Live online learning events can engage modern learners - but how? Jennifer Hofmann, InSync Training's founder and a virtual classroom pioneer, has a few tricks up her sleeve. 

Jennifer recently joined eLearning Guild's hosts for their brand new Now & Next audio series and answered pressing questions like: 

• What can we do to make training engaging when we're tasked with presenting less-than-exciting content? 
• How can we create dynamic virtual training experiences through multiple voices?
• Which engagement best practices should trainers use?
• How can we read body language when we can't see our learners?
• What features should we look for when selecting a virtual classroom platform? 
• What's new and what's next in virtual learning?  

March 25, 2020
InSync Training Instructor: Jennifer Hofmann

Adult learning principles state that adults learn best when content is relevant. So why do most virtual classroom lessons rely on lectures and slides? One of the most effective ways to ensure learning sticks is by getting learners involved, and scenario-based learning design does just that. Join us to discover ideas for producing appropriate scenarios that resonate with your learners in the virtual classroom.

Virtual classrooms have become a critical component of modern blended learning. They enable organizations to connect learners separated by time zones, geographical locations, and global circumstances. 

Despite the overwhelming benefits of this learning environment, practitioners often have questions about how to leverage it effectively. 

Research shows that most training professionals strive to improve learner engagement in their programs - BUT only 15% actually work on pre-event promotion. 

Marketing, learning, and advertising expert Amy George shares three tricks learning can pull from Marketing's Magic Hat to improve learner interest before training even begins. 

February 19, 2020
Instructor: Karen Vieth

Virtual trainers still struggle with knowing whether learning is actually taking place. Using collaboration tools is not enough - facilitators need a nuanced understanding of learning environment and three distinct types of learner engagement:

• Emotional Engagement
• Intellectual Engagement
• Environmental Engagement

 Take your virtual facilitation skills to the next level by reviewing this session recording and learning:

January 14, 2020
Instructor: Monique DeMonaco 

Nearly everyone wants to make some kind of change in their life whether it's losing weight, overcoming anxiety and depression, increasing their confidence, improving their relationships, or just managing their time better. Yet nearly everyone struggles to make the important changes in their lives.

In this webinar you will discover:

• Why change is challenging
• The 4 universal reasons we get stuck and suffer
• The ways in which your mind tricks you into not changing
• An easy technique to actually Unlock Bold Change today

Everyone will make important changes in their lives. Does the process of evolving have to be painful? 

Emotional Intelligence expert Monique DeMonaco believes that change can be transformative, not terrifying. Her proven coaching approaches allow people to communicate effectively, better adapt to change, and improve their leadership skills, goal-setting processes, and self-awareness. 

December 10, 2019
Instructor: Sharon Bowman

You’ve been here before: You're delivering a presentation or training and you see your listeners' eyes glaze over. You ask yourself if your presentation is boring, or maybe just predictable.

You know that, when people aren’t engaged, they don't pay attention and they're not learning. So how do you make sure that your audience will sit up and take notice the next time you’re presenting important information?

Join Sharon Bowman and explore "Brain-Based Presenting: Getting the Brain to Pay Attention" – an unforgettable webinar that will transform your training and presentation skills.