how to use blended learning in a training program

How To Use Blended Learning In A Training

Program

Introduction• Organizations look for effectiveness of training while keeping

the costs down

• Blended learning is combination of online & in person learning– The proportion of these can be varied to create different combination of

learning methods– This customization can be done as per the course requirement

Consider Shrinking the Units of Instruction• Trainers are gradually shrinking the size of training pieces

• A combination of an Article, a Video or an Interactive Exercise will allow learners to apply their best learning method

• This reduces the overall time of a session too

Consider Video

• With advancement in technology, storage of data became convenient

• Short video training came and interactive video became an easy way to cater training

• Smartphones further helped in reaching to more audience

Use Multiple Technologies

• Online learning in combination with various social media platform can also enhance training

• Social Media provides a discussion element like a classroom training

• Even apps can be used to broaden the horizons for next level of training

• Manage Training as a Knowledge Base

Give Learners A Little Control

• Blended learning techniques is a great source of new ideas

• Studies indicate that one can see enhanced learning when occasional opportunities to interact is provided

• Various activities that can be controlled have been found to be effective in online training environment

• Companies have the potential to save more money by investing in blended learning

Case Study : Yammer

About The Organization

• Yammer is the leading provider of enterprise social networks

• The company builds software that makes it easy for organizations to stay connected

• Companies across globe use Yammer to improve employee productivity and engagement

Situation

• Growing offices in various locations

• Yammervirsity - new employee orientation training program

• There was only one trainer for this facility

• Managing trainees across different time zone and geographical location was a pain point

• A tool to standardize training across offices was needed

Solution

• Mindflash came into rescue to combine in person classroom and social platform interactions

• Courses were created on Mindflash platform and integrated their interactions on Yammer

• Mindflash were chosen because;– Roll out courses fast– Ability to link external sources– Blended approach to training

Results• 30 different courses were created within 4 months

• Over 1000 trainees completed their training

• Across globe had a unified message and training across offices

“I don’t want a tool I need to be trained on – I just want to log-in and go. I think of using Mindflash and Yammer together as a facilitated conversation I would have in a classroom.”

- Misha McPherson

Training Program Manager

Yammer, Inc.

Track and report on your trainees progress

Invite trainees to take your course in multiple ways

Add quizzes to ensure your trainees retain what they learn

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