28 Web Conference Training Tips

28 Web Conference Training Tips

Syberworks, an LMS and web conferencing solution provider, has posted an article listing 28 tips for web conference training. Most of them are well-known and obvious, but there are still some good thoughts worth reviewing, even for seasoned veterans.

Here are some highlights:

2. When developing PowerPoint slides to use in web conference training, follow these guidelines:
· Simplify content.
· Use a large, bold, simple font like Arial.
· Have no more than 6 to 8 lines of text per page (fewer are better).
· Make no more than 4 to 5 training points per page (fewer are better).
· Use plain backgrounds that contrast well with the text without clashing.
· If possible, avoid complex animations (i.e. no spinning text, etc.)

5. Test all aspects of your presentation ahead of time. (Enlist the help
of an online facilitator or a student for these tests.)

12. Limit each session to 60 - 90 minutes. Longer sessions are not productive.

13. Limit your audience. When possible, keep the number of people attending small. (No more than six people are best.)

14. You might want to ask your technical people to set up a dual monitor configuration on your PC (or laptops) for you, so that your presentation appears on one display (as others are seeing it), while your delivery screens and notes appear on the other.

19. Have more than one Web Conference option ready to use. Then, if some participants can’t connect, you can create a new conference on the spot, with different conference tools.

27. Follow up with your learners after their web-conference training. This could be by email or perhaps even through a test to gauge their understanding of the material.

28. Keep a log of all training and notes. It can help improve your future training.

From: http://learningonlineblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/28-web-conference-training-tips.html