Facilitating Learning with Emerging Technologies in Blended and Online Environments

I appreciated our video chat the other day.   I went into our discussion knowing I wanted a project that I would use for my business.   I am happy to say that I have decided on a project because of your suggestions in our video chat.   Social interaction at its finest as pointed out by the three authors, Kelly, Laurillard, and Bates, we read/watched this week.   My project will be to create supplemental, scenario-based videos.   Audience My audience will be comprised of adults in the workforce who have attended our hands-on, instructor-led, training courses.   These videos will come in handy to help the learners focus on a specific workplace related task. Like most training, my organization has a day to cover the plethora of topics for which we were contracted to cover.   Unfortunately, that means sacrificing some of the time allotted to address everything by giving a general understanding of how to use the tool and in what context the ...

Hi there! My name is Lisa Ryan.  I am in my final semester of the MALET program.  Yay!  I co-own a computer training and consulting firm.  I have made a living providing hands-on technology training.  However, over the years, I have seen a shift in our client's expectations about the training they need. To keep up with not only their expectations but to find in a way to teach clients effectively using emerging technologies, I am considering introducing a blended learning environment using digital technologies.  I am unsure if I want to incorporate a hands-on component. I would love to hear your thoughts on how you prefer technology training and if you could or would participate in a multiple session course that required you to do course work weekly. I look forward to the discussion and feedback.