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 two of our first-ever two-part episode, we have plenty of practical tips for you on taking virtual training to the next level.

02:48  Using other platforms before, after and alongside a Zoom-based or similar session

04:50  Take advantage of the desk-based nature of homeworking

06:52  Conditional joining instructions

07:45  Everything in the same place equals happy learners (GiraffePad is one way)

09:49  Getting creative with pre and post course work

11:24  Gamify the end-to-end experience

13:15  Using apps alongside a virtual session

14:17  Choosing the right apps: minimise the learning curve

15:55  Use the tech they know already

18:32  Different categories of platforms

21:45  Get creative with your existing platform

25:40  Keep talking and nobody explodes!

27:25  Escape rooms

28:47  Taking inspiration from games

33:43  Be brave: step away from the slide deck

35:58  Summary

 40:12  The mini-topic: Community-based learning

Resource Links

GiraffePad: www.giraffepad.com 

Slack: slack.com

Monday: www.monday.com 

Klaxoon: www.klaxoon.com

Mural: www.mural.co

Mentimeter: www.mentimeter.com

Jamboard: jamboard.google.com

Spiral: spiral.ac

Note.ly: note.ly

Miro: www.miro.com

Tabletop Simulator: www.tabletopsimulator.com

Evolution: www.northstargames.com/products/evolution

Evivve: evivve.com

And...

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

Contact the Hosts

Our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TrainingDesignPodcast

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