Question to group:  Does it take a different skill set to design classroom training vs. online training?

• No.  A good instructional designer can do both.
• It's important to choose the most appropriate medium for the content and the audience.

Synchronous Training:

• When tranistioning to a new medium (i.e., classroom to virtual), the target audience (facilitator or learner) will benefit from some "face-to-face" component for the training.
• Number of learners participating in a virtual, synchronous session should be the same as or less than the number you would have in the classroom.
• Best practice to have a facilitator, SME, and "technical" resource when delivering synchronous training. 
  • Facilitator and SME add variety in terms of style and voice.  Helps to keep learners engaged.
  • Technical resource may not be needed if using more basic software such as LiveMeeting.  Still important know who to contact to get immediate support if technical difficulties arise during the session.
• Need to build in more interactions with synchronous training (i.e., polling questions, audio, etc.).
• Important to "script" the session before live delivery.

Rapid E-Learning

• Lectora and Articulate are frequently mentioned as good tools.
• Rapid E-Learning programs are designed to make it easier for instructional designer and (sometimes) SME to put content online.
• Software provides the "technology" but not the "design."
• Important to follow same process when developing online programs "rapidly."  (i.e., establish time line, create story board, pilot, etc.).  However, will have to streamline some components of the process to achieve "Rapid."

Resources for online design, self-paced and synchronous training

• Marc Rosenberg
• e-Learning Guild

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