May 2008: Virtual Training Tips (Part 3 of 3), LINQ Courseware, Huddles Aren't Just for Sports Teams

Virtual Training Tips, LINQ Courseware, Huddles Aren't Just for Sports Teams

In this issue, we have:

• Techniques for improving virtual training delivery (part three in a three part series)
• Information on a featured courseware title - LINQ Courseware
• A tested management method to keep your training firm executing and communicating well

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Virtual Training Tips (Part 3 of 3)

The third a a three part series, here are more ideas around how to improve virtual training delivery. In good virtual training:

• There are end of session tests. These 10 or so question assessments help gauge if the student understands the topic. In addition, these assessments can be summed and shared with the group to share how the class-at-large is performing.



• Labs require students to work with each other or the instructor to promote the exchange of information and ensure participation.



• Pre-class training introduces students to the virtual training and gives them some guidelines about what to expect, how to participate and how best to take advantage of the e-training opportunity. Expectations should be set that virtual training is different from other types of training and requires different effort, action and etiquette.



• A portal dedicated to the class contains items like course schedule, links to outside resources, guidelines for any prep work, and assessments.

LINQ Courseware

The .NET 3.5 Framework SDK shiped with numerous updates to the C# and VB programming languages and Language Integrated Query (LINQ).

In this course, attendees will explore these new programming constructs first hand. Once the core language features have been examined, the remainder of the course will examine LINQ (Language Integrated Query) and the core APIs which represent it: LINQ over Objects, LINQ to SQL and LINQ to XML.

This title is available today.


Huddles

Huddles, A Management Practice by Guru Verne Harnish, Aren't Just for Sports Teams

Running a training firm requires superior execution and great management communication. Daily meetings--huddles--keep everyone on the same page and allow addressing issues while they are small.

Download the article (.pdf)