Under the influence of the pandemic, almost the entire world has resorted to virtual modules in nearly all the possible sectors. This is more or less a comparatively newer experience for both the learners as well as the trainers. But Skills Strategies International is always advanced in its approach and quickly upgrades their patterns as per the changing needs and demands of the industry. But work-from-home or, the virtual module or e-facilitation is a bit different from face-to-face delivery. There are certain tips and tricks to succeed in this genre.
1. Look
The appearance is one of the key factors. Although based on the residential setting, yet the appearance needs to be perfectly professional. During physical settings, there remains a dress code policy. That needs to be maintained during e-facilitation too.
2. Background
The background or the setting requires to appear as professional as possible. An unmade bed or an active and dirty kitchen can’t be the right choice as to backgrounds.
3. Quietness
During online delivery, the requirement of quiet space is extremely necessary excluding family conversations, kids and pets. The idea is to offer a leadership presentation during e-facilitation.
4. Familiarize
Careful homework is required to get familiarized with the learners and co-learners through the technological medium. This may be an introductory session before the actual commencement of the course.
5. Chunk the delivery
Chunking proves to be a handy tool during the ongoing lecture and online course delivery. This helps to retain the information and knowledge better.
6. Engagement
Both the learners as well as the trainers need to be interactive for professional engagement during e-facilitation. This enhances the learning as well as the training experience for both. It has to be a collaborative effort for the best results.
7. Short sessions
The delivery sessions should not unnecessarily elongate themselves for long. It loses its charm and interest in the process. The entire process should be crisp and to the point for retaining the interest.
8. Virtual with a practical blend
To make the process of e-facilitation more interesting it is best to blend both the theoretical practices along with small practical workshops. This will enhance the entire process of training and learning experience richer and effective.
9. Technological investment
As e-facilitation is entirely a technological procedure, careful investment towards advanced technology is a wise move. It will enhance and enrich the entire process of e-facilitation for both the trainers as well as the learners.
10. Retrieving previous information
Retrieval of the previous information links the total learning experience together in one bond. This is an essential factor in teaching, training and learning. Just like offline delivery, this works well in case of e-facilitation also.