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A Transition into Blended Learning - Options & Approaches

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A Transition into

Blended Learning

- Options & Approaches

Taking Classroom Training online

Flipped Classroom

?

Virtual Classroom

?

MOOCs / Videos ?

E-Learning ?

Pros?Better use of f-2-f timeLearner-centricEase of Access

Cons?Difficult to co-ordinate for remote participants

Too much of upfront work

More suitable for longer courses

Flipped Classroom ?

Pros?Reach remote audiencesCost-effectiveLive session and interaction experience

Cons?Limited interactivity with instructor / asking questions

More suitable for 1-to-N

Archived sessions same as videos except it is sub-optimal quality

Virtual Classroom ?

Pros?Videos can be re-viewedCourse Material well laid out in contextScalable

Cons?Learning outcome is often not very desirable

Too much of upfront work

Too much of off-line learner time just watching

MOOCs / Videos ?

Pros?Well designed modulesGood interactivitiesEffective learning

Cons?Not much of hands-on experience

All learning is explicitly targeted

Learning Experience is not up to the mark

Pure

E-Learning ?

We Recommend . . .

• Foundational Training

• Virtual Training

• Instructor-led-training

• Activity / Scenario

• Mentorship

• Harness the SynergyAdditive Power

Blended Pedagogy

Learner

Concepts

Techniques

Critical Thinking

Reflection

Synchronous &

Asynchronous

Clicks & Bricks

Theory & Practice

Harness the Power

Customize & Leverage

Foundational Training

• Combination of

• Videos

• E-Learning modules

• Slides and online materials

• Online Interactivities

• Knowledge Checks / Assessments

Concepts Learned & Reinforced

Virtual Training

• Virtual Classroom / Webinars

• Reinforce Concepts

• Delve deeper

• Reflections

• Examples and Applications

Reflect and Reinforce

Instructor-led-Training

• Face-to-Face portion

• Designed to be minimal and areas where there are difficulty experienced

• Some physical interactions

Power of face-to-face

Activity / Scenarios

• Core Activity Sessions

• Case-study discussions

• Scenarios / Simulations

• Games / Role-playing

• Physical / actual lab work

Learn-by-Doing

Mentorship

• Continuous engagement with Mentor / coach

• Online and Offline

• Peer groups

• Informal and Formal mentoring

Coached Success

Harness the Synergy

• Tying it all together

• Tips for job success

• Assessment and Certification

• On-the-job Performance

• Continuous improvement

Bringing it all Together

Executing the approach

AnalysisSolution Design

Execution Blueprint

Implementation

Ongoing Managemen

t

Program analysis including expected learning outcomes and content analysis

Context analysis - primarily learner and organizational context analysis

Business requirements analysis – geographical distribution of learners, infrastructure and other issues

Decide on the various online learning approaches to be adopted

Platforms, tools and courses to be developed

Consult with stakeholders and achieve consensus

Develop Requirements Specifications for various components that need to be created – software tools/platforms, LMS, courses, etc.

Identify components that need to be acquired and those that need development

Detailed plans for execution and integration of various aspects of the solution

Create• e-learning modules• Videos• Presentations and

other activity guides• Student workbooks

Customize and implement• Specific learning

tools as defined earlier

• Platforms such as virtual classrooms

Set-up a learning evaluation framework

Mechanisms for handling maintenance issues

Create management mechanisms such as review forums and steering committee for co-ordination

Executing the approach

Business Requirements

ProgramLearner & Content

e-learning courses / videos

Develop/customize Platform

Standardized ILT/VC material

Analyze

Design

Implem

ent

Sustain

PlatformTools Courses

Virtual Classroom

Mentornet

LMS

Connected Moocs

Learning

measurement framework

Steering Committee and Review forum

Infrastructure and content maintenance

Thank YOU Please Contact Ideaon for more information

on Custom e- Learning Solutions925-270-0007

www.ideaoninc.com