After our season-opening double-header on Virtual Training, we wanted to take a look at another hot topic: Online, non-live training. With less face-to-face learning, both are receiving a boost. But how do we need to design differently for recorded online training, as opposed to either virtual or face-to-face live training. As ever, we have plenty of practical tips to help you work it out.

00:22 Our Special Guest: Ginette Tessier

03:00 The difference between virtual live and online training (and e-learning)

07:39 Bad experiences of online training

08:23 The mistakes people make

09:53 The two cardinal sins: cramming too much in, and not breaking it down

12:32 The benefits of more, shorter videos

13:39 What learners can do between short videos

14:04 Making filming easier

15:57 Structure to keep learners motivated

18:01 Gamifying online programmes

19:24 The drip-feed technique

20:51 A rhythm of learning

22:59 The importance of signposting how they should approach the course

25:35 Giving them a reason to carry on

26:05 Blended learning

27:59 Case Study: The Easy Online Course Builder

30:07 Your starting point = Their pain point

32:17 Leave them wanting more

35:33 The technical skills and equipment you'll need

37:23 Comparing software platforms

40:58 The best mic and camera

42:58 Summary

46:02 The mini-topic: Good learning forums

Resource Links

Trainer Talk: trainer-talk.co.uk

Thinkific: www.thinkific.com

Teachable: teachable.com

Podia: www.podia.com

Blue Yeti Microphone: Techradar review

C920 Webcam: www.logitech.com/en-gb/product/hd-pro-webcam-c920

Discourse (forum software): www.discourse.org

Contact the Hosts

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Get That Course Online: getthatcourseonline.com

Ginette Tessier LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ginettetessier1

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