The Trainer Congress Berlin was once again a special highlight for us in 2019. In the workshop format "Discussion Marketplace," Hans-Martin and Michael collected the most common questions directed at blink.it. I will summarize them for you today – and provide answers!
For the 11th time, the Trainer Congress Berlin took place – and the 3rd time with blink.it! Clearly, the Trainer Congress is simply a part of our year. Not only because the organizers so warmly and personally welcomed our two men on site:
Handcrafted welcome chocolate for Hans-Martin and Michael at the Trainer Congress Berlin. Thanks to Gert and Angelika!
The Discussion Marketplace: Room for Questions
As a workshop format, Hans-Martin and Michael decided again for the Discussion Marketplace: A method where the audience democratically decides what is discussed – and for how long!
Learn more: The most democratic form of contribution – the Discussion Marketplace
The more we use the Discussion Marketplace, the more we learn ourselves. This time, one group was almost too large with nearly 70 people, even though the format itself was well received. It was also interesting that a few people left the room as soon as the questions for the workshop were set. The reason: The topics were simply too "basic" for them. This allowed them to use their time better for other workshops and ask their specific questions to blink.it personally afterwards. A great side effect of the Discussion Marketplace!
Michael after a "Discussion Marketplace" at the Trainer Congress Berlin 2019.
The "FAQ" of the Trainer Congress Participants to blink.it
Whether you attended the Trainer Congress Berlin or not: I will now present the most frequently asked questions from the participants – and summarize the answers.
What are good use scenarios for Blended Learning?
What models exist to differentiate between in-person and online?
How elaborate is creating online courses with blink.it?
How can I start best?
Here are our answers for you to read:
What are good use scenarios for Blended Learning?
The question is, of course, not so easily answered. Generally speaking: If you want to achieve a behavior change, Blended Learning is 99% a suitable method. But typical hard skills are also suitable for Blended Learning – you can then focus on the in-person event(s) and represent theoretical know-how as well as regular practice impulses online.
Looking for concrete practical examples? Then take a look at our blog. There we collect many best practices from successful customers: To the “Practical Examples” category in the blog
What models exist to differentiate between in-person and online?
Many trainers are uncertain: First online, then in-person? Or first a live appointment and then the online course? Or completely differently? – We cannot offer you a "patent solution" for your Blended Learning. But we have summarized the most popular models of our customers in illustrative graphics: To the article with infographic "6 Models in Blended Learning"
How elaborate is creating online courses with blink.it?
Creating online courses with blink.it is not elaborate at all in terms of technology! Because with blink.it, you can create online courses in just a few minutes – almost without practice.
How can I start best?
"Every beginning is hard"? Not with my three tips for starting with Blended Learning:
Start small! 3-5 contents are completely sufficient for your first course.
Test your course with friends and colleagues! They can give you good feedback.
For a step-by-step guide, download our Guide for Blended Learning. In it, you will find 9 guiding questions, concrete examples, and extra tips for starting with Blended Learning.
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"So your platform is really good, but what you do around it, like the rocket pack or the blog, that is the cherry on top."
– We received such wonderful praise from a participant of the Trainer Congress Berlin. Overall, we are always very happy to receive feedback about the overall "surroundings" that we offer in the blink.it editorial team. Thank you for that! 😍
We offer all learning materials not only for customers but for everyone interested in online learning in general and Blended Learning in particular! Whether guide, tutorial, online course, card game, or workshop – you can find all our editorial content at the following link: https://www.blink.it/lernmaterial
If you are missing something, have another burning question for us, or a specific concern? Then feel free to leave us a comment, we always look forward to feedback!
