The Successful Virtual Classroom - by Darlene Christopher (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Your virtual classroom can't be taught in the same way as your physical classroom. Have you learned how to adapt to this new academic medium?<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Virtual training and instruction has allowed students from different continents to learn simultaneously from a distinguished professor, as well as dispersed employees of a transnational company to participate together in training seminars. Because of this unprecedented flexibility it has provided for today's learning professionals, virtual training is undoubtedly here to stay--which means designers and facilitators need to learn to adapt their programs and delivery styles if they are going to be as effective virtually as they are in the physical classroom.The Successful Virtual Classroom goes beyond merely introducing the technology that has already become commonplace in many areas of society today, and instead seeks to offer trainers proven techniques tailored specifically to engage line online audiences. By being shown how to best utilize some easy-to-use tools, checklists, and worksheets, readers will learn how to: - Make the most of virtual classroom features such as content and screen sharing, annotation tools, polls, and breakout rooms- Weave chat responses into the discussion- Compensate for the absence of body language- Monitor feedback- Engage individuals with different learning styles- Encourage audience contribution- Meet the unique needs of global participants- And moreFeaturing case studies from Oracle, UPS, and others who have maximized this new medium's potential, as well as icebreakers and interactive exercises designed for an online environment, this book helps readers create programs that truly drive learner engagement.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Every learning environment is different. When it comes to virtual learning, you must prepare yourself for a whole host of new considerations in order to deliver effective training. <i>The Successful Virtual Classroom</i> arms you with a proven approach, tools, techniques, and exercises to create the engaging, interactive, and memorable learning experiences demanded by today's increasingly mobile and globally dispersed workforce. </p> </p> Packed with interaction examples, icebreakers, exercises, worksheets, and easy-to-use templates--as well as case studies from organizations such as Oracle, UPS, and more--the book helps you bring the virtual classroom to life in high-impact ways, whether you're uniting physically dispersed teams, reaching participants globally, or simply providing training in a more convenient manner. </p> </p> Going far beyond a mere introduction to new technology, Darlene Christopher introduces the unique and powerful PREP Model, which takes you step by step through the stages of planning, rehearsing, executing, and post session reviews for fine-tuning your program. You'll learn how to: </p> </p> Leverage virtual classroom features such as content and screen sharing, annotation tools, polls, and breakout rooms * Consider every aspect of train-ing from the participant's perspective * Convert existing face-to-face training materials for virtual classroom use * Compensate for the absence of body language * Weave chat responses into the discussion * Monitor participant feedback * Encourage audience partici-pation * Engage individuals with different learning styles * Meet the unique needs of global participants. </p> </p> Virtual training gives you and your learner's unprecedented flexibility...but the new tools at your disposal are only as good as your ability to adapt your training style. This book shows you how to orchestrate and deliver the high-impact virtual interactions your organizations and participants have come to expect. </p> </p> <b>Advance Praise for <i>The Successful Virtual Classroom</i></b> </p> </p> "If you're looking for an accessible and practical book that will help you master the virtual classroom, this book hits the mark. It's a MUST-read for today's technologically enabled learning-and-development professional charged with developing effective virtual programs for an increasingly diverse and globally dispersed audience."-<b>- Elaine Biech, author of <i>Training for Dummies</i>; editor of <i>ASTD Handbook</i></b> </p> </p> "Complete with step-by-step instructions, case studies, checklists, and ideas for icebreakers and exercises to keep virtual training sessions inter-active and engaging, <i>The Successful Virtual Classroom</i> is an indispensable resource for both new and experienced virtual trainers." <b>--Anne Schwartz, Vice President, Global Leadership and Talent Development, UPS</b> </p> </p> "Delivering learning using alternative delivery methodologies is critically important for today's learning organizations. This book provides relevant and practical information about how to design and implement virtual classrooms. A useful resource for any-one interested in managing learning in the digital age." <b>--Tamar Elkeles, Ph.D., Chief Learning Officer, Qualcomm</b> </p> </p> DARLENE CHRISTOPHER is a Regional Knowledge & Learning Officer at the World Bank. She has been designing and delivering virtual training programs for global audiences for more than ten years. </p> </p> Connect with Darlene at: </p> Twitter @darlenec </p> Website: www.successfulvirtualclassroom.com </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>..".a resource for those starting out or those already conducting virtual learning sessions who want to learn more." --<b><i>Technical Communications</i></b> </p><br><br>..".provides a refreshing look at the art of virtual training and facilitation...Practitioners will find this resource to be a welcome addition to their existing toolkits." <b><i>--TD magazine</i></b> </p><br><br>"All virtual classroom facilitators need this book!" <b><i>--Learning Solutions Magazine</i></b> </p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>DARLENE CHRISTOPHER is a Regional Knowledge & Learning Officer at the World Bank. She has been designing and delivering virtual training programs for global audiences for over ten years. </p> </p>
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