Designing Training for Remote Workers

Published: March 2, 2020, 5 a.m.

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Designing for remote and mobile workers presents a whole new set of challenges to learning designers. In this episode we take on those challenges and come up with some practical ways to optimise learning design for them, and some questions too, for you as the audience.

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01:16 Remote working on the rise

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03:06 It\\u2019s not just about online learning

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05:51 Designing solely for remote workers

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07:17 The challenges for the whole business

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08:06 Formal learning is tougher for remote workers

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09:28 Different kinds of remote workers need different answers

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11:09 Inclusivity and different needs

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12:04 Learning journeys

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12:51 Remote workers as our default learners

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14:11 Blank slates beat inertia in learning design

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15:09 Dial-in delegates in face to face workshops

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17:47 Super-size classrooms

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18:53 As many different ways as we can

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19:15 Structure and support: Sheridan\\u2019s retail case study

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23:23 Social engagement is part of the puzzle

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24:25 What activities are best?

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26:46 Putting things in place between face to face sessions

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28:13 Keeping people on track with their objectives

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29:28 Gamification for remote workers

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29:50 Using technology with remote workers

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30:49 It\\u2019s okay to not have all the answers

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32:38 Remote workers shouldn\\u2019t feel like second-class citizens

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33:33 Curation and remote workers

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34:39 Sheridan\\u2019s summary of the key concerns

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36:55 A topic that makes us think

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38:08 Designing for introverts

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44:37 Do you have the answers?

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45:10 Who we are and getting in touch

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Resource Links

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GiraffePad: www.giraffepad.com

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Susan Cain, Quiet: www.quietrev.com/quiet-the-book

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Susan Cain TED Talk: www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts

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Contact the Hosts

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Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TrainingDesignPodcast

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

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

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The Training Designers\\u2019 Club: www.facebook.com/groups/2226817990681543 - A community for Learning Designers

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

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

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

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