Blended learning is a good way to help learners get familiar with eLearning. However, training managers face many questions about it. Check what’s true about blended learning here.

1. Busting 6 Common Myths around
Blended Learning

2. Myths are like smokescreens that obscure the truth,
preventing you from trying out something new.
If you’ve heard these 6 statements about
blended learning, know that they are myths.
EXPLORE
THE REAL TRUTH BEHIND THEM!

3. Blending Learning is only
Classroom Training + eLearning
Blending learning:
• Doesn’t only mean classroom sessions followed
by eLearning courses or vice-versa
• Uses any mix of online and offline formats
depending on the learning requirement
Myth #1
An introductory classroom session
An eLearning pre-assessment
Only classroom training
eLearning for in-depth
information
Classroom session
Job-aids through mobile apps for
performance support

4. Blending Learning Costs More
than Classroom Training
Using technology seems more expensive than an
instructor, right? But what about the cost of
venue, travel, lodging, food, etc.?
The cost of eLearning within a blended learning
program depends on the:
• Training requirements
• Duration
• Level of interactivity
And opting for rapid eLearning reduces
production costs by almost 40%.
Myth #2

5. Blending Learning is Just a
Steppingstone from Classroom
to eLearning
Blended learning can ease the process of shifting
classroom training to eLearning, but it is not a
mere steppingstone to eLearning.
It is designed to meet specific demands of
workplace training, using the best offline and
online learning formats for complete and
effective training.
Myth #3

6. Myth #4
There is NO Role for Instructors
and Facilitators in Blended
Learning!
Instructors do play a very important role in online
training because they serve as subject matter
experts who work with instructional designers to
build an effective online training program.

7. ILT is the ONLY Form of
Offline Learning!
ILT (instructor-led training) is a form of classroom
training in which an instructor leads the session.
Classroom training can also include:
• Workshops
• Virtual instructor-led training (VILT)
• Seminars
Offline training can include mentoring, peer-to-
peer interactions, and collaborative learning.
Myth #5

8. Learners Need to be Tech Savvy
for Blended Learning to Work!
Online learning is not rocket science and
instructional designers put in a lot of effort to
make courses user-friendly and easily navigable.
Blended learning plays an important role in:
• Making learners comfortable with technology
• Opening up new modes of accessing
knowledge
Myth #6

9. Thank you!
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