Creating videos for training purposes is easy; launch a smartphone camera app and hit record. Creating effective pieces of drama that allow viewers to make their own meaning through compelling storylines and characters is not so easy. However, it is a skill that learning designers can study and put into practice.

This week on The Mind Tools L&D Podcast, Gemma T and Ross G are joined by Tom Hickmore, to discuss:

• why drama is an effective learning delivery mechanism
• when to use drama
• scripting techniques.

Show notes

Ross' freaky Friday 13th frequency fact came from here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friday_the_13th#Occurrence

Gemma found out about the history of Paralympic games in this National Geographic article: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/how-the-paralympic-movement-evolved-into-major-sporting-event

Tom's book "Watch & learn" can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Watch-Learn-Designing-commissioning-producing-ebook/dp/B09FB4M471

To watch the "What can TV teach L&D" video series that Tom has made, follow these links:

Series 1: https://www.nicemedia.co.uk/season-1-what-can-tv-teach-ld/

Series 2: https://www.nicemedia.co.uk/season-2-what-can-tv-teach-ld/

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Connect with our speakers

If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode, connect with our speakers on Twitter:

• Tom Hickmore @nicemediauk
• Ross Dickie @RossDickieEW
• Gemma Towersey @gemmatowersey