Shift from the
Physical to the
Virtual Space

VILT is a synchronous online
training format that offers learners
the benefits of the human
interaction of a brick-n-mortar
classroom without the associated
costs and logistic headaches.
VILT isn’t a webinar or conducting an ILT
using a conferencing facility.

Materials
Needed for
VILT
• An introductory ‘Getting Started
Webinar’ with hands on practice
• Facilitator PPTs
• Facilitator Guides (Word Docs) – with
content and information on how to use
the platform
• Participant materials
• Reference materials for activities/post
work/next steps
Chat
Polls
Annotations
Breakout
rooms
Worksheets
Whiteboards
Collaborative
Activities

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Advantages of Virtual Training

Immersive eLearning Experience
Immersive courses make learners active participants in their learning and don’t necessarily need a lot of time
and effort – thanks to rapid eLearning.
Here are 3 easy ways to design immersive courses:
Immersive
eLearning
Strategies
Personalization Storytelling
Experiential Learning

PERSONALIZATION
Involve learners in the course.
Some proven ideas:
• Ask for and address them by name
• Provide a pool of characters they can choose from as a
guide
• Unlock navigation
• Use jargon, language they use
• Include snippets of challenges they face at work

STORYTELLING
Builds an emotional connect and empathy.
Use:
• Scenarios to help learners resolve real-life situations in a
fail-safe environment
• Case studies to help build their decision-making or
conflict-resolution skills
• Comic strips to provide a light touch or as transitions

Facilitate learning by doing.
Some proven ideas:
• Simulations to let learners watch, try, and do
• VR-based courses to provide learners a look and feel
of the work environment
• Learning through Exploration and Discovery (LEAD),
and game-based learning to offer flexibility
Experiential Learning

Advantages of Using Videos
Video has always been a favorite learning format and can be used across the learning journey – from gaining
attention to demonstrations and offering just-in-time learning.
3 popular video formats:
Interactive Videos 360-degree Videos
Animated / Illustrated Videos

ANIMATED OR
ILLUSTRATED VIDEOS
To:
• Showcase abstract concepts
• Hone decision-making skills
• Demo products or software
• Demo processes

INTERACTIVE VIDEOS
To:
• Overlay video with interactive elements
(such as hotspots and questions)
• Make video an active learning medium

360-DEGREE VIDEOS
To:
• Offer learners a composite view of the environment
• Development made easy with authoring tools such as
Abode Captivate and Articulate Storyline 360

More in Store!
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