Virtual classroom design and delivery
Learn how to deliver impactful, talked-about virtual learning with this practical course, which takes a holistic approach to virtual learning design.
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You’ll learn how to:
- communicate a clear purpose to your participants
- engage participants before and after the live session
- use visual design and interaction to enhance learning in a live session
- explore the practicalities of delivering virtual lessons.
About this course
Course length: Four to six hours
Delivery: Online, self-directed
Suitable for: People professionals who want to improve live learning and communication with virtual classrooms or webinars
Topics covered
- why use virtual classrooms and webinars?
- engaging your participants before the session
- design for maximum engagement
- practical elements during a live session
- how to end your session well.
What to expect from this ‘virtual classroom design and delivery’ course
This course has been designed in collaboration with Gary Cookson, a recognised learning and development professional. It explains how to holistically optimise the learning environment and learning mindset. You’ll explore common tools for delivering virtual lessons and build on your knowledge of inclusion, interaction, and design.
This course will also teach you how to settle your nerves and steer a live classroom so you can communicate credibly and confidently.
What you’ll need to do on this course
This course has six lessons which you can access online at a time that suits you. You can work through the lessons at your own pace – we estimate the course will take between four to six hours to complete. At the end, you can test your understanding with a brief knowledge check. This is not a formal assessment, and you can repeat it several times to help reinforce your learning.
What you’ll get on this course
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Learning outcomes
By the end of this ‘virtual classroom design and delivery’ course, you’ll be able to:
- teach participants using a range of common virtual hosting tools
- design and deliver online learning with a holistic approach
- deliver your message in a credible, impactful way, and learn to handle your nerves
- champion the engagement and productivity benefits of online learning and virtual classrooms.
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