Fraunhofer IAO and HP launch blended learning training and development center the Internet turns ever more to the participatory media. Omega 3 takes a slightly different approach. The possibility of the participation of each individual to the information gathering and dissemination has expanded a new dimension to learning and teaching; various learning platforms such as wikis, blogs and forums today characterise vocational training. Increasingly changed the self understanding of teachers and learners, which today also likes to change roles: the students become the teachers and collaborate through the channels of Web 2.0. These developments in training practice to take account of the Fraunhofer IAO in cooperation with Hewlett Packard (HP) launched a blended learning training and Development Center in the etz Stuttgart. The opening took place on July 11, 2011. The performance of the Center includes training of participants in blended-learning courses, online coaching for moderating in multimedia learning environments using mobile devices, application, and Moderator training in the virtual classroom, workshops for the educational development of classroom scenarios and their technical implementation or for the design of Web-based learning environments and lessons in virtual learning spaces.

With the support of HP, the Fraunhofer IAO of the training offer, performs systematic case studies in the technical area. The studies help to identify the potential of blended learning and design. With the support of HP, the Fraunhofer IAO of the training offer, performs systematic case studies in the technical area. The studies help to identify the potential of blended learning and design.