Blended Learning

Blended learning: where online meets awesome

Let’s face it, the days of “one-size-fits-all” training are long gone (and nobody’s mourning their loss).

Our blended learning solutions combine the best of eLearning and instructor-led learning experiences, creating a dynamic and engaging journey for your learners. We’ll help you find the perfect mix of blended learning models to maximize engagement, boost knowledge retention, and drive real results.

Ready to ditch the boring and embrace the power of blended learning?

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ThinkingKap’s approach

At ThinkingKap, we don’t believe in the same-old same-old.

We’ll work with you to design a blended learning solution that aligns with your specific goals, audience, and content. Think of us as your partners in blended learning brilliance!

It starts with a conversation

We’ll kick off the process by getting to know you and your organization’s training needs. From there, we’ll collaboratively design a customized blended learning solution that hits all the right notes.

Principles for Success

From strategy to implementation, we’ve got you covered

We’ll help you choose the ideal blended learning models, develop engaging content, and ensure your program maximizes the benefits of blended learning in corporate training—leaving you free to bask in the glow of training success.

Explore our process

ThinkingKap helped us evaluate our current strategy from top to bottom, and then designed a new training plan around our specific needs. The training courses developed for us were probably the best and most professional material we’ve ever had produced for our company.

Benefits of Blended Learning Solutions

Ready to unleash the full potential of your training programs?

Blended learning solutions offer the perfect recipe for engagement, flexibility, and measurable results. Plus, it’s way more fun than traditional training (and who doesn’t love a little fun?).

Engage learners, ignite performance

Blended learning caters to diverse learning styles, keeping everyone engaged and motivated. By blending the best of online and instructor-led learning, we create experiences that stick.

Boost flexibility, maximize ROI

Blended learning in corporate training gives your learners the flexibility to learn anytime, anywhere, while reducing the costs associated with traditional training methods. It’s a win-win for everyone involved!

Blended learning in action

Siemens needed to train project estimators remotely, tackling the challenge of delivering complex technical content and hands-on practice virtually.

ThinkingKap’s blended learning solution combined engaging online modules with interactive virtual instructor-led sessions for a comprehensive learning experience. Discover how this innovative approach eliminated travel costs, increased training efficiency, and empowered Siemens to upskill its workforce effectively in our vILT case study.

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Types of blended learning

ThinkingKap expertly crafts a variety of blended learning models to create dynamic learning experiences tailored to your organization’s unique needs. Here are just a few examples of the blended learning solutions we offer:

Traditional blended learning

This common model uses online learning to supplement and enhance instructor-led instruction. Learners might complete online modules or quizzes as “homework” to reinforce concepts covered in class or learn foundational material beforehand. This frees up instructor time for more dynamic activities and discussions.

Flipped classroom

In this model, traditional classroom instruction and homework are, as the name suggests, flipped. Learners study core concepts independently before class through online modules, videos, and readings. Instructor-led time is then dedicated to active learning activities, such as group projects, discussions, and problem-solving exercises, with the instructor acting as a facilitator and guide.

Asynchronous Blended Learning

This model prioritizes flexibility and convenience for learners with busy schedules or in different locations. While participants primarily engage with self-paced blended learning eLearning modules and online resources, “live” sessions like Q&A sessions or workshops are also offered. To further maximize scheduling flexibility, these live sessions are recorded and made available for on-demand viewing, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to engage with the material and their instructors.

Variety of scheduling options

Blended learning offers a flexible approach to scheduling, accommodating both synchronous and asynchronous learning preferences. Organizations can tailor the timing of in-person and online components to best fit their operational needs and maximize learner engagement.

Instructor-led can be virtual or in-person

In a blended learning environment, instructor-led sessions can occur either virtually or in-person, allowing for increased accessibility and adaptability. This flexibility provides learners with options to connect with instructors and peers in ways that best suit their learning styles and geographical constraints.

Why ThinkingKap?

Experts in blended learning services

Think of us as your blended learning guides, escorting you every step of the way. Our team of seasoned learning professionals has a passion for creating engaging and effective training experiences that deliver real results.

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We speak fluent blended

From choosing the right blended learning models to crafting compelling content and measuring impact, we’ve got the expertise to make your training sing. We even speak tech!

Partners in corporate training transformation

We’re not just another vendor; we’re your collaborators in learning success. Passionate about helping you achieve your training goals, we help you to create a learning culture that thrives. Check out our corporate consulting services.

Curious to learn more? Read about ThinkingKap and our mission to fight boring training courses.

Create a blended learning solution that truly wows your learners (and delivers exceptional results).

FAQs

We love answering questions about blended learning!

What is blended learning, exactly? Is it just a fancy way of saying “hybrid”?

How do I know if blended learning is right for my organization?

How do I make sure the eLearning is in sync with the live course? I don’t want to repeat myself, and I don’t want gaps in my training.

What is the best way to track blended solutions to ensure compliance with completing the training and tracking drop-outs?

A holistic design approach applies to management and delivery considerations too – not just the course design. For example, if the eLearning component is a prerequisite, you may be able to build that rule into your learning management system (LMS) so you can see who’s taken the eLearning and who hasn’t.

If you don’t have an LMS, we can help you figure out the best way to set up and deploy your blended learning curriculum.

How do we ensure learners realize the eLearning modules are just as important as the live portions?

Well, this has a lot to do with messaging to the learners, but one client, an IT service provider, had us develop a workbook to go along with the eLearning segment of their training. We put all their course content into the eLearning series and had learners complete assignments in the workbook to prepare them for a facilitated training session. The live training was focused on dynamic discussion and peer learning, based on the accounts learners had recorded in their workbooks.

Not surprisingly, retention went up when everyone knew they would be evaluated on the content of the eLearning modules, and the client was able to shave many hours off their instructor-led time.

What types of learning assets are included in a blended solution?

Typically, people are referring to a combination of eLearning and classroom training when they talk about blended learning. But other learning medium can be included. eLearning could have a Practice workbook. Videos (either YouTube, streaming or shown in the classroom) can be part of a blended solution, as can reading a book or various articles, completing interview or survey assignments, or participating in a social networking discussion group.

The opportunities for combining various assets into a blended learning solution are limitless.

How many learning assets are too many to include in a blended solution?

There is no specific answer to this, but when you’re assessing how many learning assets to include, ask yourself these questions

• Is each asset critical to the learning or provide reinforcement and practice?
• Is each asset relevant to the learning objectives and context in which performance occurs?
• Is the content contained in each asset complete, current, and correct?
• Can your LMS or tracking system manage the number of assets under consideration?
• Does the value the asset brings to the learner and business goals of the training outweigh the work effort to maintain or track it?

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I’m sold! How do I get started with ThinkingKap?

Easy peasy! Just click that shiny “Talk to an expert” button below, and let’s chat about your blended learning dreams. We’re ready to make them a reality!