Instructional Techniques for the Virtual Classroom

• Participate in an online program that models all the best practices for keeping remote learners motivated and engaged.

• Small groups ensure you get opportunities to practice with the technology, individual attention and expert feedback.

• Establish a solid grounding in delivery using the technology available and build your confidence and skills from there.

• Receive a comprehensive manual that supports effective adult learning during the online sessions and will be a valuable reference after the program.

• No travel for you and only a few short blocks of time away from your job.

• Receive Complimentary Post-Learning Sustainment.

• Characterize instructional strategy choices.

• Apply Adult Learning Principles in the virtual classroom.

• Use learner-centered lesson objectives.

• Describe and apply the Systematic Learning Process.

• Identify choices in implementing 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 during presentation.

• Apply questioning skills to promote interaction and learning.

• Plan how to make effective use of instructor notes for virtual classes.

• Describe how to support asynchronous activities.

• Provide constructive feedback orally and in writing to the remote learner.

• Recognize and resolve behavior problems with remote learners.

• Practice recorded lessons with feedback, using appropriate virtual platform capabilities.

• Capabilities of the Virtual Classroom

• Focus on the Learners:

  • Adult Learning Principles

  • Lesson Objectives

  • Systematic Learning Process

• Instructional Strategies

• Implementing PAF

• Connecting by Voice

• Keeping Learners Engaged

• VIVE

  • Variety of Presentation Methods

  • Interactivity

  • Visuals

  • Examples

• Responsibilities and Skills of the Virtual Trainer

• Establishing the Learning Environment

• Group Process

• Managing the Task Component

• Monitoring Tools

• Communication Styles

• Listening Skills

• Questioning Techniques and Logistics

• Testing for Understanding (TFU)

• Question Levels

• Aligning Objectives ad TFUs

• Questioning Process

• Verbal Behavior

• Handling Difficult Situations

Applying What You Learn

• Practice three individual online lessons