WORKSHEET #1: GOAL SETTING FOR VIRTUAL TRAINING
Use the following questions to guide your journey to virtual training success.
1. How will learning to be an effective virtual trainer benefit you personally?
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2. How will learning to be an effective virtual trainer benefit your organization?
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3. Why is learning to be an effective virtual trainer important to you right now? What are the short-term benefits?
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4. How might learning to be an effective virtual trainer help you in the future? What are the long-term benefits?
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Use SMART goal setting guidelines (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, timely) to create a learning plan for yourself:
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Revisit these goals frequently throughout your journey, adjusting them as necessary.
Bonus:
What might get in the way of accomplishing your goals?
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How can you overcome these obstacles?
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(From Virtual Training Basics, by Cindy Huggett, ASTD Press, 2010.)
WORKSHEET #2: VIRTUAL TRAINING PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST
Use this worksheet to assess your readiness for virtual training.
#1 Organizational Readiness
The organization…
#2 Technology Readiness
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Each learner has access to a personal computer with internet connection and all necessary software | 1 | 2 |
There are no connectivity issues for virtual classroom access (and if there are issues, they can be resolved) | 1 | 2 |
#3 People Readiness
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Each learner has a private location - free of disruptions and distractions - to participate fully in virtual training | 1 | 2 |
Learners have basic computer skills (i.e. keyboard typing, basic navigation skills) and are comfortable using technology | 1 | 2 |
(From Virtual Training Basics, by Cindy Huggett, ASTD Press, 2010.)
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