Title: High-Yield Training in the Virtual Classroom

Workshop Description:

During these challenging economic times, many learning organizations are asked to do more with less. For many, this involves implementing an effective virtual classroom strategy. This session will cover the fundamental principles of a proven online instructional model called GEAR. We will discuss lessons learned when the GEAR model has been applied and explore the design principles needed for moving both your learners and overall training organization to an effective virtual classroom model.

• Understand the design principles in the GEAR model
• Best practices of existing GEAR model implementations
• Lessons learned when transitioning learners, instructors and designers to a virtual classroom format

Presenters: Bob Mosher and Conrad Gottfredson


Bob Mosher has been an active and influential leader in the learning and training industry for over 25 years and is renowned worldwide for his pioneering role in e-learning and new approaches to learning. Bob Mosher joined LearningGuide Solutions US in November 2006 as Global Chief Learning and Strategy and Evangelist. Bob has also worked for organizations such as Microsoft Learning, and Element K where he helped guide their overall learning strategies. He is an influential voice in the IT training industry, speaking at conferences and participating within industry associations.

Dr. Conrad A. Gottfredson has devoted his life to improving the life conditions of people, communities and nations through education. His Ph.D. in Instructional Psychology and Technology has provided him the opportunity to pursue this life goal in a 25 year private consulting practice.

He has pioneered methodologies for developing and delivering learning at the moment of need, to those who need it, when they need it, in the language and form they need from a single source of content.