The Successful Virtual Classroom: How to Design and Facilitate Interactive and Engaging Live Online Learning

Christopher, Darlene

ISBN 10: 0814434282 / ISBN 13: 9780814434284

Published by AMACOM, 2014

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Synopsis:

Virtual training gives learning professionals unprecedented flexibility, making it possible to reach participants globally and unite physically dispersed teams. But designers and facilitators must adapt their programs and delivery styles in order to be effective in this new medium. "The Successful Virtual Classroom"goes beyond introducing the technology, to offer trainers proven techniques tailored specifically to engage live online audiences. Packed with easy-to-use tools, checklists, and worksheets--as well as case studies from Oracle, UPS, and more--the book introduces the PREP model for planning, rehearsing, executing, and then conducting a postmortem following the training event. Readers will learn how to: 

• Make the most of virtual classroom features such as content and screen sharing, annotation tools, polls, and breakout rooms
• Weave chat responses into the discussion
• Compensate for the absence of body language
• Monitor feedback
• Engage individuals with different learning styles
• Encourage audience contribution
• Meet the unique needs of global participants
• And more Featuring icebreakers and interactive exercises designed for an online environment, this book helps readers create programs that truly drive learner engagement.

About the Author: Darlene Christopher has designed and delivered virtual training programs for global audiences for ten years, has authored numerous articles on virtual training, and is a contributing author to the ASTD Handbook, 2nd ed., Road Tested, SCORE! For Webinar Training, and the 2012 Pfeiffer Annual Training. She is a Knowledge & Learning Officer for the World Bank in Washington, DC, where she directs regional learning programs for staff and provides technical leadership on distance learning programs for international government institutions. Previously, Darlene held technology development and management positions at Disney Internet Group, 3Com, and Nextel. Darlene has an MPA in International Management from the Monterey Institute of International Studies and a BA in Spanish from the University of California, Davis.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Successful Virtual Classroom: How to ...
Publisher: AMACOM
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: like_new