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In today’s digital age, capturing and maintaining an audience’s attention during virtual training is more challenging than ever. Imagine transforming your online presentations into dynamic, engaging experiences that participants eagerly look forward to.
Incorporating SPARK (Storytelling, Purpose, Action, Relationships, and Kudos) into your next virtual session can be a game changer. These five innovative techniques can help you captivate and motivate your learners.
Briefly, let’s explore what each element of SPARK requires:
Storytelling: Meaningful personal and professional experiences should frame your most important learning points. Think of the most memorable training session you’ve experienced. The chances are good, your memories are connected to a strong story.
Purpose: Participants in your virtual training sessions are willing to collaborate and engage if they know the “why” behind any activity. Articulate clearly what they will gain from the exercise or discussion.
Action: While the theory behind a model is interesting, the more academic your training is, the less interest you’ll sustain. People are busy! Move from theory to action quickly and demonstrate how to apply that model on the job.
Relationships: Most people want to feel that they are connected to and learning from their colleagues. If you rely on one-way communication when you present, you may miss the opportunity to build relationships during your online learning experiences.
Kudos: The virtual learning environment is enhanced when you look for opportunities to validate and praise the contributions of each person participating in the session. Comment on interesting insights posted in chat. Praise group reports after breakout sessions. Help people feel that they matter to the success of the learning event.
Join us as your upcoming NetSpeed Nuggets virtual session, “Putting the SPARK into your Virtual Training Sessions,” on Wednesday, Mary 8, 2024, (1:00 pm Eastern/12:00 pm Central/10:00 am Pacific). Presented by Cynthia Clay, CEO, NetSpeed Learning, this 30-minute session will help you elevate your training game with SPARK. Register now to reserve your spot.
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