Suggested Topics
The workshop will focus on the following general questions:
- Requirements from SMEs
- What are the requirements of SMEs for a successful blend of learning resources?
- What training format do employees and employers prefer?
- Which constraints arise for training at the workplace?
- Concept of Blended Learning for SMEs
- What can and should be mixed (e.g., resources, learning activities, learning goals, degree of use of technology)?
- How to transfer existing concepts to SMEs?
- How should learning be conceptualized or modularized to facilitate blending?
- The Best Mix for SMEs
- What evidence exists for successful blends in regard to effectiveness, efficiency, and learner satisfaction?
- What is the best mix under different circumstances?
- How to measure successful blending (assessment methods and criteria)?
- What contributes to a good mix?
- How can a good mix be designed systematically?
- What is best practice for Blended Learning in SMEs?
We expect four types of contributions from attendees:
- case studies of best practice
- empirical studies that compare effectiveness and efficiency of different scenarios
- methodologies, heuristics and guidelines to find a suitable blend
- system demonstrations