Next Level Virtual Training goes beyond the basics of virtual training and online synchronous instruction, providing in-depth insights into advance challenges. This book is about actionable tips, strategies, and techniques rather than the technologies.
Surpass the Basics of Virtual Training
Next Level Virtual Training, by Diana L. Howles, is the recipient of the 2022 Silver Medal from the Axiom Business Book Awards in the category of Human Resources/Employee Training.
As virtual training continues as a go-to, effective learning option, and platform providers improve functionality, trainers and facilitators need to take their skills to the next level. Written by expert facilitator Diana L. Howles, this book goes beyond the basics of virtual training and online synchronous instruction, providing in-depth insights into advanced challenges.
Next Level Virtual Training introduces the Virtual Trainer Capability Model, which identifies eight areas of expertise for the top virtual professional. A train-the-virtual-trainer resource, this book will guide you developing the specific knowledge and skills to facilitate online interactivity, manage multitasking, be technically fluent, oversee logistics and troubleshooting, leverage your voice, and engage virtual learners. Importantly, this book is about actionable tips, strategies, and techniques rather than the technologies.
Inside you’ll find comprehensive chapters on developing on-camera competence; applying learning experience design to live online learning; and preparing for the combination of onsite and online learners together in a post-pandemic hybrid work environment.
Whether you are a virtual trainer, a live online facilitator, a synchronous educator, an online adult education instructor, this book is for you. It is also for designers, developers, evaluators, and producers of virtual learning.
| Preface: "The Night Before Training" |
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| Acknowledgments |
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| Introduction |
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Chapter 1 Introducing the Virtual Trainer Capability Model |
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Chapter 2 Designing Virtual Learning Experiences |
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Chapter 3 Shaping a Successful Virtual Learning Environment |
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Chapter 4 Applying the Secrets of Effective Online Facilitation |
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Chapter 5 Developing Your Professional On-Camera Competence |
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Chapter 6 Enhancing Facilitator Presence Through Audio and Vocal Delivery |
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Chapter 7 Leveraging Your Platform's Technical Tools |
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Chapter 8 Following the Dynamic Principle of Engagement |
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Chapter 9 Troubleshooting and Recovering With Agility |
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Chapter 10 Evaluating and Innovating in the Virtual Space |
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Chapter 11 Flipping Virtual Training With Blended Learning |
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Chapter 12 Combining Online and On-Site Learners in Live Mixed Learning |
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| References |
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| Index |
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| About the Author |
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Diana L. Howles, MA, is an award-winning speaker, global virtual facilitator, and master trainer who brings 25 years of experience in the talent development industry. A virtual training expert, Howles has designed and facilitated live online and blended learning programs for clients since 2000. As a world-class online facilitator, she has trained organizations on a variety of professional business skills in more than a dozen countries including Fortune 100 and 500 companies, government agencies, and educational institutions. Howles is CEO and co-founder of Howles Associates, LLC, a multimedia company that specializes in live online learning, and provides consulting, coaching, courses, and critiques to help professionals improve their effectiveness with virtual training programs, virtual meetings, and virtual presentations.
