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JOB AID
2
The Extra-Prepared Virtual Facilitator
and Producer Checklist
By Cindy Huggett
INTERNET
I have a solid high-speed Internet connection in the
location where I will be delivering virtual training.
I have a backup Internet connection available in the
location where I will be delivering virtual training.
I have a second backup Internet connection available
in the location where I will be delivering virtual
training.
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TELEPHONY
I have reliable telephone service that I will use when
delivering virtual training.
I have a backup telephone connection that can be
used if needed (i.e., my main telephone is a landline
and my backup telephone is a cell phone).
I have a second backup telephone connection that
can be used if needed (i.e., my main telephone is a
landline, my backup telephone is a cell phone, and my
second backup uses a different cell service provider).
I have a compatible hands-free headset to use with my
telephone.
I have a backup compatible hands-free headset to use
with my telephone.
My telephone and all accessories I use have a clear
sound connection (i.e., I can be clearly heard at all
times when speaking).
All backup telephones and accessories have a clear
sound connection (i.e., I can be clearly heard at all
times when speaking).
My primary telephone headset is fully charged prior to
the start of the virtual training event.
All of my backup telephones are fully charged prior to
the start of the virtual training event.
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TRAINING FILES
I have a printed copy of every training file associated
with the virtual training event (facilitator guide,
participant workbook, saved poll questions, etc.).
I have a second printed copy of every training file
associated with the virtual training event.
I have an electronic copy of every training file
associated with the virtual training event that can be
easily accessed from my computer.
I have an electronic copy of every training file
associated with the virtual training event that can be
easily accessed on every backup computer, even if the
Internet connection is down.
I have an electronic copy of every training file
associated with the virtual training event that can be
easily accessed from any computer with an Internet
connection (i.e., stored on an accessible website).
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TRAINING EVENT
I have all web links for my virtual training event,
including host, presenter, and participant links if they
are different.
I have all event passcodes, including host, presenter,
and participant codes if they are different.
I have all teleconference details, including moderator
and participant codes.
I know all the teleconference commands for
moderators (e.g., *21 to activate breakout groups).
I know all the teleconference participant commands
(e.g., *6 to mute and *7 to unmute an individual
telephone line).
I have all logistical details, including web links,
passcodes, and teleconference information, printed
out prior to the virtual training event.
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