Description

Years ago, before cell phones and laptops entered the work environment, the idea of checking email, sending texts, or doing other work-related tasks during a training session was unheard of. Now it is commonplace. As your organization integrates more synchronous e-learning, the problem multiplies, because your learners can be distracted by things in their own environments you can’t even see.

Solutions

Ultimately, whether to multitask during a training session is a decision that the participant will need to make. As a trainer, you can only ask that they refrain, and share with them the disadvantages when they are unable to do so. You ...

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