How to make the most out of remote training events

In 2020, the physical distancing required due to the COVID-19 pandemics catalysed the shift of the face-to-face training events into fully online events. This has posed several challenges to professors and students.

Video conference platforms were swiftly available with remarkable benefits. Every student has the same view like if they were on the first row, commuting time was non-existent, the Q&A session became more active and the lectures can be recorded for the asynchronous mode. However, some challenges remain such as interaction among students, technical visits, assessments, motivation and focus.

It is time for a change. Online training demands a lot from professors - upskilling, and students - focus. In addition, this period of disruptions is an opportunity to review the syllabus to identify what will be really useful for the students in synchronous mode, in a more valuable, dynamic and attractive way, and allowing for more individual coaching time.

This is a new education and training era. A student-centred environment, competence building for a new set of jobs, and advanced technological tools will drive the evolution in E&T.

Read complete article in IEN Progress Report 2021.