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From Blah to Aha!Engaging Learners in the
Virtual Classroom
October 7, 2015
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Webinar Objectives
• Avoid 3 deadly mistakes that result in “blah” learning experiences
• Embrace 5 discovery learning practices that enliven the virtual classroom
• Create “aha” moments as you captivate your learners
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About Cynthia Clay
• 25+ years of experience• Author of Great Webinars • An expert in collaborative,
engaging virtual learning
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#virtuallearning
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Purpose Poll
What do you hope to gain from this webinar?
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“Blah”
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Deadly Mistakes
What deadly mistakes have you experienced in webinars?
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Deadly Mistake #1
Failing to capitalize on the visual medium
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Mistake #1: Visual
“The facilitator would display a slide with about 4 - 5 points. Then she would talk about the points for what seemed like several minutes without necessarily referring to them specifically or using a pointer.”
Lynn, quoted in Great Webinars
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Deadly Mistake #2
Not engaging learners in the discussion
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Mistake #2: No Engagement
“I think this is why people end up multitasking….If she would only engage me and make it hard for me NOT to participate. I’ve got one ear open for something that catches my attention, but meanwhile, I have seen how this works, and it doesn’t require me to be fully present.”
Michelle, quoted in Great Webinars
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Deadly Mistake #3
Lecturing until…
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Mistake #3: Lecturing
“If you take an already bad training presentation, poor content and organization, throw in terrible and boring slides, add a weak, talking-head facilitator, what would you get? Answer – the one-hour webinar I just watched.”
Jackie, quoted in Great Webinars
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Discovery Learning
What is discovery learning?
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Discovery Learning
A method of inquiry-based instruction in which learners discover facts, relationships and solutions.
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Discovery Learning
Is it possible to create a discovery learning experience in the virtual classroom?
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Types of Discovery Learning
Guided discovery (inquiry-based)Observation and reflectionProblem solvingSimulation-basedCase studies
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Discovery Process
1. Prepare the learner with information2. Ask questions to encourage reflection3. Provide examples and models4. Demonstrate, if applicable
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Discovery Process
5. Offer a case or identify a problem6. Allow peers to collaborate and problem solve7. Debrief to elicit connections and relationships8. Plan for application
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• 46% overall• 66% multi-national
organizations• 80% with 10,000+ employees
Organizations using virtual teams:
Increase in Virtual Teams
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Research: Skills Gap
1. Running effective team meetings
2. Celebrating teams’ success
3. Coaching team members
4. Managing team members’ inter-dependent tasks
5. Holding team members accountable for results
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Research: Skills Gap
6. Ensuring high work productivity of team members
7. Conducting regular performance discussions
8. Getting poor performance back on track9. Mediating conflict between team members
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The 3C Model
Calibration Collaboration Celebration
Share one action a virtual leader should take with a virtual team.
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Focus on Collaboration
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Delegating Example
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Delegating Deficiency
Slow decision makingNo focus on high-priority workMissed deadlines
Low productivityStaff unprepared for promotion
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Self-Assessment
Diva/Divo Devotee Disaster
I’m a virtual delegating:
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Delegating Example
What was the last task that you delegated or that someone delegated to you?
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Delegating Example
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Delegating Example
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Delegating Example
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Delegating Example
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Delegating Example
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Delegating Example
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Application and Practice!
Delegating Example
How could you practice delegating skills in the virtual classroom?
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Delegating Example
What insights did you have about delegating as you completed the practice?
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Discovery Process
1. Prepare the learner with information2. Ask questions to encourage reflection3. Provide examples and models4. Demonstrate, if applicable
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Discovery Process
5. Offer a case or identify a problem6. Allow peers to collaborate and problem solve7. Debrief to elicit connections and relationships8. Plan for application
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3 Deadly Mistakes
#1 #2 #3
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5 Discovery Practices
Guided discovery (inquiry-based)Observation and reflectionProblem solvingSimulation-basedCase studies
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6 Tools in Your Kit
ChatPollingAnnotation ToolsEmoticons/Status IconsVideo/AudioBreakout Rooms
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“Aha” Moments
What have you learned today that will increase your effectiveness in the virtual classroom?
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• Deep dive, comprehensive course• Focused on virtual design and delivery• Public courses offered six times/year• Customized for private delivery in your web
conference platform
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Q & A
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