Classroom Training
Classroom training is not the same as training students virtually.
In the classroom:
- Trainers can use movement, group work, and partner activities.
- Trainers will be able to clearly see each student’s face and can gauge the level of interest, engagement, and knowledge retention.
- Trainers can view student computers and make note of any off-task behavior, disengagement, and whether or not a student is able to follow along.
- Trainers can observe any teamwork, student interactivity, and communications in real-time.
Can students still receive quality and engaging training in a virtual learning environment?
The answer is absolutely YES!
Virtual Training
Pro Tip: Set the Stage For Virtual Training.
Trainers must be mindfully setting the stage and tone for each training day.
- Your voice, tone, and energy say it all!
- With the physical presence component removed, your voice carries a much larger load.
- A monotone, mumbling, or hard-to-hear voice is magnified in the virtual world.
Be Ready to Start
- Enter the virtual training space 5-10 mins. before training starts.
- Trainers should never arrive late or be the last one joining the virtual training space.
- Engage students in natural rapport during the 5-10 minutes before training officially starts.
- Address and greet students by name as they enter the virtual space to make them feel recognized, valued, and welcome.
Student Engagement is Key
Ensuring students are paying attention and engaged is critical!
As a guideline, involve your participants about every 4-5 minutes in their training.
Ensuring students are paying attention and engaged is critical!
- If students are using a web camera, regularly click on their pictures to view what they are doing and how engaged they are in their learning.
- Ask students to state their name before they speak or ask a question. This helps with teamwork and building rapport with students.
Pro Tip: Maximize Your Tools.
Use the features available to you in Zoom as well as email for your virtual training!
- Invite students to answer a question or make a comment using the chat features in the virtual space.
- Invite students to use the raise hand feature when polling or inviting student questions.
- Invite students to use their work email to submit assignments for review.
Pro Tip: Mix is Up.
Use a variety of content as you would in a regular classroom setting.
- Lecture
- PowerPoints / Videos
- Whiteboarding
- Websites
- Student polls
- Q&A / Discussion
- Quizzes
Pro Tip: Engaging Your Students.
Use the engagement techniques you would typically use during in-class training.
- Ask direct questions using a student’s first name.
- Invite students to speak and contribute their opinion or read short pieces of information that you display.
Be extra mindful about showing too many PowerPoint slides in a row or long lectures.
- Students will tune out and it may be difficult to re-engage them.
- Students will not retain the information.
- No one likes to sit and watch hours and hours of PowerPoint slides or listen to someone drone on and on!
Communication
It is your responsibility to ensure that your Training Manager is aware of anything that may affect your day-to-day task completion. Ensure the following situations are shared with your leader:
- Attendance or Punctuality Concerns or Scheduling Conflicts.
- System/Internet Outages (We have assistance contacts available!)
Communicating with Hangouts
Google Hangouts will be your primary way of communicating with your Training Manager
Hangouts is a communication platform that combines Video+Voice Calling and Chat.
- Access via Gmail or directly at https://hangouts.google.com.
Key Takeaway Items
- Find your dedicated, quiet, distraction-free workspace. Think “work only”.
- Adhere to the best practices of training remotely included in this training.
- Reach out to your support network to help you when needed!
- 24-7 Intouch will do the best we can to support the technology provided to you, but don’t forget your own responsibilities. (access, troubleshooting, etc.)