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Crossing the chasm 12 0827
This document outlines techniques for engaging participants in virtual facilitation. It discusses using tools like chat, polling, streaming video, annotation, emoticons and status icons, short instructional videos, and a host/producer role. The goal is to implement techniques that engage participants every 3 minutes, adopt an interactive mindset over a lecture style, and create a compelling visual experience to keep learners engaged.
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- 1. Crossing the Chasmto Engaging Virtual Facilitation August 28, 2012 © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 1
- 2. Webinar Objectives • Adopt the tools and tricks of creating an engaging virtual experience • Implement six engagement techniques • Deliver to your participants valuable, engaging virtual learning © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 2
- 3. About Cynthia Clay • Founder and CEO • 25+ years of experience • Began delivering web conference training in 2004 • Author of Great Webinars • Lead the Virtual Facilitator Trainer Certification™ course © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 3
- 4. Purpose What is your primary purpose for attending this session? © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 4
- 5. Experience How many webinars have you delivered? 10+ webinars 4 – 9 webinars 1 – 3 webinars I’ve never delivered a webinar © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 5
- 6. What Can GoWrong? © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 6
- 7. What Can GoWrong? Talking head presenter Monotone voice Reading slides Little interaction No peer-to-peer chatting © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 7
- 8. What Can GoWrong? Q&A at the end Bullet-point presentations No slide graphics Feeling “alone” on the event Technical difficulties © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 8
- 9. Adult Learning Principles Name one adult learning principle. Malcolm Knowles (1913 – 1997) © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 9
- 10. Adult Learning Principles • Adults need to be involved in the planning and evaluation of their learning. • Experience (mistakes included) provides the basis for learning activities. • Adults want to learn subjects that have immediate relevance to their work or personal lives. • Adult learning is problem-centered not content-oriented. © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 10
- 11. Transforming the Virtual Classroom © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 11
- 12. New Mindset The more you feel like a lecturer, the less effective you will be in the virtual classroom. © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 12
- 13. It’s a VisualMedium Make your slides compelling. © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 13
- 14. Rule of Thumb Engage participants every 3 minutes with a poll, chat, or request for feedback. © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 14
- 15. Your Tool Kit Chat Polling Streaming Video Annotation Tools Emoticons/Status Icons Video Host/Producer © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 15
- 16. Chat Uses Benefits Ask questions of participants Engage attention Encourage problem solving Activate their thinking Build peer-to-peer dialogue Increase collaboration Invite questions and observations Build commitment to the learning community © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 16
- 17. Open Chat © 2012NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 17
- 18. © 2012 NetSpeedLearning Solutions. All rights reserved. 18
- 19. © 2012 NetSpeedLearning Solutions. All rights reserved. 19
- 20. © 2012 NetSpeedLearning Solutions. All rights reserved. 20
- 21. Multiple Chats © 2012NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 21
- 22. © 2012 NetSpeedLearning Solutions. All rights reserved. 22
- 23. © 2012 NetSpeedLearning Solutions. All rights reserved. 23
- 24. Pairs Chat © 2012NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 24
- 25. Polling Uses Benefits Quiz participants to check learning Verify learning effectiveness Quickly get learner feedback Engage participants easily Share opinions and experiences Increase peer-to-peer learning Check assumptions about your Tailor your presentation audience Set up a lecture or discussion Engage their thinking functions © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 25
- 26. Build Awareness © 2012NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 26
- 27. © 2012 NetSpeedLearning Solutions. All rights reserved. 27
- 28. Express Opinions © 2012NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 28
- 29. © 2012 NetSpeedLearning Solutions. All rights reserved. 29
- 30. Test Learning © 2012NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 30
- 31. © 2012 NetSpeedLearning Solutions. All rights reserved. 31
- 32. © 2012 NetSpeedLearning Solutions. All rights reserved. 32
- 33. Streaming Video Uses Benefits Stream video of the presenter and Create interest host Capture attention of visual learners Build rapport Decrease multi-tasking Strengthen learner – facilitator contract © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 33
- 34. Annotation Tools Uses Benefits Learners “point” at content on a Get fast feedback slide Participants may label diagrams Test knowledge retained Facilitation can conduct rapid polls Move quickly through content while engaging learners Host or facilitator can type learner Facilitate discussion and record key responses points Use pointer and highlighter on slide Direct learner attention © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 34
- 35. Whiteboard © 2012 NetSpeedLearning Solutions. All rights reserved. 35
- 36. Point to Problems ©2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 36
- 37. Emoticons/Status Icons Uses Benefits Check in with participants Quickly see agreement/disagreement Replace eye contact Confirm assumptions Check the pulse of the class See who’s ready to move forward Ask for volunteers Keep everyone on track © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 37
- 38. Status Icons © 2012NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 38
- 39. Status Icons © 2012NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 39
- 40. © 2012 NetSpeedLearning Solutions. All rights reserved. 40
- 41. Video Uses Benefits Show short (< 2minutes) video Change the energy Demonstrate skills or behaviors Introduce a problem to solve © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 41
- 42. Video © 2012 NetSpeedLearning Solutions. All rights reserved. 42
- 43. Host/Producer Uses Benefits Use the Host as your delivery Energize the workshop partner Handle technology issues Don’t slow down your delivery Answer logistical questions Provide personal support to learners Present role play and case Create interest examples. © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 43
- 44. Role Play onCamera © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 44
- 45. Get Learner Feedback ©2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 45
- 46. © 2012 NetSpeedLearning Solutions. All rights reserved. 46
- 47. © 2012 NetSpeedLearning Solutions. All rights reserved. 47
- 48. Technology Snafus © 2012NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 48
- 49. Technology Snafus • Always schedule a dry run • Arrive 30 minutes prior to your webinar • Use a host/producer to handle technical issues • Practice breakout rooms with real people • Have a contingency plan for technology issues © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 49
- 50. The Zen ofDelivery Begin with a centered, calm mind © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 50
- 51. Action Planning • One thing I can do…. • One thing my team can do…. • One thing my organization can do…. • One other thought…. © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 51
- 52. Complete the Survey • Receive the slides • Attend Virtual Facilitator Training course: • (September 10 – October 3) • Receive a 20% discount • Use promo code “trainingindustry” © 2012 NetSpeed Learning Solutions. All rights reserved. 52
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