Book description
Great Webinars
provides a structured approach to designing and delivering web
workshops that replicate the engagement and interactivity of the
classroom experience in a virtual setting. Beginning with an
understanding of the audience and objectives, the book demystifies the
web conference technology, and shows how to use various platforma to
maximize interaction and collaboration. The author has taken a complex
topic and provided a step]by-step plan for successfully repurposing
training for the virtual environment that are memorable, collaborative,
and truly engaging web workshop experiences. Features helpful tips and
techniques throughout the book, self assessments, Interactivity Tools,
and special sections on Assessing a Virtual Training Programs and
delivering webinars to large groups.
Topics covered include:
addressing poor preparation and content; capturing attentions,
creating and using interactive tools effectively; adult learning
applications; writing objectives; using chat, poll and raise hand for
participant; Having fun with collaborative learning; improving slide
design; repurposing errors; icebreakers; conducting peer]to]peer
discussions; presenting with PowerPoint slides; using videos;
anticipating things that can go wrong; presenting an existing workshop
for the first time; scripting your presentation; web platforms; and
more.
Cynthia Clay is the founder and president of NetSpeed Learning
Solutions. Her company provides learning and training programs that
blend the best of instructor-led training with web-based performance
support and measurement tools.
