Designing distance learning experiences is a dynamic process that requires detailed planning and organization, which makes pre-planning critical in the instructional design process. Not only do instructional designers need to be devotedly aware of learner needs, but they must understand how to utilize effective instructional strategies and modern technologies that help content come to life. In order to complete this week’s application assignment, I have generated strategies that the training manager in the scenario below could consider for converting his face-to-face training session to a blended learning format.
A training manager has been frustrated with the quality of communication among trainees in his face-to-face training sessions and wants to try something new. With his supervisor’s permission, the trainer plans to convert all current training modules to a blended learning format, which would provide trainees and trainers the opportunity to interact with each other and learn the material in both a face-to-face and online environment. In addition, he is considering putting all of his training materials on a server so that the trainees have access to resources and assignments at all times.
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