Tương tự có thể được rút ra giữa đào tạo đồng bộ và giới thiệu của truyền hình vào những năm 1950. Những người sáng tạo của truyền hình tự nhiên cho rằng truyền hình nên bắt chước một sản xuất nhà hát. Không có gì đáng ngạc nhiên, | 4 THE SYNCHRONOUS TRAINER S SURVIVAL GUIDE An analogy can be drawn between synchronous training and the introduction of television in the 1950s. The creators of television naturally assumed that television should mimic a theater production. Not surprisingly early TV did just that. There was a single set that changed between scenes one camera that maintained the same angle throughout and a live audience. Of course it did not take people long to realize that what played well in Peoria did not necessarily play well on television. A new metaphor needed to be developed for the new medium one that incorporated the aspects of theater but also took advantage of the special features that were available. This guide can help you the trainer transition away from the traditional practices of delivering classroom training. Just as putting the stage on television did not take advantage of that technology trying to force a traditional classroom design and delivery method into the synchronous classroom is very limiting. The similarities between synchronous training and a broadcast production do not end with this story. In fact I use the broadcast production metaphor throughout this guide. Synchronous programs often use live event technical support to keep everything running smoothly. A producer often called an assistant trainer can be instrumental in supporting instruction. How This Guide Is Organized Many factors contribute to effective training events personal readiness of both learner and trainer the ability to control the technology and the people interacting in the technology and the use of activities that support the content and are effective in the environment. With this in mind this guide is organized into the following chapters Chapter 1 An Introduction to the Synchronous Classroom. After explaining how synchronous training can fit into your overall mix this chapter provides a detailed overview of the collabora INTRODUCTION 5 tion and facilitation features available in .
