7 Considerations When Selecting a Virtual Training Production Partner
Making the decision to outsource some or all of your virtual training production? Here are 7 key considerations for selecting a service provider.
5 Ways to Maximize The Virtual Classroom Instructional Partnership
Ultimately, the partnership between the Virtual Facilitator and the Instructional Producer ensures virtual classroom success. Here are 5 ways to make that happen.
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[Video] Why Do You Need a Producer in the Virtual Classroom?
The virtual classroom producer (AKA ‘host’) is critical to ensuring success. In this video, we explore 5 reasons why you need one on your team.
Build or Buy? Virtual Classroom Production & Hosting
Wondering if you should outsource virtual classroom producers and hosts? Check out this post for a detailed guide on when to outsource this critical function.
L&D Professionals... Be Careful What You Wish For In Your Career
In this installment of our "Thriving as a Learning Professional Series," learn desired L&D job traits and how to move forward in your career.
What is a Virtual Classroom Facilitator and What Role Do They Play?
Learn how Virtual Classroom Facilitators on on your L&D team engage learners and facilitate learning transfer - and why their training is so critical.
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[Infographic] The Virtual Classroom Facilitator: Trainer, Coach, & Mentor
A facilitator plays many roles, including virtual trainer, coach and mentor. This infographic quickly summarizes these roles and provides a wholistic view.
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[Infographic] Virtual Classroom Engagement: Facilitator Dos & Don'ts
Your ultimate virtual facilitation goal is to engage learners on an environmental, intellectual, and emotional level. This infographic can help.
Master Virtual Facilitation Skills that Deeply Connect You to Learners
Mastering virtual facilitation relies on engagement techniques and finding ways to subtly include learners in the conversation.
Hybrid is the New Blended – Designing to Meet the Needs of Today’s Remote Workforce: Defining the Trend
Many organizations are now opening their doors once more and encouraging employees back into the workplace. Some employees and some organizations are more willing to return to the office than others.
Learner Engagement: Why is it important? How is it measured?
In every distinct learning environment, the methods and means of measuring learner engagement are different. That’s a challenge. These examples can help.
How to Go Live! Taking a GREAT Program and Moving it to the Virtual Classroom: Defining the Trend
Do you need to convert that premier classroom training program which gets great reviews to the virtual classroom? How do you get it right?
InSync Announces "Certified Virtual Learning Coach™"
A new program for training leaders, who can now effectively assess individuals supporting virtual initiatives and coach them to virtual excellence.
How Can a Virtual Learning Coach Help You Achieve Virtual Classroom Excellence?
The path to virtual instructional excellence depends on many factors, but without a doubt the Virtual Learning Coach plays a pivotal role in getting there.
What is a Virtual Learning Coach™ and What Role Do They Play?
Learn how Virtual Learning Coaches on on your L&D team mentor virtual classroom facilitators, producers, & designers & increase overall learner engagement.
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[Podcast] Virtual Learning: The Numbing Effects of the Information Age
In this episode, we turn our attention to the numbing effects that the information age can have on virtual classrooms and learner experiences.
Evaluating a Virtual Instructional Program
Hybrid virtual classroom platforms give you tools you can use to assess the effectiveness of your instructional delivery and its effect on learners.
[Podcast] Evaluating Hybrid and Virtual Learning
In this episode of the InSync Training podcast, we discuss the evaluation of hybrid and virtual learning with Dr. Charles Dye. Click to listen now!
The Mirror: A Valuable Evaluation Tool
Professional development begins with self-assessment. Cultivating the ability and the courage to take an objective look at our behaviors, knowledge base, skill, performance, and impact leads to growth.
Infographic - How to Show Your Work is Making an Impact
Based on Scott Weersing's, Learning Analytics: How to Show Your Work is Making an Impact, this infographic provides some questions you should ask in order to get started with learning evaluation and analytics.
Prove the Value of Training to the Business Through Evaluation
By purposefully and systematically evaluating our learning programs using appropriate methods, we can prove the value of training to our organizations.
Don’t Turn Your Virtual Learners into Zombies
How to tell when learners become zombies and what to do to prevent it. Seeing learners are on webcam doesn’t mean they’re not turning into zombies.
The 3 Ws of Learning Evaluation & Analytics
Get the basics of using learning analytics for evaluation and how to use them to show your training made an impact.
Creating Better Blended Learning Faster Using Campaign Design: Defining the Trend
What is blended learning campaign design and why is it trending? More and more frequently, the term 'blended learning' isn't descriptive enough.
Infographic - Implement a Learning and Evaluation Strategy
Both Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Evaluation and the CIPP Evaluation Model Checklist offer strong evaluation models to evaluate your virtual learning programs.
Exploring a Content Curation Practice For Modern Learning
Although the term “curation” is buzzing around quite a bit these days, content curation is nothing new. The museum curation process applies to modern learning.
Using Curation to Make Sense of Content Overload
Curation and its relationship to the modern learner is covered in this post, which is a recap to Sarah Danzl's recent BYTE session about content overload.
[Podcast] Evaluating Hybrid and Virtual Learning....It's Complicated, too!
[Podcast] In this episode InSync Training's Karen Vieth, VP of Learning Services and Dr. Charles Dye, Head Researcher and Evaluation Expert for this episode: Evaluating Hybrid and Virtual Learning....It's Complicated, too!
Get Certified by Year-End with InSync Training Virtual Learning Certificates
Complete your 2022 year-end professional development with InSync Virtual Training Certification Programs.
Infographic - Are You Hybrid Ready, Willing and Enabled in the Virtual Classroom?
Your virtual training team must be ready, willing and enabled for your virtual classroom programs to be successful.
A Virtual Classroom Crash Course Toolkit
We've selected our 27 most useful posts, infographics, and recordings to help your virtual training team excel in hybrid learning in the virtual classroom.
Curation is the Key to Managing Your Personal Learning Network
How do Learning Professionals manage content overload? Refine your Personal Learning Network, establish a personal curation plan, and share your insights.
Developing a Skill Set That Fits You to a "T"
In L&D, career success is enabled by having a t-shaped skill set, where you develop specialty skills while also developing a wider range of skills.
Infographic - What makes a Great Virtual Facilitator?
The InSync Training team includes a group of fantastic virtual classroom facilitators. So, what's the difference between a good facilitator and a great facilitator?
Infographic - Stats & Facts: The Truth Behind Localisation
This infographic provides some stats and facts regarding localization and some compelling information to help your organization rethink its language strategy.
Watch & Learn:10 Observational Learning Tips for Professional Development
Making the most of observational learning in professional skill development. If you do it well, shadowing talented people can be a real skill-building accelerant.
Obstacles to Virtual Learning Success Solved!
To help learners adapt and thrive in the virtual classroom, our team compiled a list of obstacles to look out for and ways to preemptively overcome them.
Creating Virtual Training With A Microlearning Approach: Defining the Trend
Microlearning has been one of the top 10 trends for the last five years of the L&D Global Sentiment Survey. Why is microlearning one of the key trends in the learning and development and virtual training industry?
Infographic - What makes a Great Instructional Designer?
What's the difference between a good designer and a great designer? Great designers need to be project managers, writers, software developers, adult education experts, and business partners. They make the material come alive by adding context to the content through teachable stories and engaging activities.
How to Get the Most from Coaching
Including coaching within a broader program or to increase your facilitation, production, or design abilities offers a valuable return on investment.
'Tis Conference Season - Take a SMART Approach
Get SMART about professional conferences: Select Intentionally, Make A Plan, Actively Participate, Revitalize Your Network, and Tell Your Stories
Fall in Love with Blended Learning, Like I Did in 1975
Maximizing audience engagement means we need to merge blended learning and hybrid learning - It doesn't have to be as hard as you think!
Designing Your Personal Learning Path: A Blended Learning Approach
How do you design your personal learning path? By applying the same discipline you would use for designing any blended learning initiative.You are worth it!
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[Podcast] What's Driving The Need for Virtual Onboarding?
[Podcast] In this episode: Real Answers to Burning Virtual Training Questions - IACET Annual Training Conference - get answers to your hybrid virtual training questions!
Podcast - IACET & InSync: a Partnership in Virtual Training Excellence
Adult educators are needed today more than ever, and there is a shortage of talent. This puts a spotlight on the need for organizations to offer quality training programs and the importance of supporting and empowering their training team to provide quality training programs.
Not All Remote Workers Are Lonely - Practical Advice
As an entirely virtual team of over 130 people, we understand the perception of isolation. When a single team spans the globe, can real connections exist?
The First 30-Days: A Virtual Onboarding Journey & Essentials Toolkit
A detailed guide to making the first 30 days of a new hire's journey as successful as possible, including a visual journey with recommended microlearning.
How to Deliver Value in Global Training Programs
Thanks to globalization, standalone virtual or face-to-face training events no longer meet the needs of our learners or support the way businesses run.
Video - The Art & Science of Being a Remote Manager
Leading a virtual team presents a unique set of challenges. Communicating effectively and identifying personnel issues can be difficult.
Constructive Change Management in Three Simple Steps
Hybrid workplaces face change with the emergence of powerful tech like virtual classrooms. But adoption of requires effort. Here are 3 steps to manage the change.
A Beginner's Guide to Automating Your Onboarding Process with Technology
Onboarding software is responsible for creating seamless, automated “preboarding” communication that helps a new hire begin to adjust to the culture and climate of their new workplace. As a manager, ask yourself how using onboarding software can help new employees get up to speed faster so that they adapt quicker and move to productivity sooner.
Infographic - The Data Is IN! Great Onboarding Supports Company Bottom Line
What’s the real cost of losing an employee? This informative infographic: Great Onboarding Supports the Bottom Line addresses key statistics and questions.
InSync Training on Inc 5000 List for Fifth Time – Ranks 10 in NH and 85 in Education for 2022
InSync Training ranks 10 in New Hampshire, 85 in Education, 142 in Boston and 4890 overall on the exclusive list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
Now What? Forming, Norming, Storming, & Performing for Hybrid Virtual Teams
Virtual and hybrid teams are here to stay post pandemic. Leaders need to know how to create an effective virtual team using the Tuckman Ladder model.
How to Establish Psychological Safety in Remote Onboarding
If you are a leader who regularly brings new employees onboard, you know this journey all begins with psychological safety. According to, The Stanford Health Improvement Program, “Studies show that psychological safety — the belief that you won’t be punished when you make a mistake — is a critical indicator of workplace performance.”
Infographic - The Truth is...Excellent Virtual Onboarding Retains Talent
Increasing remote and hybrid employee retention rates starts with a solid virtual onboarding process. Today’s global workforce is increasingly remote. Hybrid work makes it easier for employees to change jobs, and training new employees is a very expensive investment.
3 Steps to Keep Virtual Learners Engaged
These three tips build off of Dr. Charles Dye, Ph.D., How Brain Science is Transforming Virtual Training model for keeping virtual learners engaged – emotionally, environmentally, and intellectually . I’ve found them to be extremely helpful in leading virtual classes of 15 to 20 people. I hope one or two – or even all three – will come in handy for you.
Orientation vs. Onboarding: What's the Difference?
The new hire experience often gets a bad reputation for being boring and focused on paperwork. Is it time distinguish between onboarding and orientation?
New Employee Onboarding: Then & Now
You only have one chance to make a good first impression. In August 2022, we explore how to engage hybrid and remote new hires through the onboarding process.
Client Chronicle - Focus on Virtual Onboarding
The Brandon Hall group reports that great employee onboarding can improve employee retention by 82 percent. Learn more about how your organization can maximize new hire engagement in the hybrid workplace with our new Trends in Virtual Training - Expert Seminar Series.
5 Expert Insights: Getting Virtual Onboarding Right
70 million Americans quit their job in 2022 and only12% of employees say their organization does a great job onboarding. We share insights from an expert.
Tips & Tricks for Repairing Virtual Training
Are you still trying repair or develop your Virtual First strategy? InSync Training knows how to "fix" what might be wrong in your trainings and get you on the path to virtual excellence.
The Global Learner is Self-Directed
Learning resources are scattered around the world. Due to the accelerating speed of change, we need to make learning more global.
Infographic - Cultural Inclusivity Checklist for Presentation Visuals
Images are shown to improve engagement. Though, images that only represent or speak to a small portion of your learner audience, may drive potential users away.
Infographic - What is Driving the Hybrid Learning Culture?
The modern learning culture is about more than tech – it’s about the workforce becoming more global, mobile, and social. Learn more with this infographic.
Language Matters - How to Better Engage Your Global Workforce
Gaining emotional and professional buy-in from employees requires a structured approach focused on communication.
Research Says: Trainers Need Training Too!
Learning Guild Research Says: Helping virtual trainers gain skills will help to provide a better and more effective experience for learners.
Evidence-Based Practices for Upscaling your Virtual Training
The COVID era saw us rushing to move training to virtual formats taking trainers, teachers, and subject matter experts along with us.
How Storytelling can Create Psychological Safety in the Virtual Classroom
This infographic addresses storytelling skills to empower remote workers and help them feel less isolated in today's new workforce environment.
How BRAIN-SCIENCE and a Psychologically Safe Environment Transforms Virtual Learning
The term “brain-science” is used to introduce new and improved approaches to instructional design and delivery. Experienced facilitators strive to create a psychologically safe environment where learners feel free to ask questions without judgment or ridicule from their peers.
With Hybrid Learning, the 5 Moments of Need® are More Important than Ever
In a hybrid learning environment we need to create a blend that addresses learner's needs where ever they happen to be even after the formal training is over.
8 Considerations For Applying Emotional Intelligence to Learning
8 ways to answer the questHow does building emotional intelligence allow learning professionals to be more effective at their jobs?
Blended Learning 101: Valuable Tips for Setting Blended Learning Tone
Hit the ground running with your digital blend so it achieves its goals, supports learners’ needs, and you feel confident it will work!
5 Valuable Reasons Facilitators Say: Keep the Virtual Classroom Size Small
Why should virtual classroom training sessions be kept to the same size as traditionally delivered classes? Real facilitators tell us!
With Hybrid Work, When & Where Does Learning Happen?
Before we create hybrid learning experiences for the hybrid workforce, we need to understand WHERE and WHEN people are learning.
Podcast - Dr. Stephen Slota Discusses Fun and Games in Learning
Is it possible to have fun while participating in corporate training? Dr. Stephen Slota thinks so! Listen to his insights about gamification for free.
How do You Find the VILT Career Path That Works for You?
Once you realize that there are many possible definitions of a great career, how do you find the path that works for you?
Hybrid is the New Blended - Designing to Meet the Needs of Today's Remote Workforce Engagement
The virtual classroom may not be new, but currently the world is experiencing a crisis that’s accelerating its necessity.
Moving Quickly to the Virtual Classroom? Create a Show Flow!
Coordinating virtual classroom pieces takes practice and planning. To manage technically complex events, our producers rely on a document called a show flow.
Learning with Intention
Intention is defined as a ‘determination to act in a certain way’. Intentions create a purposeful awareness around how you want to experience something. Through setting an intention we commit ourselves to seeking an outcome that is more around who we choose to be.
Infographic - 5 Key Moments of Learner Need
Today’s modern learning landscape calls for modern blended learning design - experiences that support the learner in all their moments of learning need.
Video - 3 Components of Blended Learning Instructional Design
Blended learning requires specialized instructional design. Streamline the process by addressing three critical components. Watch the video to learn more!
Infographic - Virtual Classroom Facilitation and Design FAQs
This infographic includes InSync Training's expert answers to 8 commonly asked questions about virtual classroom instructional design and facilitation.
[Podcast] Our Experts Tackle L&D Myths
[Podcast] Modern Learning On The Air: In this episode, Dr. Jane Bozarth and Dr. Chip Dye explore myths in learning and development and how they impact learning outcomes.
Podcast - Research-Based Rants for Learning and Development
[Podcast] In this episode: Real Answers to Burning Virtual Training Questions - IACET Annual Training Conference - get answers to your hybrid virtual training questions!
When Virtual Training Underwhelms: Helping Your Training Team Achieve Virtual Excellence
The virtual classroom may not be new, but currently the world is experiencing a crisis that’s accelerating its necessity.
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[Infographic] Creating the Perfect Blend
This infographic will help guide the design of a blended learning strategy that leverages the virtual classes, face-to-face classes, and independent work.
My Path to Virtual Classroom Production
We chatted with one of our expert virtual producers about the journey that lead her to InSync & how her HR background translates to virtual learning.
Creating Engagement in the Blend
Today’s learning environment is complicated. It requires us to blend components ensure environmental, emotional, and intellectual engagement.
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[Infographic] Virtual Instructional Designer Competencies
Download this infographic and to learn about Virtual Instructional Designer Competencies
eBook - Virtual Learning is Real Learning
Virtual Learning is Real Learning
InSync Training Announces Virtual Training Certifications and Services Expansion to Australia
InSync Training Announces Virtual Training Certifications and Services Expansion to Australia.
It Was Almost Like Being in a Real Class! Making Virtual Learning Real
Making the virtual elements of your modern blended learning programs feel real is a real challenge. An expert virtual facilitator shares her best practices
Thriving as a Learning Professional
Learning and development professionals can look to professionals in other fields for guidance and inspiration on some of the how-tos.
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[Infographic] Secrets to Hybrid Virtual Training Excellence
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Podcast - Blended Learning vs. Hybrid Learning...it's Complicated
Podcast - Modern Learning with Jennifer Hofmann and Karen Vieth
Is the Virtual Classroom Right for Your Training?
To be or not to be in the virtual classroom – that is the question, right? Well, to find the answer for your training, take this quick quiz.
Whitepaper- Learner Engagement and Instructional Outcomes
Whitepaper
The Value of Getting Trained to Thrive in the Virtual Classroom
InSync Training wants trainers to THRIVE in the virtual classroom not just survive in it. Getting certified will move your skillset to a higher level.
InSync Training Debuts Preeminent Virtual Training Course Certifications and Summer Immersion Schedule
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[Infographic] Hybrid Instructional Design-Strategies, Techniques, & Tech
Designing for today's hybrid learning environment is complicated. Understanding the difference between instructional strategies, techniques, and tech can help.
Brain-Based Activities that Work in the Virtual Classroom
The virtual classroom may not be new, but currently the world is experiencing a crisis that’s accelerating its necessity.
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[Infographic] - Don't Skip the Debrief!
Download this infographic to learn how to boost your lessons' survival rate, adding variety and engaging different processing styles.
Debrief Activities Because Adults Need Virtual Learning That Sticks
True learning can only occur in the virtual classroom when we design intellectually engaging debrief activities for adults that drive the point home.
5 Reasons to Prioritize Virtual Training Certification for Your Team
Effective virtual training takes specialized design techniques, facilitation mastery, and production support. Somebody needs to be the expert -why not you?
Normal. Ish.
We have seen 4 phases of training evolution - Emergency remote teaching, grudging adoption of virtual, hybrid virtual learning, and the New Normal.ish
24 Hours in the Life of a Virtual Facilitator
Teaching in the virtual classroom? Exhausted? You are not alone! Read on for insight into the daily routine of a new virtual facilitator.
Tips for Teaching Virtually, Globally
Environmental engagement is critical to all learning situations, but perhaps even more so when you are teaching global audiences.
InSync Training Launches InSync Academy Interactive Course Calendar
Course calendar
Is Dead Air Deadly? The Power of the Pause in Virtual Training
Dead air may be deadly on radio, but in virtual training, it may just be . . . a breath of fresh air.
InSync Training Celebrates 15 years as IACET Accredited Provider
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[In The News] A New Collaboration to Empower Women in Trade
InSync Training is proud to be part of the collaboration between ITA and WEConnect International to help create greater opportunities for women-owned businesses.
Research Trends that can Inform L&D: Adaptive & Personalized Learning
Making learning more efficient is the primary benefit of adaptive learning.
7 Ways Facilitators Can Nurture Emotional Engagement in the Virtual Classroom
It's important to realize that the learning experience is changed by how learners feel about the experience. Facilitators can support community and more.
International Women's Day 2022 #BreakTheBias
International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate women’s unique strengths and recognize that women and men can be successful working towards common goals.
5 Ways Facilitators Can Stimulate Intellectual Engagement in the Virtual Classroom
In the same way they can foster environmental engagement, facilitators have a unique opportunity in the virtual classroom to stimulate intellectual engagement.
8 Ways Facilitators Can Foster Environmental Engagement in the Virtual Classroom
The learning environment and the learner are both changed by contributions from the learner, collaboration, content delivery, and the facilitator.
Podcast: Zoom Fatigue and Video in Hybrid & Virtual Training Delivery
We discuss being on video all the time, what the research says about Zoom Fatigue, and how to incorporate video into your virtual learning environment.
Zoom Fatigue: Introverts, Extroverts, and the In-Between
The notion of Zoom fatigue: introverts, extroverts, and the in-between...are these real personalities? Does Zoom fatigue affect everyone equally?
Corporate Remote Learning: Preparing Your Workforce with Solutions
It takes a dedicated individual to succeed in the corporate remote learning environment. Here's some advice to help your employees overcome the challenges.
Best Approaches to Hybrid Learning So No Learner is Left Behind
Let's find out what hybrid learning is, how it affects learners, and provide 7 key techniques to use to ensure no learner is left behind.
Designing the Digital Classroom for Effective Adult Learning
Digital classrooms make it easy for learners to intellectually disengage. The application of effective adult learning principles can help.
Accessible Virtual Training: 11 Quick Tips To Accommodate Learners
Now more than ever it's important that we put accessible virtual training at the forefront. Here are 11 quick tips for accommodating learners in VILT.
How To Make Brain-Science Work in the Virtual Classroom - Applying the InQuire Engagement Framework™
The virtual classroom may not be new, but currently the world is experiencing a crisis that’s accelerating its necessity.
3 Keys to Success as a Virtual Instructor
VILT is not just mastering the technology. A virtual instructor needs advanced skills to ensure that learner engagement is maximized. These are the 3 keys.
Never Waste a Good Crisis: How the Pandemic Positively Impacted L&D
'Never Waste a Good Crisis' is solid advice from Dr. Jane Bozarth. See how L&D has evolved as a result of the pandemic, according to her research.
3rd Party Technology Applications for Best Virtual Classroom Interaction
Break outside the walls of your virtual classroom. Achieve 'Best in Class' Virtual Training by adding some spice with 3rd party technology applications.
How the Performance Management Process Empowers Learning
The performance management process affects not only the employee, but also the learner, and in reality, they should be one and the same.
Creating More Engagement Virtually: Classroom Collaboration vs. Interaction
Engagement is not easy, so which is better: virtual classroom collaboration or interaction?
5 Keys to Boosting Your Virtual Presence: Being Virtually There
With the drive to remote work and the skills needed, here's how to make your learners feel virtual presence with your virtual training.
InSync Training Introduces the InQuire Engagement Framework™ to Help Organizations Improve Their Virtual Training Strategy and Engage Learners in the Hybrid Workplace
InQuire Framework
Whitepaper - InSync Training Introduces the InQuire Engagement Framework™ to Help Organizations Improve Their Virtual Training Strategy and Engage Learners in the Hybrid Workplace
InQuire Framework
3 Gamification Strategies in Prioritizing Your Own Learning Objectives
Gamification makes prioritizing our learning objectives more effective. The secret is to keep learning meaningful and fun.
The Science of Designing for The Virtual Classroom
Did you know that some performance objectives are best suited for delivery in the virtual classroom? Or eLearning?
How Brain Science is Transforming Virtual Training
In the past few years, you may have seen the term brain science used to introduce some new approach to instruction, even with virtual training.
eBook - Engaging Modern Learners
We keep saying that tech is just a tool, but what do we really mean? InSync Training's eBook 'Sorting Through the EdTech Toolbox' can help clarify.
InSync Training President Jennifer Hofmann Presents at HR.com Symposium
Jennifer Hofmann will present Going Global? Enhance HR Outreach and Compliance using the Virtual Classroom at the HR.com Symposium on Oct 4-8.
Extreme Facilitation - Bringing Learning Content to Life
Facilitators play a critical role in ensuring the success of virtual learning events and programs, literally bringing learning content to life.
InSync Training Sponsors the 2nd Annual IACET Continuing Education and Training Conference
The International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) announces the line-up of speakers for the 2nd Annual Conference.
The 3 Essential Qualities of Excellent Virtual Classroom Facilitators
In the virtual classroom, good facilitators manage the technology and engage learners without the benefit of eye contact and body language.
Embracing Virtual Learning: People to People
Virtual learning does not mean you lose sight of what is most important in training – the people.
5 Core Strategies and Tactics for Effective Virtual Classroom Programs
Watch the recording of the Virtually There session to learn the benefits of upskilling and reskilling your employees for success in the virtual classroom.
InSync Training Announces Fall 2021 Programs
Registration is now open for InSync Training's world-class certification programs and workshops in virtual classroom design, facilitation, and production.
Examples of Advanced Virtual Classroom Facilitation Techniques: From Good to ... EXCEPTIONAL
We are beyond the era of the webinar. Virtual classrooms need to become real classrooms - spaces where individuals are fully engaged and expect to learn.
Scenario Based Learning & The Virtual Classroom
For virtual classrooms to become successful and viable, we have to move beyond webinars and toward true training experiences.
Change the Learning Culture to Improve Virtual Training Success
Project management doesn’t stop when you have an implementation plan. We need to consider the learning audience to ensure virtual classroom success.
InSync Founder/President Jennifer Hofmann Presents at Learning Guild Conference
Jennifer Hofmann will present a session on “Scenario-based Learning in the Virtual Classroom” at the Virtual Training Online Conference on August 4-5, 2021
4 Steps to Prepare For And Survive Virtual Classroom Tech “Disasters”
Virtual Session preparation and knowing the 4-step disaster recovery process is the key to help minimize technical challenges and other disasters.
The Art of Making Virtual Learning Fun, Engaging, and Effective
Creating learning games requires a thoughtful approach and more complex technology than designing webinar content or face-to-face classroom training.
Tips to be a Successful Virtual Classroom Producer
Virtual production skills range from entry-level to expert. Through practice, ongoing education, and experience, you can become a virtual learning MVP!
What Is a Virtual Producer?
The producer is the safety net that separates a very successful live event from one that's chaotic, unorganized and unprofessional.
Influence Your SMEs to Work with You Instead of Against You
Explore how Robert Cialdini’s Six Principles of Persuasion can work their magic on your SMEs to work with you instead of against you.
Virtual Classroom Tips We Learned From the Pandemic Year
A few of InSync Training’s top facilitators, instructional designers and producers weighed in to share tips they learned during the pandemic.
Nonprofit Organizations Partner with InSync Training to Support Virtual Events During COVID Pandemic
When the COVID pandemic shut down offices, non-profit organizations were especially affected. InSync Training stepped in and provided support.
The 3 Essential Elements That Help Global Virtual Training Implementations Succeed
When implementing a global solution, every element of a blend needs to be considered, including where you are in the world.
Creating Positive Learning Experiences: The Team Approach
Online learning spaces can be just as interactive and impactful as an in-person classroom when we use a team approach.
Audio: 4 Effective Strategies Women Utilize in Digital Learning
An in-depth look at four key areas that propelled women to move forward during the economic crisis driven by the pandemic and stay-at-home policies.
InSync Training Announces Rapid Growth as Virtual Learning Booms Globally
InSync Training announced tremendous company growth of virtual classroom services (facilitation, production, and instructional design) in 2020.
Going Global: The Winning Formula for Virtual Training Across the Enterprise
Our training offerings need to evolve to support a more global workforce that works in remote teams. Learn the key considerations for going global.
Virtual Facilitation Observations and Tips
In the world of virtual classrooms, there are many reasons why a session may be ineffective and tiring for both participants and facilitators.
Shock Your Learners!
Theresa Smith shares how stepping out of your comfort zone can make a lasting impression - helping learners retain information while having fun!
Zoom Fatigue - Webcam Use
Participants worry that the only way to demonstrate they are paying attention is to stare directly into the camera-this is a key reason for “Zoom Fatigue.”
Surviving Long Online Days
Taking the time to set yourself up for success when you know you've got a long online day ahead, can go a long way to helping you navigate the day.
Why Go Live? Accountability & Shared Purpose in the Virtual Classroom
Working together provides accountability and motivation for the learner to participate in a meaningful way in a structured learning environment.
Throw it in Zoom and See if it Sticks! (Part 2)
This post addresses the challenges you’ll encounter when proposing strong design approaches for virtual delivery to your stakeholders.
Throw it in Zoom and See if it Sticks! (Part 1)
This post is part 1 of a longer discussion – it stresses the importance of strong design for virtual delivery, and how to achieve it.
Let's Blame the Online Platforms
With the boom in live remote learning, there is much debate regarding online platforms helping facilitators meet expectations of learners and themselves.
Zoom Haiku
For some Thursday entertainment, we are sharing some fun #ZoomHaiku! Take a little break and enjoy some of the most-liked submissions.
Virtual First - A Lasting Outcome of the 2020 Pandemic
The adoption of virtual training isn’t going away because it is the only approach that allows everyone to participate in their organizational training
How 2020 Is Different & Top Tips from 16 Years of Holiday Stressbusters
The traditional Holiday Stressbusters session is meant to be a helpful, mostly-lighthearted look at ways of coping with things particular to the holidays.
LxD: Designing for Learners, Not Just Content
Learning Experience Design (LxD) is a new-ish field growing out of a mix of web user experience thinking and experiential learning theory.
Facilitation Tips Series, Part 4: Disaster Recovery (aka Keep Breathing)
Sometimes things go wrong, and great staff with a great plan can keep hiccups from turning into full-blown failures.
Virtual Producers add Value and Expertise from Behind the Scenes
Virtual Producers add value to the online classroom with their expertise and competence, partnering with Virtual Facilitators to form a team endeavor.
Facilitation Tips Series, Part 3: Why are You Using Icebreakers?
Read the room, recognize the needs of your learners, and use activities strategically.
Facilitation Tips Series, Part 2: Feedback
In giving feedback, think about what will be helpful, what will encourage additional attempts, and what will support successful workplace performance.
Facilitation Tips Series, Part 1: Presence
The facilitator should strive to convey a sense of presence, enthusiasm for the topic and the trainer role, and a sincere desire to help learners learn.
Success Tips for the New Virtual Classroom Producer
Trainers or learning professionals used to working face-to-face now have to support virtual facilitators in a completely different environment.
Lesson Learned: Virtual Facilitation is DIFFERENT Than Traditional Facilitation
InSync expert Jennifer Hofmann explores the differences between traditional and virtual facilitation
Stories from the Virtual Trenches: 3 Common Virtual Classroom Challenges
From the Virtual Trenches - The InSync Team shares common challenges and solutions to many of the broad obstacles training functions face.
Podcast - Tips on Starting a Successful Training Business, with Jennifer Hofmann
[Podcast] In this episode: Real Answers to Burning Virtual Training Questions - IACET Annual Training Conference - get answers to your hybrid virtual training questions!
Podcast - Marjorie Derven's Suggestion for Maximizing Organizational Performance
Ideally, training helps organizations function most efficiently. Expert Marjorie Derven believes that Diversity & Inclusion programs can help us do that.
Podcast - Oded Ilan's Mindset about Memory and Modern Learning
How do our brains work? What role does memory play in the success of corporate training programs? Phylise Banner sat down with Oded Ilan to find out.
Podcast - Insight about L&D, Critical Thinking, and Memes from Allen Partridge
What do memes have to do with modern learning? Industry thought leader Allen Partridge discusses their connection to critical thinking and L&D.
Podcast - Social Learning Tips from Jane Bozarth
How can you lead the change in your organization as a training practitioner? Social learning! Jane Bozarth, industry expert and friend to InSync, explores.
Podcast - Julie Dirksen Answers the Question 'How Do People Learn?'
L&D struggles with the question 'How do people learn?' InSync Training spoke with expert Julie Dirksen, and she shared her insights.
Podcast - Chris Osborn Encourages You to Change Your Idea of Learning
Expert Chris Osborn says it's time to throw learning styles and 70-20-10 in the trash. Don't believe him? Listen to his free podcast interview for more!
Podcast - How to Support Diverse Learners in the Virtual Classroom
Listen and learn how to support diverse corporate training audience with advice from experts Beth Yoder and Peter Byebierggaard.
Podcast - Chris King Weighs In On What it Takes to Create Better Blended Learning
What does great blended learning require? Chris King's experience shows that partnerships, adaptability, prototyping, and communication make the difference.
Podcast - Insights into Training's Transformation from Treion Muller
As training evolves, practitioners like facilitators and instructional designers will have to make judgement calls. Treion Muller shares his advice.
Podcast - How to Use a Content Strategy in Blended Learning According to David Dylan Thomas
Blended learning designs are complex and have many moving parts. David Dylan Thomas explains how a content strategy streamlines the process.
Podcast - What's Mark Harter's Training Secret Weapon? Communication
Did you know? Communication matters throughout the entire instructional design process. Mark Harter shares his insights.
Podcast - Guidance on Diversity & Inclusion in Training
The modern workplace is diverse. How can training support inclusion? Experts Stephanie Goodell and KeyAnna Schmiedl weigh-in during their interview.
Podcast - EQ or IQ? Lou Russell Answers
Does emotional intelligence or intellectual intelligence play a bigger role in learners' success? Lou Rusell explores in her 30-minute interview.
Podcast - Can Gamification Funify Work? Michael Sutton Explores
Boredom's taken over the workplace. What can learning & development do to increase employee engagement and organizational success? Funify work!
How to Go Live: Identifying the Key Players in the Virtual Classroom
Moving great face-to-face learning to the virtual classroom is a multi-step process, starting with understanding the value of the learning environment
Virtual Classroom Rules: Ground Rules for Learning Virtually
Critical steps to sharing virtual classroom rules and how you expect virtual learners to participate in the virtual classroom to set them up for success.
How to Go Live: Virtual Classroom Instructional Design Tips
How can you set your organization up for success with virtual learning? Think through key considerations and dissect your content.
COVID 19 Has Changed The Way We Use Virtual Classrooms… What are the Long Term Effects?
In the 20 years InSync has been supporting virtual classroom experiences, we've noticed that times of national crisis drove adoption of virtual training.
Virtual Classroom Tool Tips: Chat, Breakout Rooms, and more!
The more you leverage virtual classroom tools to engage learners, the more you’ll realize how powerful and adaptable they can be.
How to Go Live: Thinking About Virtual Classroom Facilitation
You are a facilitator of connection and engagement. You are not a lecturer. And that truth remains whether you meet your learners face-to-face or virtually.
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