Training is more than just talking. Far beyond words, the art of training consists of captivating, engaging and ensuring that knowledge is truly passed on. For trainers, the stakes are high: succeeding in making their sessions not only instructive, but also interactive and motivating.
However, even the most experienced trainers can fall into certain traps that compromise the effectiveness of their training courses. In this article, we take a look at the five most common mistakes when delivering online training, and more importantly, how Glowbl can help you avoid them to deliver a better learning experience.
1. Too much theory, not enough interaction
The pitfall: How many times have you attended a training course where the trainer runs through an endless series of Powerpoint slides? When training turns into a long theoretical monologue, learners quickly drop out. The absence of lively interaction makes it difficult to retain information and, above all, inhibits learners’ active participation.
The Glowbl solution: Glowbl has been designed to break this monotony. Thanks to its platform, you can integrate collaborative workshops, sub-group workgroups and interactive activities that allow everyone to express themselves and participate actively. Learners become involved in their own training, which strengthens their commitment and facilitates the assimilation of knowledge.
2.Lack of real-time feedback
The pitfall: During a training course, it is crucial that participants are able to ask questions and obtain answers in real time. However, it is not uncommon for certain questions to remain unanswered, for doubts to persist, or for participants to be too shy or too short of time to speak up.
The Glowbl solution: Glowbl offers a host of features to encourage real-time communication. Thanks to the integrated chat and live Q&A sessions, trainers can easily gather immediate feedback. This not only helps to clarify complex points, but also to adjust the content in line with learners’ needs and queries, guaranteeing more dynamic and appropriate training.
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3.The wrong pace
The pitfall: The pace of a training course is a determining factor in its success. A pace that is too fast is likely to leave less comfortable participants on the sidelines, while one that is too slow can quickly bore the more advanced. Finding the right tempo that suits all learners is a constant challenge.
The Glowbl solution: To help trainers overcome this challenge, Glowbl offers an innovative feature: the workflow. This virtual assistant is designed to enable trainers to script their training sessions in a precise and structured way. With the workflow, you can plan each stage of your training, define precise timings for each segment, and organise the different learning times according to the needs of your participants.
4.Isolation of participants
The pitfall: Distance learning can easily lead to a feeling of isolation among learners. This lack of social contact undermines motivation and reduces the effectiveness of the training. Participants can feel alone in front of their screens, disconnected from the group and the trainer.
The Glowbl solution: Glowbl makes it a point of honour to recreate the friendly atmosphere of a classroom, even remotely. Thanks to its immersive virtual spaces, learners can easily interact with each other, collaborate on projects and take part in group discussions. These features reinforce group cohesion, even when participants are physically distant from each other, and maintain a collective dynamic conducive to learning.
5.Tools that are too complex
The pitfall: Using tools that are too complex can be a real brake on the effectiveness of a training course. A confusing interface, unnecessary functions or a lack of ergonomics can quickly distract participants and the trainer from the main objectives of the training.
The Glowbl solution: Glowbl has been designed with simplicity and intuitiveness in mind. The platform’s interface is clear, uncluttered and focused on the real needs of trainers and learners. With no superfluous features, Glowbl allows users to focus on what’s essential: transmitting and assimilating knowledge. Whether you’re a technology novice or expert, Glowbl is easy to learn and use to run your training courses.
Conclusion
Training is more than just talking, it is above all knowing how to captivate and transmit. Avoiding the classic pitfalls of e-learning is essential to ensuring an enriching and engaging learning experience. With Glowbl, you have a platform tailored to the needs of modern trainers,