When you’re teaching a large, multigenerational group, it’s almost impossible to tailor the learning experience to suit every learner – or is it? A blended learning model can help personalize subject matter for time, learning techniques and even personal preference, but it requires big changes to the way you think about training. Some of the success stories can help you create a foundation upon which to get started – er, blended.
Blended Learning Basics
With blended learning, you nix the notion of all in-class or all-virtual training. Instead, you gather bits and pieces of different methods to create a fully customizable module. Perhaps you ask learners to watch a video at home and then create a class-time presentation. Maybe an e-course is used in conjunction with a pop quiz or role playing. The main benefit is that blended learning allows instructors to see and analyze user participation and understanding, ideal for assessment purposes.