I run webinars and virtual training sessions. That is, I use internet-based software tools to communicate with learners who are logged in from anywhere in the world. Using techniques I’ve tested for over 15 years, I teach presenters, trainers, and producers how to successfully run webinars and virtual training sessions. And because managing software while presenting …
Imagine a Hilton Hotel ballroom filled with conference goers and dozens of proud demonstrators with their laptop computers setup on little cocktail tables ready to showcase their best eLearning projects. You’re able to visit each table to see and hear about the extraordinary things these contributors have created using ordinary software tools and often working with super-dull topics, yet they manage to create award-worthy … Continue reading
If you’re going to a live, face-to-face conference, it’s probably because you value personal contact and community. In addition to the sessions I’m presenting at Learning Solutions, P02 410 and 807, I’ll also serve in the role of Docent. https://www.elearningguild.com/lscon/content/4589/learning-solutions-2017-conference–expo–docent-program/ The purpose of the Docent is to welcome participants who are new to the event … Continue reading
The best reaction I’ve heard from a Learning Solutions conference attendee was, “How did I not know that was a thing?” I’m not sure which specific thing she was talking about, but she was genuinely surprised to see how others leverage technology to create learning experiences. Her wildest dreams were realities at Learning Solutions! Indeed! … Continue reading
If you’ve presented or participated in webinars, you’ve probably witnessed some sessions that were virtual train wrecks… Continue reading
How do you get used to doing something a new way when you’ve been doing it another way forever? Mel Chambers and I have presented “How to Adapt Traditional Classroom Design for Virtual Instruction” several times at Guild events and elsewhere. With over 18 years designing, delivering and supporting webinars, we’ve distilled our experiences and … Continue reading
In 2002, my sister Liz was a contestant on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. She showed off her special talent for remembering obscure facts and won $36,000. Go Liz! Unfortunately, for all the Millionaire producers who were wearing audio headsets that day, I showed off my special talent, too. I can whistle—loud. Our sister … Continue reading
Friday While my session, 802 Using an Event Producer to Ensure the Success of Your Online Events, is not a Docent recommendation, I’d be remiss to not mention it for folks interested in helping trainers, presenters use virtual classroom software tools more effectively. Here’s a blog post on the subject. Our fearless #LSCon conference organizer, David Kelly, … Continue reading
Thursday If you like tips and tricks and work as a trainer or instructional designer, see David Glow’s session 404 Training Hacks to Improve Your Practice. David will share clever workarounds that you’ll wish you had learned earlier. Checkout David’s blog, with recent posts on David’s tips for visiting WDW and Epcot. Another terrific case study is … Continue reading
One of the many rewards for my work with the eLearning Guild is the annual trip to Learning Solutions Conference in Orlando. With the long, cold winter in upstate New York, the timing is perfect to enjoy the warm weather and even warmer company of the Guild staff, speakers and participants. This year, I’ll get … Continue reading
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