The document outlines a webinar conducted by Cynthia Clay on enhancing virtual learning experiences. It covers essential tools and strategies for engaging participants, avoiding common pitfalls like 'talking head syndrome', and maximizing facilitator skills. Key topics include the importance of interaction, visual aids, and continuous engagement to maintain the flow and effectiveness of virtual sessions.

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Bring Your Mojo
to the
Virtual Classroom
February 11, 2015

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Webinar Objectives
• Apply seven presentation and
interaction tools creatively to create a
compelling virtual learning experience
• Incorporate what you learn to your
own virtual program design
• Maximize the competencies of a
skilled virtual facilitator

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About Cynthia Clay
• 25+ years of experience
• Author of Great Webinars
• An expert in collaborative,
engaging virtual learning

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Tweet
#virtuallearning

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Purpose Poll
What is your purpose in attending this
webinar?

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Mojo-Crushing Mistakes
What mojo-crushing
mistakes have you
experienced in webinars?

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No Mojo Here!
Talking Head Syndrome

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No Mojo Here!
Talking Head Syndrome

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No Mojo Here!
No Side Talking!

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No Mojo Here!
No Side Talking!

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No Mojo Here!
Freeze Frame

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No Mojo Here!
Freeze Frame

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No Mojo Here!
Hold Your Questions

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No Mojo Here!
Hold Your Questions

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No Mojo Here!
On Screen Teleprompter

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No Mojo Here!
On Screen Teleprompter

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No Mojo Here!
Flying Solo

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No Mojo Here!
Flying Solo

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Mojo-Crushing Poll
What is the worst Mojo
Crusher in your opinion?

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Your Virtual Tool Kit
What interaction tools in your
virtual tool kit can help you avoid
these Mojo Crushers?

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Your Virtual Tool Kit
Chat
Polling
Annotation Tools
Emoticons/Status Icons
Video/Audio
Streaming Video
Breakout Rooms

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Mojo Makers!
It’s Visual

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Your Virtual Tool Kit
If you want to capitalize
on “It’s Visual,” what
tools can you use?

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It’s Visual
Make your slides compelling.

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A Challenging Coworker
The Manipulator
The coworker who attempts to
influence your attitude or behavior
through deception or secrecy.

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Short Video

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Chat with Video
What clues in the video tell you that you might be
working with a manipulator?
Example

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Short Videos

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Mojo Makers!
Story
A
Tell

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Story with Examples

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Story with Poll
Which behavioral clues have you
experienced personally at work?
• Offers unusual favors, gifts or flattery
• Appeals to your sense of guilt
• Deceives you
• Presents only positive reasons (no
negatives)
• Misrepresents or excludes data
• Whispers in your ear
• Asks a leading question or pretends to
ask for input
• Tells stories that are inconsistent
Example

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Story with Poll

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Streaming Video
Do you like the facilitator
on streaming video?
Why or Why Not?

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Example

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Example

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Mojo Makers!
Like You!
Really
I

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Think of a time when you have
manipulated a person or a
situation by withholding
information, flattering, or sharing
information in secret.
What motivated you?
Reflection Chat
Example

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Debriefing Chat Comments
• Use their names
• Comment on their points
• Link comments
• Get to know them
• Encourage peer-to-peer
chatting

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Mojo Makers!
Continuously
Engage

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Rule of Thumb
Engage your learners every
three minutes.

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New Mindset
What is Discovery Learning?

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Status Icons
Is it possible to create a discovery learning
experience in the virtual classroom?

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Status Icons
• Do you agree or disagree?
• Have you printed the handout?
• Are you ready to move forward?
• Let’s give Bob a round of
applause.
• Raise your hand if you have an
example.

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Mojo Makers!
A Problem
With
Hit
them

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Role Play on Camera

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Learner Feedback

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Scenario and Opinion Poll

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Breakout Rooms

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Breakout Rooms
When should you use breakout
rooms in the virtual classroom?

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Mojo Makers!
Facilitate
Learning

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Your Virtual Tool Kit
If you want to “Facilitate
Learning,” what will you
do differently?

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Don’t Pontificate. Facilitate.
• Pose juicy questions to stimulate
thinking.
• Use chat to solicit open responses.
• Use polls to capture and compare
opinions.
• Use breakout rooms to problem
solve.

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Can You Lecture?
Yes.
Keep it short.

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Take Responsibility
• Be responsible for your own
experience. Be aware of your own
hooks.
• Communicate and set
ground rules.
Example

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Extend Respect
• Use good listening and questioning skills to
encourage openness.
• Pay attention to your gut/intuition.
Example

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Whiteboard (Annotation)

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No Mojo Here!
• Talking Head Syndrome
• No Side Talking!
• Freeze Frame
• Hold Your Questions
• On Screen Teleprompter
• Flying Solo

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• It’s Visual
• Tell a Story
• I Really Like You!
• Engage Continuously
• Hit Them With a
Problem
• Facilitate Learning
Mojo Makers!

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Mojo Moments
What have you learned today that you can use in
your virtual program design and delivery?

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Virtual Facilitator Training
• Deep dive, comprehensive course
• Focused on virtual design and delivery
• Public courses offered six times/year
• Customized for private delivery in your web
conference platform

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• Link to download our eBook
• Use the discount code from the
eBook to receive $345
off the VFTC course
Take our Survey

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Q & A

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Thank You!