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  Michael Cook June 27, 2018 at 9:40am

  Hi Mike,

  That is a great question! There is no easy answer and everyone's needs are different, it requires experiment to find what works for you. That being said, I have laid out below some of what we do.

  Welcome

  We always have a layout that focuses on one screen. On this screen we have a quick explanation of how to connect your audio, use your microphone if needed. We often have some instructions on how to use the basic tools such as raise hand and green tick.

  We have started to use a video for this screen but a single still PP slide or with animation can achieve the same thing.
  
  The main points:

  1. They are in the right place
  2. They can connect audio
  3. They can connect microphone and know how to use it
  4. They can see how to use basic tools 

  Layout

  We try and use the same chat window, attendees box and main window size through the entire session. This allows people to get comfortable with what they have.

  Some activities this will change the layout but it will be quickly explained how things will now work and then after it will return to a normal layout.

  Icebreaker

  A quick whiteboard where you teach the tool that then transitions into another whiteboard where you get people to do something silly. Write your favourite movie quote, what you had for breakfast etc.

  It gets people using the tools and having fun.

  
  I hope this helps get you started with some ideas, only through doing will you realise what will make things better.

  @MikeLightbulb 

   
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    Michael Cook > Michael Cook June 27, 2018 at 6:26pm

    Jo has actually dropped a blog today that might help also!

    https://lightbulbmoment.info/2018/06/27/virtual-classroom-session-s...

    

    

    Virtual classroom session structure

    A lot of us know about how to plan, design and deliver a face to face training session. But what about a virtual classroom session? Here’s a quick ov…
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      Jo Cook > Michael Cook June 27, 2018 at 7:23pm

      "Dropped a blog". LOL.