6 ways to use your LMS for blended learning

1. Prepare in-person sessions using digital modules.

Send participants a short preparatory module via your LMS one week before an in-person session. This could be a video, a reading assignment, or a short quiz. Your session itself will be shorter and more focused on content, since the groundwork has already been laid. The LMS automatically tracks who has completed the preparation.

2. Link practical assignments to online theory.

Have participants complete a theory module in the LMS, and link it to a practical assignment they carry out on the job. Submission and assessment are handled through the platform. For BTR Trainingen, we built this workflow, with automated intakes and evaluations that bridge the gap between theory and practice.

3. Use microlearning as a reference between sessions.

Short modules lasting two to five minutes, available for review. These are particularly useful in programs where participants apply what they’ve learned in practice between in-person sessions. Your LMS shows each user which microlearning modules they still need to complete, based on their role or learning path.

4. Keep track of progress and certification centrally.

Whether a module is completed in a classroom, online, or through a hybrid format, the LMS records it in a centralized system. No more scattered certificates in email inboxes, no more Excel files that no one keeps track of. For recertification, the platform automatically sends a reminder when recertification is approaching.

5. Record live sessions and make them reusable.

Record in-person or webinar sessions, upload them to the LMS, and link them to the appropriate learning path. New employees can then take the same session later without the trainer having to repeat it. Combine this with a short quiz to check whether the content has been understood.

6. Combine feedback and assessments with in-class evaluation.

Link evaluation forms to both online and in-person components. The LMS collects feedback by training session, by trainer, and by group. For training managers, this provides structured insights to improve quality without requiring manual effort.

A combination that fits the way you already work.

Which approach works best for your organization depends on your target audience, the type of content, and your existing processes. The greatest benefit rarely lies in just one of these six options, but in a combination that fits how you already work. Want to explore how a learning platform can support your blended learning? Check out our LMS solutions or read our explanation of what exactly an LMS is.