With worldwide events since March 2020 causing major changes in the world of L&D, virtual training is receiving a massive boost in usage. Previously face-to-face workshops and topics are being run over Zoom, Microsoft Teams and a host of other platforms. But how do we make sure the learning experiences we design are right for virtual? In part one of our first-ever two-part episode, we have plenty of practical tips for you on creating excellent virtual training. 03:46  What do we mean by virtual training? 05:38  The challenge for virtual facilitators 06:35  Design in detail for virtual 08:03  The two biggest mistakes in virtual design 10:17  Getting the timings right 12:28  The tech challenge 16:23  Best practice: no shortcuts 17:30  The four pillars of good design 18:42  The 'why' of virtual design: what's the transformation? 20:19  The 'who' of virtual design: the target audience and their tech 23:09  The 'what' of virtual design: objectives, coverage and content 25:41  The 'how' of virtual design: structure and methods 26:18  Twelve ways to bring virtual to life 28:58  Top tips for virtual design 31:38  Learning new tools with non-important content 33:02  More instructions for facilitators 34:22  Summary 38:45  The mini-topic: writing for learning Resource Links Sheridan's TrainingZone article (on social learning): https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/lead/culture/why-social-learning-will-be-even-more-vital-in-the-future-of-work Terry's TrainingZone article (on gamification, obviously): https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/deliver/training/gamification-beyond-the-buzzword-why-its-not-what-you-think Sheridan's online courses, covering the four pilars and twelve ways to bring virtual to life: https://designing-training.teachable.com/courses?fbclid=IwAR3SzC8lzeCN9QKO8I9TCvC1To8E1jXezNJZZTLegSYjOiAjaU1n_Hwxa4M  Contact the Hosts Our Facebook page: 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.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