Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT)

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Definition

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Virtual instructor-led training (VILT), a.k.a. virtual classroom training (VCT) refers to online training:

• Delivered in a virtual, or simulated environment

• When instructor and learner(s) are in separate locations.

 

Virtual instruction environments are designed to:

• Simulate the traditional classroom learning experience.

• Support training delivery synchronously or asynchronously.

 

VILT is one of the fastest growing methods of internet-based learning delivery.

• Steady increases in bandwidth and collaboration software technologies have promoted VILT to a practical and inviting solution for reaching widely dispersed learners efficiently and cost-effectively.

• Virtual instructor-led training is transforming the way millions of people learn, both on and off the job.

 

Increasingly, businesses are employing it as part of broader blended solutions for training and development. Other common business-related uses include:

• Customer and product training

• Professional development

• Sales training

• Onboarding of new customers and new employees.

 

There are two schools of thought surrounding VILT:

• One suggests that virtual instructor-led training should simulate the traditional classroom learning experience

• The other suggests that it should have a unique, customizable design and experience.

 

Critical Success Factors (CSFs) contributing to successful VILT

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Within business, VILT is principally driven by the need to effectively train a growing and more dispersed

population at a controllable cost. Its use enables organizations to:

• Provide valuable learning experiences for employees, customers, and channel partners

• Avoid travelling and lodging costs, and valuable time spent away from the job.

 

VILT provides an engaging experience in which participants can connect with the content and interact with both the instructor and other classmates.

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Successful VILT is linked to the seamless interplay of three factors: technology, content, and delivery.

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Technology

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VILT technology is based on comprehensive and scalable collaboration software that features functionality, availability, and ease of use.

• A range of engagement tools typically includes live conversation, chatting, and quizzes, all controlled and monitored by facilitators.

• Leading VILT platforms, such as zoom.us, also incorporate tools for webinars, remote labs and video conferencing.

 

Content

 

The design of VILT programs requires different approach than classroom or other online programs.

 

The instructional designer must:

• Provide the instructor and student with mechanisms to communicate frequently

• Keep the content engaging and collaborative.

 

Learning content must be developed with maximum student engagement in mind.

• To capture learners’ interest and promote retention, VILT must be designed around a comprehensive learning strategy.

• Visuals and interaction are paramount to promoting engagement and increasing training effectiveness.

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Delivery

 

Facilitators, whether trained instructors or subject matter experts, must also be skilled communicators to deliver compelling VILT.  

• The principal limitations to successful VILT implementation are the failure of facilitators to interact with students and manage their classrooms effectively.

 

Benefits of VILT

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• Closest alternative to traditional classroom environment: Our instructors and students interact in real-time using an  industry-leading online learning platform, zoom.us. This creates an engaging learning environment, where you can see and talk with the instructor and your classmates throughout the sessions in real time.

• Comprehensive learning experience: Our instructors, are experts, with many years of experience in the topics they provide training. They are well-prepared and ready to share their in-depth knowledge and practical experience, and create a rich learning environment using a combination of instruction, hands-on group exercises and case studies.

• Classes are kept relatively small, so delegates can get the right level of personal attention

• Reduced cost: Due to the nature of VILT, travel and lodging costs can be reduced or eliminated completely. You can take classes at work, home, or anywhere there is an internet connection, thereby eliminating travel costs, such as car, air, and hotel. You and your company save money and time

• VILT students can choose when and where they would like to participate in training courses, whether they are at home, in the office, or on their mobile devices.

• Modular design: To appeal to busy students and professionals, many VILT programs offer training content in short, incremental modules, which can be completed independently or in combination with other courses or curricula.

• Increased capacity and scalability: VILT can accommodate large numbers of students without increasing the amount of materials or space needed in typical classroom settings.

• Increased diversity: Because of the reach that VILT provides, students and instructors from a variety of culture and geographic backgrounds can participate simultaneously.

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General Information

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