Research Articles

Provided courtesy of the First Sloan Consortium Invitational Workshop on Blended Learning and Higher Education, hosted by the University of Illinois at Chicago, April 26-28, 2004.

  • Aycock, A., Garnham, C, and Kaleta, R. Lessons Learned from the Hybrid Course Project. Teaching with Technology Today, v6, n6, March 2002. http://www.uwsa.edu/ttt/articles/garnham2.htm

    The authors give insights into introducing blended (hybrid) learning on their campus. Flexibility is the key stressed in this article. A wide variety of approaches can be taken to achieve the desired educational outcomes.

  • Elearnspace. Everything elearning. (nd). http://www.elearnspace.org/doing/blended.htm

    An introduction to blending courses including definitions of terms, models, how-tos, debate.

  • Garrison, R., Kanuka, H. and Hawes, D. Blended Learning in a Research University. Learning Commons Communities of Inquiry. http://www.commons.ucalgary.ca/documents/BlendedLearning_1.pdf

    The authors highlight the inquiry of the University of Calgary into increase their learning effectiveness in a cost-effective way. Blended learning is examined as one method of enhancing learning through a "multiplier effect" of combining the strengths of face-to-face and Internet based learning.

  • Rossett, A, Douglis, F., and Frazee, R.V. Strategies for Building Blended Learning. Learning Circuits, American Society for Training and Development, June 2003. http://www.learningcircuits.org/2003/jul2003/rossett.htm

    The authors examine a range of blended methods in both the educational and business realms. Useful charts diagram a matrix of approaches. Excellent tips and recommendations are included. A brief bibliography of additional reading is appended.

  • Singh, H. Building Effective Blended Learning Programs. Educational Technology, Volume 43, Number 6, Pages 51-54, November-December 2003. http://www.bookstoread.com/framework/blended-learning.pdf

    The author uses Badrul Kahn's Octagonal Framework chart to examine aspects of blended learning. A variety of blends are examined. Examples are drawn from various universities.

  • Singh, H. and Reed, C. A White Paper: Achieving Success with Blended Learning. Centra Software, 2001. http://www.centra.com/download/whitepapers/blendedlearning.pdf

    Although the paper takes a corporate approach, it is premised on the same valued principles as higher education: focusing on learning objectives and responsive to a variety of learning styles. A wide range blends and their relative strengths are described. A nice appendix of delivery technology mapping is included.

  • Voos, R. Blended Learning- What It Is and Where It Might Take Us? Sloan-C View v2 issue 1, February 2003. http://www.aln.org/publications/view/v2n1/blended1.htm

    The author provides a good, brief overview of the movement toward blended learning. Examples at several institutions are given. The author makes a good case that it may not be the "blendedness" that makes a difference, rather it is the inherent re-evaluation of the content and delivery that makes the fundamental difference.

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