strengthening capacity through scalable and blended learning program ppt
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 #INGO15 | 2015 Annual Conference | Pathways To Excellence | July 28-30, 2015 | Washington, DC
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Tuesday July 28, 10:50am-12:05pm
Strengthening Capacity Through Scalable and
Blended Learning Programs
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 #INGO15 | 2015 Annual Conference | Pathways To Excellence | July 28-30, 2015 | Washington, DC
Session Panelists
• Alex Sardar, Counterpart International Sr. Innovation Advisor
• Diane Barish, Relief International Director, OD & Training
• Melissa Baez, Accion Sr. Director, Training & Capacity Building
• Kyle Pennisi, IPAS Health Systems Advisor
• Chris Proulx, LINGOs, Moderator CEO
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Today’s Session
Common Themes and Challenges
What do we mean by Blended Learning?
The Projects
Panel Discussion

What do we mean by Blended Learning?
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 #INGO15 | 2015 Annual Conference | Pathways To Excellence | July 28-30, 2015 | Washington, DC
Blended Learning Is…
• A mix of learning modalities adapted to context, audience, content, and desired outcomes – Place: Online/on-site – Timing: Synchronous/Asynchronous – Facilitation Style: Expert-Led/Peer-Led – Structure: Formal/Informal
 #INGO15 | 2015 Annual Conference | Pathways To Excellence | July 28-30, 2015 | Washington, DC
Some or all of these modalities were used
• Self-paced eLearning
• Virtual, real-time, online classroom
• Social networking platforms
• Field-based classroom learning
• Real-world application; Projects or Guided practice
• Tool co-creation
• Site visits and networking
• Virtual office hours

Common Themes and Challenges
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Common themes and challenges
• Highly relevant program-driven capacity building linked to organizational strategy and outcomes
• Barriers to participant access • Scaling access to technical expertise
which is in-demand and in short supply • Improving cost effectiveness of training

The Projects
 #INGO15 | 2015 Annual Conference | Pathways To Excellence | July 28-30, 2015 | Washington, DC
NGOU – Counterpart International
• Location: Armenia • Audience: Local CSOs • Focus: Organizational Strengthening
 #INGO15 | 2015 Annual Conference | Pathways To Excellence | July 28-30, 2015 | Washington, DC
NGO Partnerships – Relief International
• Location: Turkey and Syria • Audience: Local NGOs • Focus: Project Management and
Organizational Strengthening
 #INGO15 | 2015 Annual Conference | Pathways To Excellence | July 28-30, 2015 | Washington, DC
Learning Circles – Accion
• Location: Global • Audience: Internal and external
microfinance specialists • Focus: Technical skills building
 #INGO15 | 2015 Annual Conference | Pathways To Excellence | July 28-30, 2015 | Washington, DC
IPAS University– IPAS
• Location: Global • Audience: In-country health care workers • Focus: Clinical Training

Panel Discussion
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Kyle Pennisi Health Systems Advisor!
IPAS !
Alex Sardar Senior Innovation Advisor!Counterpart International!
Diane Barish Director, OD & Training!
Relief International!
Melissa Baez Senior Director Training and Capacity Building!
Accion!
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 #INGO15 | 2015 Annual Conference | Pathways To Excellence | July 28-30, 2015 | Washington, DC
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