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Neil Morris, Bronwen Swinnerton, David Bevington (Mentor), Lynne Taylerson, Clare Killen, Diana Laurillard, Patricia Quinn, Emily Armstrong, Christina Copperthwaite, Dario van Gammeren, Jocelyn B, Megan Oliver, David Bevington, Emma Barrett, and Shaun Richards

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is open to everyone, but is particularly aimed at those working in further education, skills training, vocational education, workplace learning, and lifelong learning or adult education. If you work with apprentices as a trainer in a college, within an employment organisation or in an independent provider, this course is for you. We provide a range of accreditation pathways, whether you are directly supporting learners or delivering training and seek to use blended learning more effectively. The course is designed to be completed in around 4 hours per week, with optional further reading in addition. All activities have recommended times, and there are plenty of resources and activities for you to explore further if you’d like to do more on a particular topic. You can join at any time during the course. You can use the hashtag #FLBLE4 to talk about this course on social media.

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Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is open to everyone, but is particularly aimed at those working in further education, skills training, vocational education, workplace learning, and lifelong learning or adult education. If you work with apprentices as a trainer in a college, within an employment organisation or in an independent provider, this course is for you. We provide a range of accreditation pathways, whether you are directly supporting learners or delivering training and seek to use blended learning more effectively. The course is designed to be completed in around 4 hours per week, with optional further reading in addition. All activities have recommended times, and there are plenty of resources and activities for you to explore further if you’d like to do more on a particular topic. You can join at any time during the course. You can use the hashtag #FLBLE4 to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

  • Preparation: staff and organisational readiness
  • Planning the apprentice journey
  • Planning the apprentice programme to support delivery
  • Digital for developing learner support
  • Digital for supporting evidence collection
  • End-point assessment (EPA)

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Reviews summary

Blended learning for apprenticeships

According to learners, this course provides essential insights into effectively applying blended learning strategies within apprenticeship programs. Students frequently highlight its focus on practical application and digital enrichment, finding the content on staff readiness, planning the apprentice journey, and leveraging digital tools for support and evidence collection highly relevant. The module covering End-point Assessment (EPA) is particularly appreciated for its direct applicability to vocational contexts, helping professionals enhance their training delivery.
Focuses on essentials, not deep dives.
"While comprehensive for essentials, I wished for more in-depth exploration of specific advanced digital platforms."
"It's a great introduction to blended learning for apprenticeships, but not for those seeking very technical skills."
"The course provides a solid foundation but may require additional research for highly specialized applications."
Flexible and well-paced learning.
"The suggested 4 hours per week was very manageable, allowing me to balance study with my professional commitments."
"I appreciated the flexible structure, which enabled me to explore additional resources at my own pace."
"The course felt well-structured and broken down into bite-sized modules, making it easy to absorb."
Guides effective use of digital resources.
"I gained a clearer understanding of how to leverage various digital tools for learner support and engagement."
"The modules on digital strategies for evidence collection were particularly helpful in streamlining our processes."
"It opened my eyes to new ways of enhancing the digital aspects of our vocational training programs."
Highly relevant for vocational training.
"As someone working primarily with apprentices, I found the context and examples perfectly aligned with my needs."
"The focus on end-point assessment (EPA) and evidence collection was precisely what I needed for my daily work."
"It's refreshing to find a course that truly understands the unique challenges of digitally-enriched apprenticeships."
Offers actionable strategies for trainers.
"The course offered very practical insights that I could directly implement in my role as an apprenticeship trainer."
"I particularly valued the hands-on strategies for integrating digital tools into our existing learning programs."
"This course helped me develop actionable plans for enhancing the digital components of our apprenticeship delivery."

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