Blended Learning Essentials for Vocational Education and Training
Learn Path Description
A comprehensive introduction to blended learning for teachers and trainers. Technology has fundamentally changed how we learn, making it more engaging but also challenging. This ExpertTrack contains essential knowledge for teachers, trainers and managers who are developing blended learning and preparing learners to succeed in the workplace. You’ll explore the main principles of blended learning, how to embed it in your practice, and how to use it more effectively, with real-world examples and teaching resources on offer throughout the ExpertTrack. Improving digital fluency in your learning practice will help you deliver lessons more effectively while building your learners’ digital skills in the process. Adopt successful blending learning models in your classroom Assess your readiness for blended learning with support from experienced digital champions - you’ll receive practical advice on how and when to adopt blended learning within your teaching. Once you have a good understanding of the principles of blended learning, you’ll review a number of case studies from the sector to compare different implementations to find a version that suits your learning environment. Enhance your range of teaching resources and technologies Blended learning incorporates your virtual learning environment (VLE) but doesn’t stop there. You’ll be presented with a range of open tools and educational resources that you can incorporate into your teaching. Extending your list of resources, as well as your skills in assessing and adopting them, means that you can pick and choose the right options for you and your learners at each stage of the journey. Build your students’ digital skills Digital skills are essential in today’s job market, so using this opportunity to build your learners’ digital literacy will increase their employability and effectiveness once they enter the world of work. This ExpertTrack covers ways of teaching digital skills, as well as more in depth information on how to manage digital identities and information. You’ll even cover how to create and public digital content while considering copyright and licensing laws. Foster independent learning and improved learning outcomes Your learners can use this opportunity to build their independent learning skills, and you can facilitate a number of options for them to take more control of their learning approaches and styles. This improves their life-long learning outcomes and means that you can focus on the most important activities for their progression.
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Courses In This Learning Path
Total Duration
5 weeks
Level
Intermediate
Learn Type
Certifications
Blended Learning Essentials: Getting Started
This course will help teachers in vocational education and training (VET), understand the benefits of blended learning. This course will help you to make technology more effective to support learners and how to embed it in your classroom. You will be supported by industry experts and connected with teachers and trainers who are familiar with the practical issues of blended learning. To help your learners get used to the new digital workplaces, you'll need to be able to incorporate digital learning into your teaching. Blended learning is a method that allows you to learn and apply the principles in different settings. You will learn from other educators how they have overcome similar difficulties. While you may be better equipped to support blended learning in your virtual learning environment than others, it is still a good idea to have additional resources. This course will provide a review of your VLE options, as well as a variety of educational resources that can be used to expand your options. After you have a solid understanding of the resources and principles, it is time to start designing your own approach. After completing this course, you will have a solid understanding of blended learning and an improved understanding of the options available to you when using it in your teaching. The Expert Track will take you to the next course, which focuses more on implementation. The CPD Certification Service has accredited this course, so it can be used as evidence of your professional growth.
Total Duration
3 weeks
Level
Intermediate
Learn Type
Certifications
Blended Learning Essentials: Embedding Your Practice
The way we learn has been fundamentally altered by technology, which makes it both more interesting and challenging. This course teaches you how to integrate blended learning in vocational education and training (VET). This course will teach you how technology can be used to enhance learning from experience. It also teaches you how to overcome the challenges faced by the sector. You'll also learn how to improve your skills and find the best uses of blended learning. This course has a 90% satisfaction rate among previous learners and will help you implement blended learning in your own practice.
The learning process can be improved by using digital tools, including the development of learners' voices. This is also a great opportunity to gather data from learners in order to optimize your blended learning options. Blended learning technologies can be used to help learners learn independent learning. They can be supported in the beginning stages, and then they will have the option to access online resources without you having to be there. To be effective, blended learning must fit within your organization's budget and goals. Learn more about blended learning from the perspective of teacher time and how it can help your organization achieve its overall goals. The CPD Certification Service has accredited this course, so it can be used as evidence of your professional development.
Total Duration
2 weeks
Level
Beginner
Learn Type
Certifications
Blended Learning Essentials: Developing Digital Skills
Nearly every job requires a variety of digital skills. Yet, employers are reporting a shortage of skilled new employees. As a teacher, this course will help you to improve the digital skills of your learners for success in employment and advancement in the modern workplace. You'll learn how to support your learners with their digital identity and other information. This course includes real-world case studies, resources, and practical support. Learners will be taught how to create digital content. You will also learn tools to communicate effectively and work collaboratively. Learn about the various ways you can teach digital skills, and how they can be applied to your subject or teaching method. This will enable you to prepare your learners for the demands of digital skills at work. To further develop your understanding, you will be able to test out various platforms and exercises. Digital content creation is common across many industries and positions. Learn how to teach your learners basic and advanced content creation, as well as the tools that can be used for the task. This course will also teach you how to collaborate with them online. The CPD Certification Service is currently approving this course. This will allow you to use it as evidence of your professional growth.
