InSync Training

JANUARY 6, 2017

When we talk about the modern learning experience it’s important to rem ember that we are all modern learners. It’s easy to lose sight of that fact when we spend our days designing learning experiences for others. You have a choice in how you learn, just like the learners you're developing and designing training content for.

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InSync Training

APRIL 15, 2024

Hybrid learning has emerged as a profound challenge to the learning and development industry, challenging traditional blended learning models by integrating virtual and in-person training experiences. Let’s Get Those Crazy Kids Together.

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InSync Training

DECEMBER 8, 2016

If you’re like me, you are subscribed to dozens of email lists, content newsletters, and newsfeeds about training and development. Additionally, you belong to professional communities of practice (COP) like the eLearning Guild , ATD , and the Training Magazine Network.

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InSync Training

JANUARY 18, 2023

They’re the person out in front, working with the learners, teaching the content. The word facilitator, according to the Oxford English Dictionary means “a person or thing that makes an action or process easy or easier”. Carl Rogers said, “We cannot teach another person directly; we can only facilitate his learning”.

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InSync Training

JUNE 28, 2023

It’s important to realize that there are major differences between such virtual learning and traditional in-person training. Yet with this transition comes a widespread need to develop virtual classroom skills to meet the needs of global and remote learners.

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InSync Training

JANUARY 31, 2019

It takes personal evolution from instructional designer or project manager to becoming a learning experience architect. Learning how to take your training programs global isn’t easy. And this change requires an investment in your own professional development.

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InSync Training

MARCH 5, 2024

As a result, the hybrid work model has become the cornerstone of the post-pandemic workplace, offering a blend of in-person and remote work that enhances productivity, collaboration, and overall employee satisfaction.

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InSync Training

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

We asked the question, "Does Zoom fatigue affect everyone equally or are some personalities better off than others?". are these real personalities? As a global organization, our team, our learners, and the instructional partners we work with are all very different. Zoom fatigue introverts, extroverts, and the in-between.

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InSync Training

JANUARY 27, 2022

But the approach of simply transferring what used to work for in-person training doesn't create a digital experience that leads to effective adult learning or performance improvements - it simply doesn't fit the virtual space.

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InSync Training

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Pre-pandemic, it was a common perception that more rigorous training programs required an in-person classroom experience. A philosophy of "Virtual First" is being applied to decisions about training delivery. Do you have the team you need?

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InSync Training

AUGUST 22, 2022

Your phone signals that a new message has arrived, and you click on it, only to discover a personalized message from your new supervisor with a few welcoming questions. You’re thinking about your new role, the types of challenges it will bring, and wondering how welcoming your colleagues will be.

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InSync Training

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

People often wonder if virtual online learning can be as effective as in-person training. Is it a mere compromise, a second-best option? I firmly believe that with an authentic and well-designed approach, virtual training can be just as impactful and effective as traditional classroom settings.

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InSync Training

JUNE 9, 2023

In House vs Outsourcing Virtual Training Having an online virtual classroom capability incorporated into your training program can give you exclusive capabilities that are not available in an in-person or self-paced approach.

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InSync Training

JULY 11, 2022

Read to the end for some personal advice on how to apply this approach from Bob Mosher. Thanks Conrad and Bob!

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InSync Training

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Is this a ‘real’ person? There’s less conversation, though, about the role of the facilitator and the skills needed to bring the energy and feeling of connectedness of the live event to the live online one. Do I feel that they are really there, now?

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InSync Training

JULY 6, 2023

Yet finding active and creative ways of engaging online learners can be challenging for many organizations and training teams, especially those newly transitioning from in-person to online training. When virtually training remote and hybrid teams, engagement is key to the program’s effectiveness.

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InSync Training

JANUARY 12, 2023

"In 2020, virtual learning was a means to an end – a way to engage the workforce in learning and development when the entirety of the day-to-day routine was rapidly changing with limited or no in-person interaction. said Dr.

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InSync Training

DECEMBER 6, 2019

With inboxes and fireplaces equally a-blaze, personal professional development and corporate training can wind up on the back burner. With the Thanksgiving dinner trimmings put away in the states, the busiest time of year begins to take on a life of its own.

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InSync Training

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

According to Merriam-Webster, a conference is “a meeting of two or more persons for discussing matters of common concern.” Select Intentionally, Make A Plan, Actively Participate, Revitalize Your Network, and Tell Y our Stories.

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InSync Training

JULY 29, 2020

This learning environment supports organizations of all sizes and types, while seamlessly integrating into comprehensive, personalized, easily updated blends. The virtual classroom offers a solution to many of the broad obstacles training functions face.

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InSync Training

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

And at least one person working on their taxes. I’m logged in to a Zoom call with 22 strangers. A scattering of novelists. A few bloggers. Two high school students working on homework. Some folks recording podcasts.

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InSync Training

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Let us introduce you to Perpetual Learning Design — a modern, holistic strategy that transforms traditional learning into a personal journey. Watch the Video: Designing For A Sustainable Blend Means Creating Perpetual Designs Are you ready to revolutionize your approach to blended learning?

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InSync Training

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

All of our learning choices are personal. The process we go through to select, evaluate, and use learning assets is, in fact, the process of designing our own personal learning blends. As we explore and build our own modern learning pathways , let’s stop for a moment to consider where we are and what we are picking up along the way.

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InSync Training

JANUARY 13, 2017

This doesn't just happen: becoming a successful modern learner means taking an active role in creating, curating, and maintaining your Personal Learning Network (PLN). Last week, I discussed how to design your personal learning path , using foundational instructional design techniques.

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InSync Training

MAY 23, 2019

Professional development doesn’t get more personalized that one-on-one coaching. According to the International Coaching Federation , professional coaching is a “thought-provoking and creative process that inspires [people] to maximize their personal and professional potential.” Coaching requires personal assessment.

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InSync Training

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

It’s quite simple to chalk up learner disengagement – especially that of the millennial employee – to a “person” problem. Everything feels more complicated, and learning faces the unique challenge of equipping and empowering our colleagues for success in this new environment. But what if it’s a “perspective” problem?

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InSync Training

MARCH 15, 2020

With travel bans, new work-from-home arrangements creating unexpected virtual teams, and in-person meeting cancellations, virtual classroom platforms have become virtually required. The virtual classroom may not be new, but currently the world is experiencing a crisis that’s accelerating its necessity.

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InSync Training

JUNE 16, 2021

As the support person on the delivery team, the producer is an invaluable resource before, during and after a virtual training event. We have mentioned the role of a virtual classroom producer in several previous posts. He or she is there to support the facilitator, the participants and the technology.

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InSync Training

JUNE 8, 2017

Organizations face a serious workforce challenge: many employees feel they lack the skills to perform their daily roles, causing them to disengage from work and their personal professional development. Training expert and guest BYTE speaker Cheryl Lasse believes personalized learning provides a viable solution.

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InSync Training

JULY 16, 2019

The modern learning landscape requires some level of training content adaptability and personalization. Most organizations have a learning ecosystem that attempts to change based on business and learner needs.

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InSync Training

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

It's a reinforcement of a " Push " learning culture that is content-centric, and not a personal experience. We often frame corporate training as a compulsory process: complete these requirements and move on to the next task. Effective learning involves an emotional component. Employees want to do well on the job.

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InSync Training

MAY 16, 2019

Expert Dr. Rebecca Sutherns joined the Virtually There series to share five case studies from her career that defined her personal best practices. But what stars need to align in order to create an effective blend? Four success factors proved particularly pertinent to our processes.

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InSync Training

JULY 27, 2017

Person-to-person contact between the sales department and their clients is still a vital business link. It’s a fact that as robotic and AI technology continues to improve, many human jobs will be replaced by machines. There are few areas in business that are safe from such a threat including the sales force.

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InSync Training

MAY 5, 2020

Personalization of learning experiences (based on the needs of specific learner groups, they can engage in certain blends – or segments of programs). Not only do current global circumstances demand training go digital, but, over the last few years, industry experts have promoted the value of virtual blended learning.

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InSync Training

MAY 30, 2019

Recently, the InSync team shared what skills make coaches effective : thoughtful questioning techniques, foundational models, and a personalized approach. The relationship and interaction between these two individuals impacts the overall success of the process.

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InSync Training

AUGUST 15, 2019

To analyze something is to separate a whole into its component parts, which allows a person to break something complex down into simpler and more basic elements. On the other hand, an “ assessment ” is defined as, “the act of making a judgment about something. To assess something, you are estimating the value or character of the object.”.

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InSync Training

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

I wanted to share more than my personal opinion, so I asked members of our Facebook Virtual Classroom Community of Practice what they thought. I recently posted a blog concerning the optimal class size for virtual training. Facilitation Virtual Classroom - Facilitation Virtual Classroom - Best Practices'

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