Webinars Calendar
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OCT
30
2020
11AM
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When technical and software training involve face-to-face interactions and manipulating equipment, it becomes burdensome due to the need for tactile and kinesthetic experiences. Although webinars and virtual training are digital, they provide ample opportunities to add realism and for motor skills development. They act as the “go-between experiences” between physical experience and cognitive learning process.
Unfortunately, many designers, instructors, and trainers in technical and software subjects are stymied by the mindset that it is impossible to do technical training in webinar. There lies a tremendous amount of missed opportunities. In this session, you will learn:
During the session, get to experience the “5 Webinar LABs Models.”
Ray Jimenez, Ph.D.
Chief Champion for Workers and Learners
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Vignettes Learning
Michael Kolodziej, Ed.D.
Founder
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Lead Nerd
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SEP
16
2020
11AM
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In this time of pandemic and lockdowns, we see the sudden growth of WFH (Work From Home) workers. The increased level of social isolation has led most people to loneliness and frustrations. Consequently, it affects the workers’ productivity and their quality of life.
One of the common links between workers with other teams and leaders are their webinars and virtual sessions. However, the methods in ZOOM, WebEx, Adobe Connect and others only aggravate the “loneliness” of the learners. The presentation techniques are impersonal, stressful, time wasters, boring, and irrelevant. Adding socialization and meaningful conversations in webinars and virtual training does wonders in engaging learners and increasing their learning experiences. However, many are either unaware of this critical design and delivery skill or they just find it too difficult to implement. In this webinar, you will learn:
Ray Jimenez, Ph.D.
Chief Champion for Workers and Learners
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Vignettes Learning
Aimee Lantzy
Story Design Architect
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Vignettes Learning
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SEP
09
2020
11AM
PDT
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Oftentimes, we hear the dreaded “Learners don’t want to do pre-work for webinars.”
Ray Jimenez, Ph.D.
Chief Champion for Workers and Learners
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Vignettes Learning
Susie Tiggs, Ed.S.
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services Lead
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Texas Sensory Support Network
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AUG
20
2020
9AM
PDT
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Stories are persuasive methods to change the thinking and behaviors of learners and workers. David Hume, the Scottish philosopher, relates stories with emotions and passions. “Emotions call for action, whereas, logic stops actions.” In webinars, there is so much focus on presenting logical content that it makes them boring and unappealing.
Ray has taught thousands of designers, developers, and presenters the persuasive art of using stories in webinars. In the session, you will learn:
Ray Jimenez, Ph.D.
Chief Champion for Workers and Learners
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Vignettes Learning
Aimee Lantzy
Story Design Architect
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Vignettes Learning
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AUG
28
2020
9AM
PDT
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Many webinar presenters and trainers facilitate webinars and virtual sessions with only two tracks - the boring and low-impact tracks. Successful facilitators, on the other hand, are good at balancing at least fifteen (15) different methods. These methods help achieve the full usefulness of content and high impact engagement. The matrix below is like a playing field. You would know what are the bases to cover and how to use the different tactics and methods to reach home base.
 In this session, you will learn:
To add moments of learning and applications, complete the Pre-Webinar Activity “Usefulness and Engagement Exercise”. After the webinar, complete your Insights Exercise. Download the article “Engagement Matrix.” 
Ray Jimenez, Ph.D.
Chief Champion for Workers and Learners
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Vignettes Learning
Jonathan Workman
Learning Systems Leader
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KOCH Industries
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NOV
06
2020
11AM
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We are all familiar with Miss Piggy, Kermit the Frog, Cookie Monster, Sailor Moon, and Baby Yoda. Why are these characters so memorable? Furthermore, why are we, adults and children alike, love shadow shows? In learning design, the practices and principles of Design Thinking has taken roots and with it is the concept of Personas. Personas is a method in defining a learner profile with the intent of understanding the needs, goals and other behaviors that represent the learner. Designers use imagery, puppetry and cartoons to prepare personas.
The session focuses on using Personas, puppetry and cartoons as a way to help participants view the desired learning outcomes. In the session, you will learn:
Watch Ray and his puppet guests perform at the Vignettes Learning Theater.  
Ray Jimenez, Ph.D.
Chief Champion for Workers and Learners
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Vignettes Learning
Crystal L. Fernandes-Harris
Senior Manager of Organization and Talent Development
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Day Pitney LLP
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