The Blended Learning Book
Best Practices, Proven Methodologies, and Lessons Learned
Chapter One
How Did We Get Here?
The History of Blended Learning
It is important to look at blended learning in perspective. This
chapter looks at the history of technology-based training (see Figure
1.1). If you are itching to get into the business of blended learning,
you could choose to skip this chapter, but remember to come
back and read it later. We will refer to many of these principles
throughout the book.
The Evolution of Technology-Based Training
Blended learning is the latest step in a long history of technology-based
training. What we describe in this book is the continuation
of thirty years of experience using technology for training and education.
Although this evolution is far from over, where we are
today is an important place, built on several major steps and learnings
in this exciting industry. This short chapter on history will prevent
us from having to "relearn" what has been learned before.
In the evolutionary steps which led us to where we are today,
we start with traditional instructor-led training. (See Figure 1.2.)
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