Webinar: Silent microphones & empty chat boxes: Why it happens, and proven strategies that deliver
Join Dr Deniese Cox for this interactive webinar where she provides effective strategies to avoid awkward silences, disengaged learners and the practical tips that can be implemented into your classroom.
Description
Wednesday, 20 August 2025 12:30pm - 1.30pm AEST
(12:00pm ACST | 10:30am AWST)
Tired of awkward silences, disengaged learners, and live lectures or tutorials where time seems to slow down and drag on? It’s time to take back control of your online sessions by discovering the secret sauce for online sessions that sing.
During this hands-on, interactive session, you’ll learn:
• Why learners are reluctant to speak up
• Common pitfalls to be avoided
• Proven, easy-to-do strategies that deliver results
Backed by research and embraced by trainers around Australia – this isn’t just another how-to talk. It’s your gateway to dynamic sessions that learners line up for.
Alignment with RTO Standards 2025:
• Standard 1.1: Engaging, well-structured training. These resources equip trainers with practical strategies to create engaging, well-paced, and structured training that actively supports student progression and maintains learner interest.
• Standard 1.8: Fit-for-purpose resources. These insights provide guidance on selecting, creating, and utilising fit-for-purpose resources, content, and learning design approaches that enhance the learning experience and learning outcomes.
• Standard 2.5: Safe and inclusive learning environments. These resources provide innovative participation strategies that promote and support student diversity by enabling anonymous contributions, text-based engagement, and other inclusive techniques that allow learners from all backgrounds to participate equitably without fear of bias or judgment.
• Standards 3.1 and 3.2: Continuing professional development. These professional development resources support trainers in developing and maintaining skills and knowledge in engaging, quality training delivery.
Topics Covered
- Why learners are reluctant to engage during live online sessions
- Common mistakes to be avoided
- A range of strategies that result in more learners engaging more often
Learning Outcomes
Practical Strategies for driving up participation during live online sessions
Audience
Trainers; Team leaders; And anyone who presents information through live online sessions and meetings
Session includes
- Certificate of attendance
- Webinar Recording