b'EDUCATION GUIDE|view some content for a future timetheymoment when a session ends. virtual component will be more robust than will be making all education available onit previously has been. Whatever the reasons demand for all registrants. EVOLVING EXPECTATIONS may be, I think the expectation will be a more We encourage connecting through yourWhile the pandemic has brought moreprestigious virtual component to the live meet-phone and taking a walk, or folding yourof a focus on virtual learning in the pres- ing, she said. We are an optimistic group and laundry, or cooking dinner while youreent based on necessity and safety, the futurewe are going to make this a phenomenal expe-listening to a presenter, Aaron said. Wemay hold that virtual learning remains anrience in every way. The pandemic has forced dont want our attendees to think that theyoption due to rapidly changing expecta- us to be more creative and advance our virtual need to be sitting all day in front of theirtionsand perhaps safety as well.component of live meetings going forward.computer in order to get access to all of theIn the short term, many organizationsTyrell sees the entire conference expe-information being shared.are transitioning existing in-person eventsrience forever changed. I believe that Other disadvantages include lack of in-per- to virtual, and that forced change of direc- now that weve gone virtual, attendees will son conversation and networking, lack of des- tion will accelerate a willingness to exper- expect that there will always be that option, tination locations, say those interviewed byiment and change events [for the better],and that makes sense. I believe that most Elite CE. To help minimize virtual fatigue,Bellamy said. In the long-term, organiza- meetings will have physical, face-to-face many events are pre-recording sessions to betions will build on identified benefits of vir- attendees and people participating at home, viewed in a live group online and then bring- tual meetings to maximize their impact. watching sessions streamed live and text ing in the speakers to answer questions in theAaron believes expectations will be that thechatting with other virtual attendees.nPreparing leaders for the future of nursingLearn more: umassmed.edu/gsnDoctor of Nursing Programs Degree programsDoctor of Nursing PracticePhD PhDGraduate Entry Pathway MastersMasters Graduate Entry PathwayPost Graduate Certicates Postgraduate certicateContinuing Education Continuing education8 EDUCATION GUIDE|2020| www.elitecme.com'