This is brief presentation dealing with the concept of Blended Learning (BL), the rational for using this approach. Four basic components of BL, and advantages for Ss and teachers who use this approach in language teaching combining F2F with online teaching.

1. Blended Learning: A Multi-Link Learning Approach [email_address] September 10th & 11th, 2009 Nicatesol 2009 Blended Learning: A Multi-Link Learning Approach

2. Outline [email_address] I Intro to e-learning approaches 1.1 Why Blend? 1.2 Reason to Implement BL 1.3 Concept and Rational for BL 1.4 Blended Format II BL Approaches and Strategies 2.1 4 Approaches for BL 2.2 Strategies for BL 2.3 4 Components of BL 2.4 What to Blend and How to Blend 2.5 Sample Unit of a BL Program III Conclusion 3.1 Advantages for Ss and Teachers 3.2 Effective BL Delivery 3.3 Effective BL Links

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6. Blended Format [email_address] Proportion of Content Delivered Online Type of Course Typical Description 0% Traditional Course with no online technology used — content is delivered in writing or orally. 1 to 29% Web Facilitated Course which 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/Hybrid 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 A course where most or all of the content is delivered online . Typically have no face-to-face meetings .

7. Technology Cycle Blackboard Overhead projector Computer Lab Laptop Whiteboard iPod [email_address] blackboard Overhead projector Lab computer Laptop Ipod Cycle Towards Technology

12. Blending Competencies Educational Competencies Comunication Competencies Course Content Competencies e-Teaching Competencies [email_address]

13. 4 Basic Components BLENDED LEARNING ASSESSMENT [email_address] Online Practice Face - 2-face activities Linking Element (s) Methodology

14. 4 Didactical Components 4 3 2 1 [email_address] Integrative Lang. Teaching Face-to-face classes Links / Contents Online practice

20. [email_address] Thank You !