“The future will be about pairing the Artificial Intelligence of computers with the cognitive, social, and emotional capabilities of humans so that we educate first-class humans, not second-class robots.”

– OECD

The Virtual Realm Has Much To Offer

1. It is adaptable: With online education, both students and teachers can choose their own speed of learning, and there is also the added flexibility of creating a schedule that works for everyone. There is no need to give anything up because adopting an online educational platform enables a better mix between work and studies.
2. Provides a huge variety of programs: There are countless skills and topics to teach and learn in a place as large and diverse as the internet. Universities and institutions of higher learning are increasingly providing online versions of their programs for a range of levels and disciplines.
3. It is reachable: Online learning allows students to learn or teach from any location. As a result, there is no need to keep a strict schedule or commute from one location to another. Additionally, we save money as well as time, which can be used for other purposes.
4. It enables a personalized learning environment: Additionally adaptable to each student’s specific needs and aptitude level is online education. Online resources like videos, pictures, and eBooks are frequently available, and teachers can also incorporate additional formats like forums or discussions to enhance their lessons.

Benefits of Going Virtual

When you host a virtual event, your attendees won’t have to worry about missed flights, traffic, or any other travel-related concerns. Users also have the choice to record the event so they may watch it at a later time. On the other hand, vendors might find it simpler to entice well-known keynote speakers and VIP visitors without having to shell out more money for hotel and flights.

It shouldn’t be surprising that most attendees prefer online events given these benefits. Even when businesses hastily prepared events, 73% of guests were content with their virtual experiences, according to Kaltura. More than 90% of respondents also believed that firms did a great job of turning real-world events into virtual ones.

Additionally, hosts have the choice of pre-recording the content for later broadcasts or live streaming it. The latter option works well for presentations and product demonstrations. You can also choose to make your content available on demand. In addition, several types of information, like movies, podcasts, and slide shows, can be downloaded and made available offline.

Virtual events are less expensive than traditional ones financially. Renting a space, purchasing food or beverages, or doing any of those things will be free. Visitors are not charged extra for parking, meals, gas, or flights. Both parties gain from the scenario.

Getting Your Message Across

When you arrange an event electronically, you can deliver more intriguing content in a variety of ways. Here are a few examples:

• Product demos and presentations
• Q&A sessions
• Panel discussions
• Breakout sessions
• Expert interviews
• Interactive live chat
• Gamification challenges
• Live polls
• Research findings
• Keynote speeches

Which is better for your organization—virtual events or live events?

Compared to in-person events, there isn’t a definite winner. Both tactics are important components of your marketing mix. The two can also be combined to achieve the best of both worlds. Anything from lectures and workshops to product launches can be “hybridized.”

 Compared to real-world events, virtual events are simpler to plan and offer more opportunities. Additionally, they are less expensive for both guests and hosts. The drawback is that virtual events could not be as personalized and interactive as live ones.

You may get a sense of the industry’s pulse by attending trade exhibitions, conferences, in-person meetings, and product demonstrations. With your prospects and clients, you may have in-depth dialogues, watch their reactions, and establish a more personal connection. It’s possible that this interaction and customization will persuade them to buy. 

The best course of action is to test out both possibilities and see which is most effective for your company and its target market!

Food For Thought

Distance learning is rising as a result of the current global economic crisis and changing educational demands. The development of more complex, interactive, and individualized content generation and delivery methods is a result of the essential role that technology plays in this shift.

In a world where education is not just conducted in traditional classrooms but also occurs all around us, virtual classrooms enable cross-border learning. 

Just Remember – The virtual classroom is a ground-breaking resource in a digital educator’s toolkit!