Understand the benefits and constraints of virtual classrooms
- Challenges of in-person and remote learning systems.
- Reasons for virtual classroom development.
- Different types of virtual classes.
- The role of the trainer and the form of instruction appropriate to the virtual class’ conditions.
- Communication channels and constraints of a virtual classroom.
- Effective duration of a virtual class.
Hands-on work
Discussions on the challenges and role of the trainer. Illustration of a virtual class.
Using tools to lead a virtual class.
- Synchronous and asynchronous courses.
- Telephones and Voice over IP.
- Virtual meetings and videoconferences.
- Virtual classroom platforms.
Case study
Setting up a remote learning system.
Developing a virtual classroom.
- Constraints of a virtual class: Duration, quality of communication, etc.
- Choice of instructional methods.
- Transmissive classes and collaborative classes.
- Preparation of training materials.
Hands-on work
Group discussion: Choosing instructional methods. Exercise on developing a training material.
Preparing hands-on work suitable to the virtual class.
- Different types of hands-on exercises.
- Live or on-demand work.
- Available tools: Screen sharing, chatting, etc.
Hands-on work
Discussions about choosing and applying exercises in a virtual classroom.
Knowing how to present a virtual class.
- Beginning a virtual class.
- Pace of presentation.
- Proper use of materials and tools.
- The trainer’s attitude, voice, gestures, and gaze.
- Managing communications and answering questions.
- Feedback and listening to participants.
Role-playing
Simulating the teaching of a virtual class. Debriefing on the teaching techniques used.
Concluding a virtual class.
- Mechanisms for evaluating skills.
- Evaluating participants and achievement of goals.
- What makes a virtual class successful.
- Measuring effectiveness.
Hands-on work
Role-playing: Going around the room at the end.
2d
- 14h00 
