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Virtual Training for Modern Learners
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…
Five Questions to Ask When Choosing a Virtual Classroom Platform – Learning Solutions Magazine Article
A virtual classroom platform makes it possible to offer eLearning in multiple synchronous formats. There are several well-regarded vendors and products to choose from, though, and it can be hard for a new eLearning developer to select a platform. Here are five questions that can help with that decision.
Going Virtual: Tips for Moving Instructor-Led Training Online – Learning Solutions Magazine Article
As more and more corporate training moves online, designers are increasingly tasked with converting face-to-face training to eLearning. Two experienced virtual classroom instructors and online event producers, Karen Hyder and I, offer some tips for ensuring a smooth transition. Where to start? Remember everything you already know about really great training. Teaching adult learners on any platform starts…
Designing Engaging, Interactive eLearning for the Virtual Classroom – Learning Solutions Magazine Article
As a frequent presenter at eLearning Guild events, I spoke with Pamela Hogle in January 2017 about converting in-person training to successful eLearning. Click below to read the full interview.
Three Key Differences Between In-Person and Virtual Teaching – Learning Solutions Magazine Article
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…
Five Essential Skills for Virtual Classroom Facilitators – Learning Solutions Magazine Article
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:…
The Art of Virtual Facilitation – TD Magazine Article
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.…
A Prescription for Virtual Training Success – Training Industry Article
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.