Instructional designers or eLearning instructors might believe that moving their face-to-face teaching online is a simple matter of choosing a virtual classroom platform and speaking to the webcam. They’re in for a rude awakening. While some elements of in-person instruction translate well to a virtual classroom, others need some adjustment. “A lot of what they [instructors] know…
It’s the same set of skills, but you add on to it. So things like basic platform skills: How do I articulate a sentence when I’m speaking without using ummms and ahhhs? How do I check for learning transfer? All that is still the same. She identifies three key differences between facilitating online and teaching in person:…
Once a virtual classroom facilitator is fully prepared, the next step is to actually deliver the class. Effective delivery is more than just presenting content from a set of slides. Just because a facilitator says it doesn’t mean participants learn it. Ideally the virtual class is designed with high interactivity and a focus on participants.…
When was the last time you checked on the health of your organization’s virtual training initiatives? Is it suffering from ailments that need attention? Read “A Prescription for Virtual Training Success” for cures to the most common problems.
When you are selecting a virtual classroom platform, it’s helpful to see it in action before making a purchase. If you’re able to view a demonstration of the platform, read this TD magazine article for some questions to ask.
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The vast majority of today’s workforce is overworked, overstimulated, and overwhelmed. On average, people check their smartphones at least 9 times per hour, use multiple devices at least 2 times per day, and give content less than 7 seconds of attention to decide if it’s worth their time. When in a working environment, modern learners…
How prepared are you to facilitate a virtual training class? What backup plans do you have in place in case things go wrong? Use this checklist from my first book, Virtual Training Basics, to assess yourself and your preparation!
This Virtual Sessions Definition document details the difference between meetings, webcasts, webinars, and training.
