Blending with Purpose: The Multimodal Model

dc.creator	Anthony Picciano
dc.date	2009-05-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-07-20T22:18:19Z
dc.date.available	2015-07-20T22:18:19Z
dc.identifier	1948-075X
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/c0bb21250e514747bd6226a1f03abad9
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/19361
dc.description	The purpose of this article is to propose a blending with purpose multimodal conceptual model for designing and developing blended learning courses and programs. A blended learning model is presented that suggests that instruction be designed to meet the needs of a variety of learners. Specifically, Blending with Purpose: The Multimodal Model recognizes that because learners represent different generations, different personality types, and different learning styles, teachers and instructional designers should seek to use multiple approaches including face-to-face methods and online technologies that address the learning needs of a wide spectrum of students. A major benefit of multiple modalities is that they allow students to experience learning in ways in which they are most comfortable while challenging them to experience and learn in other ways as well. Critical to this model is the concept that academic program and course goals and objectives drive the pedagogical approaches and technologies used. Issues related to definitions of blended learning, how teachers and students use technology, generational characteristics among student populations, personality types, and learning styles are examined. This article is based on presentations made at workshops sponsored by the University of Illinois – Chicago and the Sloan Consortium in 2008.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	Kent State University
dc.relation	http://www.rcetj.org/index.php/rcetj/article/view/11/14
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/1948-075X
dc.rights	CC BY-NC-ND
dc.source	Journal of the Research Center for Educational Technology, Vol 5, Iss 1, Pp 4-14 (2009)
dc.subject	Blended Learning
dc.subject	Multimodal Model
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
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dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
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dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
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dc.title	Blending with Purpose: The Multimodal Model
dc.type	article