Blended Learning Method of Instruction

My distance learning report reflects on the following hypothetical scenario: A training manager has been frustrated with the quality of communication among trainees in his face-to-face training sessions and wants to try something new. With his supervisor’s permission, the trainer plans to convert all current training modules to a blended learning format, which would provide trainees and trainers the opportunity to interact with each other and learn the material in both a face-to-face and online environment. In addition, he is considering putting all of his training materials on a server so that the trainees have access to resources and assignments at all times. I am asked to evaluate the following questions:

1. What are some of the pre-planning strategies the trainer needs to consider before converting his program?

2. What aspects of his original training program could be enhanced in the distance learning format?

3. How will his role, as trainer, change in a distance learning environment?

4. What steps should the trainer take to encourage the trainees to communicate online?

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