The Learn It Live platform allows experts to hold online classes directed at a live, online audience. This 8-minute walk-through gives you all the information you’ll need to know to get started instructing. You’ll see how to:

• Set up your public academy page
• Get started with the interactive virtual classroom
• Create and manage your classes
• Prepare for and lead a live online session
• Keep learners engaged after a class is over

Main Video: A Walk-Through to Start Instructing (8:57-min video) Create Your Learn It Live Academy (1:50-min video) Set Up Your Learn It Live Account (0:50-min video) Get Ready for Your Live Sessions (2:43-min video) Conducting One-on-One Sessions (0:32-min video) Tips for Your First Online Class (1:47-min video) After Your Live Session Is Over (0:34-min video)

Supplementary Resources:

• Selecting a picture for your academy or class page: Every academy and class page has an accompanying picture that you’ll upload. Sometimes, the picture can get cut off due to cropping. This document describes how to prevent that issue.

Become a master of the Learn It Live virtual classroom by learning about its robust features in this 55-minute class recording. After watching this class you’ll be ready to use the virtual classroom to its full capabilities.

Using the Virtual Classroom to Teach a Learn It Live Session (55-min video): Become a master of the Learn It Live video- conferencing tool by learning about its robust features in this 55-minute class recording. Interface and Layout (3:40-min video): The video-conferencing tool has several interface and layout options. Audio (5:39-min video): In this part of the class, we show you how to set up your audio properly. Managing Participants (14:25-min video): This important part of the class shows you how to monitor and manage your participants within the live session. Chat (4:31-min video): Chat is a really effective way for learners to communicate and stay engaged. The Whiteboard and Presentations (16:43-min video): The whiteboard allows you to present presentations and other content to your learners. Live Video (2:36-min video): Live video is another way to make your sessions engaging and interactive. Polling (2:09-min video): Polling allows you to engage learners by soliciting responses on the class content. Web Tour (2:27-min video): The Web Tour is a great feature that allows you to show all learners Web pages within the live session. Recording (1:00-min video): Every Learn It Live session can be recorded for later review (new learners can even sign up to watch the recordings!). This important segment shows you how to start the recording.

Supplementary Resources:

• Virtual Classroom Quick Reference Guide. Highly Recommended. This quick guide details the basic functions and interface of the Learn It Live video-conferencing system. It provides a short and simple guide to get started using the virtual classroom.
• Virtual Classroom Comprehensive Guide. Highly Recommended. This comprehensive guide details the immense capabilities of the Learn It Live virtual classroom. It provides a thorough explanation and description of all components of the video-conferencing software. You can reference this guide for any questions you have.
• The Webcam (Live Video) and the Online Classroom. This blog post offers some useful tips on how to most effectively use live video (i.e. your Webcam) in the online classroom.
• Using Application Sharing in the Virtual Classroom (Part 1) and (Part 2). A two-part blog post on how to effectively use application sharing within the virtual classroom in an interactive way.
• Bringing the Web into the Virtual Classroom. This guide provides a comprehensive overview on the tools that bring the Web into the online classroom.
• How to Effectively Use the Whiteboard Tool. This blog post provides a nice discussion on using the virtual classroom’s whiteboard tool.
• Recommended Audio Headset for the Online Classroom. In order to avoid audio feedback, instructors and presenters are required to use headset microphones. We recommend purchasing a headset that connects via a USB port.

Instructing online is undoubtedly the best way to connect with a broad audience of learners. In fact, online instruction can be just as interactive and engaging as any in-person class. However, there are many tips and tricks to know about to be the most effective in online instruction. This brief class goes over some of these tips.

Supplementary Resources:

• How to deliver an engaging session using the Virtual Classroom. Highly Recommended. This 10-minute video describes how to use the features of the virtual classroom to create sessions that are engaging, interactive and effective.
• Using the Virtual Classroom for Effective Online Sessions. Highly Recommended. This guide is loaded with information on how to conduct an effective online session. Topics include participant engagement, tools within the virtual classroom, and technical difficulties.
• Facilitation Tips that Engage and Energize Virtual Audiences. Highly Recommended. This article provides some useful tips on engaging and energzing your virtual audience.
• Top 10 Habits of Highly Effective Online Instructors. Elluminate gives their top 10 tips on how to be a highly effective online instructor.
• Tips for Making Webinars More Engaging. A short and informative list of tips on how to use the virtual classroom to conduct an engaging Webinar.
• First Impressions in the Online Classroom. Instructors share their tips on how to get your online session started on the right footing.