Leading in the virtual classroom requires more than strong content—it demands presence, precision, and the ability to create connection through a screen. In this dynamic one-hour webinar, we’ll explore the real challenges facilitators face in virtual environments, beginning with a live audience poll: What is your biggest challenge managing the virtual classroom? We’ll compare your responses with data from ATD research on the most common obstacles, including sustaining engagement, managing participation, navigating technology, and maintaining energy in remote sessions.
From there, we’ll shift from challenge to solution. Drawing on practical strategies from Facilitation in Action and real-world examples from ATD facilitators, this session will share actionable techniques you can immediately apply. You’ll hear stories of what works—and what doesn’t—when managing chat, breakout rooms, resistance, silence, and multitasking learners. Each strategy will be grounded in research and reinforced with practical facilitation moves that help you stay agile, confident, and learner-centered in the virtual space.
Whether you’re new to virtual facilitation or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will help you move from simply delivering content online to truly mastering the art of the virtual classroom. You’ll leave with renewed confidence, practical tools, and a clear path forward for elevating your impact in every session you lead.
