Creating Effective Training Content is not just about slides. This presentation explores step-by-step the common mistakes trainers make in creating content.
10. Does your content design allow for an important point to be revised multiple times with different and interesting modes? Discussion Summary Exercise Test
11. A summary at the end of every module and before/after breaks keeps the thought flowing in the right direction.
12. RECALL: Audience remember stories Mistake 2 : Information is presented as a dump without connecting link
13. Does your content have a flow and structure to it so that when audience don’t need to remember different bits and pieces but 1 story?
14. Break down your content into modules that can be easily revised and summarized. This modular approach also helps trainers easily repurpose content fairly quickly.
15. RECALL: Audience remember what they ‘do’Mistake 3 : Spending more time on information download rather than on activities
16. Is every major learning point supported with an activity to apply the learning? Are these activities of different types so that boredom doesn’t set in?
17. When NOT to use activities? Avoid adding activities for points that audience already know. E.g. managing time is important.Don’t use activities for not so important points – just because you find the activity interesting.
18. 3 common mistakes in RECALL Mistake 1 : Not revisiting important aspects Mistake 2 : Information is presented as a dump without connecting link Mistake 3 : Spending more time on information download rather than on activities
19. Next we look at common mistakes in…. RECALL UNDERSTAND APPLY
21. Does your content simply download content as it appears in the product flyer or a previous training program?
22. Content can be simplified with use of diagramsinstead of bullet points
23. Content can be simplified with use of analogy instead of technical explanations
24. Content can be simplified with use of visuals instead of words
25. No matter how complex the concept, if it is explained by use of visuals and diagrams it is possible for your audience to understand and recall exactly what was said.
26. UNDERSTAND: Audience get exhausted by doing just one thingMistake 2 : Not varying the methodology periodically
27. Does your content have hours of presentation followed by a role play at the end? This exhausts the audience.
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29. UNDERSTAND: There are different learner typesMistake 3 : Using methodologies for only 1 type of learner
30. A simple rule of thumb used to differentiate learner types…. Theory focused Experience focused
31. Each type prefers to learn with different methods Theory focused Experience focused Case Studies Role Plays Discussions Movies Presentations Simulations Quiz Games Analytical Activities Case-lets
32. Whether you use VAK, Kolb’s Learning Cycle or any other model, use methodologies that appeal to different types.
38. Active LearningAudio / Video Games Role Plays Caselets One-on-one/small group coaching Classroom 33
39. 3 common mistakes in UNDERSTANDING Mistake 1 : Not simplifying content Mistake 2 : Not varying methodologies periodically Mistake 3 : Using methodologies for 1 type of learner
40. Next we look at common mistakes in…. RECALL UNDERSTAND APPLY
41. APPLY: Audience prefer solutions to their problems, not theoryMistake 1: Starting with training content without showing relevance to their work
42. Does your training start and end with 1) how the content applies to workplace 2) the benefit it brings and 3) the problem it solves Your audience will pay more attention when you SELL the training
43. APPLY: Audience need to practice what they learn in a safe environmentMistake 2: Not providing enough time for practice
44. One comprehensive exercise is not enough. It is better to check application in stages rather than as a massive exercise of applying everything learnt at the end.
45. 2 common mistakes in APPLYING Mistake 1 : Not showing relevant to work Mistake 2 : Not providing enough time for practice
47. This presentation is by Metamorph Training.We conduct workshops on Advanced Content Creation Skills Check our website www.metamorph.webs.com for brochure and details.