Practice Abstract - Research and innovation

Online meetings with end users: Using GoToTraining as a tool

The interactive online training software GoToTraining (https://www.gotomeeting.com/en-gb/training) can be a useful and effective tool for learning and knowledge exchange with end users, in particular farmers and foresters. There are 3 options: Starter, Pro, and Plus, ranging from 107-315€ and 25-200 participants and including different functions such as break-out collaboration. Watch the tutorial for managing activities and break-outs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NADujLu6f0

Attendees can join a training via browser or download the app.

The most important features include:

• A chat to exchange messages and ask questions to the speakers/trainers as an easy way of communication;

• Tests to recall/evaluate knowledge before, during and after a session;

• Polls to get immediate feedback; and

• A library to organise and store content such as training materials, tests and recordings.

Some practical tips:

• Make sure to upload and set up all materials, activities for break-outs and polls you want to organise, store and share in the library beforehand.

• Test the tool well in advance to become familiar with it.

• Let the participants know you are recording the event and share the recording afterwards.

• Ensure good facilitation.

• Clearly instruct the attendees how they can join the event. Provide the Training ID by email, ideally in the form of a calendar invitation.

• Tell the participants to use hand raising or write in the chat to signal that they want to ask a question. The chat can be more efficient than letting everyone speak.

• As presenter, you can see who has access to which functions. If needed, you can mute/unmute all participants and change the presenter to let someone else speak and share their screen.

Source Project
EURAKNOS
Ongoing | 2019-2021
Main funding source
Horizon 2020 (EU Research and Innovation Programme)
Geographical location
Belgium
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