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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• Over 100 unique sessions

• Subscription-based

Recorded sessions available 24 / 7

Monday to Friday

Management and leadership

Organisational and business

Communication and interpersonal

So what is LiveTime?

LiveTime Learning – Gold Award'Best use of synchronous e-learning'

at the E-Learning Awards 2011

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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?

How is it being used?

Introduce VC

How is it being used?

Graduate development

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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