Converting to a Distance Learning Format

                      Converting to a Distance Learning Format

      Take a look at the video listed below. The video below shows us a school that transitioned to a

blended learning environment. The blended learning environment also was not held in two different

location. Please view the video below.

 
          In the video they show a classroom setting of students sitting in a classroom setting

learning the daily material. The school transitioned to a blended learning environment, but with

the transition the students sis not transfer the online environment to a different area. The students

that were learning in the traditional class remained in the same class as the students that were

completing online lessons. The teachers would have the students rotate from listening to the

teacher to completing online assignment. Do you think the student's working online can focus on

the material if they are in the same room as the students learning from a live teacher? There are

many ways to set up a blended learning environment and this gives you something to think about

because the students must always come first.

       Pre-planning strategies the trainer needs to consider before converting the blended

learning program is critical. An important aspect of distant learning is to provide a valuable

learning experience to students who might not otherwise have access to learning (Simonson,

2012). The trainer must first review the course to examine the needs of the course and the

needs of the students. During the review the trainer should review both aspects to see what has

been working over time and what may not have been working for the class and the students.

During the review phase the trainer or designer should collaborate with a subject matter expert

to make sure they are aware of all aspects and to received information and advise that would

assist with class improvement.

            A blended learning approach combines face to face classroom methods with computer-
mediated activities to form an integrated instructional approach.

Therefore if the trainer will be moving from a traditional course there will need to be many aspects to

consider because the class will now be working partially online and some students may not have an

online class experience. The blended learning course has to present the best of both worlds related to

the live classroom and online environment. The trainer would review to verify what information

would be better presented online and also what appropriate CMS system should be used for

the course to make it effective. Videos, and material can be enhanced in the online environment

to show pictures, video, and audio that would make the course more exciting. As an online

trainer, the trainer must try to find a good way to communicate and interact with the students

consistently. Never allow the learners to remain passive (Simonson, 2012).







Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., Albright, M., & Zvacek, S. (2012). Teaching and learning at a

     distance: Foundations of distance education : Pearson.