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Instead of debating the costs and benefits of online learning, many educators are now exploring ways to blend e-learning technologies and environments. Dr. Bonk laid out several different models and definitions and will expose participants to advantages and disadvantages of blended learning.
Presenter: Dr. Curtis Bonk, Professor Educational Psychology and Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University
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Blended Learning Systems: Definition, current trends, future directions
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In this session, Dr Bonk described the worldviews and learning styles of the millennial generation, compare them to the worldviews and learning styles of Generation X and the boomer generation, and share with you how she modified instruction to improve learning in her high school mathematics class.
Presenter: Dr. Curtis Bonk, Professor Educational Psychology and Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University
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In this session, Ms. Robert presented the expectations of Generation X and Millennial workers, how these expectations can translate into an effective on demand learning solution, and what companies must do to transition to an on demand learning model.
Presenter : Ms. Suzanne Robert, Senior E-learning Specialist, IBM Canada
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On Demand Learning: Blended Learning for Today's Evolving Workforce
This session demonstrated that there is a challenge for faculty to develop teaching and learning strategies for the blended learning environment that will capitalize on the Millennial students' strengths and weaknesses while accommodating their immaturity.
Presenter : Dr. Charles Dziuban, Research Initiative for Teaching Effectiveness, University of Central Florida
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Higher Education, Blended Learning and the Generations: Knowledge is Power-No More
Research Initiative for Teaching Effectiveness (RITE)