Converting to a Distance Learning Format

           Converting from a face-to-face traditional classroom to a distance learning (blended) environment

 can be hard but it is possible. "Distance education and face-to-face education should have the same 

learning outcomes and provide equivalent learning experiences to meet those outcomes" (Laureate 

Education, Inc., n.d.). Regardless of the environment, all learning experiences should be met and every 

person should be able to flourish in the distance learning (blended) environment. "A blended or hybrid 

course combines online and face-to-face delivery; thus, 30% to 79% of the course's content is delivered 

online" (Simonson, Smaldino, Albright & Zvacek, 2012, p. 5). When using a distance learning (blended) 

environment to teach, it gives way of using new technologies. Technologies that students are not able to

 use unless in a distance learning environment. Within this, the training manager will better understand 

what are some pre-planning strategies before converting his program, how to use original ideas and 

convert them to distance learning format, ideas for what the facilitator's new role will be and what he 

should do to help the students to better communicate.



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References

         Laureate Education, Inc. (Producer). (n.d.). Introduction to scholarly writing: Purpose, audience, and 

evidence [DVD].Theory and Distance learning. Baltimore, MD: Author

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

distance: Foundations of distance education (5th ed.) Boston, MA: Pearson