ILT to Enhanced Blended LearningMichael Sunnarborg, Target Corporation

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How to create an effective blended training solution

Best practices for blended learning development

How to streamline training content

Keeping learners engaged

Leveraging your business partners

Helping employees tie training to job performance

How to create just-in-time training materials

We Will Discuss…

• ILT to blended transition• Explains the background• Reviews the steps • Uses Articulate Presenter ®

• Completed in <40 hours• Posted to Articulate blog*

*link on michaelsunnarborg.com

Background: Mini-Case Study

• Topic had increased in size and scope• Need to level-set student knowledge prior to class

• More effective use of time in class

• Create just-in-time reference materials

Problem: Training Effectiveness

Solution: Blended Learning

• Create blended learning solution = Know + Do• Take existing PPT deck: consolidate, edit, shrink

• Use enhanced animation effects in PPT

• Write scripts in collaboration w/partners

• Use business partners for narration

• Produce using Articulate Presenter ®

Process: Steps for Production

Step 6: Launch course!

Step 5: Develop workshop

Step 4: Produce eLearning

Step 3: Record narration

Step 2: Reorganize PPT/write scripts

Step 1: Create project plan

• Part One = e-Learning (Know) • Part Two = Workshop (Do):

• provides hands-on practice with tools and processes• Co-facilitated by trainer & business partner SME

Outcome: Enhanced Blended Learning

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Go To it Get Through it Now Do it

Easy to reengineer current training content

Content is accessible at multiple levels

Facilitates development of blended learning

Increases accessibility to training materials

Easy to update and refresh content

Easy to deploy to LMS, intranet, web

Benefits of Articulate Presenter®

• Streamlines “content-heavy” courses

• Promotes collaboration with client partners

• Decreases class time

• Learners are prepared

• Learners practice

• Learners have resources

Benefits of a Blended Solution

ILT to Enhanced Blended LearningMichael Sunnarborg, Target Corporation

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