In the following scenario 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.
Before converting his program, the trainer needs to take into consideration if distance learning is feasible or not. If so then the trainer needs to make sure that the trainees have access to and are able to utilize the selected technology. I think that it is a good idea that the trainer wants to put all of the training material online for the trainees. In order to encourage the trainees to communicate online, the trainer could set-up online activities such as creating as ice breakers and a discussion board. The trainer also needs to be aware that his role in a distance learning environment will change. The trainer will become more of a guide rather than a teacher.
References
Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., Albright, M., Zvacek, S. (2009). Teaching and learning at a distance (4th ed.). Boston: Pearson
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