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Blended Learning allows organisations to mix different teaching materials and tools to provide a well rounded and integrated learning experience. View this presentation and discover the untapped potential of managing blended learning through an LMS.
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Jeevan Joshi @jeevesj NiteshShetty
165+ Established in 2004 clients in 13 countries UK US India Middle East Venezuela Australia Nigeria Singapore Kenya S.Africa New Zealand
Our learning solutions Custom/ Bespoke eLearning Custom/Bespoke mLearning
30+ Awards & recognitions Winner of eLearning Team Of The Year 2013 Winner of 7 Apex Awards of Excellence ('11, '09, '08 & '07) Winner of a Silver award in CLO magazine's 'Learning In Practice Awards 2011' for UpsideLMS Winner of 11 Brandon Hall Excellence Awards (‘12, '11, '10 & '09) UpsideLMS featured in the '2010 Top 20 Learning Portal Companies List' & '2011 & 2012 Watch List‘ by TrainingIndustry.com UpsideLMS listed as one of the 'Five Emerging LMSs to Watch' in CLO Magazine ('10) Winner of Red Herring 100 Asia Award in 2008 & finalist in Red Herring Global 100 ('09) Winner in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific 2008 & 2009 program, and Fast 50 India 2008 program
Presenters Jeevan Joshi Director Client Solutions – Asia Pacific 14 years of work experience have been in the eLearning domain. He is the founder of Learning Cafe, a respected and fast growing community for corporate learning and development professionals in Australia. NiteshShetty Business Development Manager (Asia Pacific)
Agenda 1 Blended Learning – An Overview 2 5 Key Components of Blended Learning 3 3 Key Challenges in Implementing Blended Learning 4 The Case for Leveraging LMS for Blended Learning 5 A Case Study - 5 Key Learnings
Blended Learning An Overview
Blended Learning - An Overview What is a blend? Source: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7S3ZMfTbfH4/TmyljZy9E1I/AAAAAAAADw0/sjvtw_3eyUc/s1600/Blender.jpg
Blended Learning - An Overview Defining Blended Learning ‘ Using the best delivery methodology (ies) available for a specific objective, including online, class-room based, instruction, electronic performance support, paper based, & formalized & informalon the job solutions. ’
Virtual Self-Paced Classroom eLearning Training 5 1 4 Social 2 Learning/ Face-to-face 3 Informal Training Mobile Learning Blended Learning - An Overview Blended Learning-Key Components
Poll # 1 • Does your organization currently use blended learning to deliver training? • Yes • No • Can’t say
Poll # 2 • Is blended learning the way ahead for your organization? • Yes • No • Can’t say
Poll # 3 • What are the top challenges in blended learning for your organization? • Management buy-in • Unable or unwilling to leverage technology • Not required given the size of organization • Lack of human resources to manage • Absence of a good system to manage centrally
Virtual Self-Paced Classroom eLearning Training 1 5 4 Social 2 Learning/ Face-to-face 3 Informal Training Mobile Learning 5 Key Components of Blended Learning
3Key Challenges in Implementing Blended Learning C User Reaction B Technology A Company’s Vision/Focus
A. Company’s Vision/Focus 3 Key Challenges in Implementing Blended Learning • Not enough direction from top level on advancing training function • Unenthusiastic participation of management in strategizing • Myopic focus on cost leads to long term problems
B. Technology (or the lack of it) 3Key Challenges in Implementing Blended Learning • Lack of experience in using technology for managing training • Inexperienced or unwilling IT to experiment/support new technology • Fear of losing manual control to a system
C. User Reaction 3Key Challenges in Implementing Blended Learning • Acceptance of newer training forms due to cultural (organizational) preoccupations • Insufficient from-the-top directives to team managers to adopt new training forms • Lack of an easy-to-use system may increase dissatisfaction
Blended Learning Asian Perspective
Blended Learning - An Overview World Wide Self-Paced eLearning 5 Years Growth Rates
Blended Learning - An Overview Self Paced Learning Growth Rate in Asia
Blended Learning - An Overview Mobile Learning Growth Rate in Asia
Blended Learning - An Overview The Asia Perspective • Advanced telecommunication infrastructures among the Asia Pacific countries has lead to successful learning initiatives. • In Asia, most companies have already switched to LMS and started to enjoy training cost benefits. • Asia is fast moving towards a knowledge economy. • LMS results in knowledge accumulation which helps during the time of mergers and acquisitions in Asia. • High level of interaction in online learning environment that positively affects the efficacy of blended learning.
Findings • The extent to which learning is learner-centered or teacher-centered also appears subject to cultural variation. • Asian learners are generally found to be teacher-centered. • Strong preference towards conventional methods where content is communicated from instructor to the learners. • Higher uncertainty avoidance, high power distance and low individualism. • Asia is aiming to meet the shortfall of knowledge workers by wider applications of e-learning tools.
Solutions • Blended learning environment provides ample opportunity for communication, fundamental for effective interaction • Learners utilize the interaction features of LMS to communicate with peers and instructors. • LMS provides a suite of tools to enhance teaching and learning by delivering course materials and provide communication channels via a common interface. • LMS include asynchronous forum boards and synchronous chats, thereby allowing learners to discuss course related issues and engage in exchanges of ideas.
The Case for Leveraging LMS for Blended Learning
1 Effective Resource Management Leveraging on Learner Interaction 2 During and after Learning Program Effective Management of 3 Training Activities Effective Cost Management 4 Through Virtual Classroom 5 Centralized Administration The Case for Leveraging LMS for Blended Learning
1. Effective Resource Management The Case for Leveraging LMS for Blended Learning • Ease in Creation of Training Program using Single System • Enabling Learners Through Engaging & Dynamic Content • Effective Inventory Management • Pre-Training & Post-Training Evaluation
2. Leveraging on Learner Interaction During and After Learning Program The Case for Leveraging LMS for Blended Learning • Notifications • Sharing & Collaboration • Feedback • Surveys • Evaluation • Communities & Discussion Forum
3. Training Activity Management The Case for Leveraging LMS for Blended Learning • Scheduling • Announcements • Reminders • Follow ups • Logistic Arrangements
4. Effective Training Delivery Through Virtual Classroom for Remote Location Users The Case for Leveraging LMS for Blended Learning • Training to Distributed Workforce remotely • Avoid remote location travels • Less logistic hassles • Better control over the class for effective delivery of training
5. Centralised Administrative Management The Case for Leveraging LMS for Blended Learning • Easy Authentication • Centralized User Management • Easy Assignment & Delivery of Training • Reports for Better Analytics & Decision Making
Poll # 4 How many systems does your organization currently use to manage the training function? • One • Two • Three • More than Three • None
Mapping of LMS Features for Blended Learning Virtual Self-Paced Classroom eLearning Training 1 5 4 2 Social Face-to-face 3 Learning/ Training Informal Mobile Learning
Mapping of LMS Features for Blended Learning E-Learning Documents l l Virtual Classroom Web Pages l l Webinars & Broadcasts CBT l l Instant messaging Surveys l l E-Meetings l Virtual Self-Paced Classroom eLearning Training 1 5 4 2 Social Face-to-face 3 Learning/ Training Informal Mobile Learning
Mapping of LMS Features for Blended Learning E-Learning Documents l l Virtual Classroom Web Pages l l Webinars & Broadcasts CBT l l Instant messaging Surveys l l E-Meetings l Virtual Self-Paced Classroom eLearning Training 1 5 4 2 Social Face-to-face 3 Learning/ Training Informal Classroom Training l Workshops l Mobile Learning
Mapping of LMS Features for Blended Learning E-Learning Documents l l Virtual Classroom Web Pages l l Webinars & Broadcasts CBT l l Instant messaging Surveys l l E-Meetings l Virtual Self-Paced Classroom eLearning Training 1 5 4 2 Social Face-to-face 3 Learning/ Training Informal Classroom Training l Workshops l Mobile Learning Nuggets l Short Video Courses l JIT Information l
Mapping of LMS Features for Blended Learning E-Learning Documents l l Virtual Classroom Web Pages l l Webinars & Broadcasts CBT l l Instant messaging Surveys l l E-Meetings l Virtual Self-Paced Classroom eLearning Training 1 5 Online Communities 4 2 l Social Forums l Face-to-face 3 Learning/ Discussion Boards l Training Informal Classroom Training l Wiki l Workshops l Twitter l Mobile Blog l Learning Nuggets l Short Video Courses l JIT Information l
Summary • Blended Learning is already in place – mostly • A great need for a single easy-to-use system to manage blended learning in one place • The system should make it easy for the users and administrators to adapt to the new training forms • An LMS is a great choice for such a system. The LMS needs to be well designed to cater to various components in an integrated manner
Thank You! Jeevan Joshi @jeevesj jeevan.joshi@upsidelearning.com NiteshShetty nitesh.shetty@upsidelearning.com