Vaishali Sangtani

Many businesses today are focused on inclusion. But what are the challenges of VILT and how can you make everyone feel like they're part of the online community?

Advances in technology have played a big role in driving inclusion. New apps and services, combined with cutting-edge assistive technology, allows accommodations that might never be in place otherwise. Today it is easier than ever for trainers to automate and adapt universal design principles into all learning deliverables—face-to-face as well as virtual.

In their 2013 paper “The Integrated Process of Engagement in Adult Learning” Cinthya C. Gutierrez, Sofia T. Baralt, and M. Brad Shuck of Florida International University stress the importance of engagement to facilitate deep learning. “The role of engagement in adult learning is important to the retention of information as well as the transfer of knowledge,” they write, adding “engagement plays an important role in assisting adult learners to make meaning of what they are learning.” This engagement is the key to the success of your virtual classroom.

Choosing a virtual training solution can be very challenging. Here is what you should keep in mind when making your choice.

There are many benefits in virtual onboarding, especially during a pandemic. This article will explain why virtual training is an overall efficient solution for your organization.

Investing in learning is vital for any organization that wishes to grow. By understanding the impact that learning has on your organization and how you can measure this impact, you navigate toward a growth mindset that can help you achieve your goals.

These principles of online learning are quintessential to the success of any L&D plan. By applying them effectively, you can take your virtual training program to the next level.