PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

for what it is – a separate entity with elements that are the same, better, and worse than the in-person environment. Additionally, from the beginning, design with online learning in mind instead of translating classroom material to the virtual world.

2. Remember the benefits.

Attention spans are shorter when people go online, so virtual learning works best in short segments of one to two hours. The good news? Truncated learning blocks are easier to schedule. Furthermore, people can engage in learning for 60-120 minutes and then go back to work. Additionally, if the program is longer than a two-hour block, there’s time to practice and reflect on what’s learned between sessions. Finally, you can record virtual sessions with the click of a button. If a learner steps out or gets called away, catching up after training is easy.

3. Devote more time to the setup and instructions.

Virtual training facilitators compete with email, texts, instant messaging, and more. So, you don’t need a Magic-8 Ball to conclude “most likely, yes” when you ask, “will people multitask during online training.” The can, they do, and they will. Subsequently, online learners will miss information they mig

Meet Kate Zabriskie

Kate Zabriskie is the president of Business Training Works, Inc., a Maryland-based talent development firm. She and her team provide onsite, virtual, and online soft-skills training courses and workshops to clients in the United States and internationally. For more information, visit www. businesstrainingworks.com.

Conditioning Basics:

Check out our Jinny top 5 products that help add shine, deep condition, and provide maximum hold.

Murray’s BEESWAX

MU26000 Murray’s Beeswax is easy to apply yet stiff enough for the most demanding hair styles. A must for braids, dreadlocks and other hard to hold styles. Murray’s imports the highest available grade of Beeswax from Australia.

Hairobics Braid Gel

HB3721 The AllDay LOCKS Braid Gel helps lock styles in place and keeps them looking better longer. The use of Tea Tree Oil will reduce any itching that may occur.

Difeel Biotin Pro-Growth Root Stimulator 2.5 oz.

SF14574 It helps with root reactivation and promotes healthy hair growth while strengthening and adding shine to the hair. The 99% natural blend with fortifying Biotin also helps prevent hair loss while working to restore thinning hair and stimulate the hair follicles at the root.

Wrap Me Foaming Mousse

RR18305 Coconut and shea oils deeply hydrate hair from the inside out, leaving hair soft and nourished with brilliant shine. Fast drying foaming mousse leaves wraps soft and full of body. Can be used for wash and wear styles, defining curls, and taming frizz.

1 2 3 4 Let’s Jam Shining And Conditioning Gel Extra Hold CRO02927 This hair gel provides a flake-free conditioning strong hold. The styling gel conditions and shines and is great for styling. It’s great for braiding, smoothing edges, twisting, taming frizz and flyaways.