Exploring the tension between return on investment and pedagogical design

Abstract

In the current chaotic economic environment employers are seeking flexible ways to improve the skills of their workers and the productivity of their organisations. They are increasingly exploring Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to provide this flexibility in a cost effective way. There is a tension between keeping course design and development costs down, yet maximising learner impact. The case study presented in this poster demonstrates how a “wrap around blended learning” approach can be used to achieve both goals.