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Benefits of Blended Learning

Blended learning offers students and businesses the “best of both worlds,” combining an online learning management system (LMS) with in-person resources like reviews or individualized instruction or training to create a truly custom learning environment optimized for results. Multiple studies have supported the advantages offered by a blended learning approach, including a recent meta-analysis by the U.S. Department of Education. If you've been wondering what some of the advantages of blended learning are and how those advantages might benefit your business or organization, here's a brief list of some of the biggest benefits blended learning can offer:

3 Tips for Increasing E-Learning Buy-in at Your Workplace

To date, there have been many studies demonstrating the benefits of e-learning in a workplace environment, and it would be nice to think that when it comes time to convince your board or boss to implement e-learning at your company, your task would therefore be simple. Unfortunately, that's not always the case. After all, board members, bosses and managers didn't get to where they are by saying “yes” to every idea that comes their way. If you believe e-learning would make sense for your workplace but you just need a little extra help convincing others, Inc. magazine offers these three tips that just could win you the approval you need:

7 ways to Use Video to Add to Online Learning Engagement

When it comes to e-learning, quite often straight to the point text is best. However, there are certain topics and subjects where it is much better for you to show rather than simply “tell.” That is when you may want to consider something utilizing different forms of media, such as video. However, using video in a strategic manner is key if you want the best learning results. Before you create or utilize your next video, keep in mind these tips for effectively utilizing videos in your e-learning process.
Topics: E-Learning

How to Create Successful E-Learning Strategies

Training is an important part of any company business plan and the learning strategy requires careful thought into the needs of both the company and its employees. Employees depend on having ways to advance in the company and companies need to make sure their employees are prepared to do their jobs. If you are ready to establish learning strategies or revitalize the learning environment in your company, the following steps will help: 1. Identify the Organization's Highest Priority Goals and Objectives
Topics: Educational Strategies

10 Tips for Writing Better E-Learning Scenarios

If you are writing a scenario-based eLearning curriculum or including scenarios in your content, you will want to create one that fits your employees’ needs. This can be a challenging task, but there are tips that will help you create the right scenario.
Topics: E-Learning