Instructional Techniques in the Virtual Classroom for Subject Matter Experts and Occasional Trainers Overview
This dynamic, “fundamentals”, virtual program—designed for the occasional trainer—presents a variety of interactive techniques and activities that model best practices in a virtual classroom. As a participant in this program, you will learn to manage the virtual environment and apply techniques specifically designed to motivate and engage learners to effectively transfer skill and knowledge. You will have plenty of opportunity to apply a systematic learning process by presenting two practice lessons, based on your work-related content, and immediately receive feedback from our CTT+ Virtual Classroom Trainer certified facilitator as well as recordings of your lessons (and feedback) for personal viewing and future reference.
You will experience the virtual classroom from both the learner’s and instructor’s perspective.
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Who Should Attend the Program?
- Professionals who are called upon occasionally to facilitate learning in a virtual environment.
- Subject matter experts who deliver learning in a virtual classroom.
- Experienced instructors who have been out of learning for more than a year and need a refresher course.
- Learning and development managers who are responsible for the performance of their staff.
- Learn from the best facilitators in the industry.
- Small groups ensure you get individual attention and expert feedback.
- Establish a solid grounding in the basics and build your skills from there.
- Immediately start using all the practical techniques you will need to be successful back on the job.
- Take home a comprehensive manual packed with job aids, checklists and reference materials that will help you succeed back on the job.
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:
- Apply Adult Learning Principles.
- Use learner-centered lesson objectives.
- Describe and apply the Systematic Learning Process.
- Use voice effectively.
- Establish and maintain a positive learning environment for the virtual classroom.
- Capture and maintain learner interest in a live session.
- Encourage participation.
- Use an inclusive communication style.
- Apply listening skills.
- Test for understanding.
- Apply questioning skills to promote interaction and learning.
- Provide constructive feedback orally and in writing to the remote learner.
- Recognize and resolve behavior problems with remote learners.
- Practice a recorded lesson with feedback, using appropriate virtual platform capabilities.
Getting Started
- Welcome and Introductions
- e-Learning Environment
- Focus on the Learners
- Monitoring Tools
- The Human Element – Connecting by Voice
Adapting VIVE to the Virtual Classroom
- Keeping Learners Engaged
- VIVE
- Variety of Presentation Methods
- Interactivity
- Visuals
- Examples
- Communication Style (Language and Transitions)
- Listening Skills
First Individual Practice Lessons (5-7 minutes each)
Using Effective Questioning Techniques
- Why ask Questions?
- Asking Questions
- Testing for Understanding (TFU)
- Question Levels
- Aligning Objectives and TFUs
- The Questioning Process
Second Individual Practice Lessons (10-15 minutes each)
Managing Group Dynamics
- Debrief Assignments:
- Facilitating Application and Feedback
- Communicating in Writing
- Managing Group Dynamics:
- Recognizing Types of Verbal Behavior
- Resolving Difficult Situations
- The program will have 6-two hour sessions including two recorded online practices by the participants with constructive feedback from your FKA facilitator.
- Call for program price – plus applicable taxes
