Blended learning strategies and tools

A VALBEC (Victorian Adult Literacy and Basic Education Council) Professional Learning session presented by Melanie Kyle

The aim of this presentation is to share findings from Melanie’s ISSI Fellowship with examples of international best practice in blended learning for disadvantaged VET learners.

The presentation will highlight strategies to improve engagement and participation using the blended learning approach. The rapid shift to blended learning at VET institutions requires increased staff capability and skills in this area.

Melanie is a  passionate educator, advocate of life-long learning and a keen traveller. She has worked at RMIT University since 2008 as a VE teacher for 14 years and now as a Learning Designer. At the end of 2020 she was awarded an ISSI Fellowship with the aim to identify international best practice in blended learning for disadvantaged VET learners. Specifically, her Fellowship research focuses on how to improve engagement, participation, and completion rates using the blended learning approach.