Upcoming sessions
October – embedding live online sessions in your organisation
How to ensure your live online programs start and embed well in the organisation
October 24th
2:00 pm UK time
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Selecting the right benefits of live online sessions
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Selecting the right live online approach, between webinars and virtual classrooms
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Developing a plan to win hearts and minds
November – comparing the technology platforms
A hands-on look at different platforms to experience the benefits and differences of each
November 21st
2:00 pm UK time
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Cool workarounds to achieve the best result no matter which platform you use
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How to adjust your design between the different platforms
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How to select the right platform for the needs of your client/organisation
December – professional tips and tricks
Going from good to great in your sessions is about the detail of delivery
December 12th
2:00 pm UK time
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Smoothly transitioning between layouts/tabs and speakers in different platforms
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How to write your notes so that you move from one slide and activity to the next
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Detailed planning in a facilitator guide for yourself and others
January 2020 – Different types of activities
Group sizes, content level and topic all make a difference to what you design and deliver
January 16th
2:00 pm UK time
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Design and facilitation considerations when the groups get larger
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Adapting or designing activities for large audiences
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How to deliver technical topics with engagement in mind
February 2020 – heavy and complex topics
Content heavy and complex topics, how to design and deliver well in the blend
February 20th
2:00 pm UK time
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Exploring the challenges of content heavy courses and complex topics
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Design methods and activities to use across courses and sessions
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Facilitation techniques to get the best out of your content
Previous sessions
All sessions 90 minutes, recorded and available in the community
March - Starting out right with your attendees
Get your attendees prepared and in the mindset for a great live online experience
March 28th
2:00 pm UK time
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Plan to prepare your attendees before the session even starts
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Interact with attendees when they log on for maximum engagement
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Start your session with style to hold people’s attention
All sessions 90 minutes, recorded and available in the community
April - Dealing with different group sizes and session timings
Adapt and understand how different group sizes and session length can impact your session
April 25th
2:00 pm UK time
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How many attendees makes a real difference
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Understanding how to adapt on the fly
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Design considerations
All sessions 90 minutes, recorded and available in the community
May - Getting over your technology barrier
Improve your digital skills whilst having fun with the tools
May 23rd
2:00 pm UK time
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Identify the skills you have and gain confidence in them
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Get creative with the technology within your comfort zone
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Plan how you will turn the technology from a barrier to an enabler
All sessions 90 minutes, recorded and available in the community
June - Upskilling your delivery to "see" your online attendees
Get past the lack of physical body language and adapt to digital body language
June 20th
2:00 pm UK time
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See the problem differently, focus on deconstructing face to face training tactics
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Build the use of online tools to create opportunities to virtually “see” attendees
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Develop how you blend your learning intervention to concentrate on live activities
All sessions 90 minutes, recorded and available in the community
July – Using the right tool for your live online activity
Great virtual classroom design brings together learning outcomes and platform technology
July 18th
2:00 pm UK time
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Design the social element for your learning outcome
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Match the tool with the learning point of your attendees
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Utilise different tools together for engaging activities
All sessions 90 minutes, recorded and available in the community
August – Virtual engagement to ensure learning outcomes
Attendees improving their performance is crucial, and to do that we need engagement
August 22nd
2:00 pm UK time
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Apply engagement theory to the design of your session
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Break down the learning outcomes to apply to activity design
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Use engaging facilitation skills in your live session
All sessions 90 minutes, recorded and available in the community
September – Breakout rooms
Breakouts are great for small group activities – we explore what, when and how
September 19th
2:00 pm UK time
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How to setup breakouts in Adobe Connect, Webex Training Centre and Zoom
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Different activities you can run in breakouts
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Alternatives to the breakout room
