Blended Learning Guide for Libraries – Web Junction

From Rod Corbett’s EdTech Review, a link to a huge (45 page PDF) Web Junction report on Blended Learning, a guide for libraries.

Here’s the TOC to whet your appetite:

Table of Contents
1 Introduction
    Structure of this Guide
    Defining Blended Learning
    Advantages
    Challenges
    Making the Case for Blended Learning
    Tips to Get Started
    Designing
    Implementation
4 Blended Learning Modes
    Discussion Boards
    Online Instant Messaging/ Chat Sessions
    Podcasting
    Rapid E-learning Software Tools
    Web Conferencing
    Blended Learning Modes Summary Chart
19 Blended Learning Case Studies
    Illinois State LibraryU Online Training Center
    State Library of Iowa
    Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Library Development and Services
    Public Libraries of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Learning 2.0
    University of North Texas LE@D
    Washington State Virtual Reference Project
    WebJunction Spanish Language Outreach Program
33 Conclusion
35 Appendix A: Blended Learning Getting Started Worksheet
37 Appendix B: Resources and Additional Information

Lots of additional resources and links to tools in each of the relevant sections – this looks like a really good overview of the tools used in Blended Learning – well worth a download.

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