We've all been part of a synchronous learning event or on-line meeting where we've been asked a question and requested to respond by clicking a button next to one of several offered options ie a poll. This is often seen as an interactive technique on-line - but it's really quite a mindless and often pointless interaction. Why?

We're social by nature, so let's use this in the training room and actually encourage learners to talk about what they're learning rather than just sit and listen.  When your learners are talking about their learning that's the time they're really making that learning stick.

Here's a great opening or closing activity that is totally learner centred, interactive and relevant to the workshop content.

"Is questioning in the typical manner really of any value?"

Here's a fun way to help learners capture 'lightbulb' moments from workshop content and see what other learners have found most useful.

When we think about using video for training purposes we automatically think about using film clips. These work well, but it's not film clips I'm suggesting here. 

With this tip, I want to start you thinking beyond film clips. I'd like you to start and think about using asynchronous and synchronous video.