The CIOB Academy has launched its courses as virtual classrooms in order to continue to support professional learning during the pandemic.
Using specialist software designed for online classroom delivery, each delegate will be given access to an online classroom.
In the classroom, delegates can speak with their trainer using a microphone, type and answer questions using a messaging facility, engage in quizzes and polls, and follow an interactive presentation given by the subject matter expert. Electronic handouts will also be distributed.
In his blog on the launch Adrian Montague (above), associate director of the Academy, says postponing courses was not an option and taking learning online was the best solution.
“Being in lockdown or subject to restrictions on movement is making us all consider not just how we work. It is also making learning providers, such as the Academy, look at how they can support professionals during these difficult times, but also in the future as more and more people become comfortable with technology and more open to working and learning remotely.
“For the Academy, this has meant looking at a large proportion of our portfolio, which was delivered at the hub in central London using the traditional face‑to‑face training method and examining whether to postpone classes or look at another solution.
“From my perspective, postponing courses is something that would not serve to demonstrate the Academy is willing to be innovative and look at all solutions available. I believe that during this crisis, there should still be the opportunity to attend training and develop your skills.
“I know a number of people may be sceptical of the benefits of online classrooms and whether you can truly recreate the classroom online. However, I am positive online classrooms are an effective, fun, interactive and practical way to absorb content and develop new skills.”
For more information on our virtual classrooms, visit www.ciobacademy.org or email the team at [email protected].
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CIOB Academy online education is in complies with social distancing in this era of Covid-19 pandemic. It will serve as one of the most important areas where we can develop as professionals is competence in accessing and sharing knowledge. There are lots of advantages relating to online education, the most effective, successful professionals are constantly learning, and can take the time to apply lesson learned, and continually work to improve career in the industry. Kudos CIOB!