ILT to Enhanced Blended Learning Michael Sunnarborg, Target Corporation eLearning Guild Annual Gathering 2009

How to create an effective blended training solution Best practices for blended learning development How to streamline training content Keeping learners engaged Leveraging your business partners Helping employees tie training to job performance How to create just-in-time training materials We Will Discuss…

ILT to blended transition Explains the background Reviews the steps Uses Articulate Presenter ® Completed in <40 hours Posted to Articulate blog* *link on michaelsunnarborg.commichaelsunnarborg.com Background: Mini-Case Study

Topic had increased in size and scope Need to level-set student knowledge prior to class More effective use of time in class Create just-in-time reference materials Problem: Training Effectiveness

Solution: Blended Learning Create blended learning solution = Know + Do Take existing PPT deck: consolidate, edit, shrink Use enhanced animation effects in PPT Write scripts in collaboration w/partners Use business partners for narration Produce using Articulate Presenter ®

Process: Steps for Production Step 6: Launch course! Step 5: Develop workshop Step 4: Produce eLearning Step 3: Record narration Step 2: Reorganize PPT/write scripts Step 1: Create project plan

Part One = e-Learning (Know) Part Two = Workshop (Do): provides hands-on practice with tools and processes Co-facilitated by trainer & business partner SME Outcome: Enhanced Blended Learning + Go To it Get Through itNow Do it

Easy to reengineer current training content Content is accessible at multiple levels Facilitates development of blended learning Increases accessibility to training materials Easy to update and refresh content Easy to deploy to LMS, intranet, web Benefits of Articulate Presenter ®

Streamlines content-heavy courses Promotes collaboration with client partners Decreases class time Learners are prepared Learners practice Learners have resources Benefits of a Blended Solution

ILT to Enhanced Blended Learning Michael Sunnarborg, Target Corporation eLearning Guild Annual Gathering 2009