Moderating an Online Class is Like Working in an Air Traffic Control Tower...

Last week's class on Eluminate reminded me of being in a busy airport hub. It was sometimes noisy, crowded, participants took off and landed with their ideas, and we stuck to our flight plan. The moderators were well organized (as any airline should be) , asked thorough questions (thankfully no security checkpoints screenings were needed), and they called on people to share in a democratic matter (first plane on the runway takes off with others waiting behind).

If you've been on a recent flight, especially on United, you would know that passengers have the opportunity to listen to the air traffic transmissions. The moderators from last week reminded me very much of these air traffic controllers. They were swift with the take offs and smooth with the landings. They maintained the flight schedules and made sure that every passenger had a chance to share. Even those that were quietly observing. When you think about it... teaching is considered one of the most stressful jobs. It usually ends up on every top 25 most stress induced job list. Air traffic controlling is no stranger to the list as well. So I have to say that I applaud the ladies from last week with their efforts for a stress-free flight and I hope that they sit back, recline their seats, and enjoy the rest of the flight in the upcoming online classes!