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.
“Engaging Online Learners – The secret is in setting expectations and then living up to them.” – TD Magazine June 2016
“So what factors contribute to the success
of a virtual training initiative? There are three
critical steps: Define it, set the stage for success,
and prepare people.” – TD Magazine January 2014
