30-minute NetSpeed Nuggets session on ways to deliver inclusive, engaging hybrid training events. Planning for collaboration across platforms (connecting co-located and virtual participants) is the secret to hybrid success.

1. The Rules of
Engagement for
Hybrid Learning
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Objectives
• Adopt the best rules of
engagement for your
organization’s hybrid events
• Create a level playing field for
every participant (in-person or
remote)
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Introduction
• Cynthia Clay, President/CEO, NetSpeed Learning
• Author of Great Webinars: Interactive Learning
that is Captivating, Informative, and Fun
• Work with our clients to build thriving virtual
workplaces, better virtual leaders, and stellar
virtual learning
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What is it?
A blended learning experience
that combines instructor-led,
synchronous delivery with
asynchronous, self-paced
assignments
Or
A synchronous, facilitated
learning event that includes
participants who attend in-person
with participants who attend
remotely or virtually
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Hybrid Events
How likely is it that your
organization will offer hybrid
learning events in 2022?
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Hybrid Presentation Types
1
• Co-located
group
• Some
people
online 2
• Two or
more
co-located
groups
3
• Mostly
online
• Small co-
located
group
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Which options have you experienced?
1
• Co-located
group
• Some
people
online 2
• Two or
more
co-located
groups
3
• Mostly
online
• Small co-
located
group
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Inclusion = equal access to all
activities and discussions in the
hybrid presentation
Importance of Inclusion

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Why Focus on Inclusion?
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Create a level playing
field for all
participants.

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Barriers to Inclusion
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What are the biggest
barriers to delivering a fully
inclusive hybrid event?

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Plan for Inclusion
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Plan for engagement and
collaboration across
platforms or rooms.

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Rules of Engagement
1a. Co-located group with some people online (< 40)
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 Everyone logs into web platform, both co-located and
online participants
 All exercises and activities are conducted virtually
 PowerPoint slides are displayed in web platform

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Rules of Engagement (continued)
1a. Co-located group with some people online (< 40)
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 The speaker is on webcam
 All participants are on webcams
 Breakout rooms may be used

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Concerns?
• What concerns do you have about having
everyone log into the web platform (co-
located and online)?
• How might you address or handle those
concerns?
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Rules of Engagement
1b. Co-located group with some people online (> 40)
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 Only online participants log into web platform
 Speaker is on camera connected to web platform
 Co-facilitator manages online polls, chat, and slides
 Online participants view the speaker and the training
room in the web platform

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Rules of Engagement (continued)
1b. Co-located group with some people online (> 40)
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 Participant web cams are projected in the physical room
 Slides are both projected and presented in the web platform
 Mentimeter or Poll Everywhere is used on mobile devices
 No breakout rooms

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Rules of Engagement
2. Two or more co-located groups
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 All participants log into the web platform
 Speaker is on webcam and presents via the web platform
 Slides are displayed in the web platform

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Rules of Engagement (continued)
2. Two or more co-located groups
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 Each co-located group has a co-facilitator to keep discussion
on track
 All exercises and activities are conducted in the web platform
 Breakout rooms may be used, or each co-located group
can break into small groups

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Rules of Engagement
3. Mostly online, with a small co-located group
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 All participants log into the web platform
 Speaker is on webcam and presents via the web platform
 Slides are displayed in the web platform

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Rules of Engagement (continued)
3. Mostly online, with a small co-located group
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 The co-located group has a co-facilitator to keep discussion
on track
 All exercises and activities are conducted virtually in the web
platform
 Breakout rooms may be used

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Taking Action
What is one thing you intend to do when you
deliver your next hybrid learning event?
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Thank you!
Cynthia Clay
NetSpeed Learning
206-517-5271
info@netspeedlearning.com
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