Technology in Training Design

Technology has come a long way in the last twenty years, but face-to-face training doesn't always show it. In this episode, we discuss ways of bringing technology into face to face training, and give lots of practical suggestions around how you can make technology part of your training design.

1:51 What do we mean by using technology in workshop design?

2:51 Why should we embrace technology in workshop design?

4:34 Technology is not just for blended learning

5:44 Case study: using a learning management app alongside workshops

9:39 Case study: Getting rid of paper happy sheets

10:43 People these days are happier with technology

11:18 Interactive whiteboard apps instead of flipcharts

14:59 Integrated learning apps

16:44 Using tech for delegates dialling in to workshops

18:06 Resistance to using technology in workshops

19:00 Overcoming hardware issues

20:11 Getting over reliability worries

21:06 Wifi and connectivity

21:59 Voting apps and hardware

23:46 Creating your own videos

25:59 Going beyond what you know and trust

27:30 Where to start with trying out new technology for learning design

30:55 Considering facilitators and clients

31:35 Technology for branching paths/choose your own adventure activities

34:48 Using technology in pre and post course

35:37 Creating a Wiki

36:30 Is designing using technology more time-consuming?

39:02 Thinking of alternatives to traditional methods

39:49 Sheridan’s takeaways for using tech in learning

41:29 Let’s remember why we’re using technology

42:19 Sheridan’s mini-topic: formalising informal learning

45:45 Designing a space for self-directed learning

47:32 Combining today’s two topics

47:50 Who we are and getting in touch

Resource Links

Explain Everything: explaineverything.com

Spiral: spiral.ac

Slack: slack.com

Vox Votes: www.voxvote.com

Screen recording software: zapier.com/blog/best-screen-recording-software

Biteable: biteable.com

GoPro: gopro.com

Twine: twinery.org

GiraffePad: www.giraffepad.com

Prezi: prezi.com

Sway: sway.office.com

Wiki creation: www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Wiki

Contact the Hosts

Our Facebook page: https://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.facebook.com/groups/2226817990681543 - A community for Learning Designers

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