MLT912 Design for Blended Learning

Course Provider

National Institute of Education (NIE)

Certification

FlexiMasters

Academic Unit

4

Introduction

This course introduces the theoretical foundations of blended learning and different forms of blended learning - blended asynchronous learning (e.g., using discussion forums), blended synchronous learning (e.g., using video conferencing), and flipped classroom (e.g., using recorded videos) -and providing practical guidelines on designing the blended learning environment in the school context. The focus of the course is on designing the blended learning environment and facilitating student learning in the environment.

This course is part of:
- Graduate Certificate in Technology for Teaching and Learning
- FlexiMasters in Technology for Teaching and Learning

Learners must complete the following courses to attain the Graduate Certificate in Technology for Teaching and Learning (12 AU) :

• MLT903 Technologies as Cognitive Tools
• MLT912 Design for Blended Learning

• MLT913 Technology Supported Assessment

Upon completion of the fourth course, MLT908 Design of Interactive Learning Environments, learners will fulfil the AU requirements to attain the FlexiMasters in Technology for Teaching and Learning (16 AU).

 

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At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

a. Identify the three major components of the blended learning approach: face-to-face tutorial sessions, asynchronous online activities, and synchronous online activities

b. design and develop a blended learning environment in a school context

c. use instructional technology and various instructional strategies to support student learning.

Topics include:

  • Pros and cons of using the blended learning approach
  • Identify and use appropriate ICT tools to support blended learning environments
  • Design blended learning environments
  • Develop blended learning environments
For the information of MOE officers:
SFEd Area of Practice: E-Pedagogy
SFEd Level of Practice: Accomplished

 

 

Standard Course Fee: S$4,490.80

SSG Funding Support

 Course fee

Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes

 

BEFORE funding & GST

AFTER funding & 9% GST

Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding)

S$4,120.00

S$1,347.24

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

S$523.24

SCs aged ≥ 40 years old
SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
(Up to 90% funding)

  • Standard course fee is inclusive of GST.
  • NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.

 

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COURSE TITLE   ACADEMIC UNIT
MLT903 Technologies as Cognitive Tools*4
MLT908 Design of Interactive Learning Environments4
MLT913 Technology Supported Assessment*4

Listed courses are:

  • Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Technology for Teaching and Learning (total 12AUs) and FlexiMasters in Technology for Teaching and Learning (total 16AUs)

*SSG funded and SkillsFuture Credit approved