Web-enhanced instruction refers to face-to-face (F2F) education that uses technology as a supplement, for a number of reasons:

• millennials find it very intuitive to work with web-based resources
• great way to share web-based resources (reduces the risk of errors introduced when typing a URL from a print source)
• convenient anytime, anywhere access to course assets
• convenient digital format (searchable, downloadable, printable, shareable)
• alternative to printing (saves ink/paper).

At a minimum, a Web-enhanced F2F class will have the syllabus available online. Course assets typically added to the online learning management system can include:

• administrative documents (syllabus, schedule, weights)
• lectures (typically in PowerPoint or PDF format) — transcript needed for any narrated portions
• lecture captures (ECHO 360) — need to be closed captioned or accompanied by a transcript
• supplemental instructional materials (esp. Websites)
• student support resources (tech support, disability support, computer labs, writing labs, etc.).

Whenever the online learning management system is used, distance-learning best practices (such as need for annotations, instructions, accessibility checks, etc.) apply.

See also: distance learning, face-to-face, hybrid, and eLearning.