- [Instructor] Virtual instructor-led training
is often referred to as a webinar.
The anchor of this type of training
is an online meeting held at a specific time
and on a regular cadence
like you meet with your class every Monday and Wednesday
from 2:00 to 3:00 PM.
Because people gather at a specific time,
we refer to this type of training as synchronous.
Let's look at four situations
in which virtual instructor-led training
is especially appropriate.
The first is pretty obvious.
Emergency situations where a class
or some type of in-person learning event
which was supposed to happen, can't.
Like during the COVID-19 outbreak
or a natural disaster.
The second situation you might consider virtual training
is when you're teaching a hands-on skill
and learners would greatly benefit
from immediate feedback.
Virtual training is also good
when the subject matter itself is complicated, technical,
and full of exceptions.
For instance, if you were teaching anti discrimination laws
to human resources personnel,
you'd likely go virtual.
With these types of topics,
learners are likely to have a lot of questions.
Questions they'll need you to answer
before they can move on.
The fourth situation
that's ideal for virtual training
is when it's important for learners
to connect and collaborate.
Maybe they're part of a team working on a project.
Maybe they form a new hire cohort.
Virtual instructor-led training is great for connecting.
Learners can chat with each other.
You can place them in small groups
so they can work together and learn from each other.
Would your learners really benefit
from your immediate feedback?
Are they bound to have questions?
Is it critical that they connect and collaborate?
If so, consider virtual instructor-led training.