Further Information: Blended learning, which incorporates e-Learning, is integral to all course design.
There is growing evidence that the use of a blended learning approach which incorporates e-Learning in the delivery of courses, enhances the learning experience and improves outcomes.
When a teacher or trainer uses e-Learning as part of a blended approach to learning, they are combining face-to-face teaching with computer-mediated learning and also using learning technologies such as online discussions, wikis and blogs.
The advantages of this approach are that learners can:
- select activities suited to their learning styles
- select activities suited to their levels
- become more self-reliant in their own learning
- choose the time and place for some of their learning
Setting up a successful blended e-Learning programme
When you are considering the design and delivery of a course, think about the following:
- take a strategic approach and plan the blended offer into your course design as an option, not just as a response to learners who can’t attend a whole course
- recognise the importance of effective tutor support and peer support models on learner persistence and success
- decide which part of the course will be best delivered in a face-to-face situation.
- decide which part of the course will use e-learning in the classroom.
- decide which part of the course can be made available to learners online?
- make good use of any good practice guides that are available.
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