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Learn About Technology
To be a successful virtual trainer, you must learn about technology. You need to know more than the virtual classroom software—you also need to know what’s underneath it.
It’s similar to driving a car. You can be a good driver without knowing how to change a tire or check the oil. But when a problem arises, you are dependent on someone else to fix it. You may be waiting on the side of the road while everyone else passes you by.
Similarly, the best classroom trainers are ones who not only facilitate with ease, but also have mastered all aspects of the classroom, including its technology. They can connect a laptop to any projector, TV, or other display; use standard sound systems; and perform basic troubleshooting when ...
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