Makeshapes partnered with the renowned organisational development agency Capability Group to speak to business leaders and gather data on the state of online and virtual group learning.
The learning was clear: Virtual group learning is just as effective as face-to-face—and sometimes even leads to greater impact. “The power of virtual learning is not just about scale but also the ability to move people to adopt new habits, more effectively, and faster.”
Download the whitepaper to read:
- What OD/L&D practitioners told us: What has actually worked in online group learning since the shift to remote—and the frustrations that remain, from cameras-off disengagement to Zoom fatigue.
- The science of learning that sticks: How chunked content, cognitive load, social learning, and spaced practice make online group learning as effective as face-to-face—sometimes more so.
- Design and delivery trends: Practical ways to build mastery, collaboration, and interactivity into virtual sessions, drawing on research from the CIPD and the NeuroLeadership Institute.
- The technology landscape: The platforms and tools reimagining online group learning, from virtual classrooms to immersive environments.
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