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This is a page or our planning purposes: Navigation bar is below for each aspect o the assignment. Each heading has the assessment criteria in "..." marks which have come directly from the assignment sheet.

**MESSAGES TO EACH OTHER AS WE PUT THIS TOGETHER...**
I've deleted previous posts as they were all completed. So, I've noted need still to be done: (feel free to add to my list - I'm just putting things down as I see them!)
 * References need to go in the reference pages.
 * Stream Forum to be put in place.
 * Video page - it seems we only have 1-2 video's not being used in the main pages. Perhaps I just leave them all on the research and references page and have a mini-contents page with anchors that jump to each section. Video resources / Interesting Articles / References
 * I've figured out how to adjust the style sheet or the wiki. Tables now are vertically centered, have wider minimum widths and have no borders. So let me know if there are some funny formatting things that are bugging you and I'll see if I can fix it.

Do we need to reframe the question to include the concept of blended learning.... i think we should go back to the original one below.. what do you think? How is this... //"Given the educational and organisational implications of blended learning, how can individual teachers be agentic in this emerging phenomenon?//" I have both embedded and provided links to the readings. I notices that in the criteria it said preferably links to, however I think we should also support by embedding the PDF. In reading2 there is a spelling error on the pdf link. Formatting is looking good. Registered teacher (n.d.) are we looking for a date

Im happy with things now.... but will continue to check in. shall we touch base before wednesday to talk about how we moderate.... I know we did.....sort of.. but just to reaffirm. Thanks for being a great partner and so easy to work along with :) x

//POSSIBLE QUESTION:, // //What are the educational and organisational implications of an emerging blended learning phenomenon? //

//A pedagogical approach that combines the effectiveness and socialization opportunities of the classroom with the technologically enhanced active learning possibilities of an online environment... a redesigning of an instructional model. //

//POSSIBLE OUTCOME // //The best of both worlds. //

//Schedule of Activities // (Where-are-you-at) linking to e-learning continuum. || Video etc. || learning from an organisational perspective. Case studies... integration of technology ||  || Tablke to scaffold ||
 * Day || Task1 || Task2 ||
 * Wednesday || Reading 1 - A transformative Process
 * Thursday || Discussion on stream || Wallwisher posting ||
 * Friday || Reading 2 - How do you implement blended
 * Saturday || Discussion on stream ||  ||
 * Sunday || Reading 3. Reflectice practice || Task: Artefact for e-portfolio
 * Monday || Discussion on stream || Responses ||
 * Tuesday || Responses & Moderation. || Responses & Moderation ||


 * =//**Tasks**//= || //**Who**// || //**When**// ||
 * Research frameworks for blended learning || Both || 10/4 ||
 * Set up wik || Hillary || 10/4 ||
 * Research Definitions for blended learning || Both || 10/4 ||
 * Research strategies for developing principles of 'good' elearning || Both || 10/4 ||
 * Set up 'template' page || Hillary || 7/5 ||
 * Page #1 Home page || Hillary || 7/5 ||
 * Page #2 What is blended learning || Colleen || 7/5 ||
 * Page #3 Case studies || Hillary || 7/5 ||
 * Page #4 Reflection || Hillary/Colleen || 7/5 ||
 * Page #5 Bibliography/Resources || Colleen || 7/5 ||

Welcome to our Wiki - How to participate //(Both Manage)// General Questions/Answers //(Both Manage)// Responses to Reading One - Blended Learning (//Colleen to Manage//) Responses to Reading Two - Models of Integration (//Hillary to Manage//) Reflective Practice Task - responses to framework or interesting aspects/things I learnt (//Both Manage//)
 * Discussion Threads:**

=//**Topic Definition**//= //"... topic in the form of a ‘teaching challenge’ regarding the role of the teacher."// //"... concerning some aspect of actual or potential teaching challenges and the role of the teacher in teaching with educational technologies..."//

Ideas so far:

Blended learning definition - "Blended learning systems combine face-to-face instruction with computer-mediated instruction" (Graham, 2006). "Six major issues are relevant to designing blended learning systems:
 * Use McCoombs & Vakili's (2005) principles of 'good' elearning and apply to a blended classroom environment
 * Using technologies to enhance blended learning environments
 * Bringing learning in the 'e-space' back into the classroom.
 * Overcoming technology barriers in blended learning
 * 1) the role of live interaction
 * 2) the role of learner choice and self regulation
 * 3) models for support and training
 * 4) finding balance between innovation and production,
 * 5) cultural adaptation, and
 * 6) dealing with the digital divide" (Graham, 2006)

//What are the educational and organisational implications of an emerging blended learning phenomenon? //

//The role of the teachers // //Educational implications //
 * //- Pedagogy//**
 * //- Instructional Model//**
 * //- Strategies in blend - HOW to blend effectively.//**
 * //- Methods of blending//**
 * //- Continuum of e-learning adoption//**
 * //- How could the 'IBM examples' translate//**

//Organisational implications // // **- Implementing new technologies** // // **- Training the trainers** // // **- Culture shifts** //
 * // - Continuum of e-learning adoption //**

Home page Contents: a. Unpack a definition of blended learning - We do this. b. Describe Topic c. Readings: "In pursuit of a learning paradigm" - Buckley (#2?) d. Navigation to others.
 * Learning task progression**

Each number following is a 'page'

1. Wallwisher - Where are you at on the E-learning continuum. (Include instructions on wallwisher, and continuum visual)

2. Do reading #1 - Focus is on individual teachers and how they implement a blended approach. (Possibly a case study?)

3. Answer a 'question' (yet to be written) / Discussion / Respond to discussion - Use Wiki 'comments'

4. Do reading #2 - Focus on institutional change and implementing a blended approach. (Possibly buckley reading)

5. Answer a 'question' (yet to be written) / Discussion / Respond to discussion - Use Wiki 'comments'

Making connections for themselves - what are some of the challenges each individual faces in terms of blended learning.

=//Webpage Design//= //"Creation of (at least) one web page containing the problem statement (in the form of a relevant to the seminar. In preparing this page, think about issues of design: What process do you see unfolding? What structure will guide the process? What do you expect participants to do? What will an ‘answer’ to your question look like? question) and background materials as well as any other information you deem"// Assessment Criteria //"Excellent colour, composition and structure; Absence of distraction"// //"No functionality/ accessibility problems noted; Clear, intuitive navigation/structure "//

Amy's exemplar website []

=//Resources//= //"Preparation of background materials and stimulus which your seminar participants will work with. These materials will include at least three readings, preferably web accessible ones. This material represents the ‘substance’ of your seminar presentation."// Assessment Criteria //"Resources supported the intended outcomes both in providing content and supporting the process"// //"Resources were either (a) clearly authoritative or (b) provided outstanding stimulus"//

//Activity and Moderation of Discussion// Assessment Criteria //"Expectations are clear; Guidelines for participation are explicit; Roles, rules and tools are explicitly discussed"// //"Facilitator models ideal participation and is explicit in linking ‘good’ participation to his/her activity; Obvious positive online presence"// //"Evidence of leadership/steering of dialogue at strategic points in the conversation; Encouragement of not only participation, but ‘deeper’ critical thought; Explicit recognition of ‘good’ contributions by members"//

Graham, C.R. (2006). Blended learning systems: Definition, current trends, and future discussion. In C. J. Bonk & C. R. Graham (Eds.), //The handbook of blended learning: Global perspectives, local designs.// San Francisco: Pfeiffer.
 * __References__**