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