Blended learning: a mix of online modules and practical application in the field

Partner: Norwegian Center for Integrated Care and Telemedicine and Norwegian Goverment

Already two years ago, the Constellation and the Norwegian Centre for Integrated Care and Telemedicine (NST) knew that a blended learning course would bring the AIDS Competence Process to scale. In 2008, it was possible to develop the course thanks to the financial support of the Norwegian Government.

This course is designed for teams of facilitators and combines online modules with practical applications in the field. The NST provided a platform of the course and technical support. The Constellation developed the content of the course: 6 modules with text, videos, stories, practical exercises and illustrations.

At the end of 2008, three teams – two Belgian and one Spanish team- started to go through the course with support of one Constellation coach. They communicate through skype, blogs and a forum.

"Facilitators around the world will have the opportunity to follow this blended learning course. It will allow the Constellation to go to scale and to offer a quality facilitator's course," explained Phil Forth, member of the Constellation.

The blended learning will not be a substitute to face-to-face interaction. It will allow the Constellation to better accompany the learner. In 2009, the course has been tested and reviewed. It has been translated in French and Spanish. 

In Jan 2010, the Constellation and NST organized a peer assist in Geneva to learn from other initiatives.

To visit the course, click here. For more information on the course, please contact Philip Forth (philip.forth[@]btinternet.com)