Contents

1. Acknowledgements
2. Introduction
   1. Glossary of terms
   2. The scope of this guide
3. Part 1 – Elements of a blended learning approach
   1. An example of blended learning: Skills at Work
   2. Understanding the elements in blended learning
   3. The roles for literacy practitioners and adult learners
   4. Using technology in adult literacy programs
   5. On-line communities
   6. Is elearning all about on-line activities?
   7. Assess tech readiness
4. Part 2 – Supports for students and literacy practitioners
   1. Supports for students
   2. Literacy practitioner supports
   3. Tips to make elearning easier
   4. On-line resources
   5. Use these ideas to collaborate with students and other literacy practitioners
   6. Keep up to date with these electronic resources
5. Part 3 – Benefits and challenges of blended learning
   1. Benefits for students
   2. Benefits for literacy practitioners
   3. Challenges for adult learners
   4. Challenges for literacy practitioners
   5. How can instructors get the technical skills they need?