There are five takeaways to consider when planning a virtual learning event: Less is more, encourage the exchange of ideas between students, have a good balance of speakers and educators, find out what the audience really need to know, and make sessions available on-demand.
Virtual learning may be more effective than in-person learning when it comes to attracting non-native English speakers. The tools that are available to us mean we can provide the audience with language options that increase both comprehension and accessibility.
Are you from a high-context or a low-context culture? Hwajeong Lee explains how different cultures communicate and why understanding these differences in communication is crucial when conducting global meetings and interactions.
Youngsan University’s Ph.D. candidate Hwajeong Lee looks at how the transition to virtual has affected the MICE industry (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) in South Korea and China and how the use of technology has changed as a result.
Adapting to an online environment hasn’t been easy for everyone. Stepping outside of your comfort zone into a virtual world might be daunting but can allow you to take on exciting new challenges while achieving your goals.
It is important to know the right questions to ask to fully understand the client’s expectations when scoping a virtual meeting. Failing to do so, can result in an outcome that differs greatly from the initial proposal.
How do we move into the virtual world as we prepare ourselves for this “new normal”? By adapting our skills and knowledge, we can bring people together virtually and continue to drive audience engagement.
With virtual events, we can create a more holistic and engaging experience for participants, giving them the chance to get involved ahead of time and allowing organisers to adapt the meeting to better suit the needs of attendees.
One of the great things about virtual conferencing is how accessible it is. People from across the globe, from a wide range of backgrounds, now have access to events they may not have been able to attend otherwise, meaning larger and more diverse audiences.
There are many ways we can use technology to create opportunities for colleagues to connect in a virtual setting. As a result, audiences are able to benefit from organised networking sessions online.
