{"id":1868,"date":"2015-03-03T04:21:51","date_gmt":"2015-03-03T04:21:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/?p=1868"},"modified":"2026-01-25T15:28:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T15:28:50","slug":"what-is-blended-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/blog\/what-is-blended-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Blended Learning? Examples, Benefits, and How to Get Started"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The way we learn is changing fast, and <b>blended learning <\/b>is a classic example. It\u2019s on the rise with traditional classrooms going digital.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s look at some data to get a better idea.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/markinstyle.co.uk\/blended-learning-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of educators prefer blended classrooms due to the personalized learning experiences it offers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than four out of five learners <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(82%)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> said they wanted at least some of their course activities to take place online<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The size of the eLearning market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of more than 21% between 2021 and 2027<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, investing in blended learning programs can be a game-changer not only for the education sector but also for <\/span><b>corporate training programs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might, however, be surprised to know that modern technology does not replace traditional methods. Instead, it works hard to find a new approach, which is <\/span><b>a perfect blend of old-school norms and modern teaching aids<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern learning has become a perfect mashup of traditional and contemporary methods, courtesy of the digital revolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s what blended learning is all about.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has been a major buzzword in education and training circles over the past few years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re still not a part of this trend, don\u2019t worry! This blog post explains in detail everything you need to know about it so that you can start implementing it right away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Blended_Learning\"><\/span><strong>What Is Blended Learning?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s start with the basics by understanding the <\/span><b>meaning of blended learning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In its broadest sense, blended learning is any learning environment in which instructor-led face-to-face learning is combined with technology-enabled online learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blended learning can essentially be any type of learning experience that relies at least partly on technology. This format is also commonly referred to as \u201c<\/span><b>hybrid learning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d or \u201c<\/span><b>integrated learning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s explore some other <\/span><b>blended learning definitions <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to come up with something more focused. To be useful, we need a statement that really gets into the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">why<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of blended learning rather than just the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online Learning Consortium, an organization that promotes online education, defines blended learning as any course that <\/span><b><i>\u201cintegrates online with traditional face-to-face class activities in a planned, pedagogically valuable manner.\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, as TeachThought points out, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201ceducators probably disagree on what qualifies as \u2018pedagogically valuable.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The definition moves past just integrating technology to <\/span><b>using technology to improve the learning process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Clayton Christensen Institute, which is a non-profit think tank working in various areas of disruptive innovations, says:<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 34px 27px; background-color: #f9f9f2; font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><i><b>\u201cBlended learning is not the same as technology-rich instruction. It goes beyond one-to-one computers and high-tech gadgets.<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Blended learning involves leveraging the Internet to afford each student a more personalized learning experience, meaning increased student control over the time, place, path, and\/or pace of his or her learning.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although blended learning has only recently become a part of the education vocabulary, the idea of combining in-person and technology-enabled learning has been around for some time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevertheless, the recent explosion of technologies such as learning management systems based opn the <\/span>software-as-a-service (SaaS) <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">model has made blended learning a practical solution in various contexts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The co-existence of in-person and technology-enabled learning makes blended learning a rich learning experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Examples_of_Blended_Learning\"><\/span><strong>5 Examples of Blended Learning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/thXs47uwmnARwr651F<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since a blended learning approach can involve any combination of technology and face-to-face education, perhaps the easiest way to understand it is by exploring some examples.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are five <\/span><b>blended learning examples <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you can use in the classroom:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Flipped Classroom<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a flipped classroom, rather than attending lectures in person and then doing homework outside of class, learners watch the lectures online independently and then use class time for activities, such as group discussions and projects, usually considered homework.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This format is popular because it gives learners the best of both worlds:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">video-based lectures that they can go back to and watch at any time to ensure comprehension and retention<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">valuable interaction with both instructors and peers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>2. Digital Assignments<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalskills.unlv.edu\/digital-marketing\/what-are-digital-skills\/#:~:text=Digital%20skills%20are%20defined%20as,such%20as%20computers%20and%20smartphones.\"><b>Digital skills<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are important for modern learners to master. Digital assignments, like video making, creating presentations, and writing blogs, are all fun ways for learners to engage with the course material and technology. They help them acquire the necessary digital skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Online Assessments<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many instructors are now moving their <\/span><b>assessments online<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, even if the rest of the class is conducted in person. This format has several advantages.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It frees up class time for other activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It enables instructors to use a wider variety of question types than is possible with paper-and-pencil tests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Online assessment software&nbsp;<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">makes assessments easier with ready templates, questions, and automated grading<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46820 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Online-Assessments-compressed-1024x616.jpg\" alt=\"Online Assessments\" width=\"1024\" height=\"616\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"try_free_button\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"round_btn try-btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/skill-assessment-test\/\">View Similar Assessment Templates<\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Watch: How to Create an Assessment Online<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RP6qHDTDP4w\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Online Course Discussions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online course discussions let learners continue with <\/span><b>conversations even after the class hour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This makes it easier for all learners to participate, even if they are shy about speaking in front of the whole class.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bloomfire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/WP-Social-Learning-0515-WEB.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bloomfire<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a knowledge management and sharing platform:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70% to 90% of all workplace learning happens informally<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">87% of employees identify social knowledge sharing as essential<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over 50% of companies are using social learning practices today<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can organize such discussions via email, in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/blog\/the-virtual-classroom-what-is-it\/\"><b>virtual classrooms<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or even over social media. Anywhere where learners gather can become a <\/span>digital discussion forum<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch: How to Enable Collaboration &amp; Discussions in Your Course<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ow0odNWDwts\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. In-Class Polls and Surveys<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a classroom response system (aka a \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmu.edu\/teaching\/clickers\/#:~:text=Clickers%20are%20an%20interactive%20technology,the%20i%3Eclicker%20software).\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clicker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d) is a good way to incorporate technology during lectures. Instructors can also use an <\/span><b>online survey tool<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to create <\/span><b>opinion polls<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or comprehension questions, which participants respond to in real time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This increases learner engagement and provides information that instructors can use to adjust their content or delivery method as necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46821 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/online-survey-tool-compressed-1024x653.jpg\" alt=\"online survey tool\" width=\"1024\" height=\"653\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"try_free_button\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"round_btn try-btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/survey\/register\/\">Get Started Free<\/a> &nbsp;&nbsp; <a class=\"round_btn try-btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofssurvey.com\/tour\/\">Take a Tour<\/a><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are just five examples to illustrate what blended learning is. Implementing at least some of them, if not all, can enhance your learning experiences and bring better results.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_6_Benefits_of_Blended_Learning\"><\/span><strong>Top 6 Benefits of Blended Learning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/6HdTpeqNTm9ZCTEJWU<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wayne Feller, Technology and Innovation Coach, Stillwater Area Public Schools, Minnesota, says, <\/span><b><i>\u201cToday\u2019s students are easily bored with slow-moving teaching techniques or those they view as antiquated. Both students and parents have higher expectations for teachers to use current technologies, content, and teaching methods, and that includes blended learning.\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blended learning in the classroom brings significant advantages to both learners and instructors.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong>3 Benefits for Learners<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blended learning gives learners the convenience and <\/span><b>flexibility to learn anytime and anywhere<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They can also <\/span><b>self-pace <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">their learning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since it&#8217;s a blend of brick-and-mortar education and virtual learning, it offers opportunities for <\/span><b>comprehensive learning <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by combining the best of both worlds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This approach to learning enables learners to interact with instructors and fellow learners. It, thus, promotes <\/span><b>social learning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong>3 Benefits for Instructors<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blended teaching reduces training costs, efforts, and time on things generally associated with face-to-face learning, such as venue, printed materials, and traveling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizations can use various <\/span><b>blended learning methods<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as webinars and gamification, to deliver engaging and productive <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eLearning<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When implemented using a <\/span><b>learning management system<\/b><b> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/blog\/what-is-an-lms\/\">LMS<\/a>)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, blended learning makes learning cost-effective and efficient. It gives assured ROI.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>Blended Learning Case Study<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we move to the next section, let\u2019s quickly look at a <\/span><b>real-life example <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of how transferring some training functions online and building a blended learning strategy can bring incredible results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Who: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">College Hospital Cerritos<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What It Is: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A leading mental health services provider in Cerritos, California<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Learning Problem It Encountered: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its <\/span><b>annual education was still on paper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and it was <\/span><b>not as efficient <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as the hospital wanted it to be. So, it thought of transferring the education online with automatic scoring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Solution It Deployed: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">College Hospital started using an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online training maker<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and used it for <\/span><b>automatic grading and scoring<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which it used to do with pen and paper. For College Hospital, the product and its attendant services were the selling points.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Results It Got: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With at least a part of the hospital\u2019s education taking place online, it has become <\/span><b>easier for employees to access and submit their tests<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><b>\u2018save and resume\u2019 feature <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">proves helpful. The hospital easily <\/span><b>achieved 100% compliance <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in a short time.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more about this success story <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/case-study\/college-hospital-cerritos\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Blended_Learning_Models\"><\/span><strong>4 Blended Learning Models<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different interesting models of blended learning. Four of the popular ones are described below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong>Flipped Classroom<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the most common blended learning models used by learners worldwide. In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/solutions\/flipped-classroom\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flipped classrooms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, learners study lecture materials at home before class. The classroom time is devoted to discussions and homework.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the case of a traditional learning system, homework is usually done at home. The flipped classroom is, thus, <\/span><b>a reversal or 180-degree flip of the traditional education <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">model.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong>Rotational<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rotation model is characterized by a learning cycle that <\/span><b>rotates between online study and face time <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with instructors. The schedule between the two learning methods is divided, fixed, and usually announced at the instructor\u2019s discretion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning is rotated between online learning and pen-and-paper assignments according to a plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong>Self-Directed Blended Learning<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this model, learners take <\/span><b>online courses<\/b><b> in addition to face-to-face learning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As the learning is self-directed, there\u2019s <\/span><b>no fixed weightage given to online learning or offline learning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learners usually use this model to <\/span><b>supplement classroom learning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and they learn at their own pace and convenience.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong>Flex Blended Learning<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s a <\/span><b>self-guided and independent <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">method of learning in which <\/span><b>online learning forms the mainstay <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for learners, punctuated by offline learning from time to time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, learners rely primarily on digital platforms to learn, even as instructors are available offline for face-to-face consultations and support.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Create_an_Impactful_Blended_Learning_Program\"><\/span><strong>How to Create an Impactful Blended Learning Program<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re wondering how to start with blended learning, this section will address that question. Follow these steps to launch the program for your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">corporate training<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong>Define Your Learning Objectives<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want to develop leadership skills in your employees? Or are you targeting the strategies to improve their productivity level?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what type of training you plan to administer with blended learning, it&#8217;s always best to <\/span><b>begin with the end in mind<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever the intent is, determine all the learning objectives and goals beforehand. Knowing this will help you take a <\/span><b>focused approach to instruction <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">while injecting <\/span><b>clarity <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">into learners on what they must learn, how, and why.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch: How to Set SMART Goals | Training Course Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6uw_xK6CLKY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"try_free_button\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"round_btn try-btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/courses\/how-to-set-smart-goals\/\">View This Course<\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong>Choose a Blended Learning Model<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next step is to select the blended learning model that would work best for you and your learners. It can be a flipped classroom, rotational, or self-directed learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is based on your predetermined goals, and you may use more than one model.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, different models might require different environments, tools, and strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong>Make Learning Interactive<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>\u201cIf you want people to have fun, give them a day off. If you want them to learn, engage them with your content.\u201d<\/i><\/b><b> &#8211; Karl Kapp, professor of instructional technology, <\/b><b>Bloomsburg University<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A blended learning model can be made interactive like a fully online learning environment. You can add similar engaging elements, such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">interactive videos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, microlearning, gamification, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/browse\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quizzes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flashcards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, simulations, and group activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46825 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Make-Learning-Interactive-compressed-1024x544.jpg\" alt=\"Make Learning Interactive\" width=\"1024\" height=\"544\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This kind of active learning supplements regular in-class experiences and facilitates the fuller development of learners.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong>Deploy the Right Content &amp; Tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right type of content and a robust tool to deliver them are a must to launch blended learning programs successfully. They reinforce each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you can use expert-designed, engaging, and self-paced online courses and an intuitive <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blended learning LMS<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Need content for your training program?&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46826 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/blended-learning-LMS-compressed-1024x522.jpg\" alt=\"blended learning LMS\" width=\"1024\" height=\"522\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"try_free_button\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"round_btn try-btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/courses\/\">View This Course<\/a><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such courses should contain accurate and updated information, while the LMS should serve as a <\/span><b>one-stop learning solution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When you combine these two resources, you get a streamlined and flexible learning system that caters to all learning styles, environments, and needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46827 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Online-blended-learning-solution-compressed-1024x659.jpg\" alt=\"Online blended learning solution\" width=\"1024\" height=\"659\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"try_free_button\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"round_btn try-btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/survey\/register\/\">Get Started Free<\/a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a class=\"round_btn try-btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/register\/\">Get a Demo<\/a><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blended learning software such as a cloud LMS come with many compelling features for maximized engagement and impactful learning. They include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7LikGgFoDJk\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile learning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, scenarios, interactive videos, labeled graphics, flashcards, and audio feedback.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch: How to Choose the Best SaaS LMS Software<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N-CQY939UcA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong>Launch Your Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve sorted your learning objectives, content, tools, and classroom sessions, it&#8217;s time to set the program in motion. You can set a specific time for both online and classroom activities based on the blended learning model you choose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your learners follow this predetermined learning pattern consistently so that you get positive results. Provide ongoing support to ensure that participants fulfill their learning obligations and that there are no obstacles along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong>Use Online Assessments<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular assessments are a must in any learning system, including blended learning. Assessments such as <\/span><b>online quizzes <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help identify learners\u2019 retention capacity, gaps, challenges, and milestones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides, quizzes make learning engaging and fun and provide a break from continuous learning that learners can utilize to monitor their progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online quiz-making tool<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with different question types, quiz formats, video responses, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/solutions\/exam-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anti-cheating settings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and remote proctoring can be an ideal solution for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46828 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Use-Online-Assessments-compressed-1024x410.jpg\" alt=\"Use Online Assessments\" width=\"1024\" height=\"410\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"try_free_button\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"round_btn try-btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/survey\/register\/\">Get Started Free<\/a> &nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"round_btn try-btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/register\/\">Get a Demo<\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong>Evaluate Your Training Programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you evaluate the effectiveness of your training programs, you get a fair idea of <\/span><b>how helpful they are to your learners and how they impact your business<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Based on it, you can improve your learning approach. So, this is another vital element in a blended learning plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofssurvey.com\/templates\/\"><b>post-training surveys<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can be insightful in determining your learners\u2019 experiences with course content, delivery methods, instructors, and more. Like quizzes, these surveys should be customizable with selected questions, preferred designs, user-friendly formats, and personal branding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46829 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/post-training-surveys-compressed-1024x537.jpg\" alt=\"post-training surveys\" width=\"1024\" height=\"537\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"try_free_button\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"round_btn try-btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofssurvey.com\/templates\/course-feedback\/\">View Similar Templates<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_for_Blended_Learning\"><\/span><strong>Best Practices for Blended Learning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like every learning model, blended learning demands a few <\/span><b>proven techniques or strategies <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to succeed. Instructors or training administrators should follow them to make the process more effective and sustainable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the top ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>? Let the Top Management Know the Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your management team should be convinced about the <\/span><b>merits of your blended learning program<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Only then will you receive the necessary moral, financial, and manpower support from start to end.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management should know <\/span><b>what their employees need to learn and why<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Their active participation is essential to assess learning needs, measure learning outcomes, and align them with company goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>? Take Learners\u2019 Preferences Into Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, learning has become increasingly learner-centric and so <\/span><b>understanding how they want to learn <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is key. Different learners learn differently, hence the importance of incorporating <\/span><b>different learning models <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that address these needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mix of video lessons, group discussions, role-plays, reading through docs, and listening to podcast series can add <\/span><b>variety to learning <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and make it more engaging for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>? Emphasize Learning Outcomes, Not Just Technology<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/tX2yGWcbwsKagvSjam<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s true that the type of blended learning tools you use determines how your learners learn. But <\/span><b>never focus so much on technology that it becomes an end, not a means<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Learners should not waste much time on the technicalities of a software solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shift your attention to the learning outcomes or outcome-based learning. <\/span><b>Learners should have demonstrable and measurable skills a<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t the end of a course or training session. Based on the outcomes, you can determine whether your blended learning program is successful.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>? Leverage Learning Management Tools<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-46830 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Leverage-Learning-Management-Tools-compressed-1024x642.jpg\" alt=\"Leverage Learning Management Tools\" width=\"1024\" height=\"642\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"try_free_button\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"round_btn try-btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/survey\/register\/\">Get Started Free<\/a> &nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"round_btn try-btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/register\/\">Get a Demo<\/a><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As already discussed above, choosing the best tool for blended learning is half the work done. A <strong>SaaS LMS<\/strong> can be the right tool here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These <\/span><b>blended learning platforms <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enable users to seamlessly create, design, share, and track online courses and tests. They usually support different file types to cater to the different preferences of learners and make learning engaging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, <\/span><b>automation <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in enrolment, notifications, reminders, grading, and certification saves you time and labor. Similarly, <\/span><b>custom reports <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enable you to make informed decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the market-leading <\/span><b>LMS software<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tools come equipped with a library of pre-built courses. This makes it easy to deploy training in no time. Similarly, an LMS with virtual classrooms helps you centrally manage all activities from one place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other useful features you get from a robust LMS include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">advanced security features such as two-factor authentication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a learner dashboard for streaming announcements and updates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">displaying completion certificates on social media sites<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">email notifications to group admins to alert about course activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scenario-based learning which makes it easy to explain complex concepts and teach decision-making<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Start Implementing Your Blended Learning Program!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you mix instructor-led face-to-face learning with self-paced, self-guided eLearning, the result can be amazing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With various models to choose from, blended learning can give a richer experience to learners than it would have been if they had opted for strictly physical classroom or online learning only.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The advantages it brings to both learners and instructors are too substantial to ignore. It promises <\/span><b>a flexible and more rounded development of learners<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a <\/span><b>cloud-based learning management system<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your staple training solution to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create and share training courses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> online in a blended learning classroom. Enable <\/span><b>anytime, anywhere learning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, save admin time through automation, and unlock the rest of the benefits it offers. It&#8217;s easier than you think.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The way we learn is changing fast, and blended learning is a classic example. It\u2019s on the rise with traditional classrooms going digital. 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