The document discusses the 2012 trends in the online virtual teacher trainer sector, highlighting the increasing importance of online education in higher institutions and the convergence of learning technologies. It outlines key trends such as mobile learning, blended learning, augmented reality, and the growth of social learning through platforms like blogs and social media. Additionally, it emphasizes the opportunities for virtual trainers, certification, and the evolving landscape of educational tools and strategies for effective training delivery.

3. Welcome
2012 Conference on the
Growth of the Online Virtual
Teacher Trainer Sector

4. Present by
Diane Shawe M.Ed IEBE
CEO
Academy of Vocational and
Professional Training Ltd

5. Learning Technology Trends To Watch In
2012
As the technologies of the 21st century evolve
and mature, we become the beneficiaries of
exciting approaches for designing learning
experiences.
The convergence of informal and social media
learning, combined with the explosion of
smartphone and tablet use, is having a huge
impact on how we think about and deliver
training and education.

6. Institutions of Higher Learning Embrace
Online Education
Institutions of higher learning increasingly embrace
online education, with 65.5 percent of chief
academic officers now calling online education
“critical” to their institution’s long-term
strategy, an opinion that’s risen more than 15%
over eight years.
67% believe academic outcomes from online
classes are equivalent to those in face-to-face
learning, but still, one-third of academic leaders
think online classes are inferior.

7. The Human Reaction to
Change
Misconceptions
Misinformation
Peer Pressure
Fear of the unknown
All cause a chain reaction to change

8. Reaction to losing control

9. Time and the tipping point
% of
people
adopting
change
20 % Unstoppable
5% Imbedded
Time

10. Where do you fit?
Early Late
Majority Majority
Late
# of people Adopter
Early
Adopter
Diehard
Innovat
-ors
Time

11. Failure to respond to change
Isolated
Squeezed
Resistant

12. E-Learning Trends to
Watch in 2012
TOOLS THAT WILL INFLUENCE
THE QUALITY OF VIRTUAL
TUTOR TRAINER

13. E-Learning Trends to Watch in 2012
Learning Management Systems
This year proved to be one of great debate surrounding the future and necessity of the
Learning Management System. Much of it boils down to whether employee learning
should be controlled and tracked, particularly when much of workplace learning occurs
through informal channels.
Learning Management Systems can enable collaboration, knowledge sharing, and social
networking.
Mobile
Due to improved infrastructure, slick mobile operating systems and smartphone market
penetration, we seemed to hit a tipping point of readiness for mobile content this year. From
mini-courses to collaboration to performance support, mobile learning could go mainstream in
the near future.
In terms of converting legacy courses, it will mean streamlining everything—paring down over-
sized multimedia elements as well as implementing a ‘less is more’ philosophy. In terms of new
development, designers will have to manage the limitations of a smaller screen and decreased
memory capacity. When mobile learning hits critical mass, people of all ages and occupations
will reap the benefits.

14. E-Learning Trends to Watch in 2012
iPad or Alt-Tablets
Although you may resent the fact that Apple won’t support Flash (yet, that is), you
have to admit that the iPad continues to push the world of interactive content. The
combination of a gestural interface with fine aesthetics, convenience and
portability appears to be a game changer. New interactive books and magazines as
well as educational and social apps are breaking ground.
Blogs
According to Technorati, the blog count reached 70 million last year. Even though
a quarter of them are most likely bot-created spam blogs, the quantity of content
‘in the cloud’ is still staggering. Blogs give everyone a voice to communicate,
teach, spout opinions, learn and network. And with RSS technology, blog posts
are quickly pushed to subscribers for easy access.
As the blogosphere converges with social media, sharing of blog posts is
increasingly done through social networks.” With this much information available
through so many forms, blogging should continue to prove a worthy medium for
teaching, discussion and learning.

15. E-Learning Trends to Watch in 2012
eBooks
The digital book publishing revolution is thriving as a result of improved electronic readers, the
introduction of the iPad, the open ePub format, and a growing popularity of downloadable
books in .pdf format sold by authors. With the advent of ‘always on’ devices, eBooks present
one more path for learning and content distribution.
In the future, forward thinking training organizations will provide their print materials in
downloadable formats for employees to study or reference as needed. And as more digital
readers become Internet-ready, books will hyperlink to other sources of information, providing
a richer reading experience.
QR Codes
A QR Code is a type of barcode that can be read by QR scanners and mobile phones with
cameras, using a QR reader app. Capable of holding text, data and URLs, QR codes have a
greater capacity than the old fashioned 10-digit barcode because they’re two-dimensional.
Okay, these weren’t a booming trend in 2010, but we’ll probably see more of them in the
future.
Librarians and educators have found inventive uses for bar codes you might find inspiring.
For example, QR codes containing a hyperlink have been placed on shelves in libraries. The
code links to additional information about a related subject.

16. E-Learning Trends to Watch in 2012
Developing in the Cloud
An increasing number of platforms for creating and hosting learning
experiences are web-based. This means that the software resides online only
rather than on your desktop. This creates a seamless path from online course
creation to launching the course itself. It also makes it easier for authoring tool
publishers to provide team collaboration features. Some authoring
environments for creating online learning in the cloud include:
Composica: An online platform for building courses in a collaborative
environment so team members can communicate during the process.
eXe: A well-regarded open source authoring tool for creating and publishing
web content.
Interaction Builder: In a category by itself, this tool from the eLearning Brothers
provides an online service for creating interactions, which are then downloaded
and incorporated into an online course. To build interactions, you choose a
template and add text, images and audio. Interactions publish to a single flash
file.
My Brainshark: A web-based subscription service for creating and hosting on-
demand multimedia presentations. My Brainshark is free; My Brainshark Pro
has advanced features. Also see Brainshark for a paid enterprise version

17. E-Learning Trends to Watch in 2012
New Blended Learning
Blended or hybrid learning came about because one eLearning
course is often not the solution to an organization’s or an
individual’s learning needs. Until recently, blended referred to a
learning experience that included both instructor-led and online
self-paced components. But that was a long time ago in Internet
Time.
Now that live synchronous instruction frequently occurs online and
that opportunities for individualized learning abound, the definition
of blended learning is expanding to include any number of
strategies, from learning through a community of practice to
mobile performance support. For example, someone might attend
a workplace webinar on how people learn, then participate in a
video-based Google+ hangout with a cognitive psychologist, and
join a LinkedIn community of instructional designers to discuss the
application of these ideas.

18. E-Learning Trends to Watch in 2012
Augmented Reality
Gary Woodill, Ed.D., a Senior Research Analyst at
Brandon Hall Research and author of The Mobile Learning
Edge, was kind enough to contribute his perspective on the
trends affecting Augmented Reality related to mobile
learning.
According to Dr. Woodlill, “Augmented Reality (AR) is one
of the most disruptive applications for mobile learners. It is
an example of location-based services, where information
is provided to you based on your location, and even the
direction that your phone camera is facing. With that
information, your smartphone can supply additional textual
information about what you are looking at, or can blend
computer generated objects with the video or still image on
your screen.

19. E-Learning Trends to Watch in 2012
Virtual Worlds Rising Up
To find out about the latest learning trends in the virtual sphere look up
expert Karl Kapp, author of Learning in 3D and professor at Bloomsberg
University. Dr. Kapp sees 3D Virtual Worlds headed in three directions in
2011.
“One, I see an increase in 3D Virtual World software being used to replace
2D PowerPoint-based virtual meetings. People loose focus quickly in 2D
meetings staring at slides on the screen with a disembodied voice. So more
companies are adopting 3D virtual worlds—where the environments look
like conference rooms or offices—to avoid the mind numbing presentations.
This is basically a replacement strategy of virtual worlds.
The second, and I think more interesting, is the use of 3D virtual worlds as
enterprise-wide portals. In this trend, I see a 3D virtual world as a place of
entry, when a person goes to work (virtually or drives somewhere and logs
on). The person can then access social media tools, documents and other
applications all from within the integrated 3D platform. This trend is
fascinating in that 3D virtual worlds are creating an entirely new interface
between employees and the systems they use at work.
The third trend is using 3D virtual worlds as multi-learner simulations. So
instead of one person participating in a simulation, multiple people can
participate and work together while learning the facts, knowledge and
procedures required to collaborate. This is being used primarily with first
responders and medical applications.”

20. E-Learning Trends to Watch in 2012
Pocket Video Technology
The ubiquitous presence of video in our connected lives got a serious boost from super-portable
pocket video technology this year. Started by the Flip and now with many impressive
competitors, these small, convenient recorders produce HD video, enable easy uploading to
YouTube and other sharing sites, and run for under $200 US.
More than ever before, amateur videographers are teaching, demonstrating and sharing their
knowledge and expertise. With 2 billion videos viewed daily on YouTube, this service has
become the second largest search engine in the world.
The demand for video is sure to bring about new online services that enhance how videos are
integrated into our world for just-in-time, informal learning. According to Ravit Lichtenberg from
Ustrategy.com, “In the coming year, gaps in our video experience will be filled with the
integration of filtering, tagging, editing and locating tools into each and every video feed.”
Sounds good to me.
Growth of Social Learning
There are more than 550 million people on Facebook and 65 million daily tweets on Twitter.
Opportunities for learning through social media technologies abound and should grow ever
stronger in the coming years. As a growing number of people look outside their training
departments to meet their professional learning needs via social media, new services will most
likely emerge to meet the greater demand.
For example, learning professionals currently use Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and other services to
share links and posts throughout the day and night. Online learning-related chats and discussions
engage people from around the world, shrinking the geographical and cultural distances between
us.
We’re bound to see new services that integrate across all of our devices to improve online
collaboration, sharing and discussion, and ones that help people form smaller, more intimate
digital and location-based communities.

22. Defining a Successful Training
Program
What does a successful training
program look like for each of
these audiences?
• The trainer
• The trainee
• The employer

23. A Word about Adult Learning
Adults Children
• Voluntary learners • Captive audience
• Problem-centered (no problem, • Subject centered
not as interested in learning) • Dependent learners
• Independent learners • Inexperienced
• Experienced individuals whose • Teachers determine content
experiences impact on their • Grouped according to age, level,
learning ability
• Learners decide content when • Learning for the future
possible • Learning has an end point
• Grouped according to interest or • Subordinate to teacher
need • Rigid and traditional
• Want to use the knowledge today • Passive learners
• Consider learning a life-long
process
• Equal footing with facilitator
• Flexible
• Active learners

24. Types of Trainers
• Systematic Trainer
• Directive Trainer
• Facilitative Trainer
• Interactive Trainer
Now we usher in the era of
The Virtual Online Trainer

25. Who are soft skills for?

26. Soft Skills Training Courses
Directory of Courses

27. THINGS YOU DON’T NEED A
A VIRTUAL TUTOR/TRAINER
 No worry about size of the group
 Length of the workshop
 Pre-assignments
 “Threatening” activities
 Support materials
 Other resources
 Opportunities to practice
 Take home worksheets
 Content
 Training methods

28. Diminished Constraints
A whole host of environmental constraints
usually influence decisions concerning
methods used, including:
• Money available
• Time
• Expertise
• Support
• Trainer philosophy
• Physical space and equipment
• Availability

29. Trends 2012
• Recognising the importance of E-Learning
Trends in 2012, the participants and their
training needs, including the different e-
learning styles and adult learning principles.
• Know how to write prepare and respond via
your online presence and use of technology.
• Develop an effective e-training style, using
appropriate technical training aids and
techniques.
• Preview interactive online training course
• Merits of how to develop as a virtual online
tutor trainer.

30. ACCREDITATION
What certification will student receive?
AVPT has been confirmed for Candidacy Global Accreditation Feb 2012?
IAO is a member of the following organisations who monitor accrediting organisation in order
to ensure they maintain a international high standard.
IEAC
• The IEAC is a global watchdog organization devoted to the establishment, maintenance and
on-going improvement of standards of accreditation agencies across the globe connected with
online education.
GESFWA
• GESFWA (Global Education Support Forum for Working Adults) is a not-for-profit mission
oriented organization with international chapters. GESFWA is working to standardize and
promote the education for working adults worldwide.
• International Accreditation with Regional Recognition
IAO's accreditation is international in nature, which means that your educational institute will be
recognized and accepted on an international scale. Additionally, it will also enrich your profile
on a regional level, resulting in increased student recruitments.
• Endorsement of Students Credentials
Your institution's student will also benefit from IAO's Point Profile System for students that are
specially designed to endorse their professional credentials to improve their professional
profiles. This will help them to achieve their career aspirations

31. What is the Opportunity
• E-Learning tutor
• Passive Income
• Technology
• Workshops
• Work all prepared
• No expensive
equipment
• Unlimited Global
Students

32. What to do next
• Enroll on the Global
Virtual Trainers Course
• Associate £399.00
(2days)
• Independent £750.00 (3
days)
• License + 12 courses
£4.500 (3 days)
• Corporate from £6,000

33. Tutors Fee Paid per student
Workshop
Payment online Block Pay Per
Fee scale Fees No of
Scale Fee % Student Rate
Days
Level 1 £90 - £399 8% 1 £65.00
Level 2 £400 - £599 10% 2 £150.00
Level 3 £600 - £999 12% 3 £270.00
Level 4 £1000 - £2499 14% 5 £310.00
Online courses run for 20 working days.
This is a price guide and subject to refinement and change. Jan 2012

34. Entry Level Explanations
Enroll to become qualified as a Virtual Trainer
2 Day intense training course
• Associate £399.00 (Become one of our online Virtual
Tutors Trainer. Candidate cannot sell courses independently 2
days)
• Independent £750.00 (Includes above and workshop
presenter 3 days)
• License + 12 branded courses £4.500 (Virtual
Tutor Trainer, Workshop Presenter & Promote own courses 3
days)
• Corporate from £6,000 (One White labeled course for in
house training ).