Blended Learning

October 13, 2015

Blended Learning Advantages And Disadvantages In Corporate Training

Does blended learning really offer the best of both worlds? More importantly, is it the right approach for your corporate training strategy? In this article, I'll help you answer these key questions by exploring the benefits and drawbacks of blended learning on-the-job.

by Christopher Pappas

October 8, 2015

The History Of Blended Learning

Blended learning is a hot topic in the eLearning industry, but how much do you really know about this interactive and engaging learning strategy? When did blended learning make its debut, and how did it evolve into what it is today? Let's explore the history of blended learning.

by Christopher Pappas

October 1, 2015

7 Tips To Implement Blended Learning In Corporate Training

Blended learning is often associated with the education sector, but there are ample opportunities to take training to the next level with learning technology. In this article, I'll discuss how to take a blended learning approach in corporate training.

by Christopher Pappas

September 4, 2015

Blended Learning ≠ eLearning Course + Workshop

Blended learning could be a very powerful approach to building competencies. I see, however, a major problem - many of educators still understand it as a simple conglomerate of an eLearning course, used as a pre-work or post-work, with traditional training. In this post I will discuss this issue and present an example of an excellent blended learning process.

by Marek Hyla

August 20, 2015

Introducing The iBook: Interactive Book

Transformation occurs in many fields, but not much has changed in the books concept. This article tries to show how to transform paper books into an interactive tool in blended learning to enhance engagement. Let us introduce the interactive book.

by Rambo Levin

July 3, 2015 | Sponsored

5 Common Problems Of Organizational Blended Learning And How To Overcome Them

Most organizations follow a blended learning approach for their training programs; however, there are several challenges that can sabotage learning success. In this article I will share 5 common problems of organizational blended learning and all the ways to overcome them.

by Heena Nanda

May 9, 2015

Utilizing Blended Learning To Encourage Critical Thinking: An e-Learning Solutions Perspective

Critical thinking can be described as a mental activity that involves high quality and high level of thinking. It enhances the problem solving skills of the learner and encourages accurate decision making capabilities. Most e-learning experts support the benefits of a learning program which enhances critical learning – especially in the area of corporate learning. The value of critical thinking does not change according to different industry verticals – it is required to deliver quality e-learning in almost all subjects or type of content.

by Heena Nanda

April 30, 2015

4 Tips To Help You Spring Into Blended Learning

There’s a new way to look at blended learning. And it’s much more complex and creative than just adding an online course to traditional classroom training. “…Now that technology offers so many varied options, a blended approach has evolved to mean the use of more than one delivery method to provide and enhance training and support. This is the way of the future,” says Connie Malamad, the eLearning Coach. If you’re ready to spring into the future of blended learning, this article is just what you need.

by Christie Wroten

April 2, 2015

eLearning Lessons From Mother Nature: Online Learning In Emergencies

Over 100 inches of snow in 5 weeks, sub-zero temperatures, impassable roads and sidewalks. A metropolitan area buried under a blanket of snow (“Imagine Pompeii,” lamented one local writer, “But with snow, not lava.”). And of course, no school (I'll leave aside for now the crazed parents...).

by Mary Burns

March 21, 2015

4 Steep Pitfalls You Must Avoid When Flipping A Classroom

If you believe that flipping a classroom could only mean more interactive learning and students’ engagement, then you couldn’t be more wrong. Flipped learning isn’t an automated tool that you could turn on at your will and get the results you so desire. On the contrary, it’s a sophisticated learning design that needs a more informed approach to delivering the right learning experience.

by Ashley Sanford

March 13, 2015

4 Best Blended Learning Resources To Drive Engagement

Can you think of something that the 21’st century kid loves the most? It has to be something they spend most of their day using and can barely detach themselves from. I can probably guess most answers: iPods, iPads, T.V., cell phones, computer, video games, etcetera and etcetera. Funny, how all of these things have something in common: they all have screens, and are digital!

by Anais John

December 7, 2014

Why Blended Learning Is Ultimately Best For Corporate Training

When delivered well, eLearning gives great results to companies and their staff by reducing both training costs and increasing performance. A traditional classroom environment for training remains trusted and popular - and certainly adds to staff knowledge and performance - it’s generally a one-time session for a single group of people who assemble together for it. Compare this to eLearning which is designed for a far larger number, regardless of their location: it's convenient and cost-effective.

by Mark Rose