5 ideas for online learning and communications
Jul
28
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7/28/2010
How can you squeeze more from your online learning and communications? Mindful of the need to 'achieve more for less' here are 5 ideas that use technology to help you work smarter (not harder!).
- Transform your PowerPoint slideshows into dynamic multimedia episodes for business presentations and e-Learning
- Host online meetings or seminars and cut travel time
- Publish visitor polls (in less than 1 minute) and sample public opinion
- Help online visitors pinpoint their requirements fast with an easy-to-use profiling tool
- Use video to really connect with your audience
1. Transform your PowerPoint slides into multimedia episodes
Do you leave behind or send out copies of PowerPoint slideshows? A slideshow viewed in isolation can fail to get your message across in the manner that you would. Using off-the-shelf software, it is now easy to record an audio narration as well as add video, simulations and quizzes to your slideshow before publishing it online. Do you want to leave your slideshows behind and be confident that your message is being clearly communicated with the maximum impact?
2. Host online meetings or seminars and cut travel time
Have you tried web conferencing recently? Web conferencing is becoming more and more commonplace fuelled by the increasing pressure on travel time and cost. You can participate in an online meeting simply using a web browser and microphone (a web-cam is optional). As well as voice and video conferencing, participants can also share documents and make on-screen annotations. How much time could you save with online meetings or seminars?
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3. Publish visitor polls and sample public opinion
Would you like to know what your online visitors are thinking? Polls are a simple but effective tool for engaging your audience and give you a unique insight into trends and opinions. A visual polling tool allows you to create a poll in under 60 seconds and embed it directly into a web page. When a visitor casts their vote it is recorded and a summary of all votes is shown graphically. Would you like to engage your visitors and find out what they are thinking?
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4. Help online visitors pinpoint their requirements fast
Are visitors to your website or LMS overwhelmed by the number of choices on offer? Do you make any attempt to ask them what they already know and what they would like to know? A profiling tool could improve goal conversions and help users pinpoint exactly what they need. Visitors describe their profile by simply dragging a series of sliders into the position that best reflects them and receive a tailor-made response. Would you like to make your online resources more accessible?
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5. Use video to really connect with your audience
Do you know how video could be used to transform the impact of your online communications? Video is a unique medium for conveying information quickly and effectively, and suits a wide range of learning styles. Video instructors are a great alternative to audio narration and can add real personality to a learning episode. Video is an ideal format for delivering case studies, testimonials and simulations. In recent years video has also become an increasingly cost effective option. Would you like to see how video could work for you?
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