Times have changed. So have your options for blended learning experiences. Learn how the 4S Model of Blended Learning© can help you find new solutions.
Training is available on demand. Watch videos, complete courses in an LMS, or complete pre-work before a "Live" session.
"Live" experiences that take place online or in person. Don't fly everyone in for a lecture. Use time spent together in a meaningful way.
Performance support tools help people perform on the job. What tools can they reach for during a moment of need?
What tribal knowledge exists outside your LMS? Practice, discuss, and troubleshoot with others.
S1
Online learning courses are a great way to establish foundational knowledge. They're available on an employee's very first day without the need to schedule or travel.
The best online classes have a mix of active learning exercises that make them think and passive learning that explains what they need to know.
The LMS can assign, score, and gently remind learners to keep their knowledge up to date.
S2
Facilitators can adapt, respond, and challenge learners in ways that eLearning can't replicate.
Instructor led training has a much higher ceiling for the type of meaningful interactions that give learners a chance to practice key skills in a safe environment with their peers. Virtual training can be more than a 45 minute lecture that ends with a slide that says "any questions?"
Make the time spent scheduling and traveling to a "live" training event worth the cost.
S3
An effective blended learning experience includes the tools available on the job.
Sorry, LMS, we can't return to a course to look it up when we're on the phone with a disappointed customer.
Design learning experiences that include your company's policies, products, and SOPs.
S4
Leverage tribal knowledge by combining communities of practice with formal learning experiences.
The 70-20-10 rule for workplace learning puts only 10% of learning in formal courses. Blend input from hands-on experience and advice from other members of the team.
Karl started eLearning Blends in 2003 and worked as a one-man Instructional Design team for over 20 years.
Now he leads a team of talented Instructional Designers, Technical Writers, Video Editors, and eLearning Developers as they create a blend of memorable learning experiences.
He offers online and in-person workshops and coaching to help teams through each phase of the design and development process.
eLearning Blends helps corporate learning departments in a wide range of industries including financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and construction.
We've spent thousands of hours building software training demos and practice exercises for ERP systems, HRIS systems, CRMs, and more.
We design and develop a custom blend of active learning and passive learning experiences to make sure your company's investment in training pays dividends.
Can the 4S Blended Learning model help you find answers to your organization's biggest problems?
Self-Study
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Support Tools
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