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Breakout rooms in virtual classrooms — how and when to use them
breakout rooms
Breakout rooms in virtual classrooms create small-group environments where learners can collaborate, apply skills, and engage more deeply than in the main session.
Used effectively, breakout rooms help replicate the collaborative experience of in-person training. They’re essential in both virtual instructor-led training (VILT) and hybrid learning to boost participation and reduce learner passivity.
Benefits of Breakout Rooms:
- Increased Participation: Everyone has a voice.
- Peer Learning: Learners teach and learn from each other.
- Skill Practice: Safe spaces for applying new knowledge.
When Should You Use Breakouts?
Use for role plays, scenario practice, small group discussion, brainstorming, or post-lecture reflection.
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