All content © LiveTime Learning Ltd and its licensors 2012
Smooth blends: how to add Virtual Classrooms to the learning mix
Originally presented by Charles Gould and Matt TurnerLearning Technologies , London, January 2012www.brightwave.co.uk/livetime
Speakers
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BrightwaveCharles Gould – Managing Director
LiveTime LearningMatt Turner – Managing Director
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So what is LiveTime?
LiveTime Learning – Gold Award'Best use of synchronous e-learning'
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Adding VC to the mix
1. A huge opportunity
2. What challenges to overcome?
3. Blended learning – examples
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Benefits
E-learningDetail & process
Self-pacedMeasurable
VCCollaborativeRapid/reach
At desk/mobile
ClassroomFamiliar
InterpersonalNot scalable
1. A huge opportunity...
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Some statistics
• 71% piloting use of virtual classrooms
• 60% planning new investment
• 50% intend to combine with mobile
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Towards Maturity Benchmark Study 2011
How is it being used?
Introduce VC
How is it being used?
Graduate development
Develop talent
Introduce VC
How is it being used?
Graduate development
Multi-site /international
Develop talent
Introduce VC
How is it being used?
Graduate development
Multi-site /international
Develop talent
Introduce VC
“Just in time”
How is it being used?
PDP support
Graduate development
Multi-site /international
Develop talent
Introduce VC
“Just in time”
2. So what is the problem...?
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Challenges
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1. Communication
2. Skills
3. Briefing
4. Technology
1. Communication
1. Communication
1. Communication
1. Communication
What is it exactly?
2. Skills
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlIasHFUrVM www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3WzYsHTl9w
2. Skills
Mind the gaps...
3. Briefing
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3. Blended learning examplesa. British Councilb. KPMGc. Millward Brown
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“International flexibility”
1. New HR process
2. Co-ordinated message to wide group
3. VC to country heads
4. Classroom and e-learning support
Over 100 country managers covered. Brazil to Botswana
“You created the environment to help participants feel confident to share views – very important as English was not a first language for some!”
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“Sharing expertise”
1. Skilled, time-poor staff
2. Effective use of experts
3. Self-study plus VC
4. Balance knowledge and sharing
Delivery across UK, Europe, Americas and Asia Pacific
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“Speed to market”
1. Europe-wide need
2. Quick response, multiple languages
3. VC to resolve initially
4. E-learning to embed
Over 500 staff, English, French, Polish and Spanish versions
4. Summary
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Summary – how to add live online training to the e-learning mix
1. Share expertise quickly
2. Blend with face-to-face as primer / refresher
3. Use e-learning to embed and reflect
4. Focal point for key initiatives
5. Keep calm and carry on
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