Research shows that the virtual classroom offers certain natural benefits and barriers. To get the best outcomes when using the virtual classroom, you need to design to maximize the benefits and minimize the barriers. With Deeper Learning At Work experts Patti Shank and Karen Hyder, you'll learn what research tells us are critical strategies for deeper learning in the virtual classroom.

In this session, Patti and Karen will discuss:

• What research says about deeper learning in the virtual classroom
• The important benefits of the virtual classroom that you absolutely must use well
• Typical barriers when using the virtual classroom that you need to overcome
• Specific tactics that will help you maximize the benefits and minimize the barriers

 
You'll gain important insights and learn several tactics to make your virtual classroom sessions better.

Join Patti and Karen for their Pre-Conference Certificate program at Training's TechLearn Conference: "Session P03 - Designing for Deeper Learning in the Virtual Classroom Certificate Program" Click here for complete info.

Karen Hyder has been using technology to teach about technology since 1991 when she delivered instructor-led software applications courses at Logical Operations in Rochester, New York. Later, as director of Trainer Development, she taught classes that helped trainers improve skills and earn certifications.

In 1999, after living abroad for more than a year helping trainers achieve certification, Karen was hired to create a train-the-trainer course for people using virtual-classroom software to reach learners in China. She’s been coaching and teaching online ever since!

In 2004, Karen helped launch The eLearning Guild Online Forums, a series of online conferences for eLearning development professionals. For the Guild, she continues to produce and host online events including the impressive Best of DemoFest, a multipresenter, live-demonstration event.

In 2017, The eLearning Guild honored Karen with the Guild Master Award, recognizing her contributions to the Guild community and the eLearning industry. Karen provides presenter coaching and live event support for online learning experiences at Hearing First LLC, a not-for-profit that serves professionals earning CEUs and families supporting children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Patti Shank PhD is the author of Write Better Multiple-Choice Questions to Assess Learning, Write and Organize for Deeper Learning, Practice and Feedback for Deeper Learning, and Manage Memory for Deeper Learning. She’s an internationally recognized instructional designer, researcher, and learning analyst who makes these tactics clear and actionable in her books and courses.

Books by Patti Shank, Ph.D., CPT