New Book Offers Formula for Blended Learning
Added: (Fri Oct 17 2003)
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(New York, NY) "The concept of 'blended learning' is fast becoming a hot item in major corporations worldwide, and rightly so," reports Frank Troha, author of the newly released book, "Bulletproof Blended Learning Design: Process, Principles and Tips" (1stBooks Publishing).
"By skillfully integrating the 'anywhere-anytime' convenience of online study with the personal impact of live, instructor-guided, face-to-face classroom learning, employees can be trained substantially better, faster and conceivably more cost-effectively than either online learning or classroom learning alone could," he adds.
But, how does one determine the optimal mix of online and classroom activities for a given course? Is there a proven model or template to guide and quicken the task, or should one expect to founder a bit, relying on intuition and experimentation? Such questions, presently shared by training directors, project managers, instructional designers and chief learning officers alike, are addressed by Troha's highly concise book.
In it he presents his three-part model, consisting of a 12-step blended learning design process, 18 research findings used to guide decision making, and a variety of insights concerning project management and quality control. (An excerpt of the book is available at: www.1stBooks.com.)
The model and book are getting enthusiastic reviews. Jerrold Kemp, well known authority on instructional technology and professor emeritus San Jose State University, writes, "I can't think of any publication that treats these two subjects -- classroom instruction and online instruction -- in coordinated fashion as you do. For instructional designers in need of an effective, efficient approach to blended learning design, 'Bulletproof Blended Learning Design' is a must read."
Bob Little, editor and publisher of the Journal of the British Association for Open Learning, adds, "Anyone involved in developing blended learning materials should find Frank Troha's book of great value in providing an easy-to-follow formula for success."
For more information about the book and its author, visit: www.1stBooks.com or www.franktroha.com.