Planning and Managing a Distance Learning Program
2-day workshop for up to 10 participants
Managers of distance learning programs will learn how to plan and manage various situations that arise with distance learning. They will learn the basics of distance learning – from defining and deploying to selecting instructors. They will learn how to write effective policies and procedures, how to set objectives for training new distance learning instructors, and how to evaluate distance learning programs and instructors.

Distance Learning: Train- the-Trainer for Interactive Video Teletraining (IVT)
5-day workshop for up to 10 participants
Participants learn how to plan and organize their course, apply course conversion and visual design principles, prepare effective learner support materials, use practice tools to increase learner participation, review components required for evaluating an interactive video teletraining course, and acquire on-camera presentation skills for successful delivery. Participants will have an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of interactive teletraining. This hands-on workshop requires participants to bring course materials they've used in the past. These materials will be used to apply the principles taught during this workshop. Each participant will work one-on-one with a DTS instructor and will be required present a 15-minute distance learning presentation for evaluation by DTS’s instructor.

Distance Learning Course Design and Content Development
2-day workshop for up to 10 participants
Participants will learn how integrate multimedia and visual tools into a distance learning format, including video, presentation graphics and the Internet. They will learn how to encourage active learner involvement and interaction through a variety of activities, questioning techniques, and use of learner support materials. This hands-on workshop requires participants to bring instructor-led course materials that will then be used to apply the principles taught during this workshop.

Media Selection for Distance Learning
1-day workshop for up to 10 participants
Participants will be able to define the modalities of learning and how to compare the effectiveness of each. Various media selection tools will be explored that allow participants to select the best method for the delivery of their course based on the course objectives, design and delivery costs, associated travel, and living expenses.

How to Increase Participant Interaction
1-day workshop for up to 10 participants
This workshop is for participants who are experienced in the basics of distance learning but want to enhance learner participation within their courses. Participants are taught how to plan, design, implement, and evaluate a variety of learner activities.

Evaluating Distance Learning Courses
1-day workshop for up to 10 participants
Participants will learn the fundamental differences between evaluating instructor-led courses and distance learning courses. These areas include: learner satisfaction, instructor satisfaction, course development, and administration review.

On-Camera Presentation and Presence Skills
1-day workshop for up to 5 participants
Participants are taught how to successfully open and close a distance learning session for the greatest impact on the learners. They will learn the fundamentals of verbal and nonverbal communication and how the instructor’s dress and appearance can affect the learners overall satisfaction with a video based course delivery. Participants will be required to present these skills at the end of the workshop.

Videoconferencing Basics
1/2-day workshop for up to 5 participants
This workshop is for participants who are familiar with the basic equipment operation. Participants learn the importance of camera pre-sets, dress and appearance for on-camera presence, and videoconferencing etiquette for successful business meetings.

Equipment Training for Instructors and Presenters
Videoconferencing Systems
1/2-day workshop for up to 5 participants
This workshop is customized for the specific videoconferencing system located at the client’s site. The basics of placing and answering calls, operating the control system(s), setting camera presets, and operation of associated peripherals are demonstrated. Basic trouble shooting techniques will be provided. Hands-on practice will be scheduled for each participant. (This course is often taught in conjunction with Videoconferencing Basics.)

Equipment Training for Instructors and Presenters
Student Response Systems
1 or 2 day workshop(s) for up to 10 participants
This workshop is customized for the specific student response system located at the client’s site. The basic functionality of the hardware and software associated with student response systems are demonstrated. Hands-on practice will be scheduled for each participant.