What is Blended Learning?

Blended courses (also known as hybrid or mixed-mode courses) are classes where a portion of the traditional face-to-face instruction is replaced by web-based online learning. How much of the face-to-face instruction must be replaced by online coursework? This question will vary greatly by class, discipline, and learning objectives. The Online Learning Consortium (formerly, the Sloan Consortium, a professional organization dedicated to postsecondary online learning) defines blended learning as a course where 30%-70% of the instruction is delivered online. While this is a useful guideline, it may not be sufficient to cover every blended learning configuration. The EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) provides many useful resources related blended learning. The National Center for Academic Transformation has done a significant amount of work related to course redesign, including the innovative use of technology for blended learning. Courses can be blended in many ways and for many reasons.

How to use Gagne's model of instructional design in teaching psychomotor skills Gagne's Learning Outcomes: ID Series: Learning Domains Gagne (1985) classified the learning outcomes into five categories, all of which fall under the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains as discussed previously. The five learning outcomes include: intellectual skills, cognitive strategy, verbal information, motor skills, and attitude. The intellectual skills, cognitive strategy, and verbal information are in the cognitive domain. The motor skills are in the psychomotor domain. The attitude is the affective domain. Let's discuss each learning outcome. Intellectual skills Intellectual skills involve the procedural knowledge (how to do things). Discrimination is the ability to differentiate objects based on one or more of their physical characteristics, features, and/or dimensions. Cognitive strategy Cognitive strategy is another type of intellectual skills for learning and thinking. Verbal information Verbal information is concerned with the declarative knowledge (e.g., facts, information, names, places, etc.). Motor skills Attitude

6 reasons blended learning campaigns are so effective Previously, we’ve looked at campaign-based learning and what it means to run a launch campaign for new learning initiatives. Our final step on the campaign journey is to explore blended learning. First, a definition. What is blended learning? Blended learning is the practice of workplace learning featuring a range of styles, from instructor-led training to eLearning on a range of devices. What are the benefits of blended learning? Blended learning campaigns come with a wide range of benefits that encourage greater learning engagement and information retention. 1. Blended learning by its very nature provides a variety of learning styles for your employees. Shaking things up when it comes to learning creates a more memorable experience and, especially if you’re dealing with mandatory or compliance training, this variation can increase learning retention. 2. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: one size fits all doesn’t work when it comes to learning. 3. 4. 5. 6. Conclusion