The Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), through its Career Development and Management Division (CDMD), successfully conducted the Improvement of Training System Series: Virtual Facilitation Mastery: Online Tools and Strategies for Interactive Virtual Training on April 16-17, 2026 via Zoom Application.
The two-day activity brought together 36 participants from the Central Office and Regional Training Centers to strengthen their skills in delivering engaging and learner-centered virtual training. The training emphasized that effective virtual facilitation goes beyond tools, it requires intentional design, interaction, and adaptability.
In her message, Deputy Director Antonieta Arceo emphasized the urgent need for ATI staff to develop skills and competencies in virtual facilitation, as the institution transitions toward conducting most of its activities online in response to current government directives and evolving circumstances. She encouraged making sessions more interactive and impactful, especially for training that require certification and demonstrated learning outcomes. Also, she challenged participants to actively engage, apply their learning and contribute to ATI’s goal of becoming a premier training institution in agriculture and fisheries.
Sessions covered the foundations of virtual facilitation, strategies for interactive online lectures, and the effective use of digital tools. Participants actively engaged in hands-on activities, including designing and facilitating virtual learning sessions, allowing them to apply key concepts in real time. YGOAL personnel served as Resource persons namely, Vice-President and Program Manager Bayani S. Alonto, Jr., CEO and Co-Founder Ireneo G. Demecais Jr. and YGOAL Consultant Carl Lester Fabian.
Eleazar C. Abestado, Admin Officer II, participant from ATI-RTC CALABARZON shared, “it helped me understand the planning, essential to ensure that the training meets the needs of the participants. To become more efficient, effective, as a trainer, we need to go beyond traditional methods and explore innovative ways in each participant by combining proper planning, the right strategies, and creative approach. We can deliver meaningful and impactful online training experiences. "
Overall, the activity improved participants’ confidence and competence in delivering impactful virtual learning experiences, supporting ATI’s continued shift toward innovative and inclusive training delivery.
Written by: Ma. Ruffa A. Rodriguez from CDMD
