Why is This Workshop Offered?

During the next twelve months, organizations will collectively spend hundreds of millions of dollars on various distance learning projects and initiatives. Whether these dollars are wisely invested or foolishly wasted will depend on how well the individuals involved in these efforts understand the principles that underlie successful distance learning programs. You could learn through trial and error methods, but that is costly, time consuming and NOT necessary!

Distance Learning Integrators, Inc. is pleased to offer a one day workshop that provides the essential "how to" information for those implementing or striving to improve organizational distance learning programs. This workshop will provide you with an understanding of the critical components of a successful distance learning program. If you have ever needed or wanted to know more about how to use distance learning within your organization, this is the workshop for you!

Who Should Attend?

• Education and Training Directors
• HRD Managers
• Trainers and Instructors
• Instructional Designers
• Media Specialists
• Training Providers

What Will We Cover During the Workshop?

• What is distance learning and why are organizations using it?
• An overview of how to effectively use various distance learning media including:
  o  Audio Conferencing
  o  Audiographic Conferencing
  o  Computer Based Training (CD-ROM)
  o  Internet and Intranet Based Training
  o  Interactive and Business Television
  o  Video Teleconferencing
  o  DVD - What is this new technology and how will it change training?
• How to select the appropriate media for your specific requirement.
• Strategic planning for distance learning.
• Increasing instructor/learner interactivity in a distance learning environment.
• Developing effective learner support systems to maximize success.
• A "vault full of resources" available to those implementing distance learning.
• How to design new courses for or transition existing courses to distance delivery.
• Preparing instructors to teach via distance learning. Helping hesitant instructors.

All Participants Receive Best Selling Book!

All participants will receive a free copy of the best selling book, Distance Learning: A Step-by-Step Guide for Trainers, published by the American Society for Training and Development. This book provides a step-by-step approach to implementing distance learning from the learner, trainer and managerial perspective. Included are templates, checklists and job aids for creating and managing your distance learning events. You will be using this book as a reference long after the workshop is over.

"WOW! This book was everything I needed to know but didn't know how to ask! It is guaranteed to become the trainer's bible for using technology to reach geographically-dispersed learners."
- Susan Fenner, Ph.D., Manager, Education and Professional Development
Professional Secretaries International (PSI)

Workshop Approach

We have designed the workshop to emphasize attendee interaction and participation. We will focus on YOUR questions and learning needs. The workshop format includes:

• Group Discussion
• Case Studies
• Role Plays
• Technology Demonstrations
• Group Exercises
• Question and Answer

Your Learning Facilitator

Rick Gividen is president of Distance Learning Integrators, Inc. (DLII). His engaging instructional style, coupled with over 15 years of training technology and workplace training experience have led to his popularity as a speaker at international distance learning conferences and seminars. He is co-author of the best selling book, Distance Learning: A Step-by-Step Guide for Trainers.   Rick has planned, managed and implemented training events to thousands of personnel across the United States, as well as Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. He is an active member of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD); the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) and is President-elect of the Washington Metropolitan Distance Learning Association (WMDLA).

How Do I Schedule This Workshop for Our Organization?

On-line:     Click here to request the workshop via our web site.
Phone:       (703)553-2526

Risk Free Guarantee!

The workshop will meet or exceed your expectations or your tuition will be refunded!