Thorne, K: Blended Learning

1. What is blended learning?: Developing an employer brand; So what does blended learning mean?; So what are the drawbacks?; Why is blended learning important? 2. How to support blended learning: Creating the right environment for learning; How do people prefer to learn?; Making learning a real experience; Using the whole brain; So how do you get started? 3. Planning ways of integrating different types of learning: What makes for successful blended learning?; An approach to blended learning; Everyone is different; Helping learners to learn; Creating a coaching environment; Time to reflect. 4. Designing blended learning: Creativity; Tools and techniques; Designing and writing online learning; Contract with the learner; Using other media; Other key points to remember. 5. Tracking blended learning: Inviting feedback; Reflecting on learning; What are the essential elements of a TNA?; Using a learning management system; Overcoming obstacles; Areas to consider. 6. Case studies: Rolls-Royce plc; Diageo; DaimlerChrysler; Avis; Ashridge; Basic Skills Agency; Computeach; Nationwide Trust; Milwaukee Electric Tool; The US Department of Health and Human Services; THINQ Limited; What lessons have we learnt from the case studies? 7. Building learning networks: Self-knowledge; Take time to talk; Manage your own success; Build a support network; Share information; Useful contacts. 8. So where do we go from here?: What are the benefits of blended learning?; What is the future for blended learning?; What lessons have we learnt to date?; Are you ready for blended learning?

Kaye Thorne