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Blended Approach

Operationalising the ParadigmA Manufacturing Perspective !

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Grandfather Kimani Murage

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Learning - Operationalised

“Learning … is not making deposits in one’s data bank. It is more like mixing a new ingredient into the soup of perception and cognition.”

(Davis, Sumara, and Luce-Kapler, 2000, p.197)

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Not to Define Learning!

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Matrix of Criteria

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LearnerUncoordinated Efforts Divergence

The Aim is to Converge!

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The Blended Approach Operationalised

Therefore:

The Blended Approach is identifying the key criteria of performance to learning and

thus qualify all the available learning strategies/methodologies

against such criteria.

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So then – How do we Operationalise the Blended Approach

On-Line Learning

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•Course Z•Course E•Course T

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Word Documents, Web-Pages and Html

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Our Approach!

Technology Course

1. Assessment Q12. Assessment Q23. Assessment Q34. Assessment Q4

1. Outcome Aa2. Outcome Ab3. Outcome Ac4. Outcome Ad5. Outcome A3

=1. Title List A

2. Title List B

3. Title List C

4. Title List D

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The Blended Approach

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True Blended Learning

1. Assessment Q12. Assessment Q23. Assessment Q34. Assessment Q4

1. Outcome Aa

•Q1 = Classroom•Q2 = OTJ•Q3 = CBT•Q4 = On-Line

Learner Management SystemCoach

Participation

Speed

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A Typical Model for Training and Development

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•Process Gap Analysis

•Identify Critical Areas

•Recognise Prior Learning

•Skills Profile

•Spec out the process

•Identify Critical Areas

•Determine Process Indicators of Success

•Design Entire Process Courseware

•Define Key Criteria that compliments resources

•Coach

•On-Line

•Classroom

•Self-Instructed

•Prepare Learner

•Assess & Review

Revised Model for Blended Learning

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Learning Strategies currently in use - SA

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Online-Learning Operationalised

E-Learning is any intentional learning

activity delivered via interactive media.

Media = CD-ROMs, DVDs and the Internet.

It includes both synchronous and asynchronous modes of delivery.

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Concluding Remarks

• Consider Learning• Criteria of Learning Performance• Matrix of Outcomes• Qualifying your Learning Methodologies• Learning Space should not be a competing Learning Space• Learning should be intentional and directed• The Blended Approach is not a Fall Back Approach•Alternative Approach to Learning

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Thank You!