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Game-based Learning
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4. 5 A Case Study - 5 Key Learnings
4 The Case for Leveraging LMS for Blended Learning
1 Blended Learning – An Overview
5 Key Components of Blended Learning
9 Key Challenges in Implementing Blended Learning
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Agenda
6. Blended Learning - An Overview
What is a blend?
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7. 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 &
informal on the job solutions.
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eLearning is on a steady rise in India
Usage of Virtual Classroom is on a steady rise
Classroom training still holds a major proportion
For companies of medium to large scale, blended learning is
already in place
Separate components are mostly managed separately•
Blended Learning - An Overview
The India Perspective
13. Poll # 1
Does your organization currently use blended learning
to deliver training?
-Yes
-No
-Can’t say
14. Poll # 2
Is blended learning the way ahead for your organization?
-Yes
-No
-Can’t say
17. • SCORM/AICC eLearning courses
– Easy to
• Access
• Follow
• Understand
Used for technical, functional, and soft
skills
Reaches geo-diverse user base
Consistent instructions
Saves cost
Increases access to learning material
anytime by leveraging technology
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5 Key Components of Blended Learning
1. Self-paced eLearning
Self-Paced
eLearning
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Training
Mobile
Learning
Social
Learning/
Informal
Virtual
Classroom
Training
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Conventional method of training
High human interaction suited for
training requiring practical sessions,
workshops, discussions, etc.
Perceived to be easier to run than
leveraging other forms of training
An exercise in logistics and planning
Easily a challenge to manage for a large
or medium scale organization
High cost owing to trainers, travel,
logistics, off the job time
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5 Key Components of Blended Learning
2. Face-to-face Training
Self-Paced
eLearning
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3 Face-to-face
Training
Mobile
Learning
Social
Learning/
Informal
Virtual
Classroom
Training
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On the go training Anytime
accessibility Relies on
handheld devices
– Just in time information
– On the job support
Reinforces use of new processes &
practices
Great tool for pre and post-training
follow-up, collaboration and
information sharing
Arguably the future of learning
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5 Key Components of Blended Learning
3. Mobile Learning
Self-Paced
eLearning
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3 Face-to-face
Training
Mobile
Learning
Social
Learning/
Informal
Virtual
Classroom
Training
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Informal Learning
Use of Social Media Technologies for
– Collaboration
– Knowledge Sharing
– Feedback
Easy acceptance due to changing
social networking behavior
Increases collaboration and
information sharing for a geo-diverse
user base
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5 Key Components of Blended Learning
4. Social Learning
Self-Paced
eLearning
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3 Face-to-face
Training
Mobile
Learning
Social
Learning/
Informal
Virtual
Classroom
Training
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Can be done remotely
Cost-effective way of delivering training
with a significant human interface
simulating classroom experience
Can Augment face-to-face session via
– Presentation sharing
– Online Discussions
– Interactive experimental exercises
– Builds group connections &
collaborations
Recording can be made available for
future access
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5 Key Components of Blended Learning
5. Virtual Classroom Training/Webinar
Self-Paced
eLearning
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3 Face-to-face
Training
Mobile
Learning
Social
Learning/
Informal
Virtual
Classroom
Training
22. 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
24. 9 Key Challenges in Implementing Blended Learning
TechnologyB
Company’s Vision/FocusA
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User Reaction
25. A. Company’s Vision/Focus
1. Not enough direction from top level on advancing training
function
2. Unenthusiastic participation of management in strategizing
3. Myopic focus on cost leads to long term problems
9 Key Challenges in Implementing Blended Learning
26. B. Technology (or the lack of it)
4. Lack of experience in using technology for managing training
5. Inexperienced or unwilling IT to experiment/support new
technology
6. Fear of losing manual control to a system
9 Key Challenges in Implementing Blended Learning
27. C. User Reaction
7. Acceptance of newer training forms due to cultural
(organizational) preoccupations
8. Insufficient from-the-top directives to team managers to
adopt new training forms
9. Lack of an easy-to-use system may increase dissatisfaction
9 Key Challenges in Implementing Blended Learning
28. The Case for Leveraging LMS for
Blended Learning
29. Effective Resource Management
Leveraging on Learner Interaction
During and after Learning Program
Effective Management of
Training Activities
Effective Cost Management
Through Virtual Classroom
Centralized Administration
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The Case for Leveraging LMS for Blended Learning
30. 1. Effective Resource Management
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Ease in Creation of Training Program using Single System
Enabling Learners Through Engaging & Dynamic Content
Effective Inventory Management
Pre-Training & Post-Training Evaluation
The Case for Leveraging LMS for Blended Learning
31. 2. Leveraging on Learner Interaction During
and After Learning Program
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Notifications
Sharing & Collaboration
Feedback
Surveys
Evaluation
Communities & Discussion Forum
The Case for Leveraging LMS for Blended Learning
32. 3. Training Activity Management
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Scheduling
Announcements
Reminders
Follow ups
Logistic Arrangements
The Case for Leveraging LMS for Blended Learning
33. 4. Effective Training Delivery Through
Virtual Classroom for Remote Location
Users
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Training to Distributed Workforce remotely
Avoid remote location travels
Less logistic hassles
Better control over the class for effective delivery of training
The Case for Leveraging LMS for Blended Learning
34. 5. Centralised Administrative Management
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Easy Authentication
Centralized User Management
Easy Assignment & Delivery of Training Reports
for Better Analytics & Decision Making
The Case for Leveraging LMS for Blended Learning
35. Poll # 4
How many systems does your organization currently use
to manage the training function?
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Two
Three
More than Three
None
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Mixed & Diversified Geographies & Demographics
Different methodologies required to deliver training to this
diversified target audience
Flexibility to chose the right blend of learning by each center
(located nationwide) for their target audience
Maximize use of available technology mediums to deliver the
blended learning
Centralized administrative Controls
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5 Key Learnings from Our Client
Challenges
43. • Expanded the curriculum structure to include all the training
methods
Choice to the learner to chose the training program through a
varied catalog
Flexibility to create any program in any desired sequence by
CTM based on the target audience
Centralised resource & inventory management
Centralised reporting available to each CTM
Use of Virtual Classroom to delivery remote trainings
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5 Key Learnings from Our Client
Solution
44. Poll # 5
Will you prefer to use a single system to manage
blended learning?
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Yes
No
Can’t Say
45. Benefits of using LMS for managing
Blended Learning
• Seamless, cohesive, unified experience for learners for all
their training items
Ability to generate comprehensive reports without the need
to collate data from various systems or sources thus saving
significant time and cost
More effective Learning design focused on leveraging various
components’ unique benefits
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46. Benefits of using LMS for managing Blended
Learning (contd.)
• Learners can be engaged much before and till much later and
not just during the training activity with increased
collaboration
Cost-effectively reach out to a diverse user base spread
across locations
Centralized Learning resources could lead to a better
knowledge management in future
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47. Summary
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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
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