![]() We know from dozens of research studies that movement improves learning. The best teachers, trainers and facilitators incorporate it into their lessons, no matter the content or the age of the learners. If we believe in movement, then why do we believe that it is impossible to have participants move in the virtual arena? It is a myth that movement is not possible! It just takes a bit of creativity and encouragement. Throughout my virtual sessions, I ask learners:
Do you know if your participants are using these gestures or opportunities? If they are not on camera, you won’t know, but you have given them the opportunity and encouragement. If you are on camera (which I recommend) then you can model the behavior. This will boost the likelihood that they will participate. For something more structured, try a scavenger hunt. Ask participants to get out of their chairs, move around their space and snap a photo of something related to the content. For example, if you are doing a session on effective listening, someone might snap a photo of their ear, a notepad, a book on communication, an open door, a speaker, etc. After taking the photo, Have them email the photo to a designated email account or to a Twitter feed and then share it on your screen. For more ideas on how to make virtual training highly engaging, check out these simple strategies that you can add to your slide design: https://www.caffeinatedlearning.com/tips-blog/dry-boring-or-technical-content-can-still-be-engaging https://www.caffeinatedlearning.com/tips-blog/summarization-strategy-to-increase-engagement-and-learning https://www.caffeinatedlearning.com/tips-blog/can-zero-calorie-pizza-improve-adult-learning Let's keep our learners awake and engaged without the need for caffeine!
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