What Exactly Is the Bookend
Blended Learning Model?
About the Bookend Model
Structure
Classroom or virtual
classroom training
preceded and succeeded
by online training.
Benefit
Reduces the time learners
spend away from work by
reducing face-to-face
training time.
The 3 Phases of the Bookend Model
Phase 1
Planning and
preparing to gain
basic knowledge
Phase 2
Interacting and
focusing on
practicing skills
Phase 3
Applying learning
and providing
performance support
Phase 1
Planning and Preparing to Gain Basic Knowledge
This phase uses online assessments to
evaluate learners' prior knowledge.
This helps training managers determine
whether additional explanation is needed in
the classroom.
Phase 2
Interacting and Focusing on Practicing Skills
Phase 2 is delivered as classroom training or a
virtual face-to-face interaction.
Learners get to:
 Communicate with the instructor and peers
 Practice skills
 Participate in discussions
Phase 3
Applying Learning and Providing Performance Support
Phase 3 is self-paced.
It offers performance assistance, allowing learners
apply their knowledge/skills on the job.
Bookend Model of Blended Learning –
An Example
Here’s a sample bookend model for leadership training.
 Phase 1 can include self-paced online learning on topics such as leadership
theories and characteristics of effective leaders.
 Phase 2 can focus on developing leadership skills through role plays and
discussions.
 Phase 3 can include post-training assets such as checklists and templates.
Thank You!
For more insights on blended learning,
visit:
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learning

Blended Learning: Do You Know When to Use the Bookend Model?

  • 1.
    What Exactly Isthe Bookend Blended Learning Model?
  • 2.
    About the BookendModel Structure Classroom or virtual classroom training preceded and succeeded by online training. Benefit Reduces the time learners spend away from work by reducing face-to-face training time.
  • 3.
    The 3 Phasesof the Bookend Model Phase 1 Planning and preparing to gain basic knowledge Phase 2 Interacting and focusing on practicing skills Phase 3 Applying learning and providing performance support
  • 4.
    Phase 1 Planning andPreparing to Gain Basic Knowledge This phase uses online assessments to evaluate learners' prior knowledge. This helps training managers determine whether additional explanation is needed in the classroom.
  • 5.
    Phase 2 Interacting andFocusing on Practicing Skills Phase 2 is delivered as classroom training or a virtual face-to-face interaction. Learners get to:  Communicate with the instructor and peers  Practice skills  Participate in discussions
  • 6.
    Phase 3 Applying Learningand Providing Performance Support Phase 3 is self-paced. It offers performance assistance, allowing learners apply their knowledge/skills on the job.
  • 7.
    Bookend Model ofBlended Learning – An Example Here’s a sample bookend model for leadership training.  Phase 1 can include self-paced online learning on topics such as leadership theories and characteristics of effective leaders.  Phase 2 can focus on developing leadership skills through role plays and discussions.  Phase 3 can include post-training assets such as checklists and templates.
  • 8.
    Thank You! For moreinsights on blended learning, visit: https://blog.commlabindia.com/blended- learning