Live Webinar – October 9th, 2014 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Presented by:  Training Magazine
Duration: 1 Hour 1  Category C  PDU – Free PDU

We’re sure you’ll echo the sentiment when we say that lecture-style training sessions can be quite the bore. Maybe even to the point of your business experiencing a case of “death by PowerPoint” (think rolling eyes and uncontrollable yawns).

Since that’s no way to keep employees pleasant and productive, let’s see what we can do to switch things up in the boardroom.

Turn to education for a bit of inspiration and use an instructional method that’s giving the traditional model a run for its money: flipped learning.

In the typical flipped classroom model, students review short video lectures at home before class, while in-class time is devoted to hands-on projects and exercises. Like students, employees (ourselves included!) are expected to analyze and apply what they’ve been taught – and often times quickly.

Thus, in flipped corporate settings we also encourage you to share information in advance (for digestion and absorption), so that meeting times can focus on conversation (for contribution and application).

Not to worry, the benefits of flipped learning go beyond the trainee, too; it is a more time-efficient and cost-effective method for the trainer and organization as a whole, so what’s not to love?

The discussion will address the following to help you get started:

• Why the flipped model works in education, and how it’s an effective method for professional development
• How to implement video/visuals in your training
• Typical time savings for trainers and participants
• Ways to create video for your next training, including tech tips and best practices

Want to give your employees greater impetus to make a long-term impact on your company and ultimately their career? Take a page out of education.

Speakers: 

Matt Pierce (LinkedIn profile) Integrated Marketing Manager for video and social media at TechSmith Corp For seven years, Matt ran TechSmith’s visual communication web show, The Forge, interviewing guests from around the world discussing the use of visuals, video, and technology in education, training, marketing and more.  Matt is a regular contributor to Training magazine, and has published articles and spoken at multiple times at national and international conferences.

Ryan Eash (LinkedIn profile) is an education evangelist for TechSmith Corp.  In Ryan’s previous role as an instructional designer for TechSmith, he created training videos for Camtasia Studio, and provided in-person training workshops for customers. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Indiana University, and a Master of Arts in Education in Instructional Technology from East Carolina University.

PDU Category C (PMBOK 5) documentation details:
Process Groups: Executing
Knowledge Areas: 4- Integration 9 – Human Resources

• 4.3 Direct and Manage Project Work
• 9.3 Develop Project Team
• 9.4 Manage Project Team

As a Category C ‘Self Directed Learning Activity’ remember to document your learning experience and its relationship to project management for your ‘PDU Audit Trail Folder’

Click to register for Extend the Shelf Life of Your Training: Lessons You Can Implement from the Flipped Classroom