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The document compares online learning, face-to-face learning, and blended learning. It discusses the benefits of each method. Online learning allows flexible, self-paced learning from anywhere but may lack social interaction. Face-to-face learning allows in-person interaction and collaboration but has limits on scale and availability. Blended learning combines both methods to harness the benefits of each.

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Online Learning

The document compares online learning, face-to-face learning, and blended learning. It discusses the benefits of each method. Online learning allows flexible, self-paced learning from anywhere but may lack social interaction. Face-to-face learning allows in-person interaction and collaboration but has limits on scale and availability. Blended learning combines both methods to harness the benefits of each.

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Online learning has never been more popular.

With flexible self-paced


learning tools providing information at one’s fingertips, online learning has
become the go-to classroom and employee training method option.

But can online learning be as effective and efficient as traditional, face-to-face


learning?

In this article, we explore key differences between these two learning methods
to find which one may be a more effective method for organizations and
learners.

What Is Online Learning?


Any type of learning that occurs on the internet could be considered online
learning, also known as eLearning. Today, virtual learning is most often used
to refer to asynchronous learning material, which allows for learners to
engage with instructional material at their own pace, from anywhere, available
at any time.

An online learning program encourages self-study and could refer to anything


from a digital employee training seminar such as a LinkedIn Learning course
to a full-fledged, virtual college degree program. For both classroom and
corporate learning settings, learning management systems are utilized to
create and publish courses, connect learners and learning materials, monitor
progression, and more.

Benefits of online learning


eLearning presents clear advantages for learning and development
professionals, for end-user learners, and for organizations. Those include:

 It is more cost effective. Online learning doesn’t require in-person


training, meaning you save costs on travel and related expenses. You
also create digital learning experiences, meaning you no longer need to
purchase physical learning materials like books, tests, videos, and so
forth.
 It’s easier to scale. You no longer need to consider how many people
you can fit into a room.
 It’s available when and where learners need it. Online learning can
be accessed anywhere an internet connection is available, anytime.
 It’s more consistent. Online learning relies less on individual
instructors, meaning course material is less dependent on the person
teaching it. This allows the learning experience to be less impacted by
biases or opinions.
 It’s more interactive. With online learning, instructors can take
a multimodal learning approach with links, videos, text, assessments,
and more.

What Is Face-to-Face Learning?


Face-to-face learning refers to the traditional, classroom-based method of
learning. This style of learning involves in-person sessions that is instructor-
led. The pace of learning is set by the instructor and students in this setting
are passive learners. Face-to-face learning is considered effective due to the
benefits of live interaction between the instructor and the group of learners
and/or students.

Learners are held accountable for their own progress by attending specific
classes or training meetings, interacting with their fellow students, and by
interacting in real-time with their instructor.

Benefits of face-to-face learning


Face-to-face learning provides in-person benefits that online learning lack.
These benefits include:

 Social aspect. Learning with your peers, in the same room, fosters a
sense of learning that is physical, unlike online learning. The entire
group is learning together, at the same time, at the same place.
 Individual learning. In-person, face-to-face learning allows instructors
to develop 1-1 learning plans and relationships with learners that can’t
be replicated online.
 Discussion and collaboration. Being a part of an in-person group
provides nuances that online forums can’t replicate.

What Is Blended Learning?


Blended learning is the concept of implementing both face-to-face learning
and online learning together into a hybrid approach, allowing learners to
benefit from both methods of learning.

This style of learning is also popular in corporate settings, where learning and
development leaders will use data to create an adaptive learning style that is
personalized to the needs of different roles and departments.

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