Getting On the Online Training Train

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There is an increased focus on eLearning and online training as organizations and learning institutions are moving to keep up with the ever-changing times.

This growth is a natural progression as advancements in technology propel distance education as a viable means to obtain formal training and education.

This path is curated to help the beginner who has little to no knowledge of how to facilitate online training. It will help you to become a dynamic facilitator who delivers effective and interactive online sessions. Let's dive in!

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Many think that online facilitation should be fairly easy as it's just a matter of talking to persons online, right? Well...this is not necessarily the case. Online facilitation often involves careful planning and strategizing. The following resources will set you up for success and help you to know the right way to facilitate online training. You will be shining as an online facilitator in no time!

Yeah, what about them? Well, as an online facilitator, in addition to knowing how to engage your learners, it's even more important to know who they are and how they learn best. This knowledge is critical to the success of any eLearning course you set out to implement. The following resources will help you to understand why knowing your learners is important and how to get to know them. That way, you will have more productive and successful sessions.

Believe it or not, there was a time when online facilitation was generally thought to be less effective than Face-To-Face (F2F) learning. However, as the interest in it grew and technology became better and more accessible, these beliefs changed. However, there are still some who are not convinced of its effectiveness. The activities below will help to change your view of online facilitation, if you are a skeptic or further cement your beliefs if you were already among those who are open to exploring the benefits of online training. Understanding the arguments for and against online learning will equip you to better care for the needs of your learners.

Online facilitation isn't something that should send you running for the hills. In fact, the versatility of skills required will only help you to learn and develop new skills or enhance the ones you already have. The following activity will help you to identify and address whatever fears you have about online facilitation so you can relax and deliver enjoyoable online sessions.

The 4 Biggest Fears About Online Learning and How to Overcome Them
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If you are interested in getting to know more about online facilitation and learning, these resources will be of great help.

Curated by Tameka Stewart

I'm a learning enthusiast with a passion for coaching, training, development, and performance improvement - not only do I love to learn but I love to share the knowledge I acquire. As the Chief Instructional Architect for TMS Learning Management Consultancy, my aim is to bring added value to my clients and projects by leveraging my talents and abilities to help them improve the performance of their workforce through learning intervention.

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