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innovation Virtual Induction and Training With lockdown happening almost overnight, all of us have had to adapt quickly to working from home and rethinking how we continue to deliver services to our learners. four mornings a week, using a virtual classroom, presentations, videos and discussions for the day’s topic. The learners are also sent home study to carry out at their own pace, linked to the day’s topic via Nearpod which they can complete ready for the next session. Home study includes a variety of activities from open ended questions, quizzes, memory games, multi choice polls, word search suggestions and even some physical activities. There were recent links to Joe Wicks workout videos to encourage exercise and movement!
Rosalyn Lovatt, Regional Manager at our Hadfield Road Centre and Garod Griffiths, Peripatetic Tutor have shown how innovative we can be and how quickly we can adapt when times call for it. Concerned that some Traineeship learners would not be able to access training during the lock down, or would have to wait until face-to-face learning resumed, Rosalyn and Garod created a Virtual Induction programme to ensure learners remained engaged and motivated.
"Our learners have gotten on board with online learning and adapted really well"
Using platforms, such as Whereby or Nearpod, for the virtual classroom has ensured that all leaners are able to access the programme. Not all learners have tablets or laptops, so it is essential that no one is disadvantaged and that the classroom could be accessed by a mobile phone.
They compiled a four-week induction timetable of various topics which could be taught online to all Traineeship learners. These topics include: Week 1 - About ACT and getting to know everyone Week 2 - Wellbeing Week 3 - Employability Week 4 - Self awareness
On the final week of the programme, our ACT Tutors are invited into the virtual classroom to meet the learners and answer any questions they may have about transitioning onto their specific routes. Our ALS staff are also involved in the process and work to support all learners and identify any specific needs they may have. To date, there are five groups running in the virtual centre, with two recently completing their training and moving on to their chosen routes
The Virtual Induction programme delivers onehour training sessions to Traineeship learners,
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