Section outline

  • About the module

    The Module consists of 2 units and provides a general description of the main features of online learning and f2f learning, outlining the most common challenges of implementing online/virtual/blended learning in VET training; the module analyses the current problems that VET trainers and adult trainees are facing because of the development of the online learning paradigm and possible available solutions. 

    Main contents

    The Module describes the differences between f2f approach to the training and the online one through the analysis of the main factors which lead to this change: the digital transition, the rise of ICT and the needs to ensure education to a wider audience in a more inclusive way. As the world  is not yet ready to this change of mindset, many challenges have been arisen: the unit provides some recommendations to answer these challenges.

    Learning Outcomes

    At the end of this Module, you will successfully identify the differences and the similarities between online and/or hybrid and face to face learning understanding  its current role in the teaching and learning process. At the end of this module, the learner will be able to recognize the advantages and disadvantages of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities.


    • Prova File
    • Timeline (copy) H5P




    • Timeline H5P




    • timeline H5P




    • Unit 1.1 Online learning vs face to face learning: Key Differences Between Face-to-Face vs Online Instruction.

    • quiz 1