Title:
The other blended learning : a classroom-centered approach
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Publication Information:
San Francisco, CA : Pfeiffer, 2005
ISBN:
9780787974015
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Summary
Summary
In The Other Blended Learning , Diann Wilson and Ellen Smilanich explain how to successfully blend a variety of learning methods'including mentoring, coaching, on-the-job training, and e-learning'around classroom-delivered content. Though blended learning is most often associated with e-learning, this ?other? blend shows how to maximize the classroom experience to aid learning transfer and improve performance. Written in an easy-to-use format, The Other Blended Learning offers a practical guide for understanding and implementing a successful blended learning approach in any organization no matter what its size or mission.
Author Notes
Ellen Smilanich is the owner of Smilanich Consulting, Ltd. in Minneapolis.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | p. xiii |
| Acknowledgments | p. xv |
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Part 1 Blended Program Design Basics | |
| Chapter 1 Why Blended Learning Now? | p. 9 |
| What Is Blended Learning? | p. 11 |
| Advantages of Blended Learning | p. 13 |
| Chapter 2 Overview of the Process | p. 17 |
| 1 Determine the Need | p. 18 |
| 2 Create Goals and Objectives for the Program | p. 18 |
| 3 Design the Blended Program | p. 19 |
| 4 Create and Coordinate the Individual Training Solutions | p. 19 |
| 5 Implement the Blended Program | p. 19 |
| 6 Measure the Results of the Program | p. 20 |
| Pitfalls to Avoid | p. 20 |
| Chapter 3 Determine the Need | p. 23 |
| Why Conduct Needs Assessments? | p. 24 |
| How to Assess Needs | p. 24 |
| How to Analyze Needs | p. 27 |
| Chapter 4 Create Goals and Objectives for the Program | p. 33 |
| Record and Substantiate the Overall Training Program Goal(s) | p. 33 |
| Write Specific Learning Objectives | p. 34 |
| Chapter 5 Design the Blended Program | p. 43 |
| Training Solution Options | p. 43 |
| Decision Factors-Definitions and Impact | p. 46 |
| Decision Matrix | p. 50 |
| Training Program Design Documents | p. 50 |
| Chapter 6 Create and Coordinate the Individual Training Solutions | p. 59 |
| Coordinate the Look and Feel of the Individual Training Solutions | p. 59 |
| Manage the Development Process | p. 60 |
| Chapter 7 Implement the Blended Program | p. 69 |
| Clear Business Need | p. 70 |
| Executive Support | p. 70 |
| Project Manager | p. 71 |
| Project Team | p. 72 |
| Project Plan | p. 72 |
| Chapter 8 Measure the Results of the Program | p. 77 |
| Part 2 Individual Training Solutions | |
| Chapter 9 Classroom Training | p. 89 |
| What Is Classroom Training? | p. 90 |
| When to Use Classroom Training | p. 91 |
| How to Implement Classroom Training | p. 93 |
| Chapter 10 Subject-Matter Expert Training | p. 99 |
| What Is Subject-Matter Expert Training? | p. 100 |
| When to Use Subject-Matter Expert Training | p. 101 |
| How to Implement Subject-Matter Expert Training | p. 102 |
| Chapter 11 Assessment Instruments | p. 113 |
| What Is an Assessment Instrument? | p. 114 |
| When to Use Assessments | p. 116 |
| How to Implement Assessments | p. 116 |
| How to Blend Assessments with Classroom Training | p. 121 |
| Chapter 12 Instructor-Led e-Learning | p. 133 |
| What Is Instructor-Led e-Learning? | p. 134 |
| When to Use Instructor-Led e-Learning | p. 137 |
| How to Implement Instructor-Led e-Learning | p. 138 |
| How to Blend Instructor-Led e-Learning with Classroom Training | p. 148 |
| Chapter 13 Self-Study e-Learning | p. 153 |
| What Is Self-Study e-Learning? | p. 154 |
| When to Use Self-Study e-Learning | p. 156 |
| How to Implement Self-Study e-Learning | p. 157 |
| How to Blend Self-Study e-Learning with Classroom Training | p. 165 |
| Chapter 14 Job Aids | p. 169 |
| What Is a Job Aid? | p. 170 |
| When to Use Job Aids | p. 175 |
| How to Implement Job Aids | p. 175 |
| How to Blend Job Aids with Classroom Training | p. 177 |
| Chapter 15 Mentoring | p. 185 |
| What Is Mentoring? | p. 187 |
| When to Use Mentoring | p. 189 |
| How to Implement Mentoring | p. 190 |
| How to Blend Mentoring with Classroom Training | p. 195 |
| Chapter 16 Coaching | p. 207 |
| What Is Coaching? | p. 208 |
| When to Use Coaching | p. 211 |
| How to Implement Coaching | p. 211 |
| How to Blend Coaching with Classroom Training | p. 217 |
| Chapter 17 On-the-Job Training | p. 225 |
| What Is On-the-Job Training? | p. 227 |
| When to Use On-the-Job Training | p. 228 |
| How to Implement On-the-Job Training | p. 229 |
| How to Blend On-the-Job Training with Classroom Training | p. 232 |
| Part 3 Sample Designs Converting Classroom Training to Blended Learning | |
| Sample 1 Business Writing Training Program | p. 243 |
| Sample 2 Customer Service Training Program | p. 249 |
| Sample 3 Orientation Training Program | p. 255 |
| Sample 4 Software Implementation Training Program | p. 259 |
| Sample 5 Train-the-Trainer Program | p. 263 |
| Sample 6 Management Training Program | p. 269 |
| Index | p. 275 |
| About the Authors | p. 281 |
