The Blended Learning It literally means”blended training”. This is a training that takes place both face-to-face and remotely, by videoconference for example. It is a format that allows learners to be both supervised by a trainer in the classroom, but also to continue their online learning at home. But who is this type of training for? And how do you set it up? We tell you everything in this article!
Who is the training for blended learning?
The Blended Learning can be applied to many sectors, but is particularly effective in the fields of languages, commerce, marketing or management. On the other hand, very manual jobs, such as crafts, will prefer 100% face-to-face training.
The pros and cons of blended learning
The advantages of blended learning courses are numerous, both for businesses and for learners!
For businesses, they make it possible to reduce training costs and save time by not blocking entire days in person. For learners, it makes them autonomous by allowing them to manage their time as they wish (on the e-learning part).
On the other hand, this format also has its limits: it is not suitable for all generations of learners. Distance learning is blocking for some people, who are uncomfortable with technology. Face-to-face sessions can also be difficult to organize: search for trainers, room rental...
The steps for setting up a blended learning course
Conduct a survey among employees
The risk for a company is to set up vocational training that no one is interested in. So before you start, survey your teams to find out their needs! Survey, individual interviews: all means are good for collecting information.
Determine the objectives, tools and contents of your blended learning training
Once the needs have been identified, think about the format of your vocational training:
- What content?
- What tools for the remote game?
- What Learning Management System (LMS)?
- What teaching materials?
- Which trainers?
- What evaluation methods?
Don't forget to write your training program to review all of these points!
The different models of blended learning
Tutored face-to-face model
This model is very similar to The classic face-to-face class. Online resources are used as “bonuses” that complement the concepts covered by the trainer.
Flipped classroom
The model of the flipped classroom is the opposite of the tutored face-to-face model. The concepts are learned by the learners On a digital medium (LMS, mobile learning, etc.) and are then applied in person. The trainer is there to answer questions and support learners if necessary.
Rotation model
This model consists in dividing the group of learners into sub-groups so that they evolve in 3 stages: face-to-face training with a classroom trainer, group work and e-learning modules to complete their learning. Each group does not evolve at the same stage at the same time, which makes this model particularly dynamic.
Tutored distance model
The tutored distance model is the opposite of face-to-face training. The main part of the training will be done online synchronously (webinars, live, etc.) or asynchronously (knowledge capsules, emails, quizzes, etc.). Optional face-to-face support can complement the training if needed. This format is very flexible and therefore very popular with learners!
Are your goals set? Your content and format too? So don't wait any longer to launch your next training Blended Learning! Rather Flipped Classroom or remotely tutored?
