astra domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/studyfoxx/public_html/proactivetraining.com.au/news/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131One of the many issues for trades training, that is practically oriented, is how do you use virtual learning effectively?<\/p>\n
This blog<\/a> hosted by infinispark<\/a>, who design and manufacture electrical training aids, looks at this issue.<\/p>\n This blog<\/a> by Husnen Rupani, who is actually\u00a0 the CEO of infinispark, and also a part-time electrical TAFE Teacher, describes his experiences in his first attempt at conducting a class remotely and how he improved make this virtual learning more engaging. In the blog, he shares a list of tools that he used and what he recommends when running a class remotely or virtually.<\/p>\n His first attempt at virtual delivery was because he had a cold (fortunately not COVID!) and he asked a colleague \u201cto set up a webcam and login into the classroom computer and start the meeting.\u201d He used computers with webcams, whiteboards with markers, and video conferencing software so that he was able to content share through communications channels such as \u2018Outlook email\u2019 and \u2018Facebook messenger\u2019. He says that he:<\/p>\n \u201cloves using a whiteboard to explain concepts before getting into demonstrations because it gives the learners an opportunity to take notes their own way. Besides the class notes, the learners also had to use the learning management system (LMS) for their learning material but mainly the focus was on classroom quizzes and some assessments.\u201d<\/p>\n He says his learners adapted well to this approach too!<\/p>\n He appreciated the support of colleagues who helped him use the technologies effectively, but what did not go so well was that:<\/p>\n \u201cmy feed would blur and the learners wouldn\u2019t be able to see what I wrote. This happened a few times but they were very patient and asked me to repeat myself. The quality of the speakers in the classroom wasn\u2019t great so they were struggling to understand me at times.<\/p>\n Some learners [also] did feel disconnected from me and felt disengaged.\u201d<\/p>\n So, having the right technology and bandwidth is important too.<\/p>\n He suggests three approaches:<\/p>\n His preferred approach is to run a full virtual class. It is a \u201cnormal class where learners join the meeting at the scheduled time and engage in class as if it was a normal face-to-face class. The major difference is that we are all at our homes or home offices. This method is certainly harder and more involved than the two above but it\u2019s much more engaging and rewarding for the learners.\u201d<\/p>\n This involves computers with webcams or an iPad with Goodnotes and Airserver. He believes you also need good communications channels:<\/p>\n \u201cI started creating groups in Facebook messenger and they worked really well. In fact, even now after more than 6 months, when I\u2019m not teaching anymore, the learners are still using that messenger group to share information and ask each other questions.\u201d<\/p>\n In addition, he thinks you need video conferencing software and approaches that enable you to content share. Finally, Husnen believes you need practical demonstration equipment because the students prefer \u201cseeing the real things rather than just talking about the theory\u201d.<\/p>\n How do you engage trades learners in a virtual class?<\/a> | VDC<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" One of the many issues for trades training, that is practically oriented, is how do you use virtual learning effectively? This blog hosted by infinispark, who design and manufacture electrical training aids, looks at this issue. 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