Virtual Facilitation
Virtual instructor-led training (VILT) — definition and benefits
Virtual instructor-led training (VILT) delivers live, interactive online sessions led by skilled facilitators using platform tools to actively engage learners.
VILT replicates the structure and benefits of an in-person classroom—but in a virtual environment. It’s not a passive webinar. Learners interact in real time through chat, audio, video, breakout rooms, and collaborative tools. Sessions are built around participation and dialogue, not just slide delivery.
Skilled facilitators guide the experience by encouraging discussion, managing pace, and using virtual tools to activate engagement and support knowledge transfer.
Key features of virtual instructor-led training (VILT):
- Live Communication: Real-time voice, chat, and video interaction with facilitators and peers.
- Interactive Virtual Tools: Use of polls, whiteboards, breakout rooms, and shared workspaces to promote engagement.
- Structured Facilitation: Sessions follow a purposeful design that includes activities every 3–5 minutes to keep learners involved.
Why it matters: VILT helps organizations scale training across locations while maintaining the engagement, connection, and collaboration of a live classroom.
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