When converting instructional materials from a face to face format to a blended learning format, the content can be enhanced to increase learning and interaction levels among students, while simultaneously encouraging online communication. Content can be enhanced by using a variety of technology tools from audio, video, graphics, blogs, wikis, podcasts and more. All of these technology tools can play a role in enhancing the content because it is not “what technologies are used, but how they are used what information is communicated using the technologies” (Simonson, Smaldino, Albright, & Zvacek, 2012, p.115). Here is a list that may be useful when selecting what technologies should be used in this blended learning environment for your trainees (Simonson, Smaldino, Albright, & Zvacek, 2012):
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