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Virtual Instructor led Training Tools & Templates
Explore a variety of resources and tools for virtual trainers, facilitators, producers, designers and participants.
Looking to master Virtual Training?
Virtual Classroom Materials
A collection of checklists, templates, sample presentation slides and more to help get you started.
Infographics & Articles
Whether you're seeking quick visual guides or in-depth content, dive in to learn more.
Written Interviews
Frequently asked questions and answers on how to create, improve, produce and engage virtual classroom training for learners and instructors.
VIRTUAL CLASSROOM MATERIALS
Checklist: A Robust & Inclusive Learning Ecosystem Checklist
Click to Download Checklist
Handout: Webinars Don't Have to Be Lectures!
Click to Download Handout
ZOOM for Trainers: A Virtual Platform Features Checklist
Click to Download Checklist
Virtual Facilitator's Guide Template
Download a template for instructional designers.
Virtual Platform Features Checklist
Discover what you can use to train online!
Common Features and Troubleshooting
For most web conferencing platforms.
Infographics & Articles
“The Hard Truth: You Aren’t Engaging”
TD Magazine, February 2019 (available to ATD members only)
“Interact and Engage!”
TD Magazine, January 2016 (available to ATD members only)
Virtual Events: Engaged Participants vs. Disengaged Attendees
(September 17, 2015)
Virtual Events: Master the Tech So You Can Ignore the Tech
(September 23, 2015)
Written Interviews
The Power of Producers for Live Training and Digital Events
From TechSmith®
Author Q&A for Producing Virtual Training, Meetings, and Webinars
(December, 2020)
Interact & Engage: How to create Spectacular Live Online Training?
(September, 2020)
Free eGuide
The Virtual Trainer’s Guide
to Becoming a Hero
Virtual trainers are heros. So are the producers and instructional designers that support them. In this eGuide, you will learn:
- Strategies for virtual trainers, virtual producers and virtual designers
- Techniques, encouragement, and ideas for creating effective and engaging virtual learning experiences
- Tips to overcome fears of training online and how to manage technical issues
