Research and decide on the proper virtual training platform. Base a decision on specific needs, such as price, video and audio requirements, interactive tools, user-friendliness and target audience.
Target an audience and organize the presentations accordingly. It is very important to go into a training program with the understanding of what the audience is there to learn. This will ensure that the presentation is to-the-point and relevant.
Provide methods of participation for the audience in the virtual training. Whether this means that audience members actually speak during the course, type and chat during the course, or fill out questionnaires and tests, participation will encourage consistent attention.
Decide on and practice an online personality. Virtual training differs from traditional classroom training in that the majority of the presentation is auditory, not visual. An instructor must find a balance between being entertaining or engaging and being succinct. In an auditory situation, jokes tend to fall flat and pauses can be very uncomfortable.
Pay attention and provide feedback. In a virtual training situation, always pay attention when audience members raise their hands or type questions into a chat field. They want to feel that their questions and input are important. Make sure the instructor is familiar with the communication tools of the platform in order to successfully interact with audience members.