What a great turnout for today’s ATD TechKnowledge session W300 “5 Ways to Rock Your Virtual Classroom: Secrets of Master Trainers”! Thanks to all who participated! I brought paper handouts but the room exceeded capacity and they quickly ran out. So here’s a copy of the 5 Ways to Rock Handout – TK16 for all.…
It was fun to chat today with GoToTraining about trends in training and skills that trainers need to be successful in 2016. In case you missed the online conversation, or simply want to review it, here’s the transcript on Storify: https://storify.com/cindyhugg/looking-ahead-to-2016-twitterchat The last question was “what will you learn in 2016”? I responded with my plans…
To say it’s been a BUSY year would be an understatement! But it’s all good news and good things are happening… read on for details! First and most exciting, my newest book on virtual training is well underway and slated to be released in 2016. It’s chock-full of useful tools, templates, and resources for all…
It’s always fun to speak at the ATD International Conference! This year’s topic is “Virtual Sessions Gone Bad: Tips for Troubleshooting the Virtual Classroom.” Here is the handout, plus several resources I referenced during the session. ICE Handout White Paper: The Doctor Is In: A Prescription for Virtual Training Success White Paper: Ready to Use Activities…
(Update 2/19/15: Links to the webinar recordings can now be found on my resources page) I’m thrilled to be doing another 2-part webcast series on how to design and deliver effective virtual training! Part 1 begins on Thursday, February 5, with “Designing Interactive Live Online Training.” I’ll review 5 key techniques for creating interactive and…
I’m in Las Vegas this week at the ATD TechKnowledge Conference. It’s one of my favorite events of the year… over 150 educational sessions, 3 keynote speakers, a large expo, and LOTS of networking opportunities! Here’s where I’ll be speaking over the next few days. If you’re at the conference, please join me. Or at…
It’s rare to find an isolated virtual training session that’s an event unto itself. It’s much more common to find virtual training sessions as part of a larger learning solution. There will either be a series of virtual sessions, or a mixture of self-paced activities and live events. This approach is called Blended Learning, referring…
Are you designing, delivering, and implementing virtual training? Have questions about how to do it well? Then you may benefit from my newest book, The Virtual Training Guidebook. There’s a free chapter available for download on the ATD (formerly ASTD) website. Click here to see the book’s full descriptor page, and then click here to…
Not long ago, I guest blogged on the GoToMeeting site about how to quickly create an online presentation. It’s mostly geared towards presenters and lecturers, however anyone who delivers in a live online format may find useful tips. Find the 5 step process here: http://blog.gotomeeting.com/5-steps-to-quickly-convert-an-in-person-presentation-online
I have been thinking about writing more blog posts about virtual training for the last several months. It’s my passion and true desire to share virtual training tips, examples, and how-to topics with anyone who needs them. Yet reality sets in. As a new, first-time mom to a VERY active 11-month old boy, every time…