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Myths and Magic of Blended
Learning
Agenda
• Housekeeping: Sound check/type in questions
• Definition of Blended Learning
• Blueprint for Blended Learning ™ : 2 phase
system for introduction of blended learning in
organisations
• Q&A
• Key action steps
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Definitions…
Blended learning takes advantage of the
potential offered by the myriad of new,
online learning technologies, using these
alongside the wide range of existing face-
to-face and self-study methods to
generate new combinations that
outperform traditional approaches. CIPD,2009
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MYTHS
• blended learning is e-learning by another
name
• blended learning is expensive
• blended learning is complicated for learners
to use
• blended learning is just another craze in
training
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MAGIC
• you can save you 40% of your
training budget right away using blended learning
• blended learning can include a whole range of
training methods to suit all learning styles and all
jobs
• learners love it because it is flexible and convenient
Blended learning is here to stay so we need to get to
know it!
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Definitions
• Get clear on your own definition of
blended learning
« Blended learning is a process for
delivering training to meet specific needs
which combines a variety of training
methods; it is not a training programme in
itself nor is it a training tool. » Kate Cobb
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TOOLS
Webinars: Coaching : Teleclasses : Online
learning : F2F training : e-learning:
Distance learning: Instructional design for
self study : Social media: Virtual learning:
Informal learning : Offline/Books: Blogs :
Mobile learning : Action Learning:
Telephone: Group forums:
Teleconferences…
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What next?
Further free webinars :
• June 3rd Phase One at 5pm BST
• June 10th Phase Two at 5pm BST
• Complete the survey form!
Contact me:
• kate@blendedlearningzone.com
• www.blendedlearningzone.com
• https://my.timedriver.com/7DVGH
• Join Blended Learning Forum on LinkedIn
