Transforming Training to lead the Future of Education

If you’ve had a chance to join us for our world class training you’ve no doubt noticed that we are doing things a little differently. We have crossed over from the days of scheduling a class in one location and waiting for the students to show up. At Ascolta, we realize that the ongoing economic situation makes it difficult as a student to attend a class when additional costs of travel are involved. We also understand that while VoD training is very valuable, it’s no replacement for a live instructor that can field questions in real time, look over your shoulder during labs to offer advice, and make a personal connection as a mentor with a student.

So What Have We Done?

Basically we have extended our reach. We run a number of classes in a mixed mode where the instructor uses Webex in addition to a class with live learners in the same room as the instructor. This gives students the ability to learn wherever they are, while the instructor can still answer questions on the fly and “look ver the shoulder” of a learner in a virtual manner during the lab exercises.

Take that a step further and many of our offices are equipped with a Telepresence System in which the instructor can deliver from one of our offices and students can attend from a different office, in a conference room/classroom fusion type setting.

Moreover that same instructor may have students in the room, live via telepresence, and at the same time joining via Webex.

We believe this to be some of the most flexible options for learners in the industry.

What about the future?

We are constantly addressing our options to deliver training with more availability in the future. One area of interest is the Cisco umi which was recently announced. Quality audio and video extend the classroom to the living room, workplace, and beyond.

If you havent had a look at the Cisco umi here it is:

It’s amazing what you can acomplish with a Webcam and a google video chat account.

Conclusion

You can bet that Ascolta wants you to “Learn Something!” no matter where you are. We welcome any suggestions you may have and look forward to mentoring you personally, or your employees in the future.