Was your organization an early adopter of virtual trainíng, using it in the late 90’s or early 2000s? Or have you just recently discovered it, and are just getting started? Wherever you are on the continuum of moving to the vírtual classroom, you are likely asking the same questions: What’s new in virtual training? Where is…
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.
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…
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.
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.
“Engaging Online Learners – The secret is in setting expectations and then living up to them.” – TD Magazine June 2016
