Examines the critical components of effective "practice" in the fields of instructional technology and human performance technology, as well as barriers to successful practice. Describes how to cope with these obstacles and ensure inclusion of relevant practice in instructional programs. Concludes with a true story that illustrates how…

Performance technologists have the opportunity to employ blended instruction, a combination of face-to-face and online teaching. Faced with the benefits of using the best of both of these forms of instruction in a single training program, performance technologists must make some thoughtful decisions to create a successful design for learning.…