Every Monday, Magna Publications provides UConn faculty members with access to a 20-minute video from its “Monday Morning Mentor” presentation series. This series offers video-based programs designed to answer a specific question related to teaching and learning, delivering actionable insights in highly focused 20-minute presentations designed to fit busy schedules.
This week’s program, “In Blended Courses, What Should Students Do Online?” can be accessed at http://www.mondaymorningmentors.com; use the following password: online5539
For instructors interested in exploring blended learning, deciding which course elements to teach in person and which to address through online technology can be a major stumbling block. Learn a framework for making those essential educational judgment calls. Be confident that your selection of which materials to present online and which to present in the classroom will provide the best learning experience for your students. Learn how to
- Determine which of your lower-level cognitive tasks should be completed before class
- Describe activities suitable for drawing students into mid-level learning during face-to-face instruction
- Identify after-class online activities exercising the highest levels of cognitive function
This video will be available from Monday, November 30, to Sunday, December 6, 2015.
For more information, contact: the Institute for Teaching and Learning at itl@uconn.edu