Blended Learning Research & Resources
These Blended Learning resources can help you to get started. Many are general in nature and are not specifically about Lean Six Sigma Blended Learning.
The Blended Learning Playbook
The Blended Learning Playbook by MoreSteam.com is the first and only practical guide dealing with the design and implementation of a Blended Learning model for Lean Six Sigma training.
Drawing on our expertise and the experiences of our customers, MoreSteam has compiled this Playbook as a way to help you understand what Blended Learning is, how to build the business case for it, and best practices in the design of an effective Blended Learning model.
Download a free excerpt of The Blended Learning Playbook!
White Papers & Articles
Blended Learning in Practice: Designing the Study HallMany Blended Learning programs include "study halls" as a component of their model. At MoreSteam, we generally define a study hall as a mandatory catch-up session that supports the online training, provides examples, answers questions on recent materials, and allows the instructor to meet with students. Download the free white paper on study hall best practices.
Advanced Blended Learning - A Concise PrimerBill Hathaway, President of MoreSteam.com, argues the case for Lean Six Sigma Training to make more use of Blended Learning models.
iSixSigma Magazine Investigative Report, March/April 2011
*Features five Blended Learning training programs, including Hertz, Nationwide, and Bridgestone Americas (MoreSteam customers)
The Blended Learning ManifestoBill Hathaway, MoreSteam.com
The Comparative Effectiveness of Web-Based and Classroom Instruction: A Meta-AnalysisAdvanced Distributed Learning Initiative
Worksheets
e-Learning Cost CalculatorThis Blended Learning Calculator is a Microsoft® Excel® spreadsheet that can help you to compare your cost of e-Learning and Blended Learning vs. a traditional instructor-led program.
Recorded Presentations
Building the Business Case for Lean Six Sigma e-LearningDoug Evans, Master Black Belt and former Director of Lean Six Sigma training at Quest Diagnostics, Michelle Johnson, Executive Director Textron Six Sigma, and Bill Hathaway, MoreSteam.com
Intrusive Coaching: Increasing Your Belts' Capability, Confidence, and ControlDr. Diane Reddy, Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Keith Schellenberger, Lean Six Sigma Consultant at Lenovo, and Bill Hathaway, Founder and CEO of MoreSteam.com
Chasing ZERO at Cardinal Health: We Got GameHolly Stein, Director of Operational Excellence at Cardinal Health, and Bill Hathaway, MoreSteam.com
Advanced Lean Six Sigma Blended Training Model at The Ohio State UniversityPeg Pennington, The Ohio State University, and Bill Hathaway, MoreSteam.com
Presentation Slides
The Comparative Effectiveness of Web-Based and Classroom Instruction: A Meta-AnalysisTraci Sitzmann, Advanced Distributed Learning
Web Sites & Blogs
Clive on Learning - Blog by Clive Shepard on e-Learning and Blended Learning topics
eLearn Magazine - Web site covering all aspects of eLearning and Blended Learning
Sloan-C Blended Learning Research Publications - Site that collects and shares resources for educators and administrators
Textbooks (Non-Lean Six Sigma)
The Handbook of Blended Learning: Global Perspectives, Local Designs (Hardcover)Curtis J. Bonk and Charles R. Graham
The Online Learning Idea Book: 95 Proven Ways to Enhance Technology-Based and Blended Learning (Paperback)Patti Shank
The Blended Learning Cookbook: v. 2 (Paperback)Clive Shepherd (Author), Hanif Sazen