InSync Training

MARCH 13, 2024

Now more than ever, it’s critical for organizations to address the unique challenges it presents. The Future of Hybrid Work Hybrid work is here to stay. Just look at the latest statistics:

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InSync Training

JUNE 12, 2023

Fortune 100 Communications and Information Technology Company-2009 - present The Challenge When the Fortune 100 Communications & Information Technology pioneer began searching for world-class virtual training facilitation services, they turned to InSync Training.

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InSync Training

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Just because our learners are on webcam, looking present and looking human doesn’t mean they’re not already a room full of zombies. We’ve all been in long, dull video calls where we just stare at the camera, maybe even nodding our heads every so often, when in reality, our minds are anywhere but here.

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InSync Training

JULY 4, 2022

Humans perpetually learn from observation – it may be how you learned to make a persuasive presentation, to produce a webinar, or even how to hold yoga poses or toss a pizza crust. Imitation is no doubt how you, yourself, learned how to dress, how to throw a ball, and how to take responsibility.

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InSync Training

MARCH 17, 2022

Virtual classroom facilitation and hybrid learning present unique challenges when it comes to learner engagement. This is the fourth installment in a four-part series that explores actionable approaches facilitators can use to improve learner engagement through purposeful facilitation using InSync's InQuire Engagement Framework ®.

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InSync Training

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In everyday experience, a conference is a gathering of professionals to attend a series of presentations and keynotes about the current and future state of the industry, and is indeed a terrific opportunity to learn new insights and resolve those common concerns.

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InSync Training

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Our research identified that learner engagement turns on three factors: An emotional response to the training—How does the learner “feel” about the content and its presentation/treatment? An intellectual response to the training—Does the instructional experience require and involve the learner’s intellect?

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InSync Training

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

I’ve been presenting online since 2001. Terrific online professionals make choices about how they present which results in transforming distracted, impatient, and overwhelmed attendees into engaged learners. The second post will be published Tuesday, February 27, 2018.

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InSync Training

JUNE 11, 2019

The author was speaking to individuals who are preparing for presentations in meeting type settings. It contained typical advice for individuals new to creating presentations: Adults want to know the "why.”. Applying adult learning principles to peer-based interactions is interesting to me, so I thought I'd give it a quick read.

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InSync Training

MARCH 3, 2020

For decades, the virtual classroom has been used to simply present information in a webinar-type format. In 2020, we are sharing the lessons we’ve learned about the virtual classroom over the last twenty years, and we’ll link back to our more detailed content around these topics, in case you want to learn more! ?

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InSync Training

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Have you ever been sent to training that just didn’t ring true?

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InSync Training

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

In modern blended learning , what learners think about information presented during the training experience matters. In fact, our research shows that this learner reaction perfectly defines the concept of intellectual engagement. Intellectual engagement relies on intent.

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InSync Training

JUNE 4, 2019

All the ingredients were present to disrupt the Training & Development industry: trainers, participants, and PowerPoint slides! But the people who HAD heard of virtual training were very excited. Soon, they proclaimed, none of us would ever have to go to a brick and mortar classroom again! What else did we need?

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InSync Training

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

What if we lose audio in the middle of the Subject Matter Expert presenting key information? For many, the technology feels like an intimidating part of the equation. What if learners can’t navigate the environment ? What if the slide deck fails to load within the platform?

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InSync Training

JUNE 6, 2019

Whether presenting an informational webinar or facilitating a multi-part virtual learning series that’s part of a larger blend, teaching live online requires pizzazz and purpose.

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InSync Training

APRIL 17, 2018

I nSync Training President Jennifer Hofmann recently had the opportunity to join a panel of experts at eLearning Guild’s Learning Solutions 2018 conference to discuss The Present and Future of Virtual Classroom Tools. Over the coming weeks, Getting InSync will feature highlights from this engaging, informative discussion.

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InSync Training

DECEMBER 5, 2017

It's not a new method (don't forget the primeval flashcard), but technology has changed its presentation, delivery, and use. If you're anything like me—always on a tight schedule, short attention span, prefer pictures to words—small chunks of information in one sitting are about all you can manage. Microlearning is clearly what we need!

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InSync Training

DECEMBER 27, 2018

A new year presents new opportunities for modern learning advancements. Undoubtedly, exciting technologies will emerge, and practitioners will identify creative and innovative ways to engage learners while working to reach organizational goals. What does the next year hold?

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InSync Training

OCTOBER 29, 2019

These three techniques allow you, the facilitator, to move beyond basic presentation skills and towards more effective instruction that encourages learners to synthesize ideas and apply what they’ve learned in the protective classroom environment.

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InSync Training

APRIL 27, 2017

Perpetual learning embraces the idea that every moment presents an opportunity to create new knowledge or build on existing skills. How do you embrace this approach when faced with a limited budget, and a changing job market? Guest blogger Jenny Holt explores how training courses provide a potential solution.

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InSync Training

JUNE 27, 2019

Thoughtful instructional design helps ensure that content presented in this learning environment aligns with platform capabilities. Access links may not work, audio may disconnect, video may freeze, background noise may disrupt instruction.

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InSync Training

MARCH 28, 2018

Our strategies, visions, and methods all need to simultaneously consider the past, present, and future. In fact, to keep up with the break-neck pace of change happening in our world, learning faces a unique challenge: practitioners need to operate and succeed in three places at one time.

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InSync Training

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Learners respond to, and remember, colorful images related to the content being presented. Karin Rex, a nationally known facilitator specializing in soft and technical skills, recently joined our BYTE presenter ranks with her wildly popular session, Harnessing the Power of Infographics as Teaching Tools.

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InSync Training

JULY 10, 2018

The modern learning landscape presents a unique set of challenges. Never before have learners had greater access to information, a greater drive to discover answers for themselves, or a greater number of demands on their time. Formal training no longer provides the end-all-be-all solution for our organizations.

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InSync Training

AUGUST 23, 2018

In fact, fun and games present a unique option to boost learner engagement and retention. As training professionals, we understand the risk of poorly designed or delivered learning events. But taking learning seriously doesn’t necessarily mean all training elements must feel serious.

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InSync Training

JULY 26, 2016

Stephen Slota, owner of The Pericles Group , joined our BYTE roster for his presentation It’s In the Game: Merging Contemporary Pedagogy & Instructional Game Design. To review all the wisdom imparted during Dr. Slota’s session, view his full presentation here.

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InSync Training

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Based on Jennifer Hofmann's recent BYTE presentation, The Modern Learning Culture - What Makes it Tick? this microblog series will present ten ways that learning professionals can evolve in order to successfully navigate emerging learning culture.

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InSync Training

MARCH 20, 2018

We attend webinars to learn about design thinking, go to conference presentations on the latest thinking about augmented reality and training. At face-value, though, the connection between this EdTech option and this design model seems ambiguous at best. As training professionals, we do our best to keep up with current trends in the field.

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InSync Training

JULY 21, 2015

On June 15th, I presented "Developing Competencies for Virtual Classroom Facilitators" for our highly popular InSync BYTE series. At the end of the post, you will find some additional resources to supplement the BYTE session presentation.

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InSync Training

DECEMBER 10, 2015

My December 2nd Training Magazine Network presentation, 10 Things to Do Immediately to Modernize Your Learning Culture , defined this culture and ways that we as a profession can evolve with it. Over the course of the presentation, attendees posted thought-provoking questions in chat.

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InSync Training

JUNE 21, 2016

To review Julie’s full presentation, click here. This post will discuss how behavior change works, with a focus on the importance of motivation , and how it can help your instructional design process.

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InSync Training

JUNE 14, 2016

Several months ago, Jennifer Hofmann’s presentation “ How to Engage Modern Learners ,” explored the differences between Push training and Pull learning. Training Magazine Network’s audience found this learning event so helpful, they invited Jennifer back to present “Pulling Learners to Your Content: How to Make it Work” on June 8.

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InSync Training

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Recently, guest Virtually There presenter Laura Goodrich of GWTnext shared her experience-proven, expert opinion during her session, Driving it Home: Real Change is a Process, Not an Event. Whether it’s implementing a new onboard training program or overhauling production processes, the only constant in business is change.

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InSync Training

MAY 18, 2016

Contemporary storyboarding is often accomplished by using slide presentations, which makes the components of storyboards easy to manipulate and share when a team must collaborate on a project. Before computers, storyboarding was accomplished by making drawings or writing text on sheets or boards that could be posted on a wall for review.

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InSync Training

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

With learning legends and rising stars on the presentation agenda, the lessons learned were innumerable.

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InSync Training

JUNE 28, 2016

To review the presentation in its entirety, click here. Jennifer contributed her years of expertise and insight as Malte discussed SAP’s transition. This post will provide highlights from the session, including background on SAP and the evolution of their learning initiative.

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InSync Training

JUNE 4, 2014

The virtual classroom can be easy and work flawlessly but sometimes you get learners speaking out, saying they cannot see slides building, the slides are moving slowly or they cannot hear the presenter. Or your learner’s keep getting kicked out of the platform. Or you have one learner who can’t login.

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