Categories a

of WEB-BASED
INSTRUCTION
 There are several broad categories of

Categories web-based instruction. Siemens and

Tittenberger
a (2009) cited three broad

of WEB-BASED categories of web-based instructional

program, namely; augmented, blended
(distributed and hybrid) and online
INSTRUCTION (distance).
 Augmented a
The term augmented came from the root
word “augmented” which means to
improve, expand, to amplify and
increase.
 Augmented
Hence, in the augmented category, web- a
based instruction is used to extend the
physical classroom in order to
supplement to face-to-face instruction.
 Blended
Learning
a
There are several terminologies
associated with blended learning. You
must have heard or encountered in your
readings, concepts such as distributed
learning, e-learning, hybrid learning and
the like. Do these words mean the same
thing?
 Blended
a
Learning
Blended learning is an instructional
method of delivery that combines web-
based instruction with face-to-face
classroom instruction.
 Online
Learning
Online learning is commonly accepted
by adult learners as this instructional
method offers flexibility in time and
space.
 Online Synchronous Online
Learning
Asynchronous Online
Learning

Learning
In online or distance learning category,
learning takes place remotely in Students are in the Students complete
synchronous or in asynchronous learning activity at the learning activities at
communication. same time. different times.
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Benefits of
WEB-BASED
INSTRUCTION
The turn of 21st Century saw the fast development in Information Communication
Technology or ICT. The internet and the web are seen as communication channels that
outshine all forms of communication media. These phenomenal growth and developments
have challenged educational institutions here and abroad to transform their educational
practices to address the ever growing demand of the digital learners. Today, many educational
institutions and organizations are taking advantage of the benefits offered by web-based
instruction continues to gain popularity and worldwide acceptance.
Benefits and Advantages of Web-
based Instruction

• Unparalleled access to instructional

resources;
• Improvement in learning outcomes
(Fletcher, 2001);
• Offers engaging and interactive learning
experiences that are open, flexible and
distributed (Kahn, 2001)
• Can be conveniently modified and
redistributed, readily accessed, and
quickly linked to related sources of
knowledge, thus establishing a backbone
for “anytime, anywhere” learning
(Fletcher & Dodds, 2001);
Benefits and Advantages of Web-
based Instruction

• Support management of large

class;
• Allows interactions between
faculty and students through
email, resource sharing, and
collaboration;
• Offers a learner-driven
collaborative learning
environment; and
• Cost effective
The inherent flexibility feature of the Web serves as a powerful tool in the delivery of
distance education programs. It provides a variety of applications in the educational context
ranging from simple course administration and student management to teaching the entire
courses online (Olson & Wisher, 2002).
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Application
of WBI in Training and in Industry-
Based Organizations
Web-based instruction and has long been adopted in training and in order industry-based
organizations. E-banking started in early 90’s and the practice became widely accepted.
The following are some web-based application program used in business industries.
 PRODMODE
• a modern full-featured, cloud-based
ERP system dedicated to the apparel and
fashion industry
• increases productivity and greatly
reduces error
• push the boundaries of business and
get the tools one needs to succeed
• apparel companies use Prodmode in
their production processes, inventory
management, merchandising and sales
campaigns by having mobile
accessibility and streamlined data
 ELASTIC

• a Web-based program that features a

Digital/Custom Catalog Builder, Online
Order Entry with live ATS and ERP
integration, OrdeVisual Assorment
Planning and White Boarding tools
• leverages the Marketing Assets to
make it feel like you B2C (Business-to-
Client) site (Elastic Suite, n.d.)
Today content providers in training organizations deliver online training
programs. Human Resource Management organizations use blended learning to
deliver their professional development programs. The primary objective of using
blended learning is to cut cost on travel expenses and optimize productivity time
of their employees.
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