Are you ready for a trip to New Orleans? This year’s Online Learning Conference, presented by Training Magazine, takes place there next week. The conference will be Monday-Wednesday, September 25 -27. It features some of the most current learning trends, including virtual classrooms, social learning, mobile learning, cognitive science, and augmented reality. I’m excited to be co-presenting with…
Exciting news! My brand new whitepaper, Virtual Training for Modern Learners, is now available! Modern learners have almost unlimited information at their fingertips and consume information at an unprecedented pace. They often work in non-traditional ways, including remotely or working “on-the-go”, away from their desk. Modern learners also use multiple devices, check their smartphones several…
When does a virtual training program begin? For participants, it begins the moment they log in to the virtual classroom. Since first impressions often establish what’s to come, it’s important to use this opening time to set expectations and get the program moving in the right direction. Here are five quick tips to help you…
It’s been a fun summer between the new book launch (Virtual Training Tools and Templates: An Action Guide to Live Online Learning), and attending a number of conferences and speaking events. It’s been great to meet so many of you! Below you will find an update of where I’ll be this Fall. I’d love to…
THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this week’s webcast, Implementing Virtual Training – 3 Keys to Success. This program reviewed how to successfully roll out virtual training to your workforce, including tips for converting classroom content, upskilling facilitators and preparing participants. It also included a checklist handout and other resources. A big thank you…
My new book, Virtual Training Tools and Templates is now officially available! A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to the success of this project – from the reviewers, to contributors, to editors, and to YOU, my readers. I’m grateful for each of you! Earlier this week, Learning Solutions Magazine published a detailed book review, which you can read…
Virtual Training Tools & Templates – An Action Guide to Live Online Learning is now available for pre-order! It’s a resource-packed workbook full of tips, tools, and templates for every aspect of virtual training. A sample chapter is already available here. And even more exciting, I’ve put together a great package of giveaways for people who…
In preparation for June’s FocusOn Learning 2017 Conference & Expo, Pamela Hogle and I discussed creating virtual classroom training for mobile learners. Many of the best practices and tips have been posted in an article called “Go Virtual Classroom? Go Mobile? Why Not Do Both!” in Learning Solutions Magazine. The article provides insights into the challenges…
It’s almost time for one of my favorite conferences of the year! The ATD 2017 International Conference & Expo (ICE) will be held May 21-24, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. With over 10,000 attendees from all over the world, and 300+ educational sessions, a huge vendor expo, it’s one of my must-attend annual events. Will you be in…
The Training Industry Conference & Expo (TICE) in Raleigh is happening soon – April 11th-13th. I’m looking forward to speaking and getting a chance to see you! My session is Wednesday, April 12 at 1 pm. Topic: The Doctor is In: Your 5-Step Prescription for Virtual Training Success Join us in this interactive session for a five-step prescription for…