Designing Virtual Training, Part 1

With worldwide events since March 2020 causing major changes in the world of L&D, virtual training is receiving a massive boost in usage. Previously face-to-face workshops and topics are being run over Zoom, Microsoft Teams and a host of other platforms. But how do we make sure the learning experiences we design are right for virtual? In part one of our first-ever two-part episode, we have plenty of practical tips for you on creating excellent virtual training.

03:46  What do we mean by virtual training?

05:38  The challenge for virtual facilitators

06:35  Design in detail for virtual

08:03  The two biggest mistakes in virtual design

10:17  Getting the timings right

12:28  The tech challenge

16:23  Best practice: no shortcuts

17:30  The four pillars of good design

18:42  The 'why' of virtual design: what's the transformation?

20:19  The 'who' of virtual design: the target audience and their tech

23:09  The 'what' of virtual design: objectives, coverage and content

25:41  The 'how' of virtual design: structure and methods

26:18  Twelve ways to bring virtual to life

28:58  Top tips for virtual design

31:38  Learning new tools with non-important content

33:02  More instructions for facilitators

34:22  Summary

38:45  The mini-topic: writing for learning

Resource Links

Sheridan's online course covering the 4 Pillars: https://training-designers-club.newzenler.com/courses/design-training-6-simple-steps

Sheridan's course about the MASTER structure: https://training-designers-club.newzenler.com/courses/master-training-design

12 Ways to bring virtual training to life: https://training-designers-club.newzenler.com/courses/12-ways-bring-virtual-training-to-life

10 practical tips for designing virtual training: https://training-designers-club.newzenler.com/courses/10-practical-tips-designing-virtual-training

Overcome the challenge of Virtual training: https://training-designers-club.newzenler.com/courses/overcome-challenges-virtual-training-design

Sheridan's TrainingZone article (on social learning): ⁠https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/lead/culture/why-social-learning-will-be-even-more-vital-in-the-future-of-work⁠

Terry's TrainingZone article (on gamification, obviously): ⁠https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/deliver/training/gamification-beyond-the-buzzword-why-its-not-what-you-think

Contact the Hosts

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Terry Pearce LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/terrypaulpearce

Sheridan Webb LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/trainingdesigner 

The Training Designers’ Club: www.trainingdesignersclub.co.uk

Untold Play: www.untoldplay.com - For game-based learning and gamified learning consultancy and design

360 Learning Design: 360learningdesign.com - For bespoke, creative and personalised learning design

Keystone Development: www.keystonedevelopment.co.uk - For bespoke learning and development programme design

Power Hour: www.power-hour.co.uk - For ready written bite-size training materials