Virtual Learning

Virtual Learning: Education, Anytime, Anywhere.

Question Becomes - When, Why and How

3 Question to Ponder

Best Times to Use

WAYS TO ENGAGE

THERE'S MORE THAN ONE WAY TO CRACK AN EGG

Keep the Chat Lines Open

• Use plenty of open-ended questions, keep chat open.
• Open up the white board screen to allow for direct answering.
• The pause is your friend! Wait for people to type in an answer.

Critical is to watch and listen.

It can be a juggling act, watching the chat screen and listening for voices.

YOU CAN DO IT.

DESIGN

Introduce a "Learning Buddy"

Choose names off the chat roster to be partners. Throughout the session have "buddies connect via chat to share learning lessons.

Have "learning buddies" share a question to another pair to answer, in a chat version of "Hot Potato".

Create a solid download. Have it explain activities, incorporates note-taking, and may include a pen & paper activity such as "BINGO" or brainstorming.

WHAT'S WRONG?

Use the poll

• Before session begins ask about learning expectations.
• Prior to session ask open ended questions allowing participants to get to know each others
• Quiz students on topic using poll answers.
• Don't like your polling feature - try PollEverywhere.com...FAB!

Now that you've been introduced to "What, How, & When" with some activity ideas _

Now it's your turn!

Remember to keep your audience and end goal in mind. Get up, get creative, and make your virtual learning the buzz of the company!

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