SALT 2012

We have presented!

Workshops:

Wednesday February15, 2:15-3:00

Charting a Path to an Effective Distance Based Learning- Research indicates that Virtual Instructor Led Training course offerings are expected to increase by 25%. However, implementation of a distance-based learning strategy often provides ineffective training that is no more than a PowerPoint presentation over a teleconference and results in abandoning the program. This presentation defines a six step Virtual Maturity Model (VMM) developed to evaluate a company’s virtual training capabilities indicated by real world behaviors and practices. Once a company’s VMM level is determined a systematic plan is set in place to develop and implement an effective distance based learning strategy leading to cost savings and greater productivity.

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Thursday February 16, 2:15-3:00

Moving the Classroom Online: A Model for Making Online Learners Feel Like they are Live- Virtual training design focuses the presentation and delivery method around the platform’s capabilities. This leads to a strong focus on the PowerPoint presentation and using non-verbal communication methods like raising your hand or poll questions for engagement. The philosophy proposed in this presentation is an active learning model focusing on the participant by using 2 way audio and video to bring the classroom into the virtual space. This presentation demonstrates methods to achieve the level of engagement to keep learners involved over 4 and 6 hours of training, longer than prevailing wisdom would recommend for virtual training classes.

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