Does Online Training Actually Work?

On Air by Yoga For First Responders

During the podcast, the hosts discuss the challenges of teaching online compared to in-person classes. They highlight the energetic and interactive nature of in-person teaching, where a dynamic dialogue between the teacher and students fosters engagement. The teacher can draw inspiration from the students' energy, creating a more immersive experience. In contrast, online teaching can feel impersonal and robotic, with the teacher reduced to a "robotic head in the corner of the screen" and repetitive PowerPoint slides.

This lack of interaction and personal connection can lead to distractions and disengagement, such as students using their phones during online classes. Furthermore, the hosts acknowledge that while online training has improved in effectiveness, it cannot fully replace the benefits of in-person teaching. They recognize that as a yoga instructor, it is impossible to be with students 24/7, emphasizing the importance of equipping them with tools they can use independently. However, they also note that the shift to online teaching has allowed them to focus more on practical aspects and hands-on practice during in-person sessions. By moving certain components, like cultural competency classes, online, they can allocate more time during in-person sessions for practice teaching and breaking down alignment. Overall, the hosts appreciate the value of incorporating both in-person and online elements in their teaching approach, despite the challenges and limitations of online teaching.

The hosts also share their personal experience with online training and how their perspective has evolved. They discuss the previous perception of online training as ineffective and dull, often featuring narrators who seemed to lecture to a computer monitor. Online training was often seen as a mere checkbox requirement rather than a meaningful learning experience. However, they highlight the positive changes they have witnessed in recent years, particularly in the quality of online training. They describe participating in online courses where they felt mentored and engaged in one-on-one conversations with the instructor. They acknowledge the effectiveness of online training and attribute its growth to advancements in technology and the shift towards more interactive and engaging online learning experiences.

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