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University of Colorado Boulder

Blended Language Learning: Design and Practice for Teachers

This course is for language educators who wish to learn how to build and teach a blended language course. This course is divided into four modules. In the first module we are going to discuss the origins and effectiveness of the blended learning model. In the second module, we are going to look at course level considerations such as how to choose a blended format or how to build a blended course syllabus. In the third module, we are going to focus on the unit level. We are going to discuss how to plan a blended unit, how to go about presenting content, designing blended activities and assessment strategies. In the fourth module, we're going to turn our attention to the teaching aspect of the blended learning experience. This course includes short quizzes, discussion questions, and an optional scaffolded peer-reviewed assignment. If you complete all the assignments, at the end of this course you will have fairly fleshed out a blended unit and you will be well on your way to building your own blended language course. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: -Explain blended learning as a teaching modality and discuss its effectiveness -List and discuss the main instructional design steps involved in building a blended language course -Select tools and technologies to support blended language learning -Discuss effective blended teaching strategies

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IntermediateCourse7 hours

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MH

5.0Reviewed Jul 14, 2020

I thought this was a great course. It was very easy to follow, the format was very intuitive and broken down into manageable chunks. I feel much more prepared to teach a blended course going forward.

RP

5.0Reviewed May 23, 2020

Excellent course, well designed and very useful. It will help teachers in the times ahead.

RL

5.0Reviewed Sep 19, 2020

The course is very timely and relevant. I was able to get so much learning that I can apply in my present teaching.

SP

5.0Reviewed May 29, 2020

With this course I am more than ready to use what I already have and create my Blended course. Thank you so much for all the knowledge shared!

MG

5.0Reviewed May 6, 2020

Firstly, Thanks a lot. I had no idea what a blended language learning was about. Now, i am very happy and confident that i did this course.

HS

5.0Reviewed Jun 11, 2021

It's an excellent course which provided a comprehensive overview on Blended Learning. Really very useful for me especially during this lockdown!!! Thank you!!!

SC

5.0Reviewed Jul 2, 2020

I feel much more confident to design and to instruct blended or online language teaching course for my middle schoolers come fall if once again faced with such a situation.

MA

5.0Reviewed Sep 30, 2020

The explanation is very clear and I've received lots of new insight and resources regarding blended language learnaing practice.

HT

5.0Reviewed Jul 2, 2020

Amazing course! The material was very helpful and clear. This will help me prepare for blended learning in the fall. Thank you!

KM

4.0Reviewed Apr 4, 2020

Full of good resources. I just wish there was a list with links to everything the instructor discussed.

AP

5.0Reviewed Jul 28, 2020

Great and precise overview. The professor is very well versed and an expert. You also learn just by watching her teach.

TH

5.0Reviewed May 3, 2020

Wonderful, practical, simple, approachable, adaptable, straight-forward, valuable, manageable. Excellent!

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