Impact of hybrid instructional systems on present and future training

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to understand the impact that hybrid instructional systems have on present training and what will be their effect on future training. The study examines how hybrid training programs combine the best aspects of instructor-based training and web-based training, in order to satisfy the different learning styles of trainees, their training needs, and also, to achieve organizational goals. Therefore, this study focuses the literature review and qualitative analysis of interviews on identifying the advantages and disadvantages of traditional training as well as the advantages and disadvantages of e-learning. Also, explaining the advantages and weaknesses of hybrid training methods, and analyzing the opinions of specialists regard to hybrid training programs and their impact on current and future training needs. The results of this research are that hybrid instructional systems are a very new approach with few times being used in training setting, and professionals related in training field have a great deal to learn about. Even though, hybrid training programs are already positively impacting today’s organization, improving human performance on the job, and there are big opportunities of developing hybrid courses in future training, because of their positive impact on return-on investment for large companies, saving time and cost invested in training. There seems to be emerging trends of hybrid instructional systems and wide possibilities for the future of hybrid-based training.