Virtual Instructor-Led Training – VILT
Virtual instructor-led training is about bringing the best of classroom training and eLearning together, creating a complete package that takes care of all your learners’ needs. It’s the perfect blend for learners who need a human touch while looking for maximum accessibility.
We are a custom eLearning development agency working with clients spread across 5 continents. Virtual instructor-led training or VILT is one of our core offerings to corporates looking to invest in engaging eLearning-based training.
How is a Virtual Instructor-Led Training Put Together?
VILT is a great way to train employees in a virtual classroom setting. It is a concept that focuses more on cost saving along with the savings of time and efforts. But implementing it may seem a little tricky and getting it right is very important.
VILT programs with little thought and planning, relying solely on the ability of a remote instructor to engage learners may not perform well with learners. A good VILT program requires the additional support of eLearning courses, interactive videos, and images to keep its learner engagement metrics up. Failing to do so may result in disengaged learners who may hesitate to attend future VILT sessions.
How to Create a Virtual Instructor-Led Training Program?
Set goals
Being a more modern form or evolved version of ILT, it’s important to approach VILT from an objective standpoint. In most cases, this objective standpoint is the L&D team’s ability to define achievable goals. The goal-defining stage must consider the type of training you wish to deliver and the desired output. Well-thought of goals give your training structure and direction, allowing your VILT program to succeed.
Some goals to keep in mind when planning your VILT are:
- The learning objectives the learners are expected to achieve.
- An understanding of the type of learners for each unique session (one shoe does not fit all).
- The density of eLearning media to be used to support the VILT.
- The steps taken to ensure learners are engaged through the complete course.
Choose the right technology and eLearning vendor
Since VILT is always conducted over a virtual network, it is important to get your choice of platform and partner correct. VILT must simplifying your training process and not complicate it. As a result, a platform that is simple to operate and manage is advisable. Also, technical issues are a constant presence. It is important to ensure that your technology partner is readily available to assist in such times.
Determine the density of eLearning media
Any form of online training must include eLearning media in the form of video-based eLearning content, images, and activities to engage remote learners. After all, the learning experience of a VILT session must surpass that of a classroom session for a larger group to regularly attend sessions and continue training.
It is very important to determine the density of media needed to support the VILT program. By including sections of video-based learning into the mix, a trainer can exponentially increase their learner engagement metric. Hence, understanding the right balance is important.
Plan each section of the program
Each section of the VILT program must follow the principles of engagement, adding benefit, and testing learner abilities. Hence, it is important to section the training content into unique segments, where either of the three principles are followed.
By watching videos, a learner’s attention span can be refreshed. By including downloadable segments, the learner takes away helpful information. By including some live interaction with the trainer, a sense of relevance and bonding is created. And, by including assessment sections, the program tests learners.
Getting this mix correct is very important for learners.
How Can We Assist with Your VILT?
As an organization with 15+ years of experience in the field of custom eLearning development, we have helped many organizations realize their VILT pursuits.
Here’s how we do it.
Contact Us for Your Virtual Instructor-Led Training Project Development
We’ve been in the business of helping other businesses build and deploy effective virtual instructor-led training programs supported by world-class custom eLearning courses. To know more about our offering reach out to us at contact@enyotalearning.com.
