How to set-up a virtual classroom
Before embarking on the steps of setting up a virtual classroom real-time distance learning course, it is important to choose the best solution for your educational needs and objectives. The choice of the tool will totally impact the quality of the training, the degree of satisfaction and the success of the trainees.
Each of these solutions proposes a varied panel of functionalities which will allow you to choose the solution more adapted to your educational needs! We will now compare them through the analysis of 5 crucial features in virtual classroom:
ezTalks Webinar for virtual classroom solution The first question to ask yourself is: how will you prepare your resources and customize your animation to achieve the educational and operational objectives that you have set? Access to the room: There are two types of access to a virtual classroom depending on the virtual classroom tool used. - The installation of the virtual classroom software is necessary on the learner’s workstation before being able to connect to the room. Thus the integration of a guest who is not part of the network of the company can become a real “puzzle”. - 100% web accessibility thanks to a simple sharing of url. The connection is instantaneous but there are some restrictions however (type of internet browser supported, modules to install, etc …). Content persistence: it is both effective and comfortable for the trainer to have the opportunity to create their virtual class upstream in order to be able to organize their training materials and save time on the day. This persistence allows the trainers to simply focus on its animation. Room customization: it allows to create an environment dedicated to learning to meet the needs of animation and to be attractive for trainees to make them want to continue their training. Then you have to check if it is possible to share applications, multimedia content, files, etc. This sharing makes it possible, in particular, to facilitate learning through the use of a variety of supports and technologies allowing a stronger anchoring of knowledge. There are 2 main types of display: - Multiple display of files and applications simultaneously in the room. It requires a greater ease of navigation to be able to offer a pedagogical flow fluid. - Unique display of a document within an active tab. The focus is therefore on one and the same content. Sharing content: It is advisable not to overload your bandwidth with sharing applications to avoid bad interference during your session. We therefore advise you, if you have the possibility, to load content directly into the room. Annotation Tools: These tools allow you to easily annotate and interact live without having to go through the spoken word. As a trainer, you can captivate the attention of your learners on an essential point. For trainees, these tools allow them to manipulate and exchange with all members. Thanks to these tools, you can create specific educational activities: text with holes, link to the right definition, create a cloud of keywords, etc. There is a wide range of tools that allow, without our knowledge, to create fun and educational activities and make the virtual classroom more dynamic for your learners. Discover 2 tools that you can divert to create real educational activities:
Today, we will introduce you some best virtual classroom tools in the market: ezTalks Webinar: ezTalks Webinar is the virtual online software that suits for training actions. Cisco Webex Training: The Cisco Webex Collaborative Solution Provides advanced activities to facilitate pedagogy. The Meeting version of Webex is sometimes used in training but the features of the Training version are more adapted to virtual classes. Skype for Business: the only Skype module dedicated to businesses that offers a chat solution with remote and real-time exchanges.

















