Virtual Training Basics / Cindy Huggett.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Huggett, Cindy, author.

Series:

ASTD training basics series.

ATD training basics series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Employees--Training of--Computer-assisted instruction.

Employees.

Virtual reality in management.

Web-based instruction.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations.

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Alexandria, VA : ATD Press, [2018]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

It’s a digital world; is your training up to speed? Build your virtual training skills with this new edition of Virtual Training Basics by Cindy Huggett. You don’t have to be a tech wizard to follow her tested and proven techniques for enhancing your virtual training design and delivery. E-learning has been around since the late 90s, but it continually evolves. Sometimes, it may seem impossible to keep up—but your learners need courses that they can take anywhere, organizations need to save money and time on travel, and everyone expects your material to be as current as possible. Take it back to the basics. Virtual Training Basics will get you started with the fundamentals of virtual training, and then build you up through design and facilitation, with updated material and two new chapters to cover the latest breakthroughs and skills you need to know. In this book, you will: · Get tips from a variety of seasoned virtual trainers. · Gain insight into the differences (and similarities) between facilitating in-person training and virtual training. · Understand the fundamentals of virtual training design. Whether you’re new to virtual training or looking for ways to update your existing skills, Virtual Training Basics, 2nd edition, will take you there.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

About the Training Basics Series

Foreword

Foreword to the First Edition

Preface

1. What Is Virtual Training?

Starting With the Basics

Moving From Traditional to Virtual Training

What Virtual Training Looks Like

Is Going Virtual the Right Solution?

Getting It Done

2. Virtual Training Is Still Training

Comparison Between Virtual and Face-to-Face Training

Training Skills Virtual Trainers Use

3. Learn About Technology

The Basics of Hardware and Software

Files and Folders

The Internet

Telephony

Learn More About Technology

4. Master Virtual Classroom Software Programs

Selecting a Virtual Solution

Comparing Virtual Classroom Software Programs

Tips for Learning a Virtual Classroom Software Program

Virtual Class Logistics

Common Features of a Virtual Classroom Software Program

5. Prepare Your Workspace

Preparing Your Virtual Classroom

Computer, Internet, and Telephone Considerations

Setting Up for Success

6. Get Really Good at Multitasking

The Connection Between Speed and Multitasking

How to Multitask

7. Harness Your Voice

Overcoming Voice Challenges

8. Engage Participants

Effectively Engaging Participants

9. Practice, Practice, Practice

Practice Makes Perfect

General Practice

Getting Feedback

Dress Rehearsals

Activities That Require Extra or Special Practice

10. Know What to Do When Everything Goes Wrong

Prepare to Prevent Problems

Stay Calm

Manage the Situation

11. Design Interactive Programs

Define the Session Type

Review the Learning Objectives

Set the Stage for Interaction.

Select Activities for Maximum Involvement

Close With a Call to Action

Create Materials for Facilitators, Producers, and Participants

12. Present With Polish

Set the Stage

Start on Time

Sound Confident

Script Parts of the Delivery

Seamlessly Transition

Share Your Webcam

Show Your Style

Glossary of Virtual Training Terms

References

Additional Resources

Trademark Attributions

About the Author

Back Cover.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 206-207).

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781947308657

1947308653

OCLC:

1028995715