Virtual classroom experiences can range all the way from engaging and exciting to dull and boring. The make-or-break factor often stems from one major thing: the initial instructional design. Crafting virtual classrooms requires more than understanding how to create classroom or eLearning content—it takes a deeper understanding of the unique features and drawbacks of this type of training and how best to leverage the functionality of the VC tools you use.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to take common face-to-face training situations and translate them for effective and engaging virtual delivery, using advanced features, social media tools, vendor add-ons, video, and audio in creative ways. You’ll also practice your skills by redesigning a case sample (or even a training example from your own organization) for virtual delivery. If you design VC content but know you need to enhance your instructional design skills to make what you create a better fit for the VC environment, then this workshop is for you.

In this session, you will learn:

• Creative solutions for different face-to-face training situations (like software labs, coaching or mentoring, role-playing, etc.)
• How to implement advanced features for breakout rooms, webcams, and video
• How to engage learners by integrating available resources such as virtual classroom tools, tablets, smartphones, self-study activities, and Twitter into your solutions
• Tips for visually and instructionally improving your training content for virtual solutions
• How to look before you leap: practical strategies for implementing your vision to make sure your event is successful

Audience:
Novice to intermediate designers and online event producers.

Technology discussed in this session:
Adobe Connect and other virtual classroom tools.

Technology required:
A wireless, network-accessible laptop or smart device.