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Introduction to Political Theory: the hybrid version

I am developing a hybrid version of my course, Introduction to Political Theory (PS 206).  This is a fairly standard course, taught on most college and university campuses across the country.  There are typically  two main ways of organizing the … Continue reading

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Trying to Overcome Compartmentalization

I definitely have work to do in all five areas, but right off the bat, Pitfall #1 (“Upload your course materials, then call it a day”) really struck a nerve of recognition, especially in relation to how I have set … Continue reading

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Avoiding Pitfalls

Two of the pitfalls in creating an online or hybrid course are sticking to the role, as the instructor, of the “sage on the stage” and not utilizing ways that students can learn from each other.  As I begin to … Continue reading

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Hybrid course development: FOR 241 Dendrology

I am developing a hybrid version of FOR 241 Dendrology. Dendrology literally means “the study of trees.” During the course, students learn about tree taxonomy, morphology, and ecology and develop the skill of tree identification. FOR 241 Dendrology is a … Continue reading

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Welcome!

This blog is intended for reflections of faculty in the 2012 OSU Hybrid Course Development Pilot Program, and all  who would like to join in to comment on the topic of blended learning and the particular challenges of design and … Continue reading

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