Blended-Learning
What is blended learning?
Blended learning is an approach to professional development that combines educational mediums and opportunities for interaction online with traditional classroom group methods. It broadens the learner experience by supporting anytime, anywhere learning, and reshapes the role of the instructor.
A portion of the learning occurs online, with the participant being able to manage the pace at which they learn. Another portion of the learning is instructor-led, usually conducted through webinars, allowing remote learners to engage more easily. Essentially, through blended learning, online and instructor-led training is complementary and creates an integrated learning environment.
What does blended-learning look like?
- Live video meetings combined with group assignments
- E-learning modules combined with group and individual coaching
- Subject-specific online coaching as well as access to ad-hoc coaching
- Online team meetings followed up by our facilitators to ensure action and progress
Benefits for learners
- Blended learning offers the learner convenience and flexibility; they have the ability to control their learning pace and learn remotely.
- Academic research suggests that blended learning gives learners a more comprehensive understanding of the course content.
- Because blended learning allows learners to interact with instructors and fellow learners, social learning is supported.
Benefits for organisations
- Blended learning reduces face-to-face training costs, such as travel, accommodation, and printed training materials.
- Companies can use varying online learning methods, such as webinars, gamification, etc., which result in better learner engagement.
- Because blended learning is a more efficient and cost-effective way to train, you’ll see a quicker and greater return on investment.
- It’s also easier to track exactly who has, or hasn’t, completed training.