The+Replacement+Method

Based on the information found at the following link, please summarize the main points of the Replacement Model for course design.

http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/erm0352.pdf

The Replacement Model of instruction is as it sounds. Instructors choose to "replace" not supplant portions of face-to-face instruction with an online format. The online format is chosen, because it is a more effective and efficient way of conducting that instructional portion. Face-to-face class time typically becomes more application that can be better experienced in that format.

Quick Summary:
 *  Key characteristic - reduction in class meeting time
 *  replacing face-to-face time with online
 *  interactive learning activities for students
 *  assumption - certain activities can be better accomplished on-line either individually or in small groups
 *  two concepts - 1) replace some class meetings with on-line activities while keeping in class activities m ore or less the same; 2) replace class meetings with online activities and also make significant changes in the remaining class meetings