The Certificate in Blended Learning combines e-learning with traditional forms of learning. It comprises four modules including face-to-face, tutor led workshops and online learning modules. This format provides you with the opportunity to collaborate with your peers, practise new skills and experience blended learning for yourself.
To be awarded the Certificate you must complete the following four units:
Unit 1 Introduction to Blended Learning
(4 weeks)
Face-to-face
An Introduction to Blended Learning
Certificate Induction
Online
Individual and collaborative online work
Unit 2 Designing Effective E-Learning
Materials (7 weeks)
Face-to-face
Designing Effective E-learning Materials
Online
Live online sessions x 2
Practical collaborative online work
Assignment
Working with a partner to create a short, interactive, e-learning module
Unit 3 Learning Together Online (5 weeks)
Complete this online module which covers moderating discussion forums and chat sessions, facilitating live online events using web conferencing software and using blogs (online journals), wikis (websites for which users generate the content)
Unit 4 Making Blended Learning Work
(4 weeks)
Face-to-face
Making Blended Learning Work
Assignment
Implementation plan for a real-world blended learning programme within your organisation.