About Blended Language Learning: Design and Practice for Teachers course
This course is designed for language teachers who want to learn how to create and teach blended language courses. Completing this course can earn you 1.5 Graduate Teacher Education (GRTE) credits. See below for more information.
This course is divided into four modules. In the first module, we will discuss the origins and effectiveness of the blended learning model. In the second module, we will look at course-level issues, such as how to choose a blended format or how to design a blended course syllabus. In the third module, we will focus on the departmental level. We will discuss how to plan a blended module, how to present content, design blended activities, and assessment strategies. In the fourth module, we will look at the teaching aspect of blended learning. At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to put what you have learned into practice by completing an optional peer-reviewed assignment (Honors lesson). This assignment is not required to complete the course unless you wish to earn Graduate Teacher Credits (GRTE). The course includes short quizzes, discussion questions, and an optional peer-reviewed assignment. If you complete all assignments, by the end of the course you will have developed a blended course in sufficient detail and will be well on your way to creating your own blended language course. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Explain blended learning as a method of instruction and discuss its effectiveness List and discuss the major curriculum development steps involved in creating a blended language course Select tools and technologies to support blended learning Discuss effective blended learning strategies GRTE Credits: Credits earned for GRTE courses cannot be used toward a degree in a program offered by the University of Colorado Boulder, but can be used for teacher professional development, including recertification and salary enhancement within the school district. You can earn 1.5 GRTE credits for completing this course ($225). An application form is provided at the end of Module 5.
