Blended Learning (Strategic Initiative)

Submitted by debbie on September 21, 2010 - 12:56

Project Objectives

Design, develop, implement, communicate, access and scholarly disseminate a pilot model for the delivery of a blended information literacy instructional program in collaboration with instructional staff at McMaster University in select first-year undergraduate courses.

Project Linked to the Following Strategic Initiatives

#1: Integrate the Library into the University's Teaching, Learning and Research Mission

Project Lead

Project Members

Consult with:

All library staff providing instruction to undergraduate students

Centre for Leadership in Learning staff

Associate University Librarian, Library and Learning Technologies (Dale Askey)

Joe Kim, Asst. Professor, Psychology

Centre for Student Development (re Accessibility)

Lorna Turcotte, Libraries Services for Students with Disabilities (Accessibility)

Project Scope (work the project will include and not include)

Project Risks (circumstances or events outside the project team's control that will have a high adverse impact on the project if they occur)

The success of the initiative will depend on getting faculty input and buy-in.
The success of the initiative will depend on adequate resources (staff time, $, expertise).
The success of the initiative will depend on library staff being able to deliver effective instruction in a blended environment (may require training).

Obstacles / Constraints (known constraints imposed by environment, management, etc.)

No obstacles envisioned for completing the report
Could be obstacles to implementing possible recommendations (e.g., technological, financial, staffing)

Critical Milestones / Achievements Proposed Dates

Preliminary Assessment Plan (what quantitative or qualitative tools will you use to determine if you are successful?)

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