Your Attitude Affects Your Learning
Think about how you feel about the virtual classroom
Consider your responsibility to participate based on your role
Be ready to answer questions and participate in discussions
Create a list of questions to ask the Procentive consultant
Identify and complete pre-assignments
Review the content outline and session objectives
Create your personal objectives
Check & Test Your Technology
Check for proper hardware
Test everything
Microphone
Headset (if applicable)
Audio and microphone tuning
Meeting software functionality
Internet connection
Organize Your Learning Space
Make room for your computer, documentation, and notes
Where you can talk online
That has power for the computer and an Internet connection
Reduce as much background noise as possible
Separate yourself from distractions (phones, colleagues, other work)
Review your list of questions
Close all other applications running on your computer
Place “Do Not Disturb” signs
Prepare Yourself
Learn to be an excellent manager of your own learning time:
- Make learning checklists
- Turn off the phone when working on a program
- Post “Do Not Disturb” signs
- Add time for learning to your weekly schedule
- Become comfortable with your Internet browser
Know your e-learning program:
- How do I navigate?
- What support structures are available? (Ticketing, help files, etc.)
Know your purpose before you begin your learning
Review overall course objectives before getting into the details
Find ways to apply your learning to the job as soon as possible