APPLIED COACHING RESEARCH JOURNAL 2021 , Vol . 7
The experience and vibe - Figure 3 provides some tips to consider that can help to create the learning experience and vibe you wish to create . While your learners may not be in front of you physically , the vibe you create ( or not ) will certainly be felt by those who are joining your session .
Figure 3 : Tips for creating a positive learning experience
Improve
The final section of the PDI model is improve . This can often be the phase which is forgotten about or undertaken in a rush . However , this is arguably the most valuable phase to fulfil . After investing resources into creating a fantastic virtual learning environment , how will you …
• Measure its success ?
• Know that the learning has made an impact ?
• Know if the virtual classroom was well received by the learners ?
Polling Feedback Surveys Pre / post comparisons Impact measures
Tip : It ’ s a good idea to embed 2-3 feedback mechanisms as part of the interactive session . An example may be to poll learner ’ s confidence at the start and end of the session . Another option may be to ask for learners to type key takeaways and feedback .
UK Coaching case study In March 2020 , UK Coaching was forced to transition the ‘ Safeguarding and Protecting Children ’ face-toface workshop online . Phase one was to redesign the learning content and the experience using the principles outlined in this article . The second phase was to orientate our tutor workforce focusing on three areas of development :
1 ) Familiarising tutors with the platform 2 ) How to deliver the revised virtual version of the session 3 ) Engaging delivery styles .
The investment in these two phases paid off , as the feedback from learners was fantastic . First , the postworkshop feedback score asking participants how
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