5 KB) (opens in a new window). This booklet focuses on four key standards centring on student centred pedagogical principles and the appropriate selection of ICT technologies to enhance the student learning experience.
- Fundamentals of Blended Learning - explores a variety of learning and teaching strategies to design and develop a unit with a blended learning focus.
Download Fundamentals of Blended Learning as a PDF (PDF, 1437.38 KB) (opens in a new window)
Download Fundamentals of Blended Learning for iBook (IBOOKS, 13968.65 KB) [iBook app on Apple Device required] - Examples of learning and teaching strategies when using social media (JPG, 866.11 KB) (opens in a new window) - An infographic examining the use of social media platforms with a learning and teaching focus.
- vUWS Information for Staff Site (opens in a new window) (vUWS login required). How-to-guides for using vUWS tools to support blended learning strategies.
