When converting traditional learning to blended learning, you can’t just dump the in-person classroom content into an eLearning format and call it done (Simonson, Smaldino, & Zvacek, 2015). The following guide is a resource to use if you are considering what how to best convert traditional classroom learning into a blended learning environment.

Blended learning includes both traditional classroom based learning and elearning. The elearning component can either be syncronous or asynchronous. Rather than focus specifically on one modality or another, I have created a guide full of questions to consider as you approach your redesign. By answering these questions thoroughly, you should be able to have a clearer picture of:

• What needs to stay in the traditional classroom
• What may need to be rewritten and redesigned for the traditional classroom
• What is best to move to the elearning platform and why
• What may need to be rewritten and redesigned for the elearning classroom

This guide uses the ADDIE Model to help organize your thought and design process and includes considerations for both the learner and content in each stage of this model.

Blended learning allows for maximum flexibility in instructional design and student experience. Using the learning objectives as a foundation will be the perfect place to start. The learning objectives will guide what needs to be added, altered and changed. Get creative and have fun!

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Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., & Zvacek, S. (2015). Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.