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Virtual Classroom Facilitators: Enabling Engagement & Learning

InSync Training

In the mid-1990s, virtual classrooms (then known as ‘synchronousclassrooms) were new. 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! Don’t believe me? Read some history here !)

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eLearning Glossary: Definitions for the Most Commonly Used Terms

Association eLearning

Thankfully, eLearning comes in many different forms from basic PowerPoint modules to learning games and simulations and beyond, giving users many options to support their unique learning objectives. Some examples of learning objects include Microsoft® Word or PowerPoint files, PDF files, video, and audio.

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Asynchronous or Synchronous A Guide To eLearning Approaches

KnowledgeAnywhere

For learners to participate and acquire new skills and knowledge, there are two methods of online training to pay attention to; synchronous and asynchronous eLearning. Synchronous eLearning. Most of us are familiar with different types of eLearning from enrolling in classes and seminars that utilize virtual classrooms.

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Synchronous Learning: Advantages & Disadvantages

eLearningMind

Synchronous learning describes real-time learning that takes place at the same time but not in the same place. Television is an early tool for synchronous learning. . In the 21st century—and right now during the COVID-19 pandemic—synchronous learning has seen a seismic shift. Share on email.

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Key Steps to Preparing Great Synchronous Interactions

Experiencing eLearning

These are my live blogged notes from Karen Hyder’s webinar, Key Steps to Preparing Great Synchronous Interactions from the Training Magazine Network. “Death by PowerPoint online is worse than Death by PowerPoint in the classroom&# (not an exact quote, but gets the gist of what she said).

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How To Use Proven Virtual Learning Activities To Boost Your Training

Spark Your Interest

Virtual learning sessions using a platform like Zoom, WebEx, or Adobe Connect, have become commonplace. And it is easy to set-up a virtual classroom to start your online training. It can be self-paced (asynchronous) or as live online teaching (synchronous). Examples of virtual learning include. Elearning courses.

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Moving From Traditional Training To Virtual Classrooms, Part 3

OpenSesame

In the first two posts in this series, we shared our opinions on how to effectively transfer content to the virtual classroom, and what the length of such an experience should be. What works in the traditional classroom may not work online. Please Note! Photo Credit: quinn.anya on Flickr.