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. 01:16 Remote working on the rise 03:06 It’s not just about online learning 05:51 Designing solely for remote workers 07:17 The challenges for the whole business 08:06 Formal learning is tougher for remote workers 09:28 Different kinds of remote workers need different answers 11:09 Inclusivity and different needs 12:04 Learning journeys 12:51 Remote workers as our default learners 14:11 Blank slates beat inertia in learning design 15:09 Dial-in delegates in face to face workshops 17:47 Super-size classrooms 18:53 As many different ways as we can 19:15 Structure and support: Sheridan’s retail case study 23:23 Social engagement is part of the puzzle 24:25 What activities are best? 26:46 Putting things in place between face to face sessions 28:13 Keeping people on track with their objectives 29:28 Gamification for remote workers 29:50 Using technology with remote workers 30:49 It’s okay to not have all the answers 32:38 Remote workers shouldn’t feel like second-class citizens 33:33 Curation and remote workers 34:39 Sheridan’s summary of the key concerns 36:55 A topic that makes us think 38:08 Designing for introverts 44:37 Do you have the answers? 45:10 Who we are and getting in touch Resource Links GiraffePad: www.giraffepad.com Susan Cain, Quiet: www.quietrev.com/quiet-the-book Susan Cain TED Talk: www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts 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