TLDCast Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Training, Learning, and Development Community
This podcast is the audio-only version of TLDCast, a livestreamed broadcast for instructional designers, learning experience designers, educational technologists, or anyone involved in workplace learning. Some of the audio content is edited for brevity. Learn more at www.TLDC.us.
You know, there are some people you feel you've known forever, even if it's only been a short while. Cyndi Nagel is one of those for me. Her vibrant presence in the community and her consistently insightful contributions to TLDC conversations have always stood out. Today, I'm thrilled to share our one-on-one chat. Dive into Cyndi's captivating story and take away some solid advice. Trust me, after this episode, you'll want her in your network. So, let's get started and discover more about the remarkable Cyndi Nagel.
I was surprised to see that the last time we'd spoken to Vanessa Alzate was back in 2019. Back then, I knew Vanessa more as a freelancer and Youtuber, doing things differently than what's typical in L&D. And now in 2023, Vanessa has a booming L&D Agency with a fantastic team, AND also recently acquired Kirkpatrick Partners, whose Founder, Don Kirkpatrick, was the creator of The Kirkpatrick Model, the most recognized and widely used training evaluation model in the world.
Join us to catch up with Vanessa - a lot has gone on in the last four years, and it was so great to see Vanessa as ambitious as ever.
I feel like the Founders of IDLance, Parker Grant and Andrea Dottling, have many similar approaches to how they nurture their community as I do here with TLDC. And it's probably why I enjoy talking with them so much. Just one look at their website at idlance.com gives you a sense of their witty and informal approach. And also how focused they are on helping instructional designers on the freelance journey.
Often times, modern "communities" are simply vehicles for marketing or product revenue streams. But as with TLDC and IDLance, our communities are about building and helping others.
Learn more about Parker and Andrea in this episode, and if you're a freelancer or thinking about being one, check out IDLance. Their community could be right for you.
With over 30 years experience in L&D, and 20 years of that focused on distance learning, Chris Paxton McMillin is the perfect modern day instructional designer. There isn't much she hasn't seen in this industry, and she's at a point where sharing her knowledge is how she wants to give back. Chris has shared a few times with TLDC before, and I encourage you to connect with her when you can; your network will be better off for it.
Give this episode a listen and learn more about Chris's journey and where she's headed. More than likely you'll be seeing more of Chris, including at AIDC23, TLDC's Accessible and Inclusive Design Conference.
The Spamming of Certification. Sounds like a big problem, right? Absolutely. But there's a tremendous opportunity for L&D here and we were lucky enough to have Bobbi Losee Vernon in this TLDCast to break down this concept and help us understand why this is such an important topic.
As the gatekeeper to knowledge in the workplace, its important for Learning & Development professionals to stay abreast of different types of credentials, the role of psychometrics in designing assessments, and the significance of certifications in the workforce. It's important to be aware of trends in this space and integrating them into your practice, recognizing it not only impacts new hires' training but existing employees' on-the-job learning as well.
And there is A LOT of information out there to learn and stay on top of. Bobbi does a great job of shining a light on it, but it's up to all of us to take that awareness and turn it in to action. This all just scratches the surface, but listen to the episode - you won't regret it.
Theresa Francomacaro is always wonderful to talk with. She's had a few guest appearances on TLDC in the past, and like those episodes, Theresa again offers valuable advice to instructional designers and L&D professionals.
Think Story is important to your career? Definitely. Is Story important to your learners, your SMEs, and your stakeholders? The answer is yes. And Theresa is someone that has made a living exploring stories and can help you refine your own.
Theresa even stayed on the interview with me for another 30+ minutes after we stopped recording to help me explore my own story with TLDC. It was a tremendously valuable and thought provoking experience, and I recommend reaching out to her at WhyStoryWorks.com if you're interested in any of the services she offers.
What an honor it was to talk to Terry Godfrey in our latest Showcase episode. Terry's been an L&D professional for over thirty years and has been a trainer in diverse sectors such as chemicals, distribution, bio-diesel fuels, natural gas, and fertilizers. So needless to say, he's seen a lot. And interestingly, he mentioned he nearly canceled our showcase because he felt some impostor syndrome about coming on. I can tell you, not only was Terry probably over qualified to be on a TLDCast, he was one of the most delightful guests I've had a chance to speak to in the history of this series.
Terry was just great. If you'd like to hear from a long time L&D veteran that still loves going to work every day, this is an episode for you. And be sure to connect with Terry; he's definitely someone that could enhance your network.
In this Community Member Showcase, we talked with Taylor Akioka, an Instructional Designer working at Allstate Insurance. What stands out the most about this conversation with Taylor was how much she loves her job and her team. As a lifetime learner and passionate educator, finding L&D as a career path was the perfect fit. And even better, it seems like Taylor has landed a role with a group of colleagues she truly enjoys.
Give this one a listen to learn more about Taylor and her journey to L&D.
In this episode I talked to Sylvia Cherry, Founder of Cherry Learning Coach, LLC and an L&D veteran of over twenty years.
We had a surprisingly lengthy conversation that didn't feel long at all; the time went by quick. Maybe it was the quality of her responses or how insightful Sylvia was, but more than anything, I knew I was speaking to someone who has the know-how and experience of an L&D leader.
Check this one out, I'm sure you'll think the same.
Danielle Gines is an experienced L&D professional in the nonprofit world, and in this Member Showcase, she shared insights about her career and the challenges of that sector. We haven't had many guests that work in nonprofits, so it was interesting exploring some of the challenges Danielle regularly overcomes. We talked about how she began working in nonprofits and how she also worked at five different farms in Australia, learning the value of lean systems in a completely different setting.
Building curriculums, establishing a culture of value, staying curious - we covered all kinds of interesting topics, and it was a pleasure chatting with Danielle.
Give this one a listen for something a little different, and connect with Danielle; she was fantastic to chat with and definitely a worthwhile connection to have.
Melissa Shoemate is an up and coming Instructional Designer, currently working as a clinical trainer and wrapping up her Bachelor's degree. I really loved listening to Melissa's story and admire the passion and ambition she has for achieving her career goals.
The conversation reminded me that it's not just the successful L&D veterans that can inspire others to keep growing and doing the work, but also those that are just coming into their own in this space and sharing fresh perspectives.
Give this one a listen, it was great to talk to Melissa; I hope you find the conversation as fun and inspiring as I did.
Skye Suttie was a super fun conversation. I can understand why she's the "go to" person in her organization for anything facilitation and instructional design, but I can imagine she's probably pulled in to lots of projects because of her charisma. Learn more about Skye in this episode, she's sure to be someone you'll want in your network.
One of THE most consistent challenges I've seen ID's face is tackling graphic design. But that's definitely not the case with our latest guest, Jennifer Grimes. Jennifer is a graphic designer turned instructional designer, with her own agency, Nektar Design. She also serves as adjunct faculty in the graphic design department of the Cleveland Institute of Art. It was really interesting chatting with Jennifer and hearing her story. Give this one a listen and you'll see why.
Dr Heather Herstine is a long time participant in online learning, both as a learner and instructor. And in her journey, she's managed to create a career that she really enjoys, now working as an instructional designer and producer at Cinecraft, one of L&D's most innovative and creative companies.
The conversation was compelling and her path a great model for others out there that are interested in a career in instructional design. Give this one a listen and be sure you connect with Heather online.
ATD ICE (Association for Talent Development International Conference & Exposition) is one of the premier events in the instructional design and training world. It gathers professionals from across the globe to share insights, best practices, and the latest innovations in the field. But does it truly provide value for instructional designers seeking professional growth?
Join us for this captivating discussion featuring Susan Neva, Cyndi Nagel, host Luis Malbas, and lots of discussion from the online audience.
So it's been a couple of weeks since I've released a podcast episode, but in case you didn't know, all of the episodes are streamed on Crowdcast, and I also post them to YouTube. So the last few episodes were visual; last week's episode was based on icebreakers using slides, and before that, I streamed live from DevLearn in Las Vegas. I can't format those appropriately for a podcast, but you can find them on www.TheTLDC.com or on our YouTube channel.
This episode was great for a podcast. Jo Cook did a TLDC takeover to announce her and Jane Daly releasing a research report on Hybrid and Virtual Learning. Jo is an amazing Virtual Learning facilitator, and the report findings led to lots of community discussion, which you'll hear Jo share.
Give it a listen - there's lots to learn here for everyone from VILT Producers to Zoom attendees.
You can download the report here: https://virtualresearchinsights.com/report2022/
And check out their infographic for the report here: https://virtualresearchinsights.com/2022/09/26/infographic-for-improving-virtual-and-hybrid-learning/
In this episode we talked with Tom McDowall and Cara North about Global Differences and Similarities in Instructional Design. Since Instructional Design originated in the US in the 1940s, how has it evolved globally? Which brings up more interesting questions, including how technology has impacted ID, the origins of Learning Experience Design (a relatively recent shift in L&D) and even how social media and internet culture has become a factor in how we train.
A great episode with two of the web's most popular L&D professionals, give it a listen.
So are you interested in helping us build out some of our weekly and upcoming events? Take a listen to this episode and learn more about how you can be a part of The Training, Learning, and Development Community's upcoming programming. I'm doing a little bit of catching up in this one, and quite frankly, with how rapid this community is growing, I'm looking for some help in building more content, more relationships, more opportunities for professional development, and generally a community you can come to for practical advice on how to keep getting better at what you do.
So check out this episode if you're at all interested in getting a bit more active in TLDC. And reach out if you'd like to chat and discuss more.
Also, don't forget, Friday October 7th is our Graphic Design for Instructional Design featuring six fantastic speakers: Nick Floro, Kayleen Holt, Bela Gaytan, Kevin Thorn, Rick Jacobs, and Joseph Suarez. All excellents speakers with some wonderful things to share about graphic design and L&D. Find more info at www.TheTLDC.com.
Bridget Manley's background as a journalist has helped her find ways to productively work with SMEs. It makes sense; journalism and instructional design have lots of similarities.
So check this episode out and learn from Bridget's experience, as well as the very rich discussion that was happening in chat during the session. There's definitely an abundance of tips in this one.
Our newest Success Stories episode featured Stephanie Diggins, a teacher turned instructional designer just last year. Stephanie actually reached out to me late last year asking if I could produce a virtual event on freelancing. Since becoming an instructional designer, she's decided to go the freelance route, and had lots of questions.
It took me a couple of months, but we made it happen and the event took place this last February. And with that kind of curiousity and dedication, it's no wonder Stephanie is feeling great about her career change. She has some powerful observations about the shift, and it's worth listening to this episode to hear them.
Enjoy!
In this episode, we had another great teacher to trainer success story, this time featuring guest, Alison Sollars.
Alison is a new instructional designer, just starting her career in L&D this past March. Prior to that, she worked as a writer, marketer, and teacher - so finding instructional design feels like natural progression.
Alison is impressive; with just 6 months under her belt in L&D, she's already the VP and Lead Community Manager for TEACHING: A Path to Learning and Development as well as having a full-time position as a Learning Experience Designer in healthcare.
Check out the episode, you'll definitely want to add Alison to your network.
In this episode, we chatted with Kim Lindsey, Senior Learning Experience Designer at Cinecraft. Kim's specialty is writing, so there was lots to discuss about writing for instructional design, and specifically, writing for learners that work on the shop or factory floor.
The conversation went in some interesting directions and I'd say the standout comment in chat was from Bridget Manley, who said: "Part of the joy of being an instructional designer, is the power to dignify all types of work".
Give this one a listen, it's a good episode.
With almost twenty years experience as an elementary school teacher, Jennifer Neydon decided to make the career change to Instructional Designer. And in this episode, we talk with Jennifer about her experience --- which is straight-forward, practical, and leading to success.
What has she done in the past year to make all of this happen? Give this episode a listen to find out.
We started a new series this month to go along with our new event, Transitioning to Learning and Development. This series is called Success Stories: Teacher to Trainer. Each of these episodes is like a testimonial. It's an interview with an L&D professional that has made the journey from teacher to trainer. And our first guest is Devin Torres.
Devin has a compelling story. She made the change right when the pandemic began. Devin had a bit of a headstart in her education. She has a Master's in Distance Learning and eLearning, but when she decided to shift, she was working in higher ed.
Devin has some solid advice to offer and her path, though challenging, was straight forward. And she's glad she's made the change. Check it out.
In our latest Intersections in Learning episode, Monique St. Paul talked with IDLance Co-Founder, Andrea McEneaney about the learning intersections she experiences as an ID, learning technologist, recruiter and community builder. Andrea highlights an important consideration for all freelancers: How can you work independently and have a community to fall back on for support as a sounding board?
Andrea McEneaney, Co-Founder of IDLance, has 10 years of corporate and 11 years of higher ed experience as a recruiter, instructional designer/technologist, educator, writer, and community-builder. She's been in the freelance game for 5 years as an independent learning consultant, writer, social media manager, and webmaster. She has an M.Ed. in Learning & Tech, an MA in Media Studies, and a BA in History, Education, & Dramatic Lit.
Andrea has never found a problem she couldn't solve or a client she couldn't help. She uses her experience and energetic, warm demeanor to help clients feel supported, knowing they will be getting top-notch freelancers, high quality learning products, and an experience they'll always remember fondly (at least that's the goal!).
Guest host Cara North brings TLDC a special broadcast to discuss the 2022 State of Learning and Development. Cara covers these five topics:
- Job market
- Corporate
- Higher Ed
- Freelancing
- Professional Development
This one is definitely a great episode to listen to if you're wanting to get a good overview of our industry in 2022. It's especially relevant if you're currently focusing on your career.
It's always great to have Cara back and she was excellent in this discussion. Check it out!
This episode is a quick update on upcoming TLDC activities, covering what'll be happening over the next few months. The first half of the year was a busy one for TLDC, so we're slowing it down a bit for July then coming back strong with a great August event you won't want to miss.
Give this one a listen and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Talking with Gabrielle Bayme was like getting injected with a boost of energy. An L&D veteran of over two decades, you can still hear the passion she has for her career and you can't help but admire and get inspired by it.
Gabrielle is an actor turned trainer, then instructional designer, and now, CLO. And it's obvious she's still curious and learning; ambitious about getting better at what she does.
Give this episode a listen to see what I mean. And make sure to connect with Gabrielle --- she's worth connecting with.
Christy J Woods is on a mission to show introverted professionals how to show up authentically as themselves and build real, sustainable professional relationships through inclusive, strengths-based networking and mentoring.
And in this episode, we discuss why Christy is on this journey, why it's important for L&D Professionals to network, and how you can evolve your struggle as an introvert into a super power.
It's always great chatting with Dr Parker A Grant, long time L&D veteran and Co-Founder of IDLance.
This one was a Member Showcase conversation, so we had an opportunity to talk with Parker about his start in L&D, what his journey for the last 30+ years has been like, and what's ahead. We also chatted about IDLance, his online community that focuses on supporting freelance instructional designers.
Give this one a listen - it's worth getting to know Parker, someone I consider one of the good guys in L&D.
In this episode, Rubina Halwani joined us to talk about the What, Why, and How of Inclusive Design.
It's great to see L&D Professionals putting more and more of an emphasis on inclusive design, and Rubina offers an impressive presentation that will help energize you to do the same.
Give this episode a try, it's not long but it's a good one to help you on your way to build more equitable learning experiences.
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Erin Chancellor is an instructional designer with a passion for providing learning opportunities to help people better their careers. She dives into needs assessment, analytics, and project management with enthusiasm, and strives to make learning easily accessible to everyone in this digital age.
Her most rewarding work comes from a blend of instructional design, marketing, branding, and building relationships. Currently working in enablement at a software development company, she pulls on her strengths to deliver with excellence at work while also building an authentic personal brand online.
Erin holds a master’s degree in Education from Virginia Commonwealth University withan endorsement to teach English to speakers of other languages, and she ha sappeared as a guest speaker on numerous podcasts and webinars in the global eLearning and instructional design space. When not developing curriculum, chatting with SMEs, and designing engaging eLearning courses, Erin can be found tending to her plants and flowers, cultivating the green thumb she inherited from her grandmother.
Cool Tools. This episode was definitely influenced by The eLearning Tools Summit from a couple of weeks ago and all the requests received asking if TLDC was going to do another similar event. We'll definitely be doing another Tool Summit, but also, individual series on community members sharing some of the tools they use in their daily workflows.
So in this episode Luis Malbas focuses on the tools he uses to build TLDC events. You'll find tools for writing, images, transcription, messaging and more. Hopefully some of these tools are things you might be able to in your work.
And if you have any questions at all about any of these tools, message luis@thetldc.com.
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In this episode, Danielle Kayal joins host Lisa Crockett to talk about Danielle's background in HR and Organizational Development, and how it intersects with L&D. There is some excellent discussion in this one, including talking about career pivots, leadership training, organizational collaboration and lots more.
So give this one a listen if you'd like to hear Danielle's multi-faceted view of the training function.
Nicola Vegiopoulos is a Marketing Manager and Video Producer turned Learning Consultant based out of Germany. And in this Member Showcase episode, Nicola shared why she went from marketing to L&D, and some of the similarities and differences between the two careers.
This is a great episode, Nicola has had a fascinating journey from music and theater to marketing and video production, and now a solid place in learning and development.
In this episode we had a community discussion where I introduced a new TLDC idea: Open Table Fridays.
Open Table Fridays are going to be a regularly held Friday meeting using a virtual platform, specifically, Airmeet.
So what's gonna happen during Open Table Fridays? Volunteer hosts discussing topics such as mentorship, freelancing, working out loud --- basically anything relevant to L&D professionals.
And what you'll hear in this community discussion recording are some decisions we made about the frequency of these meetings - weekly, when they are going to take place - Fridays, the duration of every meeting - an hour - and more.
So give this episode a listen if you'd like to get caught up on this idea we're formulating and starting in May. Open Table Fridays will be an exciting community endeavor I think anyone involved in TLDC can benefit from.
Here are the slides.
In this episode, we had a chance to catch up with eLearning Consultant, Danny Ortegon, and talk about e-Learning and Today's Disrupted Workforce.
Danny wrote an article about this specific topic and I caught it on Linkedin. And I wanted to bring it to an episode because although it's a topic we've discussed during the more intense days of the pandemic, we're moving into the endemic stage of things (hopefully) and there are impacts to our careers, our jobs, our organizations, that we probably don't think as much about anymore. We're all kind of burnt out ... but I think it's a good time to step back and reflect and reconsider all of it.
Danny has some great points in this one; he's always an articulate guest with a tremendous amount of experience, so it was a pleasure talking with him.
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In this episode, we had an opportunity to chat with Kristin Torrence, a long time TLDC Member and currently, Head of Learning Engineering at Talespin, an Immersive Learning company.
We wanted to catch up with Kristin and discuss something she's been creating and sharing a good amount of content for: XR or Extended Reality.
So XR is an umbrella term that covers virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, and any other tech generated simulation reality out there.
And Kristin shares some great resources for IDs wanting to get in to XR. And it was really nice to hear about where her career has taken her over the last couple of years.
Enjoy the episode and don't hesitate to connect with Kristin if XR is something you'd like to steer your future toward.
Our guest for this Member Showcase was a little different than your typical at TLDC.
We had Matt Vosmik, Director of Growth Training at Oak Street Health join us. Matt's background is more on the organizational development and performance management side of things, so it was interesting to hear his career journey and how he relates to L&D.
He joined TLDC because he's building a team of instructional designers and was looking for an active group doing the work now - which pretty much sums up what our community is up to.
So give this episode a listen if you'd like to look at L&D from a different perspective, a view you might not ordinarily see from.
Meica Hatters was our latest Community Showcase guest. Currently splitting her time working in both Higher Ed and Corporate L&D, she's a passionate learning strategist and is someone that would be great in your network.
Right off the bat you can tell she's a people person and an educator to the core. Formerly an HR specialist, she's now in L&D and it's obvious that's where she belongs.
Give this one a listen to learn more about Meica and make sure you connect with her. You won't regret it.
Moe Ash was the guest in this episode of TLDCast and we had a bunch to talk about. Although Moe was here to talk about comics and learning design, he also covered gamification, and storytelling. But more than anything, I was impressed by his sense of creativity and how he uses it to produce effective learning.
This episode is longer than our typical because as you'll see, Moe is passionate about discussing these topics and could probably go on for hours talking about what we covered.
Give it a listen and you'll see what I mean.
Sion Dayson is an American voice actor based in Valencia, Spain.
Specializing in eLearning and corporate narration, she has voiced projects for clients including ACUE, Ascend Learning, Blinkist, CHG Healthcare, CloudPay, LG, the National Academy of Sports Medicine, Pearson, Western University of Health Sciences, and more.
Sion previously worked as a writer and has taught EFL and creative writing in France and Spain. Her passions for storytelling and service make voiceover her dream career.
Learn more about Sion's Intersections in Learning and Development!
We all know feedback is important. But have you ever considered feedback an act of love? That's what our guest Patrick Cootes was here to help us understand.
As the cofounder of Mindstone, he’s on a mission to empower organizations to change the way they approach knowledge management and learning.
And a big part of that is viewing feedback as an act of love, a way of helping your team improve and get better at what they do.
Patrick gave us a lot to think about and I really enjoyed the conversation. I'm sure you'll enjoy the episode.
Jonathan Peters, PhD, is the Chief Motivation Officer at Sententia. He has spent over a decade studying the science and art of motivation and persuasion.
As a speaker, he has helped audiences from Melbourne, Australia to Augusta, Maine more effectively communicate with their customers and team-members.
With Sententia, he applies his knowledge and experience to make learning more enticing, engaging, and encouraging through gamification.
Jonathan is the co-author of Deliberate Fun: A Purposeful Application of Game Mechanics to Learning Experiences, author of several titles, and ghostwriter of 62 books. But he is best known as a bourbon connoisseur.
This is definitely one of my favorite episodes of the nearly 800 in our archive.
Our guest was Belo Miguel Cipriani of OLEB Media. Belo became blind in 2007. Based in San Francisco, CA, he was formerly a UNIX Administrator and Software Sales professional. After losing his sight, he had to learn how to interface with technology in completely different ways, mostly relying on accessibility features as designed by software vendors.
And in this episode, you'll hear about his journey, his thoughts on digital inclusion; Belo even shared how he interfaces with the screen reader on his iPhone.
Altogether, talking with Belo was inspirational and educational and I highly recommend checking this one out.
Bridget Manley was our latest Member Showcase guest and was an interesting one at that.
With a background in teaching and journalism, she found instructional design and hasn't looked back. Now a business owner with her husband, they're both producing L&D services and products for Ascendant Design and Training.
It was really interesting to hear how Bridget evolved to this point. She basically decided she was unemployable and had to go the freelance route; and now she's a busy business owner making her own schedule.
Give this one a listen; you'll enjoy it.
With a PhD in Economics, experience as an early YouTube educator, and an L&D stint at NASA, our most recent Community Member Showcase guest, Laura Middlesworth, has some stories to tell. She just embarked on her journey as a freelance instructional designer, and we talked with Laura about her interesting path, and where she's now headed.
Leigh Ann Morgan was our latest Community Member Showcase guest and she has an interesting and unique journey to Instructional Design.
Leigh Ann started out in cosmetology, then switched careers to get her degree in dietetics. And from there, after getting a request to help teach some classes, found herself loving being an educator. Which has ultimately led her to getting her Master's in Instructional Design and Technology and now working full time as an Instructional Designer.
And her dream job if she wasn't an Instructional Designer? Fashion designer. Give this one a listen if you'd like to hear more about Leigh Ann and her path to L&D.
Dan Ralabate is a UX designer at Walmart Global Tech. His professional experience spans the corporate agency and freelancing industries to get learners and end users alike projects that look good --- and function better.
Creativity takes the helm for this profession to enhance interactions that are intuitive to the masses.
Check out this episode where Dan and Monique St Paul discuss Intersections in Learning and UX!
We started our Exploring Freelancing event a little early with a TLDCast featuring freelance newbie Stephanie Diggins and seasoned freelancers Lisa Crockett and Parker Grant. Stephanie brought a series of questions she has about freelancing and asked for answers from Lisa and Parker --- and they delivered.
The conversation ended up being about much more than just freelancing. This is a great listen for anyone interested in instructional design careers and the paths they can take.
Give this one a listen. And don't forget to register for our free conference next week, Exploring Freelancing. Lisa, Parker and several other speakers will be featured at the event, and if this TLDCast was any indication, it's going to be a really excellent conference.
You can find more information about the Exploring Freelancing Conference here: https://www.thetldc.com/events/2022/exploring-freelancing/exploring-freelancing
*Note: we had some technical difficulties at the start of the broadcast, so the first few minutes were edited out due to echo.
In this episode, I decided to bring together some of our more experienced community members to talk about the importance of Mentorship. Cyndi Nagel, Toddi Norum, and Nick Floro joined the broadcast, and all three are experienced mentors and have been mentees in the past.
Mentorship makes a difference. Maybe even more so in an educational community like ours. And all of our guests shared their experiences with mentorship to emphasize the value of it, how to get it right, and what mistakes to avoid.
So if you're interested in being a Mentor or if you're looking for a Mentor, keep an eye out in the newsletter; I'll be launching a couple of forms to fill out if you'd like TLDC to do some matching for you.
In this Community Discussion, Luis goes over the 2022 event schedule as its currently planned. It's ambitious --- we're looking at about one virtual conference every month aside from our weekly TLDCasts.
Luis also tried out the beta version of crowdcast on this episode. There are some nice upgrades, the interface looks great, and we're excited to see the final product. But it's not quite ready as the primary platform --- there's still a few bugs to sort out --- but it's getting close.
So give this episode a listen to get a peek into what our 2022 is looking like.
We finally got an opportunity to talk with L&D Leader, Deborah Decker. Deborah has been a long time supporter and Member of TLDC, and this showcase was a fascinating conversation learning how she started in education, found instructional design, and made her way to her current role as a Senior Manger of Learning Experience at LA Care Health Plan, the largest public health plan provider in the US.
This is a great listen, especially if you're someone that's starting out in L&D and wondering where your journey can take you.
In this episode, we talked to Rachel Chaeyeon Lee about her journey from being an elementary school teacher to now: A corporate instructional designer. A little twist to though; Rachel is still working with kids in her own tutoring practice and even uses her instructional design skills to guide these young learners.
Rachel has been methodical about her career shift and there's a lot to learn here. She did many things right: worked an internship, completed some certifications and an online degree, and stayed focused on her goals. And Reachel still hasn't given up on her passion for educating children.
Give this one a listen, we're sure you'll find Rachel inspiring and a great guide if you're someone also looking to make the transition from Teaching to Instructional Design.
The story behind this episode is John Labiento reached out to me to volunteer his services for anything that TLDC needed. And at the same time, I was putting together an event with BLOC Podcast host, Heidi Kirby, for Teachers transitioning to Instructional Designers. And since John was in that audience, the idea for a broadcast with him asking questions to Heidi seemed like an excellent idea.
So what you'll find here is a list of 10 questions John has as a teacher looking to get into instructional design. And who better to answer these questions than Heidi who put together the program for our Road to L&D virtual conference.
This broadcast could've gone on for more than an hour; there was lots of activity in the chat and several more questions submitted by the audience to add to those John had listed.
This is a perfect warm-up for the event next week so give it a listen and don't forget to register for the conference. It's free and we've got over 400 people already registered to attend.
In this latest Member Showcase, we talked with Ian Crook, a techology instructional designer from Amazon Web Services.
Ian was a great interview, we talked about his career path starting in IT and now instructional design. We covered exactly what a Technology Instructional Designer is, why he is passionate about L&D, and even got into his interest in playing bagpipes.
Give this one a listen - Ian was great to talk to and you'll want to connect with him in the community.
In our first episode of 2022, we talked with Kushal Bose of Teledec International. Kushal has somewhat of a renaissance background; nuclear engineer by trade, and passionate about education, music, and film.
What I took away from this conversation was his multiple decades experience as a trainer emphasizes the importance of storytelling, creating content that is engaging and interactive, and most importantly, built with purpose.
Give this episode a listen to hear more about Kushal and learn details of what has made him a successful trainer.
With a background in instructional design, communications, digital marketing, and teaching, Leah Chang has produced some incredible work, especially in the DEI space. Check out theinclusiveworkspace.ca for an example.
You'll definitely want to connect with Leah after checking out this episode!
Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/memshow-leah-chang Youtube: https://youtu.be/dfQEsDrUkMI
Problem-solver and credentialing expert, Bobbi Losee Vernon joined us for this new member showcase.
A 20+ year instructional design veteran, Bobbi's L&D journey has been fascinating and rewarding.
Check out this episode to learn more about Bobbi - who is now a Learning Architect; she's interesting and knowledgeable and someone you'll want to connect with in the community!
From entry-level trainer to Senior Director of Training & Development, Adrian Bartlett has had a fast-paced L&D career trajectory to the top. Leading a national fitness franchise's training, it's only been seven years since she started in L&D.
Check out this episode for the details of her exciting journey.
In this episode, Star Peterson joined us for a Member Showcase. Star is an Instructional Designer and eLearning Developer that specializes in LGBTQ, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Training.
Star was also a featured speaker in our latest online event, IDEAL21, the Inclusions, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility for Learning Conference - which was a great event and something you should check out when you can.
And what I can tell you about Star is, TLDC is a better community having Star a part of it. I personally aspire to the perspectives of inclusion that Star has, and I highly recommend following and connecting with them on Linkedin or here at TLDC.
In this episode, we were joined by Heidi Kirby, host of the BLOC podcast, and an L&D Leader ... who is searching for her next job opportunity.
Having recently resigned, Heidi talks about her experiences of the last few months, including why she resigned, what the job search is currently like, what's she's looking for in her next role, dealing with rejections and ghosting, and much more. In fact, there was lots of audience participation in this one; it's probably no surprise that there are many others out there that have participated in what's being called "The Great Resignation".
If you're someone that has changed jobs in the last couple of years, or thinking about it, or like Heidi, are looking for new opportunities in L&D, this is a great episode for you.
I had a great conversation with Nadia Kader, an Instructional Designer and Coordinator from the Albuquerque Adult Learning Center. Aside from answering some of my typical questions, Nadia also shared her perspective of the variety of media she uses to support her professional development. Including some of the other broadcasters and L&D influencers out there that keep her inspired and progressing in her knowledge of instructional design. We also talked about some of her experiences working for a non-profit, which isn't a typical conversation we have here at TLDC. And Nadia also shared stories about her move from Brooklyn to Albuquerque, and some of the culture shock surrounding that.
Nadia is interesting and engaging, and a great person to have in your network. Give this episode a listen and make sure you reach out to Nadia to connect.
In this episode, we spoke with Muturi Njeri, a Learning Experience Designer based in Kenya. It was an inspiring conversation that left me with a really positive outlook on the future of L&D. Why? Because Muturi is so focused on helping others and is passionately becoming the best trainer he can, just to lift his learners up and help them be better. And it's people like Muturi I'm hoping will shape this industry and make it everything it deserves to be.
Give this one a listen.
In this episode, Rubina Halwani shared her ideas about Inclusive Design for New Employee Onboarding. This is an important topic, and it's one we'll probably be returning to regularly at TLDC.
With so much happening in our world with job transition, and current social changes highlighting the importance of workplace inclusivity and diversity, Learning & Development is more important than ever. And one of the mission critical pieces many of us touch is onboarding.
Is inclusivity prioritized in your onboarding? It should be. Give this episode with Rubina a listen, and hopefully it will inspire you to make sure you place priority in thinking about how you are building and managing your onboarding programs.
Bruce Chen is a Marketer turned L&D Professional, and currently the CEO of Kochasoft's LMS Division. He also has his own podcast, The Makeshift CMO.
And what was interesting about our conversation was getting some insight from Bruce about L&D, that was pretty much an outsider's perspective. As a marketer first, he had some compelling analysis about L&D and how hit overlaps with marketing, and where the future of Learning and Development is headed.
Give this episode a listen, especially if you have some interest in marketing. Bruce has a solid vision, and you'll probably learn something new.
It's just great talking to Jonathan Rock.
He is such an easy interview, almost like he was meant to be interviewed.
And in this interview, we had an excellent conversation discussing what inspires him in L&D, why he believes employee onboarding is a critical part of managing talent, and he even did a screen share of a fantastic looking compliance zombie game he's working on.
So check out this episode and learn more about JRock. And make sure you connect with him, he is a great person to know.
I've had the pleasure of speaking with Erin Peterschick a few times prior to this Member Showcase, and each time I've come away impressed with the ideas she shares and grateful for the opportunity to speak with her.
So in this episode, we talked about a lot of different things, but since Erin is one of the Founders and Producers of the L&D event, Learnapalooza, we spend some time discussing that conference and events in general.
Give this one a listen, I hope you enjoy it, and make sure you connect with Erin!
Rosa Espinal-Perry is long time L&D veteran that has seen it all. A former ATD Central Florida Chapter President, Rosa has an incredibly diverse training background which has always focused on people and service.
There is no doubt that having Rosa in your network would benefit you, so give this episode a listen and make sure you connect with Rosa.
In this episode, we had a great conversation with our latest Member Showcase guest, Deanne Boules.
Deanne hails from Sydney, Australia, and is the Founder and Chief Enabling Officer of InSync Workplace Solutions. Deanne's focus in on helping people build psychologically safe workplaces, and it's as interesting as it sounds. Deanne's positive and high energy outlook fueled a compelling episode where we discussed her journey as a learning and development professional, as well as a variety of other skills she has at her disposal.
Give this one a listen and make sure you connect with Deanne.
Jack Pierce has been an active member of TLDC, contributing to broadcasts as early as 2018.
With his varied background and emphasis on trust and emotion, he always has an interesting perspective to offer --- often including thought-provoking takes on L&D.
Give this Member Showcase a listen to learn more about Jack, his background, and why he has such a unique view of Learning and Development.
In this episode, we chatted with Gwen Navarratte Klapperich, an experienced trainer based out of Kapolei, HI. I first met Gwen when she spoke at our Accessibility and Inclusive Design Conference this past summer.
And since then, I've had the pleasure of speaking to her a few more times, each, always rewarding. If you're looking to connect with someone in the community passionate about accessibility, as well as thoughtful and articulate, connect with Gwen.
And listen to this episode to learn more about her learning and development journey.
In this episode Mike Peacock from Aristocrat Gaming joined us to talk through an interesting webinar and hybrid learning tech setup that he's been using to help train some of their technicians during the pandemic. He offers some tips to make this system work, which is a setup that includes live face to face instructor led training in a classroom environment AND remote learning being streamed to offsite employees.
The pandemic accelerated the move to remote work and turned the workplace on its head. Did that change our ideas about Workflow Learning? L&D Leader and Author, Ray Jimenez, joined Luis Malbas and the TLDC Community for a frank discussion on the state of learning in the flow of work and where it should be going.
Give this episode a listen, Ray was excellent in contributing his thoughts and had some surprising things to say about how Instructional Designers should be adapting themselves to the future of instructional design.
Some links from Ray:
https://www.vignetteslearning.com/vl/workflowlearning https://www.vignetteslabs.com/series/2827/sitches/16888?em=0 https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/ray-jimenez/workflow-learning/paperback/product-1p72n7kp.html
If you're leading an eLearning development initiative at your organization, it can be easy to overlook things more important than your dev tools and stack. And in this episode with Danny Ortegon, he shared three items critical to the success of your project - items you may not be considering.
This was a great conversation with Danny, an established L&D veteran with lots wisdom to share. Give it a listen.
In this Member Showcase, we had a great conversation with Ana Smith from Hubspot. Ana is a Senior Content Manager for Global GTM Enablement and Instructional & Visual Designer. And having a background in medical, government, and now software products, Ana's perspective on content management and instructional design is unique by most standards, and this Member Showcase proves it.
Give this episode a listen to learn more about Ana and her L&D journey.
Remote work is the future of work. And the future is here.
Unfortunately, the circumstances that prompted that future also arrived with tremendous uncertainty and caution.
So what is the reality of Remote Work in our Community?
We ran a fifteen question survey on Remote Work for The Training, Learning, and Development Community, seeking to find answers on how TLDC Members are functioning in this massive and disruptive workplace shift induced by the pandemic.
And this episode is a Community Discussion where we talk about the results of that survey, including some of our individual experiences to each question.
It was probably one of the busier chat sessions we've had this year, most likely because we've universally felt the impact of Remote Work on our jobs.
It was fascinating to read the stories flying by. So links to the chat, the original crowdcast link, and the survey report are below:
Chat transcript
Crowdcast link: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/comdisc-remote-work
Survey report: http://survey.thetldc.com/share/st/KWFyOb9Eju0=
In this episode, we discussed the results of our recent survey "The Top 5 Skills Instructional Designers Need". Here's what they were ranked in order of importance:
Communication Skills, Creativity, Project Management, Learning Technology & Authoring Skills, and Writing/Copywriting.
Any surprises there? Not really - but there were some surprises in the bottom 5 we analyzed, and also some of the skills listed in between.
Guests Bethany Kline and Cyndi Nagel joined us on this one, with of course, lots of audience feedback via chat. We had some excellent questions with great answers, and overall, an energetic and informative Community Discussion.
Here's a SUMMARY of the report.
Give this one a listen, you won't be disappointed.
In this Member Showcase, we talked with Kayleen Holt, Principal Consultant at Scissortail Creative Services. Kayleen is an Instructional Design Expert and problem solver, and was also instrumental in helping build our highly successful AIDC21 program. Give this episode a listen to learn more about Kayleen.
Monique St Paul is a marketer turned instructional designer and our latest Member Showcase guest. She's only been an L&D professional for a couple of years, but speaks like a seasoned veteran and is already the President of the ATD Southern Connecticut Chapter.
Learn more about Monique in this showcase - she's someone you'll want to have in your network.
In this episode, I share an update of what's been going on behind the scenes at TLDC, including some plans for the future of the Community, the impact of AIDC21, and more. Check it out if you're interested in learning what you can expect from TLDC over the next few months.
Anja Hartleb-Parson is a regular contributor to TLDC, sharing her knowledge on topics like data analytics and philosophy and neurodiversity.
But in this episode, we learned more about Anja the person and her L&D journey; where she's been and where's she'd headed. We also covered the variety of academic disciplines she's studied, as well as some of her challenges as an L&D professional with autism.
Give this episode a listen, Anja always offers excellent insights in to topics and subjects not often covered in L&D.
In this Member Showcase, we talked with Heather Appell, Senior Development Manager, Expert Programs at ServiceNow --- and long time supporter of The Training, Learning, and Development Community.
Heather has a varied background in L&D, working in industries like Public Education to Retail to Technology, and that experience makes Heather someone you'll definitely want in your network.
Give this episode a listen and learn more about Heather!
It was a pleasure talking about Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with Dr Suzanne Ehrlich.
Suzanne is a founder of the UNITE Design Lab at the University of North Florida. The UNITE Design Lab is also a sponsor a next week's Accessible and Inclusive Design Conference.
So in this episode, we covered what UDL is, why it's vital for organizations, and how you can start shifting your mindset to begin accommodating UDL in your work.
Suzanne is definitely a positive and upbeat educator that, in this conversation, inspired me to continue striving to achieve a mindset that prioritizes and maintains accessibility and inclusivity in all of the projects I work on.
Give this one a listen, hopefully you'll also be inspired --- and if anything, it's a great warm up session for next week's event at AIDC21.com and an excellent way to begin integrating UDL into your mindset.
UNITE Design Lab: https://www.unf.edu/coehs/UDL/
Here's another episode with Anja Hartleb-Parson, who many of you know as a Data & Analytics L&D professional. But in this conversation, Anja discussed what philosophy can teach us about learning. And if you're like me, there was a whole lot to take away from this one.
Anja offers a great historical perspective of the way philosophy influenced how knowledge is shared, and even what is shared. And ultimately, modalities in which learning is channeled --- which still stands today.
It's heady stuff and not anything we've ever covered before in a TLDCast, which makes it that much more special, and provocative, and intriguing. And worth a listen.
In this episode, we talked with Victoria Gerstorfer, Director of Learning Experience Design at 4A's.
Lots of interesting stuff in this conversation. We talked about the value of working in academic, non-profit and corporate environments. The importance of mentorship and mentors. And how having a background in therapy can help you be a better L&D professional.
Give it a listen - Victoria was a great guest, we're lucky to have her in our community, and someone you'll want to connect with.
In this episode, Tanacha Gaines joined us. Tanacha's background is diverse: IT, Art, Project Management --- and through it all, she remained first and foremost a curator and educator.
So it's no surprise that Tanacha is currently a Human Capital and Organizational Transformation Senior Consultant at Deloitte.
Give this episode a listen to learn more about her journey getting there.
In this episode, we talked with Mac Macdonald, a 30+ year L&D veteran from the UK.
An expert in Emotional Intelligence, Mac has an incredible background --- with stories to match.
From his time in the military to his discovery of emotional intelligence, this conversation with Mac was compelling and rich - and definitely worth a listen.
Check out Mac's Moccasin Approach here: https://www.lapd.solutions/mocc-approach.html
Professional musician, songwriter, and audio engineer turned Instructional Designer? That's right, and that's Mike Peacock from Aristocrat we're talking about, and our guest in this latest episode.
Learn more about Mike's journey to Instructional Designer --- starting from being a music teacher, to government ID, and now an innovative multimedia educator at casino gaming company, Aristrocrat.
In this episode, we talked with Christie Kittle, Supervisor & Lead Instructional Designer from Washington State University.
Christie hasn't had your typical L&D journey; she went from being a K-12 teacher to a corporate Instructional Designer, then BACK to higher ed.
And with that experience, Christie had quite a bit to share. And with also being a passionate mentor, Christie is someone you'll want to connect with.
Take a listen and you'll see why.
Matt Tidwell has a really interesting story. High school music teacher turned cyber security specialist, then trainer, and now running his own L&D agency. Plus spending some time in there teaching traffic school.
With his varied background and experience, you can see why Matt's company, ThinkThru, prides itself on being innovative. He's smart and humble, and his story is worth listening to.
Check out this episode and connect with Matt, you'll be glad you did.
Thinkthru
In this episode, we talked with Kate Udalova of 7taps.com.
I was introduced to Kate earlier this year at our first Community Day, and I remember how she came across as being authentic and approachable.
And the same held true in this Member Showcase conversation. Perhaps that's why her authoring tool and platform, 7taps, has such an avid following.
So give this episode a listen, and if you're interested, try 7taps - it's free - and it goes a long way knowing that Kate, the CEO and Founder, is authentic, open, and just a direct message away.
7taps.com
In this Member Showcase, we talked with Christine Duguay (Doo-GAY), a Learning and Development Specialist at ThoughtExchange.
Christine has been working in L&D and HR for about twenty years and prides herself on her ability to see the possibilities in people and is passionate about seeing them reach their full potential.
We discussed her journey as an Instructional Designer, the important role trainers have in organizations, and also the Mindfulness-Based Teaching and Learning Graduate Certificate she's starting.
It was a thoughtful conversation --- and you'll see why Christine is often complimented on her empathetic nature.
If you spend any amount of time on social media, places like Facebook and Reddit, you've seen your share of memes.
And if you see them enough, you've probably noticed patterns to how they're made, images that get used more than others, even a language associated with them.
If you're mystified by any of this like I am, Rachel Eichen is here to fill us in on the history and usage of memes. She also discusses how you can use memes in your training, and not just any memes, but the RIGHT memes.
You can also see Rachel's slides here: https://www.slideshare.net/adverb
It was great to talk to our latest Member Showcase guest, Theresa Francomacaro.
Some of you may already know about Theresa and her business at WhyStoryWorks.com.
But those of you aren't familiar with her yet, you're in for a treat.
Theresa is a playwright, actress, writer, Executive Coach, and Trainer --- and one hec of a storyteller.
Give this episode a listen, learn more about Theresa's journey, and specifics on how she crafts compelling business stories that shows us Why Story Works.
In this Member Showcase, Tabatha Dragonberry joined us to talk about her Instructional Design Journey, being a Respiratory Therapist, Mentorship, and more.
We learned so much about and from Tabatha, and especially if you're someone just moving in to the world of L&D, this is a great episode.
You can find Tabatha's Portfolio here: https://www.tabathadragonberryid.com/
It was an honor to talk with Debbie Richards in this latest Member Showcase.
A self-described "Learning Geek", Debbie has been working as a trainer for decades, and has the knowledge to show for it.
An author, ATD Chapter President, sought after conference speaker, and now, Immersive Learning Expert, Debbie is someone worth getting to know.
So give this episode a listen, learn more about Debbie, and keep an eye out for her presenting at the next major professional development L&D event.
Debbie's Book: Seeing the Possibilities with Augment Reality
In this episode, we talked with Judy Katz, Instructional Designer at EduWorks and Product Manager for PeBL Pro.
Judy is one of the most active and passionate Instructional Designers in L&D, and her knowledge of all things Learning makes her an incredible resource you should add to your network.
We packed a lot into this conversation - her experience is vast and the discussion proves it.
Give it a listen.
Check out PeBL Pro here: https://pebl.pro/
In this episode, we had a really fun time talking to Rachel Eichen. A Trainer and Information Specialist from Aristocrat, Rachel has a really interesting background that includes degrees in English and Library Science. AND a stint working on a cruise ship teaching guests computer skills.
Give this one a listen, it was fun to chat with Rachel and I'm sure you'll want to be sure to add Rachel to your network after listening.
We've had Jaime Villanueva on the broadcast a couple of times now, and like the first time, in this episode he had lots of valuable and practical advice for instructional designers.
So although this was a Member Showcase and we were profiling HIM, he still delivered nuggets of wisdom for instructional design job seekers, freelancers, and contract workers.
With his background working for companies like Facebook, PayPal, and Apple, his advice is solid and Jaime is definitely someone you should connect with.
There are elements of leading eLearning Projects that you can only learn from experience. Every organization and project has a multitude of variables and it's almost impossible to cover all of your bases when you're first starting out. And that's where you need someone like Danny Ortegon; a seasoned trainer that's been leading eLearning Projects for over two decades.
Take a listen to this conversation with Danny as we cover a few Lessons Learned through his years leading projects. Many of the topics we talk about are mission critical pieces, but often overlooked and rarely discussed. And make sure you connect with Danny if you're looking for help with your elearning projects.
Connect with Danny on Linkedin.
Thinking about launching a digital learning game project in your organization and need some help forming your own case for investment? Here's the episode for you.
Jennifer Javornik of Filament Games joined us to discuss using corporate training games when your organization isn't feeling ... playful. She offers five sensible tips that can help you get buy-in from your company and find support for game-based learning initiatives in your organization.
You can find more information about this topic in Jennifer's blog post here.
In our latest Member Showcase, we talked with Judie Boroevich, veteran L&D Professional and Leader, based out of Vancouver, British Columbia.
Judie places a great deal of focus on team engagement and trust, and it was obvious in our conversation that she excels at achieving both. In this episode, we learn lots more about Judie and also talk about her focus on leadership and trust. We also discuss change management and its importance to Learning and Development Professionals.
Thanks for listening!
We started a little early with next week's Community Day to talk with Theresa Francomacaro on Why Story Works.
Theresa answered lots of questions on this one including how she helps people with Story, five neurological impulses that are inherent in good stories and specifically why Stories are good for Training.
As you can imagine, the conversation was engaging and fun --- probably because Stories were the subject --- and we shared a few.
Give this one a listen and get prepared for lots more Story and Training content in next week's Community Day celebration.
Why Story Works - Theresa's Story Agency
Community Day website
When Jack Pierce sent in the topic he wanted to discuss "Extreme Learning Design: Behavior Design", I thought it might raise some eyebrows.
And it did.
Jack has been working in training and development for over thirty years and has seen trends in our space come and go. But he's distilled what he's learned into some concepts that he's interested in sharing via Mastermind experiences --- and he went into them in this broadcast.
In today's world of training, learning, and development, it's not enough to simply consider knowledge transfer. Jack believes that behavior change is key, and one of the challenges modern learners face is dealing with the rapid change we're experiencing in our world. And that change produces fear. And not just fear from the learners we serve, but all stakeholders involved.
And Jack wants to produce solutions to help change that.
Give this recording a listen and learn more about Jack and Behavior Design. It's a timely take on a modern challenge that we should all be considering.
We haven't had a Community Discussion in a while, so it was really nice to get back to that format and talk about What the Pandemic Taught Us About Remote Learning and Working.
We also had a special guest, Kayleen Holt of Scissor Tail Creative Services. Kayleen has a somewhat different perspective on how things have changed; she has disabilities. And the pandemic has created a more accessible world for her and others because of the focus on virtual experiences.
We talk about Zoom fatigue, the importance of culture, work-life balance, Adapting to change, the state of the workplace, and how things will never be the same. There was lots of participation by the live audience, so you'll hear some great commentary from them too.
Our guest for this episode is Anja Hartleb-Parson. And if you're a regular TLDC viewer or listener, you know that Anja has been on a few times before, mostly talking about Data Science and L&D.
So it was with great interest when she approached me to discuss this episode, whose title is "A Sample Size of 1: Living and Working with Autism".
This episode has profoundly affected me more than any broadcast TLDC has done. And it's kind of ironic that I didn't know that April is Autism Awareness Month. Because Anja taught me a lot in our conversation, and helped me understand that I have a whole lot to learn about autism. And it wasn't just her, it was also the active participants in chat, most of whom lead lives affected by autism.
It's been a few days now and I haven't stopped thinking about this conversation. I'm grateful to Anja for her willingness to share her story, and for choosing TLDC as a space to discuss it.
And what you'll see from me and TLDC is a summer virtual event that's going to be focused on accessibility and inclusion. If you're interested in helping build the event, message me at luis@thetldc.com.
Please consider autism awareness. Here some links you can learn from:
https://www.reframingautism.org.au/
https://autismsciencefoundation.org/
https://autisticadvocacy.org/
This episode's guest, Bhakti Karkare, likes to say that good facilitation creates magical experiences. But in talking to her, you also learn there's a whole lot of science behind good facilitation too.
In this conversation, Bhakti focuses on discussing her professional passion, facilitation. But what you quickly learn from Bhakti is that it's not just at work that facilitation is important, it's in all of your relationships. And if you are at all interested in being a leader, developing your skills as a facilitator is a key to success.
Facilitation might not be something you spend a lot of time thinking about. But I encourage you to give this episode a listen and give it some thought. I was delightfully surprised at how much it offered me to consider and hopefully it will do the same for you.
You'd be hard pressed to find someone right now that is doing more to help L&D professionals get better at what they do thank Alex Salas. You may know him online as StyleLearn, Alex is the Chief of Awesomeness at eLearning Launch, an online academy for digital learning designers. Alex goes out of his way to provide instruction and cohorts to L&D professionals, and is passionate about making sure every participant is successful.
We're lucky to have Alex as a TLDC Member. Take a listen to this episode and you'll see why. You can learn more about Alex at www.stylelearn.com and www.elearninglaunch.com.
I had a really great time talking with Bethany Kline in this Member Showcase.
Bethany is an English Teacher turned Instructional Designer (something many of you can identify with), and is passionate about employee development and helping people cultivate their curiosity.
We're going to try to get Bethany back for another episode soon, since she's doing some really interesting stuff with onboarding, which you can hear about in this conversation.
Tune in to the episode and make sure you connect with Bethany and add her to your network.
Bethany on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/klinebethany/
In this episode, Anja Hartleb-Parson returns to a TLDCast to discuss "How To Isolate and Measure the Impact of Your Training".
With a passion for training, learning, AND data, Anja also has a wide range of other skillsets that she brings to L&D, offering us a larger perspective on how to use measurement to support your organization's training objectives.
Give this one a listen - as always, Anja is brilliant.
And a special thank you to Tom McDowall for doing a great job hosting and facilitating this episode.
The SEC mandating Human Capital disclosure seems like it should've sent shockwaves through the L&D world, but you wouldn't know it unless you searched for it. This mandate, which went into effect in November of 2020, will have a tremendous impact on our industry, and at the very least, having a working understanding of what it means is important.
And so we're lucky to have Trish Uhl join us for this TLDCast to discuss 7 Ways Your Internal Instructional Design & Training Process is Now Externally Exposed. With host Christiana Houck, Trish also addresses many of Christiana's concerns as a senior L&D Director.
Give the episode a listen, it's definitely something you should know.
I've been monitoring the virtual reality and learning space for about five years now. I've tested and purchased a few hardware devices, sampled lots of games, and even attended some VR and AR conferences. I honestly thought VR was going to revolutionize technology as we know it --- and change the world of learning.
Well, it doesn't look like anything like that is really going to happen soon.
However, I'm feeling like my expectations of the future of VR and learning have a more practical perspective after talking with this TLDCast episode's guest, Monique St Paul.
Monique is an Instructional Designer at Continuum XR --- and a self-confessed Luddite; you wouldn't expect Monique to be someone that would be doing instructional design in VR. But that's the thing: expectations around working with virtual reality and similar technologies lead you to believe that anyone working with this stuff needs to be a world class geek. Monique proves that's not the case. In fact, if you get anything out of this conversation, it's that doing ID for VR doesn't require you be tech savvy or a computer nerd. Instructional design for virtual reality is the same in normal reality, just no head set.
So give this episode a listen - the live event was very popular and the chat was busy. This conversation might change your mind too about VR and Learning.
YouTube is the largest online platform in the US, and unsurprisingly, we're seeing more and more IDs starting channels and using YouTube to do what they do best: sharing knowledge.
In this episode, we have three of our own community members and active YouTubers, Tom McDowall, Vanessa Alzate, and Joseph Suarez discuss their YouTube processes and systems. They also talk about what motivated them to start their channels. So if you're at all considering starting a YouTube channel, this episode will be help you move forward. And even if a channel isn't something you're interested in building, you'll find this topic interesting - especially if you're a YouTube regular like 73% of the US's adult population.
Vanessa Alzate's channel
Joseph Suarez's channel
Tom McDowall's channel
The first time Bucky Dodd joined us on a TLDCast, afterwards we had quite a few folks post on twitter about how their minds had been blown.
You can see why in this episode.
He was joined by his associate at LX Studio, Carolyn Muller, and we discussed Learning Strategies During a Pandemic. We also discussed some other topics, including Bucky's Learning Environment Modeling, why having an agency like LX Studio attached to the University of Central Oklahoma has a positive impact on students, and much more.
Enjoy the episode.
Check out LX Studio here: https://lxstudio.com/
It took a couple of years to get Mike Jones on a TLDCast and the wait was worth it. He's a kindergarten teacher turned Learning Experience Designer and over the last ten years, seems to have seen and done it all in L&D.
You can learn a lot from Mike, his knowledge and experience with tools is vast. So give this episode a listen and connect with him on twitter and linkedin. You'll be glad you did.
On twitter: https://twitter.com/MPJ_InstrDesign On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpjones-elearning/
In this episode, we talk with Jenn Jacovsky about Perception. Perhaps Perception isn't something you actively think about when you're training or teaching, but it's a critical skill and one you can build and get better at.
We talk about the Ladder of Inference, how avoiding "jumping to conclusions" is important, and go over some examples of why being skilled at Perception is valuable for training.
Jenn repeats a mantra "Don't get mad, get curious" - a great takeaway from the episode.
There are a few topics that often show up at TLDC: Job and career related discussion, using development tools, mentoring - all subjects that show up regularly. And here's one more. Onboarding.
And in this episode, we have Dan Shirley of Ziplyne, an enterprise saas onboarding tool.
We talk to Daniel about Ziplyne, what challenges he's seeing in pandemic-era onboarding scenarios, and what it takes to have a successful onboarding program in 2021.
And we covered much more - it was a great conversation, give it a listen.
Check out Ziplyne here: https://ziplyne.com/
In this episode, we talked with Joseph Suarez about Working Out Loud. It's a concept you may already be familiar with; and if you're not familiar with it, Workingoutloud.com Founder, John Stepper says "Working Out Loud is a way to build relationships that can help you in some way, like achieving a goal or exploring a new topic or skill. Instead of networking to get something, you invest in relationships by making contributions over time, including your work and experiences that you make visible."
And here's something interesting about this episode: it's the first time I connected some of the core principles of TLDC to Working Out Loud. The Training, Learning, and Development Community is about exploring and sharing your journey in L&D, and our regular broadcasts and Slack conversations on TLDChat.us serve as a testament to that. Essentially, our Community is in many ways, working out loud.
Keep that in mind and give this episode a listen. And if you are at all interested in participating in an episode of TLDCast to "work out loud", email me at luis@thetldc.com.
eLearning Out Loud: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDjs4IXB4qO_4rDvIi3mD-Q Instructional Redesign Podcast: http://instructionalredesign.com/
In 2019, $400 billion dollars was awarded in grant money for education. And that number isn't going to change any time soon.
So if you're at all interested in finding some grant funding for your educational project, give this episode with Bejanae Kareem and host Toddi Norum a listen.
Bejanae and Toddi cover lots of ground discussing grant writing for education. They go over where to start with grant writing, the 12-step grant writing process, and grant readiness.
Check out Bejanae's book "12 Quick Steps to Writing Winning Classroom Grants" here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Writing-Winning-Classroom-Grants/dp/173485250X/
I met Joseph Suarez in Phoenix, AZ at TLDC18 - which seems like a million years ago but at the same time, yesterday. He was immediately generous with offers to help at the event, and in fact, if you check out the TLDC18 conference recordings in our event archive, all of the intro bumpers for that event were done by him - for free.
Joe is incredibly proficient as an elearning developer, and it's no surprise to me that he launched a new and excellent Youtube channel called elearning Out Loud: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDjs4IXB4qO_4rDvIi3mD-Q
I had a great time learning more about Joseph in this Member Showcase. Give it a listen and I'm sure you'll find that he's definitely worth connecting with.
For the first broadcast of 2021, we were joined in a Community Discussion with Margie Meacham aka The Brain Lady, to talk Reflection and Learning.
It's a timely topic as we've moved into this New Year and the conversation didn't disappoint.
There's quite a bit to think about in this one, including Margie's information about the physiological responses we have to reflection and information consumption.
Reflection is an opportunity for improvement. And as we depart 2020 and move into 2021, it's worth reflecting on the profound year we've just experienced and the changes we can make for the year ahead.
Enjoy the episode.
Learn more about Margie at https://www.learningtogo.info/
In this episode, we talked with Anja Hartleb-Parson about How To Think Like a Data Scientist — Without Being One - no math or coding required. And Anja really delivered; with her background in philosophy and psychology, the THINK part of the topic is covered perfectly, and it's enhanced with an excellent study aid you can find on her linkedin post here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/anja-hartleb-parson_think-like-a-data-scientist-guide-for-l-activity-6745900721264238592-Tp9l
Check this conversation out, it's a "must listen" for anyone just getting into L&D analytics.
And make sure you connect with Anja; she'll be an excellent contact to have.
Enjoy the episode.
We had a great conversation with new Member Suzanne Shilton!
Based out of New Zealand, Suzanne is a self-described "four year L&D newbie". However, our conversation revealed that Suzanne is definitely not a newbie, but a highly experienced Instructional Designer with a variety of L&D skills --- and a heck of a sense of humor to boot.
It might be that for the last nine months, the last thing on your mind has been Play. And that may be a problem. Because Play is vital to who we are as educators and ... human beings.
And in this timely episode, Jeff Harry from Rediscover Your Play joined us to talk about Play, why it's important, and how to get more of it in your life.
It was a high energy discussion that flew by fast. Lots of takeaways, and excellent food for thought for considering strategies to deal with this pandemic and get more Play into your life.
Give it a listen. I know it convinced me to plan for more Play in my life, and I suspect it will do the same for you.
In this Member Showcase episode, we talked with Miguel "Miggy" Baranda, whose mission for the last ten years has been to "Design Learning That Works".
And in this conversation with this New Zealand based Instructional Designer, you'll understand why his perspective is so specific. If there's one thing that I got out of talking with Miggy, is that he's thoughtful, and answers questions with great intention. He's someone you'll definitely want to connect with. Give this showcase a listen and you'll see why.
In this episode, we had a Community Discussion to talk Professional Learning Communities, what they are, how you use them, and how to get the most out of them.
There was lots of discussion in chat, including some interesting insights, which you'll hear.
And quite frankly, discussing Community feels right at this time. We're living through a period of disconnect and disruption, and my personal honest take is that Community is something helping me get through it all.
And although we are specifically discussing Professional Learning Communities in this episode, one thing we don't cover is formal communities like TLDC can become much more than just professional cohorts. The unspoken truth is that joining a PLC can lead to friendships that extend beyond L&D endeavors. And I am thankful for that.
So one of the key takeaways is to join as many online communities that interest you - or that you can afford. Whatever floats to the top will be your tribe; you'll know your Community when you find it.
In this episode, Rubina Halwani and Heidi Kirby discuss and answer questions about job descriptions and job seeking in L&D. This topic has been especially relevant over the last eight months, and this discussion was informative and helpful. The chat was busy with lots of engagement and if you're currently an L&D job seeker, you'll find this useful.
Also, check out the new playlist I put together that features all of the job seeker broadcasts we've had over the last year. Nearly a dozen videos, and I'm sure more will be added soon.
In this episode, we talked with Cara North, Crystal Rose, Jonathan Hill, Bryan Smith, and Joseph Suarez about their experience attending the DevLearn Digital Experience or DDX. DevLearn is one of the most popular conferences in L&D, and like every other face-to-face event out there, went all digital for this year's version. Everyone in our panel, except Crystal, were speakers at the event, and Crystal was one of the support staff at DDX.
This would be a good episode for you if you were an attendee of the event, or interested in participating in future Learning Guild online events.
Have you ever used Reddit to get your L&D questions answered? If not, check out this Community Discussion episode where we talk about the self-proclaimed front page of the internet, reddit.com. Reddit has discussion groups for pretty much anything you can think of, so it's not surprise there's one for instructional design, for elearning, and one for training.
Give this episode a listen and decide for yourself if reddit is a resource you should add to your L&D toolbox.
In this Community Discussion, we talked about Productivity and Focus - two things many of us are short on right now. There were some great comments in this one with lots of audience chat and participation. We covered some GTD topics (Getting Things Done), managing to do lists, and general task completion.
Check it out, hopefully it provides you with some inspiration to keep focused and knock some of those to do items off your list.
In this episode, I got to meet Darcy Goshorn. Darcy is currently an Instructional Designer at Bloomin' Brands, Inc which is the restaurant holdings company that owns the Outback Steakhouse chain.
But prior that, Darcy spent over a decade as a teacher and educator in higher ed, including a stint as a learning technology director in Oslo, Norway.
Darcy has a varied skillset and is definitely an experienced educator and instructional designer. Check out this member showcase and get to know Darcy. Add him to your network - you'll be glad you did.
One of the funner experiences doing Member Showcases is talking to new Instructional Designers. And we've been seeing more and more newbies to the field since the pandemic began, as educators are discovering the field of Instructional Design.
And our Member Showcase guest, Chris Syracuse, is one of those new Instructional Designers. Like many others, he has already established a fascinating set of skills he brings to the field, in this instance for Chris: graphic design and UX.
So give this episode a listen to learn more about Chris. He's new to the field and if this conversation is any indication, has a bright future ahead of him.
In this episode, we talked with Randy Rebman about LMSes from the higher ed side of things - specifically Blackboard and Canvas LMS. It was just a couple of years ago that Canvas LMS stormed onto the scene and toppled Blackboard's ownership of the Higher Ed LMS space and we talked about why, the differences between the two types of systems, and what migrating from Blackboard to Canvas is like.
Ultimately, I think this conversation left me with more questions than answers. I'm curious why Higher Ed's LMS offerings seem to be so lacking in many ways. The differences between users is an obvious factor, but you'd think that there'd be more common features.
Give this episode a listen if you'd like to hear something a little different from the LMS Playlist. Randy had some excellent insights to share and can help you understand features you want --- and don't want --- in your LMS.
This episode's guest, Sami Chan, did a really interesting thing on Linkedin. Sami put together a series of ten slide decks, all with 9 - 15 slides in each, and posted them every week or so in her timeline to share with her connections. The topic of the decks was "Skills I Learned By Playing Dungeons and Dragons". And for any of you that aren't familiar with Dungeons and Dragons, it's a role-playing game developed in the 1970's that takes place in a fantasy world. To play, participants take on different roles, such as a fighter or wizard or knight, and work through the game "as that character" to achieve a goal, like find treasure or magic items or go on missions to save a town or another character. It's immersive, it's role-playing, and it's definitely something that can teach soft skills - which is what Sami ingeniously explains in her series. And interestingly enough, it was L&D professionals that were most attracted to the series. Although Sami is a graphic designer, illustrator and copywriter, it was the learning community that found the posts most attractive, and Sami is now beginning a career in instructional design.
What you'll get by listening to this one is why and how Sami put the slides together and how it affected her linkedin profile. We also go into detail about how D&D taught her the variety of soft skills she discusses in her slides.
It was a really fun conversation --- another episode that has the L&D and D&D connection --- and it definitely conveys the value of role-playing to learning. Enjoy.
Here are Sami's Episodes:
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Planning
Part 3: Authenticity
Part 4: Teamwork
Part 5: Leadership
Part 6: Networking
Part 7: Expectation Management
Part 8: Rewarding Accomplishments
Part 9: Problem Solving
Part 10: Quitting
It almost felt a little awkward doing a Member Showcase with Cara North --- she's been a big part of TLDC for so long and I wasn't sure my questions would be engaging enough. But it just goes to show, all of our stories are so layered and interesting, that even the simplest of questions can still reveal much.
There is a good portion of TLDC that only exists because of Cara's support, and many of you know about her generosity and how she leads.
For those of you that don't, give this episode a listen. Cara is one of L&D's top influencers with good reason. And you'll learn why in this recording.
Enjoy.
We had a lot of fun geeking out in this episode with Mike Peacock from Aristocrat.
Mike was here to share his eLearning workflow and digital file organization strategies. Managing multiple platforms, video, audio, storyboarding - as you probably know - can be a huge challenge. But it was great to hear a variety of tips from a legit pro audio professional and former music teacher.
This kind of insight isn't common in L&D.
So take some notes - the conversation was quick and we covered a lot of ground. Hope you enjoy it!
We started out the week at TLDC getting to know Cheryl Oberlin. It's been a few months since Cheryl signed up as a Member, and what I've noticed about her is that she's consistently positive, always supportive, and comes across as someone you can count on --- and that's not a typical feeling you get from someone you've only met through email and linkedin messages.
So I was glad to finally talk with Cheryl -- and have those qualities solidified through our live conversation. Cheryl has an incredibly varied background and a wealth of experience; she is someone that will benefit your network and you'll be glad to get to know. Connect with Cheryl ... and enjoy the episode.
In this Community Discussion episode, I was truly curious about 2020 twitter's actual value as a resource for L&D professionals. I recall being skeptical about it when I created my profile in 2007. But my guest, Kristen Hayden Safdie, as well as quite a few chat participants in this community discussion, showed me that with the right tools and some discipline, twitter offers insights, connection, and even support for challenges you may be facing in your job and career.
Also, here is a link to a public doc Kristen shared that features a great way to organize who you follow. A few other participants in this chat have also inserted their favorite follows, and you may want to do so too.
Enjoy the episode.
In this episode, Lee LeFever returned to TLDCast to talk about his new book, Big Enough. You may know Lee from the CommonCraft Explainer videos that were viral hits on YouTube a few years back.
We talked about those videos, how he's evolved as a media creator, and also discussed the topic of his new book, Big Enough: Building a Business that Scales with Your Lifestyle.
What was particularly interesting was Lee emphasized that much of his success can be attributed to being able to write well - a skill we can always improve upon.
Enjoy the episode.
So here's a couple of interesting stats about Linkedin:
They have 706 million users
45% of internet users who make more than $75,000 annually use LinkedIn while only 25% of those in the $50,000 to $74,999 range use the platform.
So I guess that's part of the reason why you should be using Linkedin.
But there's a whole lot more to it than just signing up. And I brought together a superb group of power users to discuss the why's and how's of Linkedin, and getting the most out of it.
Tameka Harris, Devlin Peck, Rubina Halwani, and Toddi Norum all shared their experiences -- and some excellent tips --- on using Linkedin. And if you're an L&D professional either just getting started with Linkedin or looking to amplify your presence there, this will be a great episode for you.
"Meet the learners where they are". That was a great point our guest Bejanae Kareem made to this episode's host, Toddi Norum.
Bejanae is the Executive Director of the BK International Education Consultancy. And she and Toddi had an excellent, wide-ranging conversation about education, especially in STEAM programming, the science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics education initiatives for children.
This episode was a change of pace for TLDC, but it was a joy to listen to two educators essentially geeking out over science and technology topics for kids AND adults.
Bejanae and her consultancy do a lot to help educators and their learners succeed. It's definitely worth your time to give this episode a listen and get inspired by both Bejanae and Toddi.
We had a great episode in this LMS Playlist featuring Leslie Marquez of Inspired Learning Design. A Senior Instructional Designer and Consultant, Leslie let us in on what she really likes about TalentLMS, a cloud-based LMS that Leslie recommends for small to medium-sized businesses.
We discussed a variety of things: ease of use, flexibility, reporting, and much more. We also spent a good amount of time discussing the multi-tenancy capabilities of TalentLMS - a new concept for most of our audience and something you'll want to check out if you're shopping for an LMS now. You'll also want to hear Leslie describing some of TalentLMSs shortcomings, especially on the support side of things. She's still a big fan and she's done the leg work to find something that's really working out for her and her many clients.
Enjoy the episode.
In this fourth episode of The LMS "Real Talk" Playlist, we had guests Christiana Houck and Mike Peacock from Aristocrat.com talk about the LMSs they use, Axonify and Oracle Taleo Learn.
Christiana was really generous about sharing her screen on this one, so if you're researching LMSs or wanting to see an example of a leading edge LMS like Axonify, check out the episode on YouTube or Crowdcast to catch the visuals. They'll be linked below. There's no affiliate or sponsorship relationship here, so the discussion is completely independent of that influence.
It was also nice to get the perspective of two employees that work in the system, how their roles differ, how they support the other's workflow, and the differences between two LMSs active at one organization.
Check it out, it was a great addition to this LMS Real Talk series.
Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/lms-playlist/4 Youtube: https://youtu.be/ACf5lnSEDIs
In this episode, Luis Malbas was joined by Cara North, Kristen Hayden Safdie, and Mike Sloat to talk about getting comfortable in front of a camera, especially if you're a guest on a video podcast or doing a presentation. The rules have changed since the pandemic began and we're not as critical about our on-screen personas as we used to be. With Zoom meetings being the norm, we're all getting PRACTICE talking via webcam - and that's the key: practice.
We also talked about chat etiquette in formats like our TLDCasts. We had some spammer-like activity recently during a live chat, and upon investigation, it may be that THAT particular participant just needed some advice to be less disruptive to our community conversation.
And last thing - we're running a Member special to help support TLDC and keep our programming going. For a limited time, use the code "supporttldc" (no spaces) to get a 50% discount on a standard annual membership.
That's only $37.50 for an annual membership and you get access to all of the media and specials we offer, like discounts to events and most importantly, your own TLDC Member Showcase. Go to www.TheTLDC.com to sign up now.
Thanks for listening!
Original broadcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/comdisc-livestream
In this episode we had guest Craig Sybert, an Adobe Connect and Adobe Captivate Prime expert over at Envolvemedia. We wanted to get some real talk from Craig, and hear what he liked and didn't like about Adobe Captivate Prime. It was a great conversation that covered why Prime may or may not be right for you. What stood out most to me was the integrative capabilities of the LMS, especially with Connect and Captivate.
But give it a listen. It's well worth hearing some honest conversation about this LMS and how it might fit in to your L&D plans.
Enjoy the episode!
Tom McDowall says "Everything the user sees is through the lens of your LMS."
So in this episode of the LMS Playlist, Tom focuses on how to choose the right LMS, but with the perspective of making it a design decision. Also, we had lots of talk about the importance of the IT piece in this equation. It's critical you have a good working relationship with your IT Team when it comes to getting the most out of your LMS, and Tom goes into some great detail why.
There were definitely more nuggets of wisdom in this one and is an excellent listen for any L&D professional at any level.
By the way, I'm not sure why my voice pitch changes in the recording - I was excited to talk to Tom, but this was a technical issue that I hope you can overlook...
Enjoy the episode.
Confessions of an Instructional Design Hiring Manager.
Cara North was an excellent guest in this conversation where she shared some of her more recent experiences reviewing candidates and hiring as a Training Manager.
Nearly half of the live attendees in this episode were unemployed and a third of them were currently interviewing for ID jobs.
So if you're in a similar situation, and even if you're not, this is a great episode to listen to and gain some insight into what someone like Cara is looking for when bringing on an ID to her team. Things you may not have considered are in the recording, so please enjoy and we hope you find it useful.
In this episode, we were privileged to have Alan Natachu, Learning Experience Designer.
Alan has been a long time supporter and Member of The Training, Learning, and Development Community and so many of us have learned from his expertise in media technology, software, and virtual reality. You'll want to be sure to connect with Alan - when it comes to learning technology, his knowledge is vast --- and he's an incredible person too.
Enjoy!
Recently in our Slack group at tldchat.us, Rubina Halwani suggested bringing on some guests willing to talk about the LMSs they use or support, and what their experiences are like.
Excellent idea!
So in this episode, we talk with Quetzalcoatl Cortes about his experience as an LMS Admin. Quetzal is an instructional designer with a penchant for being resourceful --- pretty an ideal combination for being an LMS Admin.
And in this talk, I learned much more than I expected about the role of an LMS Admin, and how truly challenging the job can be.
In fact, the conversation was so rich in ideas and concepts, I've decided it's going to be the first part of a new TLDC playlist specifically about LMSs.
Give it a listen and you'll see why. And stay tuned for more episodes about how community members work with their LMS. It's an overlooked topic about a tool that is mission critical to the L&D function; this series is sure to be interesting and worth learning from.
Call centers, food service, retail sales, catering - all places our community has picked up skills that have helped lead them to instructional design, skills that are sometimes called upon to do their jobs in L&D.
Quite a few guests with host Kristen Hayden Safdie in this one - including a live chicken. So give this episode a listen and you'll surely reflect on your own helpful "non instructional design" skills.
Featuring guests Cara North, Simon Blair, Kim Lindsey, Sam Rogers, Craig Sybert, and Katie Stroud.
It was a great pleasure to talk with Vanessa Alzate in our latest Member Showcase!
As the President and CEO of Anchored Training, this showcase shows you why Vanessa and her company are heading for great things. The passion and enthusiasm for what she does is evident throughout the conversation and she's only just getting started.
Check out her YouTube channel and be sure to connect with Vanessa!
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC6KXT8kU1uUzj23n76kpzQ linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-alzate/ website: https://www.anchoredtraining.com/
n this Member Showcase episode, we feature Tom McDowall, Chief Learning Geek at Evolve Learning Design, based in the UK. Passionate about his craft, it's easy to see why he hosts The iDeas podcast and is constantly working to improve professionally and continue to help others reach their potential.
Tom is someone you'll want to get to know. If you're interested in instructional design, elearning, open-source tools, video and audio editing, and just effective training, Tom is an excellent connection to have.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcdowall/ https://anchor.fm/the-ideas-podcast https://www.learningscienceweekly.com/
Crafting experiences, Engaging Learners, building scenarios, enabling teamwork and strategic thinking - are we talking about instructional designers or dungeon masters here?
In this episode, Christy Tucker, Matt Pierce, Jonathan Rock and host Luis Malbas, gathered to talk about the similarities between role playing games and instructional design.
There's a good amount of overlap and it's no surprise there was lots to discuss about the similarities.
If you're someone that's played Dungeons and Dragons or curious about role playing games - and are looking for some inspiration or adding a new perspective to your instructional design, this could be a great episode to listen to.
In many ways, the journey of the instructional designer is still very undefined. Put five IDs in a room and there's a good chance no two came about their careers in the same way.
And so it is with L&D Job Titles. Rubina Halwani and Toddi Norum go through a great list of L&D Job Titles that Rubina compiled.
Rubina has a particular passion for helping L&D job seekers, so this resource of titles is something she's researched first hand. Is your focus elearning, or media, or writing? Or a combination of all three? Should your job title be the same in every case?
Check out this episode and learn more.
And here's a link to Rubina's list of job titles: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1o8Ilyt3YgYGX_uKqfZHSoB-5QDojloelwx3CGAfBSWU/edit?usp=sharing
Mentorship in L&D is a recurring topic at TLDC. But one aspect of mentorship that we rarely discuss is the question of style. Is Mentorship different in higher ed than it is in corporate settings? How about in military or government settings? Non-profits?
So in this episode, we have Randy Rebman and Toddi Norum discussing mentoring and coaching. Both of them have backgrounds where they've experienced mentoring in the military or government settings - and now both have moved on to either higher ed or corporate environments, and can discuss the differences.
Overall, the conversation is a great exploration of the topic. And if you're interested at all in mentoring - being a mentor or mentee, you'll get something out of this episode.
There's a lot to like in this case study featuring Joe Pulichino of T-Mobile and host Kristen Hayden Safdie. Like Joe says in this episode, his team was able to take compliance training from a "snore to a score" - and as many of you know, this is no easy feat.
Give this one a listen and check out the YouTube video or the original recording if you'd like to see some of the screen sharing (linked below).
It's a really fascinating look into how one of the top US mobile carriers is using its dynamic and creative culture to make compliance training - dare I say it? Entertaining... ;-)
Crowdcast link: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/joe-pulichino-case-study
Youtube: https://youtu.be/6CRIAeqL0hc
In this Community Discussion, we talked about the differences between Instructional Designers and Teachers. This topic has gained relevance because here in The Training, Learning, and Development Community, the audience of teachers turning IDs has grown. So more activity in the form of questions about coaching, migrating to online instruction, and other topics that overlap both professions have become more frequent.
Luckily, we had some fantastic panelists join us for this one: Jean Marrapodi, Randy Rebman, Rubina Halwani, Kari Word, and Mohammad Hassan. Each of them had a tremendous amount of feedback to offer and the audience chat was incredibly busy too.
If you'd like to check out the original broadcast, you can find that here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/comdisc-ids-and-teachers
Enjoy the episode.
In this Member Showcase episode, meet Kristin Villanueva Torrence.
With a background in psychology and a passion for cognitive studies, Kristin offers a unique set of skills as a learning experience designer. Her journey as an educator has had her crossing the country a few times, and her experience is vast.
You'll enjoy this conversation with Kristin; she's a lifelong learner that exudes optimism about her future in L&D, something we can all admire.
https://www.kristintorrence.com/
In this episode, Toddi Norum hosts Holly Owens, Assistant Director of Instructional Design with Online Education at Touro College and University System. They discuss the role of instructional designers in a higher ed system, the value they bring, and how the pandemic has changed things for Instructional Designers in these academic roles.
This was a great discussion and the audience chat was tremendous as well; instructional designers are in high demand and this can give you an idea why.
If you want to get the full experience of the broadcast, you'll want to check out the original crowdcast recording, which you can find here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/owens-norum
In this Community Discussion, we went for a topic that's a little different than our typical TLDCasts.
The challenges of the pandemic have people spending more time living their digital lives in front of screens. So it was worth scrutinizing what that means for our psychology, and specifically, the concepts of The Attention Economy and The Age of Distraction.
These sound like rather "hefty" terms, and admittedly they are. We go over what these ideas and approaches mean and why they may be contributing to why people are currently feeling unrooted, restless, and lacking focus. I know I am. So we're talking about what that means for learning in the time of COVID-19.
A lot of chat in this one, so you may want to check out the original crowdcast recording to get the full experience of the discussion: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/attention-economy
Enjoy.
In this latest Member Showcase conversation: Dorota Langner.
Born and raised in Poland, then moving to France, then Ireland, and now living in Toronto - Dorota has had a fascinating journey thus far, and is about as passionate an instructional designer as you'll find out there.
It's always a treat to talk to instructional designers from other parts of the world and Dorota is no exception. And best of all, if you're an employer looking for someone that's worked for public and private companies, especially NGO's and multinational corporations, you'll want to reach out to Dorota - she's currently available for employment. And more than likely, she won't be for long.
Here's Dorota's website: https://dorotalearningexpert.wordpress.com/
So thanks for tuning in, and meet Dorota Langner in our latest Member Showcase.
In this Community Discussion episode, we asked the question "Do Instructional Designers Need Coding Skills?" The short answer is No. But - there is also a very strong case to answer that question with "It depends". Ultimately, the question can only be answered by defining the kind of instructional designer you're going to be, for example, a free lancer or a single person on a small ID team that might not have access to developers or coders.
Take a listen to the episode and you'll hear some great feedback from the audience that was composed of some strong instructional design veterans.
Also in this episode, we dive a bit into a project guest Carlita Godsey is working on. She's building a course on American Sign Language and reached out to the Community in this episode to see if she needed to learn how to code to be able to make her course better.
Link to slide deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1LjYJoouUgWl6HzvnIw3Ty8vjhuHMetbD3dHS-IShPeA/edit?usp=sharing
In this special episode, we have diversity, equity, and inclusion professional, Ankit Shah as a guest with host Cara North. The topic is How to Have Conversations About Race at Your Workplace. And Ankit offers an excellent foundation of how to start the conversations and hopefully, produce effective dialog that will help address what is at the forefront of most current discussion in our society - the topic of race.
Talking about race can be very uncomfortable. But it's an important topic to address, and having these discussions is an incredible opportunity for us to move forward.
Meet Devlin Peck of Peck Consulting. Devlin joined us to discuss an article he wrote exactly about that: How to Become An Instructional Designer in 2020.
As you might expect, there was a lot to go over, and we moved through the conversation at a quick pace. In fact, I can safely say this episode may have had more Q&A than any previous TLDCast we've done. We had over 200 people registered for this one, so the audience chat was a constant stream.
Give this episode a listen, it's full of helpful information and you may want to go the original recording for more detail. The chat transcript is also located in our Slack group at www.TLDChat.us. Enjoy.
https://www.devlinpeck.com/posts/how-to-become-instructional-designer https://www.crowdcast.io/e/devlin-peck-how-to-id https://www.reddit.com/r/instructionaldesign/ https://webflow.com/ https://discord.gg/7crPR5C https://www.amazon.com/Non-Designers-Design-Book-4th/dp/0133966151 https://www.edx.org/micromasters/usmx-umgc-instructional-design-technology https://www.cathellis.com/ https://www.devlinpeck.com/portfolio https://www.glideapps.com/ https://thefutur.com/team/chris-do https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSkoolRocks http://www.ransegall.com/ https://www.whyscience.com/online-professional-development/
In this Community Showcase episode, we feature Gina Johnson, currently an adjunct professor of Communication at the college of Southern Maryland, and also a new instructional designer --- she just enrolled in a certification program that started a few days ago!
You don't often meet a workplace professional with this much passion and energy. Gina has a variety of skill sets that seem to have led her to instructional design, and it's going to be exciting watching her trajectory.
Check out the episode - Gina has a great career in instructional design ahead of her.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-johnson-61a53b111/ https://twitter.com/gina_bks
In this Community Showcase episode, we feature Carin de Weme! Carin is a Senior Global L&D adviser based out of the Netherlands. She's a teacher turned instructional designer, very enthusiastic about her profession, and in this conversation, you'll find it obvious she loves her job and the creativity being an instructional designer offers.
It's also nice to hear the perspectives of our European members and supporters; they have insights that can inspire us here in the North America, insights that might help us think differently.
Enjoy the episode - Carin was a great guest and someone worth connecting with.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carindeweme/
https://oeb.global/oeb-insights/the-virtual-classroom-journey/
In this episode, Kristen Hayden Safdie hosts Nick Floro for a great case study on The DBQ Project, something that Nick and the Sealworks team helps to maintain and produce. DBQ means Document based questions, and The DBQ Project is a 6-Step Method that builds on students’ curiosity and increases motivation and confidence to answer a compelling, authentic question.
This is a fascinating project that you'll probably want to catch the video version of. Check it out here: https://www.thetldc.com/playlist-episodes/case-study-nick-floro-and-host-kristen-hayden-safdie-the-dbq-project
You can see the tools Nick uses for producing content, as well as how students interact with the system.
It's great stuff and it's likely you'll feel inspired after hearing Nick discuss it; he's obviously passionate about The DBQ Project and how it helps both students and teachers.
In this episode, we talk with Margie Meacham, aka “The Brain Lady”, one of the foremost experts in educational neuroscience and artificial intelligence and a long time supporter of TLDC.
We've spoken with Margie many times, but in this showcase, we learned so many new things about Margie that illuminates why she passionately pursues knowledge about neuroscience and learning.
margie@learningtogo.info https://twitter.com/margiemeacham https://www.linkedin.com/in/margiemeacham/
Hamideh is a data scientist researching the application of digital marketing tactics and analytics into L&D. Essentially, she's an outsider in this space, and with a background in systems analysis, engineering, IT management, and data science, she is able to articulate some obvious improvements training could use, but is often blind to.
Take a listen to Hamideh's research results on applying digital marketing to L&D, as well as some of her own observations about how Learning and Development professionals should integrate design, data, and marketing into the work they do.
Shared links from Hamideh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamidehiraj/ https://www.unisa.edu.au/research/c3l/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamidehiraj/ https://twitter.com/HamidehIraj https://www.ontasklearning.org/ https://unisa.edu.au/research/C3L/ https://bit.ly/LA_Marketing_Paper https://www.udacity.com/course/ab-testing--ud257 Free course by Google
In this podcast episode, contributor Toddi Norum talks with beginning Instructional Designer, Christine Belzie. It's a fascinating time to get into the world of ID, and Christine is someone that Toddi has been particularly intrigued with on Linkedin.
So what you have here is an informal discussion between veteran instructional designer and newbie. It's an interesting mix in that you can see the differences in approach to this career from two people who are starting into it over a decade apart.
scriptwriting: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/three-lessons-ive-learned-from-writing-e-learning-courses-belzie Keelworks: https://keelworks.org/ BK International Education Consultancy(It was my first ID experience): https://www.bkconsultancy.org/opportunities Otter Transcription tool - https://otter.ai/referrals/Y5LP35JZ
This is episode 4, the final installment of Joseph Suarez's Job Seeker Series. And in this episode, he's discussing Interviews and the interview process.
Joseph has done a particularly thorough job of researching this topic since he's currently searching for a job. And he shares what he's learned, including salary negotiation tactics, questions you should ask the person conducting the interview, and why companies will always hire the candidate that is the best fit - with the least amount of risk.
In this episode, meet Nick Floro. Learning Architect, CEO, Guildmaster, and more – Nick Floro amazes everyone with his eLearning expertise & industry knowledge --- which he’s been freely sharing the last 20+ years online and at live events.
Get to know Nick a little better in this interview and find him at nickfloro.com.
In this episode, meet Rubina Halwani. Rubina is an Instructional Designer, Curriculum Developer, Career Development Specialist and more.
She's about as passionate an instructional designer as you'll find out there, and an occasional host on TLDC. You can find more of her TLDC episodes here: https://www.thetldc.com/playlist/rubina
This is episode 3 of Joseph Suarez's Job Seeker Series where he discusses Resumes and Portfolios.
Joseph goes into resume do's and dont's, what he's found to be the best formats for sharing your resume, cover letter effectiveness and more. He also gets into the value of portfolios and shares his own portfolio as an example.
This is episode 2 of Joseph Suarez's Job Seeker Series where he discusses Searching and Applying for Learning and Development Jobs. He talks about where to look, the importance of networking and making professional connections, and why documenting and tracking everything you're doing is a valuable resource. Give it a listen.
This episode was a really fun TLDCast!
We hosted Jo Cook for a live Q&A - meaning the entire discussion was Q&A. And it was focused on what Jo is an expert at, Live Online Learning.
Here are some of the questions Jo answered:
- What are the "must have" tools needed for successful online training?
- What is the best way to measure the effectiveness of your online training?
- What do you love best about the virtual classroom and least
- How do you stop webinars from becoming information dumps and disengaging learners?
- And answers to so many more...
Give this one a listen, Jo provides some great replies and the fast paced format makes this one easy to tune in to.
In this episode, Joseph Suarez is starting a new four part series chronicling his recent layoff and journey forward finding another job. Along the way, he's going to be sharing resources and knowledge in hopes the challenges he's facing can be helpful for others out there looking for work - and there are a lot of you.
This episode --- and this series --- is not just appropriate for folks that are in the same predicament - it's also an important reminder to be prepared for situations like this, to have a plan B and C; in these days and times, it's worth it.
To survive and thrive in today's workplace, organizations need to adapt to quick change. And there may be no better way to do that than to promote a lifelong learning culture.
But whose responsibility in the organization is that? L&D? Does it depend on who owns the L&D function in the organization? Or is it something you either have or you don't?
This episode discusses that and lots more and features host Cara North, with guests Eric Rowland, Jonathan Rock, and John Kissinger.
This is a thought provoking episode and is a timely discussion in a world with a whole new normal.
Jenny is an L&D Leader and is relentless about personal and team growth. She's passionate about her profession and fits the profile of the corporate trainer that can do a little bit of everything. This was a fun conversation and I think you'll enjoy getting to know Jenny better. You can also find out more about Jenny at www.jennyrhill.com.
In this first Accessibility Playlist episode, we spoke to Susan Nabonne Beck Susan Nabonne Beck who discussed Storyline 360 alt-text do's and don’ts, what the screen reader actually reads, and button states. After listening to this episode, you'll think more deeply about how important this topic is. Lots of questions from chat, so lost of great information in this playlist episode.
We're putting Community first in this new series of episodes from TLDC.
With conferences cancelled and events rescheduled or reorganized as online events, how do we go about continuing to connect with L&D professionals in meaningful ways?
We'll here's a start. This is a new series called Community Showcase, and we're featuring TLDC Members and Supporters in short interviews that will help YOU get to know more about THEM and what THEY do.
And if you're interested in helping support TLDC, join us. You can find more information at www.TheTLDC.com.
In this episode, meet Rachel Weiss. Rachel has been an educator for 20 years and is the Head of L&D at Oscar Health. She says she's a customer obsessed L&D superstar, and you can definitely hear the passion she has for her job in the chat.
We're putting Community first in this new series of episodes from TLDC.
With conferences cancelled and events rescheduled or reorganized as online events, how do we go about continuing to connect with L&D professionals in meaningful ways?
We'll here's a start. This is a new series called Community Showcase, and we're featuring TLDC Members and Supporters in short interviews that will help YOU get to know more about THEM and what THEY do.
And if you're interested in helping support TLDC, join us. You can find more information at www.TheTLDC.com.
Next up, meet Megan Torrance of Torrance Learning. Megan is always fun to talk to and it's easy to see why she's the "Chief Energy Officer" at Torrance Learning. Learn more about Megan in this episode and find her at www.TorranceLearning.com.
Welcome to another Training, Learning, and Development Community podcast episode. Thanks for tuning in. In case you're wondering if you're in the right place, this podcast is for folks that are involved in corporate training, instructional technology, workplace training --- basically anyone in the world of L&D or Learning and Development.
This episode is part of a new series we're doing on Community Members called Member Showcase.
In this time of social distancing, quarantining, and sheltering in place, it feels right to explore other ways to get to know one another, and in this case, a virtual chat.
Look at it this way: in lieu of cancelled conferences, events, and meetups - why not share our stories in a podcast and get to know each other that way?
So in 30 minutes and a dozen or so questions, we're profiling practitioners just like you.
And I hope this creates more connections in a time of disconnect, and we continue to help one another overcome our challenges - together.
So in this episode, Kim Lindsey.
Kim is an instructional designer at Cinecraft, a high end custom eLearning solutions company. A former lab technician, she's a writer, power Microsoft Word user, and absolutely passionate about helping her learners. Enjoy the episode.
You can find the original video chat of the episode here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/member-showcase-kim.
Welcome to another Training, Learning, and Development Community podcast episode. Thanks for tuning in. In case you're wondering if you're in the right place, this podcast is for folks that are involved in corporate training, instructional technology, workplace training --- basically anyone in the world of L&D or Learning and Development.
This episode is part of a new series we're doing on Community Members called "Member Showcase".
In this time of social distancing, quarantining, and sheltering in place, it feels right to explore other ways to get to know one another, and in this case, a virtual chat.
Look at it this way: in lieu of cancelled conferences, events, and meetups - why not share our stories in a podcast and get to know each other that way?
So in 30 minutes and a dozen or so questions, we're profiling practitioners just like you.
I hope this creates more connections in a time of disconnect, and we continue to help one another overcome our challenges - together.
First up - long time Member and a solid supporter of everything TLDC, Toddi Norum.
Toddi has a fantastically diverse background, and is a powerhouse networker. Take a listen.
If you'd like to see the original video of the video chat, you can find that here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/member-showcase-toddi.
So it's with a great deal of interest that I look ahead and analyze what the conference agenda looks like for 2020. And beyond.
In this episode, I'm joined by Alex Salas and Rubina Halwani as we talk about the upcoming schedule, as well as our personal perspectives on how we're approaching the disruption covid-19 has placed on L&D industry events. Are we looking forward to going to any conferences soon. Not likely - take a listen and you'll see why.
Video recording with L&D event upcoming schedule: https://www.thetldc.com/video/community-discussion-update-on-industry-events
Alex Salas Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx8PC55NhAx8B0uak2JO7tg
Alex Salas eLearning Launch Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgaEwxW8u86HtN0Qk1REEEw
It may be that you're having to reassess your current role as an L&D Professional due to circumstances related to the pandemic and the disruption it's inflicting on the world --- especially the workplace.
And although Cara North had planned this discussion months ago, it's one of the more important and relevant topics we can talk about today.
In this episode, Cara explores L&D job descriptions. More specifically, she talks about three titles: Learning Experience Designer, Learning Engineer, and Learning Architect.
And she also brings on Helena Smith from the audience to talk about what these titles mean and what they cover.
Give this episode a listen - you'll hear lots of useful information and you can probably identify with most of what is discussed.
You can find the resource document referenced in the podcast here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bYkX2hD1smnvMlGv4IqzG40e8In1r7zJWAMIe_7AlCM/
Things have changed. Our daily lives have been completely disrupted by the effects the corona virus has had on our world. And in most cases, our jobs have changed.
So this Community Discussion was focused on answering that: How has your job changed?
There was lots of activity in this episode as the group answered sixteen questions about their current work lives. Those questions ranged from how you're using video calls, to your emotional state, to thoughts on productivity and leadership.
Take a listen, and if you want to see some of the written responses to these questions, you can find the original broadcast here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/20200331. Go to the "Ask a Question" area to see the responses.
Last year, a new conference was introduced to L&D, and it was nothing like any other industry event. It's called Step Away, a learning experience focused on creativity, play, and game design.
And in this episode, we had the creators of the event, Kevin Thorn, Karl Kapp, and Deborah Thomas, join us to talk about Step Away, why they built it, what it's about, and the plans for this year.
To me, it sounds fascinating. A learning event that focuses on creativity, play, and game design - AND business solutions. They're going virtual this year and given the expertise of the hosts, this may be a "game changing" event.
Check them out at www.stepaway.design and give this episode a listen. This may be the perfect learning event for you.
There is a common thread in all of the Storytelling Playlist episodes in this series, and that is that storytelling creates connection.
And this episode with guest Bridget Brown helps make it even clearer.
Bridget talks about the how the power of story manifests when you tell on yourself. Telling on yourself does a number of things: it can help others identify with you and help place them closer to the story. It can break barriers for learners that might ordinarily feel isolated. And it creates connections when you're sharing a personal story; people like being in on the story, especially if the way you're communicating it is authentic.
And once you've set the stage to make that connection, you'll find success ahead.
Take a listen to Bridget Brown, how she finds the stories that help grow organizations, and "tells" them to make a positive impact.
From the notes:
Story Spine - https://www.curiographic.com/blog/2017/2/18/jumpstart-your-story-with-the-story-spine
In this Storytelling Playlist episode, our guest is Sarah Ann Houghton - a comedian, actress, and instructional designer based out of New York City.
This is a really interesting episode in that Sarah presents the topic, comedy, just the way an instructional designer would, which is not a typical way of looking at comedy, but oh so familiar and well thought out. The title of the presentation is Comedy Writing Tips for Learning Design and you're going to get some great ideas on how to connect with your audience using humor, making your training more engaging and memorable, and thankfully, a much needed change of pace from what's been typical lately.
You can find Sarah Ann Houghton at www.sarahannhoughton.com and on twitter on her comedy profile: https://twitter.com/sarahannho1 and her learning designer profile: https://twitter.com/sa_houghton
It was no surprise when Jonathan Hill was invited to discuss his storytelling strategies, he opted to discuss The Hero's Journey, an archetypal analysis chronicled by renown mythologist, Joseph Campbell. This is Jonathan's "go to" story template, which involves using a hero who goes on an adventure, learns a lesson, wins a victory with newfound knowledge, and then returns home transformed. Using this narrative in eLearning can be profoundly effective and Jonathan discusses why and how.
In this Storytelling Playlist episode, Christy Tucker shared an excellent presentation titled "Go Beyond Boring: Creating Scenario-Based Learning that Engages Participants". Christy discussed how to hook your learners using story and scenario based learning - and why it works. She also shared things to consider when you create your narrative, including what not to do.
Christy has an excellent blog you can find at https://www.christytuckerlearning.com/.
This is the first episode of The Storytelling Playlist, a new series focused on how you can use story and narratives to enhance your instructional design.
Our first guest is Rance Greene from needastory.com. Rance is a Senior Performance Consultant in the healthcare industry, and a current ATD Chapter President in the Dallas area.
Rance has a background in acting, dance, theater, and songwriting - so bringing Story to instructional design was a natural progression and he now has a book coming in April that describes just that.
That book is called Instructional Story Design. We talked to Rance about his book and how he got into storytelling. We also talked specifically about how stories strengthen instructional design, and that included a spontaneous telling of a wonderful narrative you'll hear in this recording, but sidenote: it's better with the illustrations Rance displayed so a YouTube link in the show notes is included below for you to check out.
Give this episode a listen and you'll feel inspired to place more effort into building story into your projects.
Youtube video of Bullet and Story's story: https://youtu.be/aopg7X0a4Nc
https://www.needastory.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/rancegreene/ https://twitter.com/Rance2ya
In our final episode of the Certificates and Certifications Playlist, we talked with Matt Pierce, Techsmith Learning and Video Ambassador. Matt leads the Techsmith Academy, and is also the lead for their Camtasia certification.
Matt is always an excellent guest, and in listening to this episode, you'll understand that it's not just about having a certification to display on your resume or LinkedIn profile, it's also about your journey to get it.
Techsmith Academy: https://academy.techsmith.com/
https://twitter.com/piercemr https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewrpierce/ https://academy.techsmith.com/
Perhaps the most prestigious certification for L&D has changed: the CPLP is now the CPTD. And we have the perfect guest, StyleLearn a.k.a. Alex Salas, to discuss the change and what it means for you.
Robert Penn is the CEO of SmartBuilder, an eLearning authoring tool that has been helping power L&D teams for over twenty years. We’re talking to Robert about his perspective as a vendor in this industry, what he’s learned about eLearning over the last two decades, and even show some examples of why his tool, SmartBuilder, has had such lasting power.
This is another episode from our Certificates and Certifications Playlist and we're moving on from discussing graduate certificates to industry certifications.
This episode's guest, Deadra Welcome, has half a dozen certificates: The CPLP, the CPTM, a Master Trainer certification from Langevin Learning, just to name some of them.
I invited Deadra as a guest to answer some questions about the value of these certifications. I wanted to know whether or not they were worth getting, which one has been the best for her, and how others should gauge which certification is the right one for them.
And after over a dozen questions from not just me, but our live show audience, I found myself searching out certifications --- after the broadcast was over. Ultimately, if you're putting in the work to better yourself and focus on your professional development, why not have something to show for it?
So I encourage you to give this episode a listen, connect with Deadra on LinkedIn, and think about getting better at what you do --- and set up a strategy to make sure you have a certification to show for it.
"Trainers gonna train". That's what I thought of when I logged in to Cara North's TLDCast on conference proposals this last week. Cara included guests Jonathan Rock, Jonathan Hill, and Thomas Sealock in this episode which was all about helping anyone interested in submitting a conference proposal for an industry event. There was lots of activity in this one, and the group did a great job of providing tips to help you get booked as a speaker for an upcoming L&D event. It's always especially fun to watch trainers helping other trainers; it's what TLDC is all about. So check out this episode, it was fun and is worth the listen.
We continue our discussion on graduate certificates with two faculty members of Boise State University, developers of the Organizational Performance & Workplace Learning Master's Degree, as well as online certificates in instructional design, e-Learning, and performance improvement.
Meet Lisa Giacumo and Anthony Marks, learn who they are, what they do, and why a graduate certificate may or may not be the right career move for you.
Learn more about Boise State's Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning (OPWL) program here: https://www.boisestate.edu/opwl/.
In this episode moderated by host Cara North, Rubina Halwani discusses her recent experience building an eLearning Program from Scratch. Rubina shares what is basically a case study on launching an entirely new eLearning project at a job she was just hired for a few months ago.
I'm sure many of you listeners will hear some familiar experiences in this episode, and I'm sure you'll learn a few new things too. Enjoy.
In our first playlist episode on Certificates and Certifications, we had a lot of questions for Christy Tucker about graduate certificates.
Christy is a Learning Experience Design Consultant at Syniad Learning and has done a great deal of research on grad certificates, which she's posted about on her blog.
In fact, when I was researching this topic, Christy's articles came up so many times it only made sense to invite her on to the broadcast.
So the post this conversation is primarily based on, is titled similarly: Instructional Design Certificate or Master's Degree?
You will learn more than you expected in this conversation. Christy answered more than a dozen questions on this topic, and I'd say the one thing that stood out to me is not necessarily the importance of the grad certificate or the Master's degree, but the portfolio you create.
So give this one a listen, if you're interested in this topic, you're sure to enjoy it - Christy was a wonderful guest and you can find her blog at https://www.christytuckerlearning.com/.
In this episode, Cara North and Jonathan Rock discuss Discursive Practices in L&D.
So what are discursive practices? In this case, they are the dominant ideas or practices in an industry that ultimately define that industry.
And in this episode, Cara and Jon discuss a recently released capability model from ATD, the Association of Talent Development. In this release, there were some somewhat surprising descriptions of skills L&D practitioners should have, and Cara and John opened up a discussion with the community about some of these skills and their relevance...or non-relevance.
So take a listen, I think this episode will give you quite a bit to think about.
You can continue the conversation in our Slack group, join for free at www.tldchat.us. Or go to our website at www.tldc.us.
In this Productivity Playlist episode, our guest is Nick Floro, President of Sealworks Interactive.
Nick is well-known for sharing fantastic app and software tips, and I'm delighted we were able to get him in for this episode.
His discussion was focused around new project productivity tips and hacks, and he shared the entire suite of tools he and his team uses whenever they start a new client project. You'll find specific tool recommendations in this episode, and even folder and file directory structure suggestions, which coming from a 30 year veteran in this space, is absolutely gold.
You're not going to want to miss his shared dropbox sheet that displays the outline of his talk. The link to the sheet is in the description.
He also took a photograph of his six monitor array workstation. Mind blowing stuff.
You can find all of the resources Nick mentioned here in his shared Google Sheet: https://paper.dropbox.com/doc/TLDC-The-Productivity-Playlist-Nick-Floro--AthOwGHvR0uRlj19XhgPVp8UAg-c4SLzXOL88jrSw6TnehLM
When you consider productivity, "reflection" isn't the first thing that comes to mind. Maybe it's because we don't value reflection as something that's a part of our workday; it's more of a new age-y concept, like mindfulness and meditation.
Well like mindfulness and meditation, reflection definitely has its place in increasing personal productivity. And in this episode, Jo Cook of Lightbulb Moment explains why.
Setting goals, leveraging accountability, and doing check-ins are all elements of productivity and Jo offers some real-life examples of how she stays productive using reflection.
This Productivity Playlist episode features Jonathan Rock aka JRock.
JRock works in a learning department of ONE. That role may or may not be familiar to many of you, but at the very least, you can imagine how important it is to maintain a level of productivity and efficiency being the lone instructional designer in an organization.
So in this episode of the Productivity Playlist, Jonathan focuses his tips on time management, preserving focus, and letting processes work for you.
And don't forget, if you'd like to watch the live broadcasts of these episodes or become a Member of TLDC, The Training, Learning, and Development Community, you can find us at www.tldc.us. You can also join our Slack group at www.tldchat.us.
In this Community Discussion episode, we discussed GOALS.
Since it's the beginning of the year, it only felt natural to reflect on what's ahead for 2020. So in this episode, some of our live audience contributed their 2020 goals and we also had a couple of fantastic onscreen guests.
Mike Simmons, Founder of Catalyst Sale and known for his stellar ability to execute on and accomplish goals, broke down how he sets, executes, and achieves his goals.
Michael Abrams, an Organizational Development Professional and Entrepreneur who is working on a doctoral thesis focused on goals, offered some excellent insight into how we process goals, some strategies for success, and even some of the psychology behind goal setting.
It was a great conversation that covered fitness topics and Dairy Queen Blizzards to tracking, analysis and failure potentials.
I hope this discussion inspires you to succeed at your goals, and at the very least, set some goals for the year if you haven't already.
In this episode, Kristen Hayden Safdie interviews participants from the 2019 Fall xAPI Cohort. This series of interviews is a great way to learn more about the Cohort sponsored by Torrance Learning.
The eight guests that appeared and their projects are:
- Team Alexa, featuring Bryan Wanzer and Izzy Laura, discussed using xAPI to track learners that were functioning as customer service representatives, and an Alexa device was functioning as a customer calling in.
- Next up was a fascinating project with Joanne Rosequist, who was using xAPI to track early childhood education.
- Then Stephen McBroom took his turn and described his project using xAPI to track interactivity in a training video.
- Then Jonathan Rock was invited in to talk about his project using xAPI to track gameplay in Dungeons and Dragons.
- Then we had Eric Schneider, who is using xAPI with Unity 3d, a cross-platform game engine.
- Then Kristen talked with Judy Katz. They were both on a team that used a technology called Pebble.
- And finally, the last guest was Brian Floyd who had a great project using xAPI that tracked new product training built in Captivate.
You can sign up for the next xAPI Cohort here: https://xapicohort.github.io/
This TLDC Productivity Playlist episode took place on Thursday, January 2nd, 2020.
This discussion featured Kristen Hayden Safdie who discusses some of her more recent productivity tips and hacks from 2019, which she is carrying into 2020.
Kristen discusses these productivity tips in this episode:
Realistic sleep schedules
- Most important thing is to get rest - but find what is natural for your schedule and your body
Journal using the bullet journal format (book recommendation below)
- Integrating personal and professional lists
Running timer
- Harvest
Book recommendations
- The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
- The Bullet Journal Method: Track the Past, Order the Present, Design the Future by Ryder Carroll
- Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt
Additional recommendation
- The Pomodoro Technique
Productivity Software
- Notion.so (affiliate link - this offers us some usage credit)
This TLDCast was a Community Discussion that took place on Monday, December 30th 2019.
Featured guests for this broadcast included Kristen Hayden Safdie, Toddi Norum, Tameka Harris, and Cara North, and it was hosted by me, Luis Malbas.
The topic was Must Have ID Skills for 2020 and Beyond and the live show was quite busy in chat to go along with the brisk conversation onscreen.
As a result of our discussion, we ended up with ten skills currently important for Instructional Designers to have:
Design Thinking Learning Models Empathy Data Management Learning Technology or eLearning Project Management Researching Willingness to collaborate and work in a team Flexibility, adaptability, versatility Positive attitude (positivity)
Take a listen - some may or may not surprise you!
When we talk eLearning, we are often considering moving beyond PDFs, MS Word, and Powerpoint. But implementing eLearning in your training program isn't just about a shift in tools and platform, it's also about the fundamental question of how you are answering business needs. And just as important, the context within which you are launching your eLearning is a critical component of its success.
So listen in on Andrew Hughes and Alex Salas as they discuss their own "Tips and Tricks to Unlocking the Potential of eLearning". This is an excellent episode from two highly experienced instructional designers that have worked on eLearning projects big, small and everywhere in-between.
Sponsored by:
Today's episode was a Community Discussion, this one an end of year episode, talking about some of our own notable 2019 personal and professional events. Reflection is an integral part of the learning process and the goal of this discussion was to promote a bit of that by asking our live audience a dozen or so questions that might activate reflection.
So do you regularly practice reflecting on what you're learning? One of our live show participants mentioned that she does this weekly, every friday afternoon. Take a listen to this episode and you can hear more from myself and Virtual Learning Collaborative Owner Sonia Furini, as well as the other Community participants that attended this episode live. And for all of our other episodes, go to tldc.us.
In this episode, Host Cara North talks with Clint Clarkson, author of "The L&D Scenes", a collection of comics about L&D practitioners and the challenges they go through. Cara and Clint mostly focus on why Clint started writing the comic series, with some details about how the series has evolved and how he produces it. If you aren't already aware of the comic, you can find it here and on linkedin. And if you'd like to purchase a copy of the book, you can find it on Amazon here.
This Community Discussion episode features special guests Christiana Houck and Joe Ganci as they join host Luis Malbas in a series of Q&A answering questions about Instructional Designers and Learning. Most popular question: "Are there elements of instructional design that you used to use, but no longer use?"
Want to know the answer? Listen in...
In this XR Playlist episode, James Watson, discussed the key benefits of using VR for training or assessment, and some of the main factors to be aware of when implementing a VR training program.
He presented an excellent set of slides that were centered on the top 7 things you need to know if you're considering launching VR at your org.
If you're interested in implement virtual reality in your training program, this is a highly recommended listen.
You can find James at james.watson@immerse.io.
Augmented reality is a powerful tool that can help your team achieve learning goals in a meaningful and hands-on way. But within the L&D field, there’s a lot of misunderstanding about what exactly AR can do and how it can be implemented. And this can make it a challenge get everyone at your organization—and even just your team— on board with what you need to know to make an augmented reality learning program a success.
Join Debbie Richards and host Luis Malbas as Debbie discusses implementing an AR program in your organization - why to do it, what you'll need, how to make it happen, and where to go to get buy in.
Duncan Welder is a long time instructional designer and LMS implementation specialist with a passion for tracking data. As the Director of Client Services at RISC Inc he focuses on using learning analytics to find solutions for customers and clients.
Duncan and Andrew talk about the similarities of their background and common experiences they share "coming up" in the L&D space at the same time.
They also discuss:
- Making sure you have a great relationship with IT
- Trends, adaptation, and the current state of and future of xAPI
- The Learning Record Store (LRS) as the central hub of L&D
- Data Privacy and Data Tracking
- and much more.
Sponsored by Designing Digitally
John Temples went from middle school science teacher to instructional designer to learning consultant. Working with manufacturing companies, he learned that focusing on performance outcomes is key in successfully achieving organizational learning objectives, and that just building training isn't the best solution - focus on performance.
If you're someone who works with or in a manufacturing company, or if you deal with alot of troubleshooting processes, this will be a great listen. It's an excellent conversation between two seasoned instructional designers and is part case study and part profile of John Temples.
This episode covers:
- Making the transition from being a middle school teacher to a instructional designer
- Using field trips for training - "experiential onboarding"
- The culture advantages of working for a family owned business
- Moving to a larger company and the challenges that go with it
- Migrating from technical training to operational excellence
- Building a web app for performance support and tracking
- ... and more.
This audio only version of TLDCast took place on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 online in front of a live audience.
In this episode, Andrew Hughes of Designing Digitally talks with Matthew Pierce of Techsmith about how video can improve learning outcomes. They also discuss mentorship, leadership, and go into Matt's backstory about his journey to becoming a learning and video ambassador for some of the world's leading visual communication software tools, Camtasia and Snagit.
You can access the full video and audio of this episode on the TLDC.us website. And if you're a current TLDC member, you can also get access to the entire transcript of this episode, as well as the audience chat.
To learn more and to find all of our episodes, please go to TLDC.us.
Sponsored by:
Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clientsí individual needs.
This audio only version of TLDCast took place on Friday, November 1, 2019 online in front of a live audience.
In this episode, I talk with Niels Floor, Learning Experience Design Pioneer. Niels originated and coined the term "Learning Experience Design" in May 2007, with the job title following shortly thereafter. He's also the Founder & Owner of Shapers, a Learning Experience Design Consultancy based out of the Netherlands.
This was a very interesting conversation that shed light on the beginnings of Learning Experience Design, how it originated, some perspectives on its global impact, and where its going. This discussion is a must listen for anyone doing instructional design that find themselves particularly focused on the design aspect of things. And if you're wondering about how instructional design is evolving, understanding the beginnings of LXD and why it's relevant is definitely something you're going to want to learn about.
You can access the full video and audio of this episode on the TLDC.us website. And if you're a current TLDC member, you can also get access to the entire transcript of this episode. This one is particularly good, with quite a few profound tidbits from from Niels.
To learn more and to find all of our episodes, please go to TLDC.us.
This episode is sponsored by:
Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clientsí individual needs. Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. Our company offers a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clientsí individual needs.
You would think the way some L&D folks talk about VR, implementing this groundbreaking technology is as simple as buying some headsets, strapping them on students, and pressing go.
Not so. Not. At. All.
The reality of Virtual Reality is that getting it to run for a single student is no bed of roses. And a class of 25? Forget about it.
That is unless you have the know-how and determination that Learning Experience Designer, Alan Natachu does.
With a background in IT, media production, and instructional design, Alan was the perfect guest for this conversation. In the last few months, Alan built and tested an Oculus Quest system for learning — then pushed out a total of 25 Quests to students at his university.
Listen to his story and learn from his mistakes. And remember, as incredible as it sounds, launching a course in VR is not a simple exercise. Get ready for hardware, software, and instructional challenges that just "might" be worth overcoming in the end.
This episode is a brief conversation with Kristen Hayden Safdie, Learning Technology Specialist at Motivf. We discuss her upcoming DevLearn Session "What's Your Problem? Using Design Thinking to Frame Performance Issues".
If you're interested in using design thinking to solve some of your instructional design challenges, this is a great interactive session to attend next week in Las Vegas.
This special "DevLearn Brief" episode features Cara North discussing her upcoming session at DevLearn in Las Vegas. The session takes place on Thursday, October 24th at 1:15pm. It's called "L&D Mystery Series: The Case of the Disengaged Learner".
If you're going to be in Las Vegas next week and are looking for a session to help you with learner engagement, make sure you get Cara's session on your agenda. Cara combines her experience as an instructional designer AND a PhD student to get you engaged with learner engagement.
What is xAPI? How do you send data? What data do you send? And where do you send it? How do you keep it all organized?
As we move further toward a "data-centric" world, collecting, analyzing, and managing data has become a top priority among successful organizations. And in L&D, xAPI has risen to forefront of the tools for processing data.
Megan Torrance is one of Learning & Development's premier experts on xAPI. And in this Data, Measurement, and Analytics Playlist episode, she offers an informative overview of what xAPI is, how you use it, why it's important, and guidance on how to get started.
You can learn more about the Data, Measurement, and Analytics Playlist here: https://tldc.us/dma-playlist/.
Data, Measurement, and Analytics aren’t new, but they are gaining a lot more importance in our learning industry these days. There’s a reason for that, and you don’t have to be a “numbers person” to get in on this opportunity. Come up to speed fast with Sam Rogers as he describes some common methodologies for getting at the things that count, how to count them, and how to help others up the management chain know that they can count on you.
Ever wonder what everybody else's workday what might be like? As corporate trainers and educators, we're all responsible for similar objectives and goals, but our experiences can be radically different from one another. Take a listen to this Community Discussion where we talk a bit about our professional iives; you'll see how very different it can all be!
Here's an excellent case study that features a simulation Designing Digitally created for Susan Manos and Procter & Gamble (P&G). P&G conduct self-assessments of the Quality Programs at all of their production, research, distribution, and warehousing facilities to ensure all are meeting the organization's performance standards. These assessments are called QPHA's and they provide a framework for evaluation and understanding of the quality level output by the teams that participate. There is a related elearning module that is shared to employees, but Susan Manos and P&G decided to add a life-like assessment to accelerate the transfer and adoption of this program. Cue Designing Digitally and Andrew Hughes, with a solution requiring building a simulation.
Designing Digitally worked with SMEs from P&D to write a fictional story about a plant that is releasing a new product. DDINC then worked with SMEs to create a 3D model of the plant for the learners to explore as if they were conducting an assessment at the site. Learners visit different sections of the plant, such as the research labs, production lines, and loading docks, to discover how the site is handling the new product release.
Andrew and Susan have an excellent discussion about the process from beginning to end, and you can clearly see why the results were so positive. The project wasn't without its challenges, but the overall success was worth the hurdles they overcame.
Sponsored by Designing Digitally
Is a formal L&D degree worth it? Is it a requirement if you want to have a career as an instructional designer or a corporate trainer?
There are so many factors that go into answering questions like these and this episode answers quite a few of them. Join Cara North, Chackras Smith, and Richard Harrell for a busy discussion on whether or not having a formal degree in L&D is a requirement in today's job market for instructional designers. This panel also discusses the types of degrees that are available out there, as well as why having a degree might be necessary for you to be successful.
You'll also hear about recommended programs and universities, as well as realistic expectations of the journey to an M.A. or Ph.D.
It’s a Labor Day weekend Friday, so why not start the three-day weekend with some timesavers, shortcuts, and productivity tips? Host Luis Malbas talked with Jonathan Rock, Quetzalcoatl Cortes, and Alan Natachu about some of their favorite ways to be more productive L&D professionals.
The discussion covered:
- Procrastination
- Taking action
- Creating productivity rituals
- Removing distractions
- Saying “NO”
- Outsourcing the small stuff
- Creating schedules and blocking off time
- Ideal workspaces
- Stop answering your phone
- Setting expectations
- ...and lots more
Here are a few links of useful tools from the chat:
Quick Text Paste: https://download.cnet.com/QuickTextPaste/3000-2384_4-75704941.html Post Haste: https://www.digitalrebellion.com/posthaste Incompetech: https://incompetech.com Kenney (game assets): https://kenney.nl/ Production Crate: https://www.productioncrate.com/ Themeforest: https://themeforest.net/
Link to blog post: https://tldc.us/2019/09/01/community-discussion-share-your-timesavers-shortcuts-and-productivity-tips/
There are currently 249 people living in Vaughnsville, Ohio. Today on TLDCast, we had two former residents of that small town, both of them now Learning and Development Professionals. Andrew Hughes and Craig Sybert grew up with completely separate lives (although Craig’s father did date Andrew’s Aunt for a few months) and they discovered their common connection at an ATD conference, and have since managed to stay in touch here in The Training, Learning, and Development Community.
Take a listen to their interesting stories, and hear about their childhood, how their roots affected their career choice, and how they evolved with technology as youngsters in Vaughnsville, OH, including what L&D was like then and now.
*Lots of screen-sharing on this one, so make sure to check out the recording here to get the full discussion: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/082819
Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs. Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. Our company offers a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs.
Karl Richter is a Chef. But instead of menu prep and food mastery as his medium for cooking up delicious offerings, he concocts “eLearning Blends” — a mixture of design, facilitation, consultation, and coaching — to delight learning appetites.
In this TLDCast, we learn more about Karl’s journey as a trainer – going from college, to teaching abroad in Taiwan and Korea, then his time teaching in the Educational Technology Department at San Diego State University, and eventually landing where he is now: Louisville, KY (the best state in the country, according to Kentucky native, Cara North).
Most of the TLDCast is accompanied by slides, so to get the most out of the discussion, make sure you check out the video recording here: https://tldc.us/2019/08/25/delighting-learning-appetites-with-karl-richter-and-host-cara-north/
Ken Brown’s story is an interesting one. A self-described introvert turned college psychology teacher that evolved to corporate trainer, it’s surprising he would eventually create The EMU Experience: Engaging. Memorable. Unexpected.
In this discussion, Ken remarks “when somebody says, ‘Hey, create something new or redesign it?’ I get absolutely giddy. I mean, I'm like a kid in a candy store. Because to me, there are so many possibilities, so many ways you can take it --- not just ‘Oh, we’ve got to update our PowerPoint so that we can present this training’ --- it goes way beyond that.”
And “goes way beyond that” means engagement, his primary focus on all of the training he creates. To Ken, it’s the difference between presenting and facilitating, and integrating engagement in facilitation gets you much better results.
Watch the video recording and you’ll learn more about Ken and The EMU Experience. Ken offers quite a few examples of engagement (bingo, speed dating, mind maps, and more) and we highly recommend viewing the video so you can see the tips and tricks he shares in his slides. You can find that HERE.
When you think about comics, more than likely some of the first things that come to mind are superheroes like Spiderman or Batman in full-color comic books you might find in bookstores or comic book shops. Or maybe you think about “funny pages”, the once popular color inserts in Sunday newspapers with comic “strips” like Peanuts and Garfield.
Well, comics have evolved in many ways. From graphic novels with adult themes to what this TLDCast is about: Instructional Comics. And our guest for this episode is one of the globe’s leading instructional designers producing instructional comics, Kevin Thorn.
Check out this TLDCast and listen to host Kristen Hayden Safdie as she talks to Kevin about one of his most current instructional comic projects. They talk about the project dynamics, how Kevin produced it, what he ended up with, and how it was received.
You’ll also get some great conversation on the evolution of how he started producing instructional comics and why.
Zsolt Olah has read a lot of books. AND he’s read a lot of L&D books. In fact, over a twelve-week period he read over 100 books in preparation for writing his own book, Engage the WORL&D!: A whimsical, brain-picking “meme-oir” from a creative digital learning strategist. So it comes as no surprise that Zsolt published a popular article about L&D Book Recommendations on eLearningIndustry.com.
So this is why Zsolt was a perfect guest for our Community Discussion on “What Are Your Favorite L&D Books?”.
As a quick summary, here are the distilled recommendations Zsolt has for reading. Consider it “highlights” from his original article.
Be sure to listen to the podcast or view the TLDCast episode for more detail about why he recommends each of these books.
Learning (And Doing Business)
The Accidental Instructional Designer: Learning Design for the Digital Age Bean, Cammie
Make It Stick Brown, Peter C.
How We Learn: The Surprising Truth About When, Where, and Why It Happens Carey, Benedict
Design for How People Learn (Voices That Matter) Dirksen, Julie
Map it! The Hand-on Guide to Strategic Training Design Moore, Cathy
Disruptive Learning: Discover Your Inner Learning Rebel Tipton, Shannon
Show Your Work Bozarth, Jane
Designing Ebook: Design Thinking (Innovation Trends Series) BBVA Innovation Center
Designing for Behavior Change: Applying Psychology and Behavioral Economics Wendel, Stephen
Thinking Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Professional and Personal Life Paul, Richard
Thinking, Fast and Slow Kahneman, Daniel
Playing Play to Learn: Everything You Need to Know About Designing Effective Learning Games Boller, Sharon, and Kapp, Karl
Game Thinking: Innovate smarter & drive deep engagement with design techniques from hit games Amy Jo Kim
Futuring The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies Brynjolfsson, Erik
Learning in the Age of Immediacy: 5 Factors for How We Connect, Communicate, and Get Work Done Carson, Brandon
Misc Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences Gardner, Howard
The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It McGonigal Ph.D., Kelly
You wouldn’t call Dr Robin Sargent one of the most traditional Instructional Designers out there --- her journey to ID certainly is not!
Starting with a BA and MA in Biblical Studies and Theology, to waiting tables, to being a University Librarian, Robin has taken an unconventional route to corporate training. If not for a chance conversation with the university Dean at a nearby copy machine, she wouldn’t be where she is today. That conversation? “Do you know anybody with a Master’s Degree that wants to be an academic advisor?” After offering herself for the position, she moved up to Assistant Dean, and eventually became in charge of the institution’s new online program. And after handling all of the technology and course development for this program, she concurrently completed her MBA, and shortly thereafter, left to seek her fortune in the corporate space.
Learn more about Dr Robin Sargent by listening to this episode. You can also find Dr Robin Sargent's website at www.IDOLCourses.com.
"We have a two day instructor led training course we'd like you to convert into a one hour elearning course". That's how this project between Andrew Hughes of Designing Digitally and Leslie Lloyd of Federal Student Ai started. And as they proceeded to explore what was sounded like an impossible request, they were able to set these core parameters: It needs to work in our learning management system, it needs to be 508 compliant, and it also needs to work both on the computer and on the mobile platform, so that people can access this wherever they need to.
So from Leslie starting from a needs analysis exploration of the project to Andrew and his Designing Digitally team going from Captivate authored training, to HTML5 and javascript, this course had a very interesting journey from discovery to completion.
Take a listen to the audio recording for the details!
"Task analysis for instructional design is a process of analyzing and articulating the kind of learning that you expect the learners to know how to perform" (Jonassen, Tessmer, & Hannum, 1999, p.3).
And in this TLDCast, we had two task analysis experts discussing real application.
Hosted by Cara North, our guest was Roberta Dombrowski, an award-winning learning designer with over ten years of experience designing and delivering user-centered digital learning experiences. Roberta is currently a Product Manager for Role IQ at Pluralsight, where she brings her expertise in workplace assessments to empower learner’s technology skill development through the measurement and skilling up within a role. Roberta holds a MS in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning with Boise State University and was a 30 under 30 award recipient at Elliott Masie’s Learning 2018 conference.
Task analysis is the process of learning about ordinary users by observing them in action to understand in detail how they perform their tasks and achieve their intended goals.
According to the Instructional Design Knowledge Base, Instructional designers perform a task analysis in order to:
- determine the instructional goals and objectives;
- define and describe in detail the tasks and sub-tasks that the student will perform;
- specify the knowledge type (declarative, structural, and procedural knowledge) that characterize a job or task;
- select learning outcomes that are appropriate for instructional development;
- prioritize and sequence tasks;
- determine instructional activities and strategies that foster learning;
- select appropriate media and learning environments;
- construct performance assessments and evaluation (Jonassen et al., 1999).
So in this episode, Roberta takes us through a task analysis scenario she constructed for the Idaho Humane Society.
She also discusses:
- Being on Eliott Masie's 30 under 30 group
- that Learning leadership can happen at any age
- Her very positive experiences at Boise State University
- The "New School" of task analysis (via an actual project from the Idaho Humane Society)
- Building a mobile app for performance support
- The overlap of UX, product, and learning
- and lots more!
Check out the recording below to learn more!
There's probably no one better than professional learners to talk about WOL - Working Out Loud.
Why is that? And what is Working Out Loud?
From Working Out Loud author John Stepper's website, it's "a way to build relationships that can help you in some way, like achieving a goal, developing a skill, or exploring a new topic. Instead of networking to get something, you invest in relationships by making contributions over time, including your work and experiences that you make visible."
It's connecting, it's sharing, it's getting better at something you want to get better at. All while connecting with others, building relationships, collaborating, and creating a sense of connectedness that can carry over into other goals, skills, or topics you'd like to explore or achieve.
So in this Community Discussion, we had Cara North, Jonathan Rock, Alan Natachu, Jonathan Hill, and Simon Fogg discussing Working Out Loud, and much more. This was a very busy episode with some amazing commentary and insights that we're sure you'll enjoy.
Want to know how some of your fellow L&D Professionals use social media for work and professional development? We had a GREAT Community Discussion episode discussing just that! Cara North, Rubina Halwani, and Alan Natachu answered these questions:
- Are there any platforms you avoid on social media? Why or why not?
- How do you manage your social media connections?
- Burner accounts: Do you have one? Do you keep your personal and professional accounts separate?
- How do you evaluate your posts from a professional level?
- Best social network for finding a job?
- What is your overall preferred platform?
- Do you regularly use social media at work?
- How often do you post? And do you maintain a schedule?
Check out this discussion and don’t miss the audience chat — it doubles the value of the conversation!
And as a special bonus, check out and add to this document Alan created — which is a quick listing of people to follow, generated by the crew in TLDChat. Fill out the information and put your own info in! http://bit.ly/TLDChat-Social
This TLDCast episode features guest Lisa Crockett and Host Kristin Hayden Safdie discussing a case study based on a project Lisa took on. This project required building customer service training for a health insurance company. That training was multi-faceted; there were several departments involved, all of which needed their own customized version of the training based on what that department's role in the organization was.
What makes this case study particularly intriguing is that Lisa's varied background as a multimedia specialist, HR professional, instructional designer, and more, were integral in building a solution.
To get more details about this episode, please go to www.TLDC.us.
This TLDCast episode features Designing Digitally President and CEO, Andrew Hughes, discussing an eLearning Case Study with Julie Dietrich of Wyndham Destinations. They talk about their partnership and how they worked together to create something a little different - a fun, engaging, compliance training program.
Listen to the recording and learn more about:
- The eLearning course (3 modules, Level 3)
- The purpose of the training and who it was designed for
- The previous method of delivery
- The major drawbacks were with the previous training
- The goals to accomplish with the new training
- How often the training is delivered
- Why eLearning was the right solution for the learning objectives
- The challenges creating the training
- Managing translations
- and more!
You can find a link to the video recording and more here: https://tldc.us/2019/06/29/andrew-hughes-and-julie-dietrich-of-wyndham-destinations-a-fun-engaging-compliance-training-program/
Experience or Education – what gets you the job? And what if you have the education but not the experience? Listen to this Friday Community Discussion with Rubina Halwani where she discusses years of experience (YOE) & how to set yourself up for success.
The Years of Experience Conundrum You go to apply for an instructional design position. The job announcement states the candidate must have x amount of years of experience. This can feel frustrating when you are fresh out of college without a ton of experience. What do you do if you don’t have enough YOE? What counts for YOE? If you still fall short, how can you still sell yourself?
What do you do if you don’t have enough YOE?
- Mention exactly how many years you DO have. Every candidate has a different number of years, skills, salary requirements, etc. Always apply and try. For example: Instructional Designer with 2 years of experience, seeking….
- If you did just graduate from college, and have been applying around, not hearing back for a while, go back to your college for feedback, advice, contacts, an internship, anything. Especially if you graduated in ISD. Many college campuses have career centers. Go. Hound them.
- Apprentice. Find an ID in the field and ask to apprentice. Ask for old project samples, instructions, shadowing opportunities, mentorship, etc. This is an investment of time that will accumulate and work to your advantage.
What counts for YOE?
- Add projects from college/training into your YOE, IF they relate. If you took coursework in ID and have pieces in your portfolio, then add that to your timeline. You invested in learning and applying theory, methods, processes, and have a final product. That took time. Include it. Many people segue into ID from other fields. If you have ISD knowledge + experience, it counts! For example, Professional Development: 2 months of training in Adobe Captivate; 2 months of Vyond animation development.
If you still fall short, how can you still sell yourself?
- Offset YOE with your mad skills. You know authoring tools so well you draw icons in your sleep. You have a certificate in Captivate, and portfolio pieces galore. Instead of placing skills on the bottom of your resume, elevate that section above work experience so employers scan this first. They’re more apt to call you if they know you are ready to apply newly learned skills. If you don’t have enough YOE, especially, then learning the latest tech tools can up your chances for hire.
Catch the full recording here: https://tldc.us/2019/06/21/community-discussion-experience-or-education-what-is-your-yoe/
Cara North: “It’s not about the tools, though. It’s about what you do with them. Right?” There may be no one better in the eLearning industry to answer that than our June 21 TLDCast guest, Tim Slade.
Tim Slade is a speaker, author, and award-winning freelance eLearning designer. Having spent the last decade working to help others elevate their eLearning and visual communications content, he has been recognized and awarded within the eLearning industry multiple times for his creative and innovative design aesthetics. He’s also a regular speaker at international eLearning conferences, a recognized Articulate Super Hero, co-author of the popular E-Learning Uncovered book series, and author of The eLearning Designer’s Handbook.
Tim answers Cara’s and more. In this conversation, he discusses:
- His start in loss prevention and how he evolved to becoming a trainer and accidental instructional designer
- His time at GoDaddy and how he set himself up for success by setting goals early in his career
- How he values structure and its importance to stakeholders
- How he started building his brand and eventually, his book
- Dealing with impostor syndrome
- Doing freelance work and dealing with freelancers
- Being a conference speaker and sharing your knowledge freely with others
You can find the blog post for this episode here: https://tldc.us/2019/06/21/guest-tim-slade-with-host-cara-north-its-not-the-tools-its-what-you-do-with-them/
Women are making big shifts in industries and roles that were once predominately male. Although per Linkedin, “Over the past ten years, the proportion of female leaders in the workforce has increased by an average of just over two percentage points among the 12 industries we studied”, more women are entering the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) sector than ever before.
Meet Ily Nunn, Owner/ Operator of Nunn Utility Locating, LLC. NU Locating provides Private Utility Locating and Ground Penetrating Radar services for Wyoming and the surrounding area through the use of Electromagnetic Induction and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR).
What’s it like being the Owner/Operator of an LLC in an industry primarily dominated by males? Listen to this Parity TLDCast episode and find out.
In this Case Study episode by Host Kristen Hayden Safdie, the guest was Jacqueline Hutchinson, eLearning Designer/Developer and host of the The Lounge podcast.
Their discussion topic was a recent project Jac took on: Moving 48 courses from ILT to eLearning for a healthcare organization.
The project required taking the organization's Powerpoints, and using the services of an SME from the UAE, convert all of the instructional design into eLearning courses.
Listen to this episode to hear details on how Jac completed this project, as well as replies to Q&A from the live webcast audience.
With over 10,000 attendees, 450+ exhibitors, and 300+ sessions, ATD ICE has defined itself as the world's premier L&D event. And none other than Cara North is here to wrap up ATD ICE with a fantastic Friday #TLDCast.
Cara was joined by three guests: Carmen Bonilla, Yolanda Fraction, and Dr Tracy Shoyer. They discussed their backgrounds, why they went to the conference, and what their event experiences were like.
Keynote summaries, conference highlights, and numerous "pro-tips" are talked about. The chat was incredibly busy as well, and you can view that here: https://tldc.us/2019/06/02/host-cara-north-atd-ice-2019-wrap-up/
If you were an attendee at the event or are considering registering for 2020 ATD ICE, this TLDCast will be a nice wrap-up, or an extremely helpful resource.
In this Community Discussion TLDCast episode, Rubina Halwani led an excellent conversation about finding jobs in Instructional Design.
Rubina is a teacher turned Instructional Designer that used her backgrounds in Business Development and the film market to eventually begin her career as an ID.
Some highlights of the discussion:
- Network as much as possible. Use the power of social media to find other professionals like yourself to learn what they're doing and how they've found employment. Use Linkedin and Twitter to join conversations.
- Go to conferences and attend sessions. Connect with speakers and attendees; this is another great way to network. Zero in on what you find most interesting and put your career focus there.
- Focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses. Highlight what you're good at and work on those weaknesses when you can. Find the situation your strengths complement.
- Put the time in and learn a relevant software tool. And just pick one, don't try to learn several. Get good at it.
- If you'd like to get real-world experience learning a piece of technology, volunteer for a non-profit or similar and build for them. This will always look great on your resume and will often lead to employment opportunities.
- Build a portfolio and get as much feedback about it as you can. The better your portfolio is, the better chance you'll have of finding the employment you're looking for.
To see the live video recording and blog post, you can find that here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/052319
Do your employee training programs lack interactivity and the ability to spark your learners’ interest? Has your company’s training ever failed to engage your employees? If you answered yes to either of these, this TLDCast will be a great resource for you!
Custom online learning solutions utilize a variety of innovative technologies, such as gamification and immersive scenarios, which Learning and Development professionals now realize is a great way to enhance training experiences for their learners.
These solutions allow for the ability to deliver content in an engaging way that allows employees to interact with the learning material, triggering actions or reactions in them to accomplish a task or form a decision.
From the personal connections made during the training experience, employees are able to retain information better and improve performance results.
To ensure your company’s training developments are successful and will keep your employees focused and involved, join Andrew Hughes from Designing Digitally to learn The Top 10 Ways to Increase Learner Interactivity & Engagement!
Download the infographic: https://www.designingdigitally.com/infographics/top-10-ways-increase-learner-interactivity-engagement
Sponsored by:
Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs. Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. Our company offers a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs.
We are proud to announce a new TLDCast series by Toddi Norum called The Parity Podcast. This series will be focused on ideas and concepts focused on equality, especially in regards to status and pay. Discussions will be covering parity in organizational development, human resources, and learning and development.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, or EDI, has many challenges in the workplace. This podcast will chronicle some of those challenges and tell the stories of practitioners and participants in our space that deal with EDI issues regularly.
Check out this report from the Ford Foundation that we gratefully share the EDI values below: https://www.fordfoundation.org/about/people/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/
Equity seeks to ensure fair treatment, equality of opportunity, and fairness in access to information and resources for all. We believe this is only possible in an environment built on respect and dignity.
Diversity is the representation of all our varied identities and differences (race, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, tribe, caste, socio-economic status, thinking and communication styles, etc.), collectively and as individuals. We seek to use discussion to proactively engage, understand, and draw on a variety of perspectives. Our conversations are just one of the many ways we can find to create solutions for our challenges.
Inclusion builds a culture of belonging by actively inviting the contribution and participation of all people. We believe every person’s voice adds value, and we strive to create balance in the face of power differences. We believe that no one person can or should be called upon to represent an entire community.
This episode starts with an introduction to the topic, as well as features Toddi's own experiences with EDI. Guest Molly X's also discusses her experience working with the military and her current challenges navigating a very patriarchal environment.
Sponsored by:
Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs. Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. Our company offers a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs.
Was it the SMEs? The technology? Working behind the scenes? Maybe you wish you had known you'd end working with and for so many so called "experts". Or perhaps it was the assessments that are driving you nuts. Or the tedious exercise of having to adapt materials from one format to another.
We had Valary Oleinik, Rubina Halwani, Jonathan Rock, Kristen Hayden Safide, Cara North, and Quetzalcoatl Cortes join us for a fantastic discussion where they contributed their "lists" of things they wish they had known.
They discussed the need to wear lots of hats, to letting go of their "babies", to the struggle to find support within the organization and lots more.Don't miss this Community Discussion! Easily one of the better discussions we've had in TLDCast.
It always sounds much simpler than it is: Find an idea, build on it, execute on delivery, and reap the benefits.In this TLDCast episode, Jo Cook, Founder of Lightbulb Moment, tells the story of how she and her brother Michael came up with the idea of their CPD Webinar series.
The conversation was very straight-forward, with Jo detailing a variety of challenges she had in building this product. Discussions like this aren't common; Jo is very articulate and transparent about the wins and losses, and overall, it's a refreshing talk about building a business, and the work it takes to achieve success.
If you are at all building a product or service in the L&D space, this episode will be an excellent experience for you.
Mikaela Kiner is the Founder and CEO of Reverb, an HR consultancy for startups, located in Seattle, WA. She is also the author of the upcoming book, Female Firebrands: Stories and techniques to ignite change, take control, and succeed in the workplace.
Women in L&D Host Valerie Sunyak had an excellent conversation with Mikaela that covered a variety of topics. The discussion was wide-ranging and thought provoking; Mikaela offered a variety of insights on social inequities women, men, and people of color face in the workplace.
Their discussion covered (in this order):
- The stigma/reputation of HR
- The Myth of Meritocracy
- Being raised in a sexist society
- Women judging women in the workplace
- Impostor Syndrome
- allthewomenarenotwhite
- Men as advocates
- Her Book - Female Firebrands: Stories and techniques to ignite change, take control and succeed in the workplace
- Mid-career women professionals that are ready for a change
Watch the original broadcast and check out the show notes: https://tldc.us/2019/05/03/women-in-ld-wild-mikeala-kiner-founder-ceo-of-reverb/
Our Competency Models Playlist featured three guests: Rachel Weiss from Oscar Health Insurance, Erin Melvin from Lambda Solutions, and Host Toddi Norum.
Rachel's background helped answer a few questions. Her primary function with Competency Model frameworks, is to interpret and build around the L&D function. Rachel speaks to understanding the model architecture and why it's important to the business. Then with her background as an L&D professional, measure competency and react to the results, in turn furthering business goals.
Our second speaker, Erin Melvin, speaks to moving the model into the LMS. She discusses advantages of translating the competency models to the portals (LMS, HRIS) used by the business. And also discusses some best practices and potential gotchas.
Host Toddi Norum has recently been experiencing the implementation of Competency Models in her workplace, so this discussion is timely and an excellent primer for some current challenges she's had.
Our Competency Models Playlist featured three guests: Rachel Weiss from Oscar Health Insurance, Erin Melvin from Lambda Solutions, and Host Toddi Norum.
Rachel's background helped answer a few questions. Her primary function with Competency Model frameworks, is to interpret and build around the L&D function. Rachel speaks to understanding the model architecture and why it's important to the business. Then with her background as an L&D professional, measure competency and react to the results, in turn furthering business goals.
Our second speaker, Erin Melvin, speaks to moving the model into the LMS. She discusses advantages of translating the competency models to the portals (LMS, HRIS) used by the business. And also discusses some best practices and potential gotchas.
Host Toddi Norum has recently been experiencing the implementation of Competency Models in her workplace, so this discussion is timely and an excellent primer for some current challenges she's had.
Engagement, team building, activity variety —- there are so many things to love about Scavenger Hunts. So how about turning scavenger hunts into an educational opportunity using technology? Heard of Pokemon Go? How about that - but build learning experiences into it?
Then meet Alyshahn Kara of Goosechase in this fantastic TLDCast brought together by Alan Natachu.
Goosechase is inspired by the outrageous. It builds fun and engagement by getting users to move around, interact with strangers, and having a blast.
Alan set up a Goosechase for TLDC that asked for things like:
- Find a newspaper from another country (750 pts)
- Take picture of something considered an eLearning Myth (500 pts)
- What is your L&D Superpower? (750 pts)
- What has been your favorite TLDCast? (750 pts)
There were three competing teams - East Coast, West Coast, and The World Players. East Coast won with a phenomenal 16650 points, with The World Players in second at 9900 points and the West Coast bringing in last place at 7950 points.
There were some amazing insights during this TLDCast. Uses for workplace onboarding, conferences, and more kept the chat humming. See below for some chat highlights and more!
Such a cool tool! Used it once for an office orientation/onboarding and once for a pure team builder. Probably not making Alyshahn's day since it was free both times, but dang, it was super cool. —- Christopher Yellen
We work mostly remotely and odd hours and it would go well with my onboarding wizard (see it at Learning Dev Camp!) —- Kristen Hayden Safdie
I'm trying to stop from downloading apps but I'll bite on this, downloading now. —- Cara North
I can definitely see this as a great teambuilding event for the workforce —- Eric Brott
Thank you so much Alyshan -- you were extremely open and this was a great demo. —- Kristen Hayden Safdie
Learn more in our blog post here: https://tldc.us/2019/04/21/technology-showcase-tldcast-with-host-alan-natachu-and-featuring-alyshahn-kara-of-goosechase/
The Best Tool Missing From Your Toolbox
Is Adobe XD in your toolbox? If not, why not? Some say it’s everyone’s favorite tool they don’t know about. So we were extremely excited to have Melissa Milloway on Cara North’s Learning Technologies TLDCast to let us know why she loves Adobe XD.
In 2014, a small team from Adobe Creative Cloud began developing a software tool to create prototypes and user experiences. Less than a year later, that team successfully convinced Adobe to invest in their tool, later named Adobe XD CC.
XD is now a rich platform for mobile, desktop, and device design. It’s part of Adobe Creative Cloud, but is available for free. With XD, product designers can build rich user experiences and interactive prototypes.
In this TLDCast, Melissa showcases both the prototyping and design capabilities of Adobe XD. She demos a variety of features within an actual design environment she’s building —- for her wedding.
There were excellent questions from host Cara North, as well as a very active TLDCast chat audience. See the chat highlights below.
Are you going to add Adobe XD to your toolbox? The price is right (it’s free) and from what we see in this TLDCast, it might be your favorite tool you don’t know about!
Learn more in our blog post here: https://tldc.us/2019/04/19/cara-norths-learning-technologies-tldcast-melissa-milloway-on-adobe-xd/
In the Journal, Computers and Human Behavior, a study on divided attention and social media stated “The fundamental tenet of cognitive load theory is that the quality of instructional design will be raised if greater consideration is given to the role and limitations of working memory”.
So in the Age of Distraction, what is our current working memory? In the summer of 2015, Microsoft published a report that argued the widespread usage of smartphones has led to the deterioration of attention span from 12 seconds in 2000 to 8 seconds. That was four years ago. Is it less now?
Therefore, this exploration of Digital Minimalism, Essentialism, and Learning was a very timely – and personal – exploration into our relationships with technology. Our guest Christiana Houck recently made a journey in to minimalism and has integrated it into her digital lifestyle as well.
Essentialism is a bit different. Minimalism’s focus is on paring down materials and environment to get rid of the clutter. Essentialism’s focus is to direct energy only on the things that matter; concentrate on less, but better. It’s differentiating between the background noise and the relevant, now an art or skill as technology continues to be more pervasive in our lives.
So in this TLDCast, we had an informal discussion about Christiana Houck’s background and her journey into a Minimalist mindset. Christiana is a Learning Solutions Director for a large gaming company and is responsible for training dozens of technicians to support their gaming machines that are located all over the world. Gaming machines, in particular, slot machines, are geared for distraction, and that irony is not lost on Christiana.
We discussed the three Digital Minimalist principles:
- Technology use should be intentional not habitual.
- Technology is for making stuff not feeling better.
- Technology should never come before people.
We also talked about the considerations Instructional Designers may have in building their training. For example, Christian deTorres commented:
To address user distraction: Chunk training into smaller modules. I open up with scenarios and short quizzes that most people get wrong–which I feel perks them up as they realize this isn’t something they already know.
Check out our blog post for more information: https://tldc.us/2019/04/12/digital-minimalism-essentialism-and-learning-with-christiana-houck/
In today’s TLDCast episode, with spoke with Virtual Learning Collaborative Director Sonia Furini about 5 Tactics for Great Client/Vendor Relationships.
The 5 Tactics are:
- Partnership
- Communication
- Honesty
- Availability
- Agility
Partnership Sonia emphasized that you’ll know in the first five minutes if a client/vendor relationship is going to work. The relationship has to be one of a partnership, where both parties are focused on working together to be successful. Collaborative, cooperative, and team-oriented elements are what makes a Partnership work. And it’s especially important to define expectations across the board.
Communication There may not be a more critical component to the relationship with your client than Communication. Be responsive, set realistic expectations, and be consistent about communicating with your client. Make sure your client understands that you’re there for them. And not just across single interactions, but all of them. Set a communication cadence, be proactive, set reminders for yourself and have a plan. Be as thorough as possible; you are in service of your client, make sure your client feels that experience.
Honesty It goes without saying that you need to be honest. Be transparent about your needs and interactions. Ask for what you need, take ownership of your responsibilities and maintain as much clarity about projects as possible. Ensure you have the capacity to properly partner with your client. If not, let them know as soon as possible.
Availability Be there for your client. That’s what you’re getting compensated for. Establish and set the pace. Provide some predictability for your customers to ease any anxiety about whether or not you’ll be available. Be true to your behavior, as well as consistent. And watch that volume! Focus on the relationship; you’re needed.
Agility Everyone needs to have workarounds. Unexpected pop-ups are unavoidable, so it’s important to remain malleable and expect changes. Adapting to this dynamic can successfully assist you in building trust with your client, making you look more reliable and trustworthy.
Vendor/Client relationships are all about treating people right, being fair and wanting the best results for all, not just for yourself. Making progress toward growth and improvement are key factors in finding success with your relationship, and it’s always important to find solutions that benefit both sides.
Link to blog post: https://tldc.us/2019/04/11/sonia-furini-with-5-tactics-for-great-client-vendor-relationships/
Today our TLDCast discussion was focused on whether or not an instructional design degree is required to be successful in L&D. We had a nice split of guests: two of them had L&D related degrees and two didn’t — but had degrees outside of our industry. Also, we had one guest that doesn’t have a degree and is currently working on getting his undergrad.
The guests were: Bethany Paterson – has non-L&D Degree Alan Natachu – has non-L&D Degree Alex Godinez – currently enrolled in a degree program, no previous degree Cara North – L&D Degree Chris Stadler – L&D Degree
So Why the Conundrum? Instructional Design has been around for some 75 years, but many still wonder what instructional designers — who are only now just gaining acceptance in higher ed and corporate training — do.
Is it the changing landscape of the role that lends itself to this idea that it’s easy to circumvent a related degree? Is the nature of this career going to completely shift so that it’s a combination of fields, versus one that is specifically L&D?
Listen to this episode to learn more!
You can find more detailed information, direct links to the episode, and more here in this blog post: https://tldc.us/2019/04/06/community-discussion-do-you-need-an-instructional-design-degree/
How do we develop an agile workforce and create that adaptaibility within our employees? On Monday, April 1st, Kristen Hayden Safdie hosted her first in a series of Case Study TLDCasts. Her guest was Deborah Decker, eLearning Expert and Learning Advisor for Southern California Edison.
Southern California Edison is a 130 year old company that is currently experiencing change management challenges. Like many organizations, technology is impacting its workforce, and strategies to implement a culture of continuous improvement are vital to its continuing success.
Southern California Edison decided to utilize the Prosci Change Methodology as a solution, and allocated resources to support instructor led training. However, the decision to custom develop an accompanying eLearning course was made so that it better fit the organization’s population.
Deborah Decker created the course using Articulate Rise. The idea was to create a single course that covered three phases: Pre-change, During change, and Post-change. Using SME’s and working together with a team of Organizational Development Professionals, they implemented a multi-faceted change management course to help Southern California Edison continue to succeed.
This TLDCast was an excellent conversation on what is becoming a common problem for many businesses. Kristen and Deborah do an excellent job retelling and exploring the case study, and you’ll learn what Deborah felt they did well and where they could do better next time.
Links:
Crowdcast recording: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/040119
Prosci Change Management: https://www.prosci.com/
Articulate Rise: https://articulate.com/360/rise
John Kissinger: https://www.johnkissinger.com/
Compiling the 2018 Top 10 TLDCasts was an interesting exercise in understanding what drives an audience to TLDCast. “Name recognition” and “topic covered” tend to be the primary reasons TLDCasts fill up. There’s also something to be said for “day of the week” as well.
For the full blog post on this episode, go here: https://tldc.us/2019/03/25/the-top-10-tldcasts-of-2018/
Of this Top 10, there are some interesting things to note:
- 8 out of 10 feature female guests
- 3 out of 10 feature Melissa Milloway
- 5 episodes took place during Q1 2018
- Nearly half of the top 10 featured guest hosts
- The majority of these sessions focused on instructional design topics
- Definitely more of an emphasis on practitioner subject matter
- Most popular day is Thursday, least popular is Monday
- There’s more to learn from this series, and a great way to get started on understanding how our Community ticks.
Need some tips to build an effective training strategy? How about SEVENTEEN of them? Join Andrew Hughes, one of L&D’s premier experts, for a fantastic discussion on how to make sure your training initiatives succeed. As President & CEO of Designing Digitally, Andrew has proven time and again how to implement effective training strategy. This broadcast will give you insight into his success, what he’s done and how he’s done it.
Sponsored by:
Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs. Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. Our company offers a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs.
Two years, 525 episodes, 692 Crowdcast followers. Every weekday since March 2017, TLDCast has been broadcast free without restriction, featuring hundreds of guests. It’s a remarkable feat that co-Founder, Brent Schlenker was able to host +90% of the episodes. But there’s an infrastructure required to maintain this kind of platform, and we’d like to tell you about it — in case you want to do your own TLDCast. Join co-Founder Luis Malbas for a breakdown of the behind-the-scenes requirements for the cast, as well as a look into TLDCast’s future.
Sponsored by:
Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs. Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. Our company offers a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs.
Video Friday brings Sam Roger and Brent Schlenker co-hosting and talking with guest, Amanda JS Kaufmann. She is a producer and an authoring specialist with comprehensive publishing and production experience in academics, technology, and healthcare. With her network of A/V professionals, Kaufmann has directed and produced video projects across the country and is expanding her reach with independent film projects. They discuss techniques in front of and behind the camera and video in general.
- Amanda’s history
- Pre production
- Knowing your audience
- Working with teams
- Budgets
- Taking on jobs
- Shipping equipment
- Shoot setup
- Links in the chat:
https://go-vlc.com/
https://thrashereditorial.com/
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Be part of the conversation! Join Kassy LaBorie and Sonia Furini for a lively and enlightening discussion on how the virtual classroom producer’s effectiveness is related to the facilitator’s skill set. Kassy is an in-demand speaker and author. In this cast, she is joined by Sonia, the Virtual Classroom & eLearning Services Director at Virtual Learning Collaborative.
Sonia Furini is the co-owner and Virtual Classroom Services Director at Virtual Learning Collaborative. With over 14 years of fun and excitement in learning and development, she is a relationship builder and techie at heart. Sonia focuses on increasing collaboration and partnership with clients, continuously developing staff skill sets, and building strong relationships with clients and contractors alike. Her commitment to an open communication style, and genuine desire to see others succeed has led to exponential growth for Virtual Learning Collaborative and their clients.
Kassy LaBorie is the principal consultant at Kassy LaBorie Consulting, LLC. She is a speaker, instructional designer, classroom facilitator, and author who specializes in technology, virtual teaming, and live online learning. Kassy is passionate about helping organizations, learning teams, and training professionals successfully move to the virtual environment.
In her previous role at Dale Carnegie Training, she was the director of virtual training services, a consultancy that partners with organizations to help them develop successful online training strategies. Kassy also served as the product design architect responsible for developing the company’s live online training product and experience. Prior to this, she was an independent master virtual trainer, a Microsoft software trainer, and a senior trainer at WebEx, where she helped build and deliver training at the WebEx University.
Kassy is the co-author of Interact and Engage! 50+ Activities for Virtual Training, Meetings, and Webinars. A frequent speaker at industry conferences since 2006, she has presented at Training Magazine events including their yearly conference and Online Learning Conferences, Chief Learning Officer symposiums, The Virtual Learning Show, ATD’s TechKnowledge and International Conference & Exposition, as well as many local ATD Chapter events.
For more information about Kassy, visit her website: https://kassyconsulting.com/
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Melissa Lamson is one of the world’s foremost intercultural consultants. As president and CEO of Lamson Consulting, she uses her decades of global expertise to help companies and business leaders cultivate a successful global mindset, bridge cultures, and achieve real results. Her experience spans two decades and projects in more than forty countries, affording her invaluable expertise in helping organizations expand globally, improve time-to-market, and increase profits.
She has offered hundreds of companies the tools and insights to be build successful leaders and effective teams in every corner of the world. Past clients include LinkedIn, Ikea, MTV, Porsche, and SAP.
As a thought leader in her industry, Melissa’s insight has been featured in the Wall Street Journal Europe, Inc.com, About.com, and The Financial Times. She is a sought after keynote speaker at major international professional conferences and a regular publisher on LinkedIn.
Melissa has authored five books, including #WomenAdvance, #BridgingCultures, #CulturalTransformation and No Such Thing as Small Talk: 7 Keys for Understanding German Business Culture. She’s just published Why Europeans Companies Fail in the US Market and How They Can Succeed in English (originally in German). Melissa is currently working her sixth book, working title: The New Global Manager: Adapt, Empathize, Win!
She has a Master’s Degree in Intercultural Relations from Lesley University.
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Starting off the week with a special guest from across the pond. Daan Assen is the Founder of SwipeGuide: the new industry standard for digital work instruction. Today, Brent talks to Daan about the changing structure of learning under the influence of Information 4.0. They focus on the importance of capturing tribal knowledge and provide the workforce in industries with high employee-turnover (mainly manufacturing, maintenance and field service) with user-friendly, mobile on-the-job work instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Daan’s history
- Knowledge management
- Changes in the industry
- Excitement in industrial OJT
- Real world examples
- Accessibility compliance
Links in the chat:
https://swipeguide.com/
https://learnappeal.com/
https://www.vuzix.com/
Brent has a special guest, Bridgett McGowen in the window. Bridgett is a published author, a presentation skills coach, and an awarded international professional speaker. She has spoken on programs alongside notable figures such as Shonda Rhimes, Deepak Chopra, and former President Barack Obama. Bridgett has delivered hundreds of presentations to thousands of participants from all around the globe. Today they discuss the ins and outs of public speaking.
- Bridgett’s history
- Like it AND be good at it
- Jokes?
- The four “R”s
- Memorable speakers
- Know your audience
- How to deal with nerves
- Give them what they came to get
- Filler words
- Confidence in speaking
Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs. Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. Our company offers a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs.
For nearly a decade, Andrew Hughes has made it his personal mission to ensure that commonly-used ineffective and lackluster training techniques are a thing of the past. Realizing his passion for changing the way we learn and evolve, in 2006 Andrew founded and became President of Designing Digitally, Inc., an E-Learning and Serious Game Development firm that creates fully customized learner retention solutions for various types of industries. Starting with a solo team, Designing Digitally has grown its staff to 20 cutting edge employees consisting of Directors, Project Managers, Interactive Web Developers, Interactive Media Developers, Instructional Designers, Interactive Graphic Designers, and Learning Solutions Specialists. Andrew has been responsible for managing the sales and solutions team while providing guidance and knowledge to the production teams. Throughout the years, Designing Digitally, Inc. has had the pleasure of working with courteous and prestigious clients to include: NASA, Comcast, Hewlett Packard, Wyndham Hotels, Procter and Gamble, General Electric, the United States Air Force, Samsung, and Williams-Sonoma to name a few.
In addition to being President of Designing Digitally, Inc., Andrew is also strongly devoted to the prosperity of the community. He is currently a Professor at the University of Cincinnati Clermont in the Business, Law, and Technology Department, an Accredited Curriculum Consultant for the Accreditation of Independent Colleges and Schools, the Coordinator for the Business Development Plan contest hosted by the Clermont Chamber of Commerce, is an avid guest speaker at over a dozen E-Learning and industry specific conferences annually, and is a Technology Camp Instructor for middle schoolers for Warren and Putnam Counties in Ohio.
Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs. Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. Our company offers a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs.
Today, Brent Schlenker talks to Michael Noble about tools, the learner experience and his years in the L&D Industry. Michael J. Noble, PhD, is TTA’s Chief Operating Officer & Chief Learning Strategist. In addition to leading TTA’s sales and operations teams, he works with clients to map their future state objectives and to innovate within their learning organizations.
Show topics:
- Introduction & Announcements
- Talking about CBT tools used in the past
- Challenges and the Learner experience
- What’s Blended Learning?
- How companies view the role of Instructional Designer
- Working through content challenges
- Challenges with learning and scalability
- Challenges for learning leaders
- Go and see the need on the floor
Today, Brent Schlenker speaks to Daniel Menden about his career, working at Harley-Davidson and being in the industry for over 25 years. Dan is an international speaker, trainer and consultant with over 20 years of success in helping organizations improve their performance.
Show topics:
- Introduction & Announcements
- Daniel’s backstory
- Starting at Harley-Davidson to working in Harley’s L&D
- Analyzing learning challenges in employee training
- What worked in the Leadership program
- Measuring success & implementing long-term learning
- What bike Daniel has
- Lessons learned from the program on people skills for supervisors and outcomes
- Contributing to books, being an author
- Moving on up from Individual Contributor to a Leadership role
- Being intentional about your personal brand
- From corporate to consulting
- Thoughts on Technology-based training over 25 years
With 10 years’ experience designing, delivering and evaluating learning experiences, her biggest strengths are resilience in volatile and complex environments, ability to seek solutions and make progress, and strong communication and collaboration skills. Brent and Kim discuss this ideal and how it fits into L&D, design, and being on video
- Kim’s History
- Learning Now TV
- Real world examples
- Getting used to video
- Life work balance
Today, Valerie Sunyak speaks to Kamaria Scott on today’s episode of WiLD. Kamaria is the Head of North America Learning for FIS. She leads learning strategy, development, and implementation for the region and in support of global talent management initiatives.
Show topics:
- Introduction & Announcements
- Kamaria’s backstory in learning
- Wearing different hats in L&D
- Commonalities in learning within various industries
- Gaining Influence, Internal vs External
- Influencing the business to recognize you’re the expert
- Importance of scoping projects properly
- Influencing by through quality skills
- Compartmentalized training efforts vs end-to-end development
- Challenges of not being seen as an equal partner
- Encouraging learning in different industries
- Innovating ways for managers to mentor employees
- How to influence early in your career
- How to push back without damaging the relationship
- Importance in providing data to support learning
- Performance consulting and clarifying outcomes
- Helpful skills for influencing
Thursday brings Andy Hughes of Designing Digitally into the window. For nearly a decade, Andrew Hughes has made it his personal mission to ensure that commonly-used ineffective and lackluster training techniques are a thing of the past. Realizing his passion for changing the way we learn and evolve, in 2006 Andrew founded and became President of Designing Digitally, Inc., an E-Learning and Serious Game Development firm that creates fully customized learner retention solutions for various types of industries.
- Andy’s history
- Group think
- xAPI
- Data
- Content verification vs structural gamification
- Rewards for training
- Security
- Real world examples from Designing Digitally
Links in the chat:
https://maketimebook.com/
https://www.dailydot.com/wp-content/uploads/6b2/79/a466411474bc5578-1365×1024.jpg
https://www.wnyc.org/story/886-the-price-of-a-hack/
Watch the Playback:
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/012419
Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs. Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. Our company offers a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs.
Today, Brent Schlenker speaks with Christopher Lind about Human Performance. Christopher is a L&D Professional with over 15 years working with business leaders to collaboratively improve performance.
Show topics: • Introduction & Announcements • Christopher’s backstory • Transitioning into L&D from teaching, working at Camel and Telecommunications • Working in Medical Technology • Challenges and what worked with influence • Example of working with trust • Trying something different • Talking about drones • Discussion on current projects • 3 big L&D challenges • Where companies are going with L&D
Links in the chat:
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/012419
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH-V6BPCsFE&t=79s
https://www.birdlyvr.com
https://www.auvsi.org/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxymra0Dppk
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-23/boeing-s-flying-car-takes-off-to-show-a-glimpse-of-the-future
https://www.ces.tech/Topics/Robotics-Machine-Intelligence/Drones.aspx
https://www.ieeeicicle.org/
Site – https://tldc.us/ Membership – https://tldc.us/membership/ TLDC19 Conference – http://www.tldc19.com/ Slack channel – http://TLDChat.us
Designing Digitally – https://www.designingdigitally.com/
Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs. Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. Our company offers a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs.
Tuesday is Seeds of Insight day with the support of PeopleFirm. Today, Brent talks to Carla Balen, the Vice President of Human Resources, Americas for Dr Martens in Portland, OR. Carla believes in goal focused people processes that help build a positive and supportive work culture; aligning all employees to business objectives. They discuss the ins and outs of guiding those in the corporate world that are moving into leading others.
- Carla’s history
- Practical applications
- Changing culture
- Performance plans
- Change management
- Leading as a mental change
- Model the right attitudes
Links in the chat:
https://www.designingdigitally.com/
http://www.peoplefirm.com/
Watch the Playback:
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/012219
Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs. Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. Our company offers a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs.
Today, Brent Schlenker and Quetzal(coatl) Cortes talk about getting into Instructional Design and the challenges of moving into a new job market. Quetzal is a 10+ year veteran of Instructional Design who recently moved from the Bay Area to Phoenix, AZ.
Show topics: • Introduction & Announcements • TLDC meetup in Arizona • Explaining what an Instructional Designer does: An elevator pitch • Quetzal’s backstory getting into Instructional Design • Breaking into corporate L&D • Developing for the end result • On looking for work and getting companies to find quality L&D people • Money – switching job markets and understanding your value • How TLDC as a community helps to learn from others
Episode link: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/012119
Links in the chat:
Site – https://tldc.us/ Membership – https://tldc.us/membership/ TLDC19 Conference – http://www.tldc19.com/ Slack channel – http://TLDChat.us Designing Digitally – http://designingdigitally.com https://tldc.us/event/andrew-hughes-on-2019-training-resolutions/ https://tldc.us/event/christopher-lind/ https://tldc.us/event/carla-balen/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/quetzalcoatl/
Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs. Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. Our company offers a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs.
Today, Brent Schlenker talks to Danny Stefanic about Virtual Reality. Danny Stefanic is CEO of LearnBrite.com, providing VR-ready tools for educators to enhance learning through avatars, non-linear dialogue, gamification and virtual environments while delivering increased engagement and memorable self-paced and collaborative immersive experiences.
Show topics:
- Introduction & Announcements
- Evolution of 3D and VR
- Adoption of VR in eLearning and corporate training
- LearnBrite’s approach to integrating within existing training
- 3D design reaching critical mass
- What tech people should be looking at for VR
- Benefits of LearnBrite that people can’t get elsewhere
- Case studies on using VR
- Think non-linear when developing VR experience for eLearning
- Best areas where VR plays a role
- Talking to management about VR
- Avatars for team meetings
Links in the chat: Site – https://tldc.us/ Membership – https://tldc.us/membership/ TLDC19 Conference – http://www.tldc19.com/ Slack channel – http://TLDChat.us https://app.learnbrite.com/scenario_2.8/?spaceId=spce34dfbc301bde9e18adcac http://aframe.io https://app.learnbrite.com/scenario_2.8/?spaceId=spce34dfbc301bde9e18adcac https://learnbrite.com danny@learnbrite.com
Today, Toddi Norum speaks with Laura Sanchez about being an independent contractor and consultant. Laura is a Senior Learning Consultant at Rook Strategies. Laura is focused on strategic learning management, instructional design and eLearning development. She will also be on the Women in Learning and Development panel at TLDC.
Show topics:
- Introduction & Announcements
- Laura’s backstory and transition into consulting
- Difference between consulting and contracting
- Discussing unrealistic expectations in contracting
- Steps to prepare to become an independent contractor
- How and what to itemize on your taxes
- Dealing with companies with a Temporary Employment Contract
- Addressing reasons people don’t leave their jobs to consider contracting
- Face-to-face time and having co-workers
- Past mistakes made
- Allow yourself to have multiple income streams
- Maintain networks when looking for work
- What a support structure looks like for a contractor
Links in the chat:
Site – https://tldc.us/ Membership – https://tldc.us/membership/ TLDC19 Conference – http://www.tldc19.com/ Slack channel – http://TLDChat.us lisaacrockett.com https://completeira.com/ https://twitter.com/sockington https://twitter.com/Laura_of_Rook TrialAccountBurner@hotmail.com
We start off Monday with a special guest. Chelsea Hans is a Freelance Instructional Designer and eLearning Professional from Phoenix, AZ. Brent and Chelsea talk about the world of ID and eLearning creation. They discuss look and feel, colors, and some layout tips and tricks.
Chelsea’s history Color pallets Vector graphics handling Practical ideas Choosing images Graphic Design vs Instructional Design Image search tips Links in the chat:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/putting-all-together-using-design-trends-professional-chelsea-hans/
https://www.pantone.com/
https://inkscape.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-h/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_MTLsA1De8
https://youtu.be/yfv6yCablGU
https://pixabay.com/en/
https://unsplash.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Impossible-Ignore-Memorable-Influence-Decisions/dp/1259584135/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
https://hanschelsea.wixsite.com/chelseahansportfolio
Watch the Playback:
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/011419
Friday brings a special guest Joe Ganci to one of the windows to talk to Brent about his session coming up in TLDC19. They also discuss current work likes, technology, AI, and Chatbots.
Joes’s historyThe best jobs to work on Technology in trainingThe human element AIChatbots *TLDC19
Links in the chat:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRzBk_KuIaM
https://www.amazon.com/Old-Mans-War-John-Scalzi/dp/0765348276
Watch the Playback:
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/011119
Today, Brent Schlenker and Stephanie Oehler talk about Sales Training and Edupreneurship. Stephanie is the founder of Savvy Leasing LLC, a Sales Training/Coaching/Consulting business. She loves developing talent and energizing individuals and teams to succeed. Stephanie also served as the inaugural President of the Board for the new Arizona chapter of the Kent State University Alumni Association.
Show topics:
Introduction & AnnouncementsWhat is Edupreneurship? Talking about challenges in Sales TrainingLearning ID when not initially in the field Treating clients as you want to be treatedFighting the Imposter Syndrome Taking a proactive approachStephanie’s journey and lessons learned into Edupreneurship Adjusting content for future iterationsBeing proactive in Sales Training, future in training approach Embed work into the trainingView broadcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/011019
Links in the chat:
Site – https://tldc.us/
Membership – https://tldc.us/membership/
TLDC19 Conference – http://www.tldc19.com/
Slack channel – http://TLDChat.us
https://elearningindustry.com/entrepreneur-to-edupreneur-14-reasons-make-shift/amp?fbclid=IwAR1FcK3VX6BA3KORr-ofxmipwTGO-7Sm_PazyqWkT4hdWj3jyW8FMVQ9hyA
https://melissadwhite.info/
https://www.engageselling.com/
Valerie Sunyak speaks to Ashley Lonie on today’s episode of WiLD. Ashley Lonie is the CEO and Founder of Teamed. She is passionate about moving the needle forward in how learning occurs and believes people are the most important asset. Teamed is a marketplace and staffing agency specifically for the digital learning industry. Teamed connects professionals with the organizations who need their services and provides flexible hiring solutions.
Show topics:
Introduction & AnnouncementsAshley’s background and forming Teamed Discussing the Teamed marketplaceHow it differs from other sites like Upwork, Fivver Challenges in forming a community as a woman in the startup spaceHow Ashley started Teamed Building meaningful relationshipsTrends observed in L&D, switching fields Soft-skills and business acumen companies are looking forBalance when developing for live workshops vs eLearning Demonstrating return on learningGender, geographic pay gap for consultants, achieving parity Figuring out consultant ratesIdentifying niche consultants Challenges encountered as a woman in the workplace and as a CEOLessons learned Remaining authentic while being a CEO as a womanObservations in the L&D field for women from the #MeToo movement *Closing thoughts
View the broadcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/010919wild
Links in the chat:
https://teamedforlearning.com/ Site – https://tldc.us/ Membership – https://tldc.us/membership TLDC19 Conference – http://www.tldc19.com/ Slack channel – http://TLDChat.us
Tuesday brings us Seed of Insight hosted by PeopleFirm. Their guest today is Steve Santamaria who is going to talk about his first year as CEO of Folio Photonics Inc. Bill and Steve talk about technology and how Steve well versed is identifying trends, understanding ecosystems and creating strategic plans that position technologies into industry control points, generating market presence, share and value.
Steve’s historyDevelopment vs Business changes Focus on the objectivesReleasing control Strengths and WeaknessesLearned skills Taking risksIntegrity *Links in the chat:
http://foliophotonics.com/
http://www.peoplefirm.com/
Watch the Playback:
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/010819
Friday ends a great week to start of the new year with guest Erick Prospero. Erick is the Chief Ninja at Ninja Tropic Media, an elearning media factory with ninjas who focus on mastering video, 2d and 3d animation and AR programming skills so you can focus on scaling your business. Brent and Erick talk about video production from start to finish and the tools of the trade.
- Ericks history
- Video production time
- 360 Video
- Storyboarding
- Tools of the trade – video
Today, Brent Schlenker chats with Debbie Richards and Hugh Seaton about a simple planning model to get the best out of new technologies like VR, AI and AR. Debbie Richards is the President of Creative Interactive Ideas. Hugh Seaton is the CEO of Aquinas Learning, Inc.
Show topics:
- What is different about newer technologies in terms of creating real learning programs
- What organizations are doing to adopt change in technology
- Opportunities where VR/AR can be best applied
- New tech that’s currently available for L&D Professionals
- IT and corporate deployment, device management for AR
- Consumer adoption and B.Y.O.D.
Guest host Toddi Norum steps in for Brent and talks storytelling with Katie Stroud live from her RV! Katie the founder of Incremental Success Inc. She offers strategies for organizational success using a process that follows the life of a story. She also has an upcoming book: Instructional Story Design: The Story Approach to Designing Effective Training Programs.
• Introduction & Announcements • Talking about Maker spaces • Maker's Hunt - a framework for a training and collaboration platform • How storytelling creates emotion and engagement • What makes storytelling so relevant in learning? • “The Hunting of the Snark” – Maker space training • The framework of a story • Using characters in the Maker Space • Storytelling in Training - 1st rule: Don’t tell the story, be subtle • Creating and distributing an engaging story in training with what you have • Dealing with stakeholders who complain about time creating a story in training • Tools used to create characters
Join three, middle-aged, balding, white dudes with glasses tell you what’s up with your Audio/Video! Lots of tips and tricks in this episode of Video Friday.
Today we have special guest Myra Roldan. Myra is a three-time Award-winning Instructional Designer & author. Myra has an MBA, MSEd and a Bachelors of information Technology/Computer Science. She brings her unique insight into the world of L&D to the windows and talks about the skills every ID needs to make it in the 21st Century.
- Myra’s History
- Skills you need
- Creativity
- Personalized training
- Learn code
- Code in the L&D world
- Physical skills vs coding
Links in the chat:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_multiple_intelligences
https://www.facebook.com/NowThisNews/videos/toddler-struggles-to-get-alexa-to-play-baby-shark-for-her/2160460284226756/
https://melscience.com/en/
Special guest Cara North is a Learning Designer for The Ohio State University’s College of Education and Human Ecology. Cara has worked in learning and development for 10 years for various corporations, non-profits, and higher education. Today her and Brent discuss learning technologies, learner engagement and the differences between higher education training and corporate training.
- Cara’s History
- Differences in teaching
- University training
- Business training
- The reason for learning
- Designer or developer in engagement
Links in the chat:
https://www.smrfoundation.org/nodexl/
https://gephi.org/
Today, Brent, Michelle, and Bill talk with Kristi Conlon about the challenges of being an executive leader in the L&D space on Seeds of Insights. Kristi is a Director of Global Learning and Development for ASM, responsible for strategic design, evaluation and improvement of all programs and processes that facilitate professional and technical development, as well as the continuous learning of employees across the global ASM organization.
Show topics:
- Introduction & Announcements
- Kristi’s leadership background
- What Kristi learned in her 1st year
- Tips for other potential L&D Directors
- Leading and engaging employees and audience
- Developing for leaders and investing in L&D
- Supporting your team with what they need
- Defining the leadership capability to focus and build
- Leading with authenticity
- Coaching support for leaders
- Staying connected with other leaders in the business
- Maintaining leadership capacity
- Becoming a culture change agent
- Women’s Initiative at ASM
- Final announcements
Links in the chat:
Conference – https://tldc19.com/
Slack channel – http://bit.ly/2jMKreV
Today, Brent Schlenker and Zsolt Olah, Innovator and Digital Problem-solver, have a conversation about Gamification in the L&D space. Zsolt has 20 years of experience in the learning and development space, mostly focusing on the synergy of technology and human-centered design, including game thinking. He is also the author of the book Engage the WORL&D!
Show topics:
- Introduction & Announcements
- Sing-along with Zsolt
- Defining Gamification
- Game thinking for L&D
- When to apply Gamification/Game Learning
- Designing games for personalization
- Periodic table of Gamification elements
- Design training for when the learner needs it
- Experiment with games in the L&D space
Links in the chat:
TLDC Slack channel – http://bit.ly/2jMKreV
https://youtu.be/Ixgc_FGam3s
https://reverb.com/item/2326015-tone-freak-buff-puff-boost
https://www.gamified.uk/2017/04/03/periodic-table-gamification-elements/
Today, Brent Schlenker talks to Kassy LaBorie talk VILT strategies and bring up 3 issues that should be discussed when conducting virtual learning. Kassy LaBorie is the principal consultant at Kassy LaBorie Consulting, LLC. She is a speaker, instructional designer, classroom facilitator, and author who specializes in virtual learning, teams, and live online technology. Kassy is passionate about helping organizations, learning teams, and training professionals successfully move to the virtual environment. She is the co-author of the book: Interact and Engage! 50+ Activities for Virtual Training, Meetings, and Webinars.
Kassy’s 3 issues from today’s talk:
Issue 1. You are not using the features of the online training technology to your advantage.
Solution: Learn exactly how the technology works and then use it to create the “virtual non-verbal communication” you need!
Issue 2: You’re asking low level or leading questions which simply ask people to respond rather than to think.
Solution: Ask thoughtful, learning focused questions.
Issue 3: You’re not listening to their responses, and you’re missing coaching opportunities.
Solution: Facilitate thoughts and ideas rather than giving answers or simply encouraging interaction.
Show topics:
- Introduction
- 3 issues to consider in a virtual classroom
- Issue 1: You are not using the features of the online training technology to your advantage
- Manage the audience by helping them use the tool
- Teaching people how to be facilitators, in a virtual environment
- Examples on how to introduce people to the environment and keep them engaged
- VILT, VC, Online Training…what’s the correct verbiage?
- Book: Interact and Engage! 50+ Activities for Virtual Training, Meetings, and Webinars
- Issue 2: You’re asking low level or leading questions which simply ask people to respond rather than to think
- Webcams considerations in VILT
- Issue 3: You’re not listening to their responses, and you’re missing coaching opportunities
- Q & A with chat
Links in the chat:
https://kassyconsulting.com/resources/ https://www.td.org/books/interact-and-engage https://www.adobe.com/de/products/adobeconnect/apps/locationmap.html
Today we are joined by Margie Meacham who is an author and learning consultant and an expert in applying the latest discoveries from the converging fields of learning science and artificial intelligence to enhance learning and performance. Margie is the Chief Freedom Officer of Learningtogo and hosts a Top Ten podcast on the science of learning. The author of “Brain Matters: How to help anyone learn anything using neuroscience” believes that if you understand how the brain works you will become a better teacher, trainer, leader, spouse or parent and have more fun doing it. Today Margie and Brent talk about how the brain is affected by outside sources.
- Margie’s History
- Study of the brain
- Survival by the brain
- Strong bonds in the brain
- Adaptation to the world
- Fun?
- Short term vs long term memories
- Multi-tasking
- Training and the brain
Links in the chat:
https://learningtogo.info/
https://www.dominknow.com/idiodc
https://youtu.be/GLmjfJyZ-iM
https://www.amazon.com/Theory-Game-Design-Raph-Koster/dp/1449363210
https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brain-Music-Obsession/dp/0452288525
https://www.dominknow.com/
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/interactive-video-for-eLearning/register?utm_medium=IDIODC.com
https://www.amazon.com/Surely-Feynman-Adventures-Curious-Character/dp/0393316041
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/63933/train
Wednesday, Toddi Norum and Valerie Sunyak jump into the windows to talk about women in the L&D career field. It is a topic that we touched on at one point and it was met with a strong conversation and talk back after the session. They tackle the subject and narrow in on gender equality in the market.
- Market information
- Salary information
- Negotiating
- How to make it better
- Q&A Session
- Pay vs. position
Links in the chat:
https://trainingindustry.com/magazine/
https://www.bls.gov/oes/2017/may/oes131151.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5K5axz_8Ws
https://cdn.coverstand.com/20617/538467/de77b00991b69c1fad011c85349236d75626d9f7.2.pdf
https://www.linkedin.com/salary/
Today, Brent Schlenker and Michelle Fanfarillo reminisce about their time at Intel with Elliot Garbus and talk leadership development. Elliot is an advisor on strategy, management, and marketing for technology companies. Here are his current affiliations:
AEye, Inc. Member of the Board of Advisors. AEye develops advanced vision hardware, software and algorithms that act as the eyes and visual cortex of autonomous vehicles. https://aeye.ai/
Orbotech, Member of the Board of Advisors. Orbotech is a leading global supplier of equipment and solutions for the manufacture of electronics products. https://www.orbotech.com/
Motion Warriors, Member of the Board of Advisors. Motion Warriors is an early stage startup that has developed a breakthrough camera motion control system targeting film makers. https://motion-warriors.com/
Brightskies Technology, Member of the Board of Advisors. Brightskies in an engineering services firm specializing in functional safety for automotive application, and high performance computing.
Public Speaker: Having had a front seat on the initial stages of the commercialization of autonomous vehicles, I present on the technology and the disruptive business models that will accompany the arrival of fully autonomous vehicles.
Discussion outline:
- Introduction – Michelle talks about how she and Elliot met
- Sharing stories from back at Intel
- Talking about past & current climate of Learning and Development, relevancy of ISD
- Elliot rejoins the chat, talks about getting into speaking gigs
- Discussing Elliot’s leadership history, letting go and lessons learned
- Talking about transitioning into a new role and industry
- Getting your message/vision to the people
- Managing huge changes, leading by asking questions, and celebrating endings for the team to move on
- TLDC conference plug
- Sharing leadership philosophy, mindset in Automotive industry
- How feedback on direction varied by culture, communication styles, working with that dialog
- Dealing with feedback as an effective leader
- Valuing dotted line support staff, 5 Dysfunctions of a Team
- Seeds of Insight on break: Dec. 18th – Jan 1st
Monday has a very special guest Trish Uhl. Trish is the principal consultant at Owl’s Ledge, the founder of the Talent & Learning Analytics Leadership Forum and the creator of the Learning Systems Engineering framework. Trish and Brent talk about L&D as a profession, how it compares to the rest of the business world, and how automation is changing all industries.
- Trish’s History
- L&D as a profession
- Automating historical data
- How does L&D affect the workforce
- The risk of standing still
- Data/AI
- First car trip to 5G
Links in the chat:
https://yjolt.org/lola-v-skadden-and-automation-legal-profession
https://www.wilsonlearning.com/wlw/products/csp
https://www.thelpi.org/resources/capability-map/
Join this PeopleFirm Seeds of Insight conversation with VP of Talent Management at Healthpoint, Pamela Sullivan, and her Leadership Journey as a Working Parent. Pamela Sullivan has xpertise with strategic development, implementation and administration of HR practices and programs in the areas of strategic planning, leadership coaching and development, systems and process development and improvement, change management, Six Sigma Greenbelt and LEAN trained, total rewards strategy and management, talent acquisition strategy, HRMS technology strategy and management, as well as project planning and implementation.
Today we have guest David Snavely on with the Seeds of Insight day at TLDC. With over 20 years of practical learning and experience, David has dedicated his career to helping organizations transform how they operate. He specializes in working with organizations to find clarity of strategic vision and objectives, optimizing organizational structures and processes, and building improved employee collaboration and engagement. Brent, Mike and Michelle talk with David about his journey through the L&D world of culture.
- David’s History
- Leaders and culture
- Early leader development
- Externalizing culture
- Failures
- Defining culture and how it fits
Today’s guest was Mike Simmons from CatalystSale.com. He’s been helping people improve their business outcomes for years and shares his tips on the importance of reflection and goal setting. It’s that perfect time of year to have these conversations. Even if you’re a one person training team or a solo-preneur you need to take time to reflect, gather data, and plan for the coming year. You can reach out to Mike, or anyone in the TLDCommunity if you have questions or need help moving your career in the right, or better, direction.
- Who is Mike Simmons?
- Reflecting on Your Year – Why it’s important
- Gathering Data to Make Decisions
- IoT and Wearables for tracking data
- Goal Setting, Planning, Time Management, Eisenhower Box
For nearly a decade, Andrew Hughes has made it his personal mission to ensure that commonly-used ineffective and lackluster training techniques are a thing of the past. Realizing his passion for changing the way we learn and evolve, in 2006 Andrew founded and became President of Designing Digitally, Inc., an E-Learning and Serious Game Development firm that creates fully customized learner retention solutions for various types of industries. Starting with a solo team, Designing Digitally has grown its staff to 20 cutting edge employees consisting of Directors, Project Managers, Interactive Web Developers, Interactive Media Developers, Instructional Designers, Interactive Graphic Designers, and Learning Solutions Specialists. Andrew has been responsible for managing the sales and solutions team while providing guidance and knowledge to the production teams. Throughout the years, Designing Digitally, Inc. has had the pleasure of working with courteous and prestigious clients to include: NASA, Comcast, Hewlett Packard, Wyndham Hotels, Procter and Gamble, General Electric, the United States Air Force, Samsung, and Williams-Sonoma to name a few.
In addition to being President of Designing Digitally, Inc., Andrew is also strongly devoted to the prosperity of the community. He is currently a Professor at the University of Cincinnati Clermont in the Business, Law, and Technology Department, an Accredited Curriculum Consultant for the Accreditation of Independent Colleges and Schools, the Coordinator for the Business Development Plan contest hosted by the Clermont Chamber of Commerce, is an avid guest speaker at over a dozen E-Learning and industry specific conferences annually, and is a Technology Camp Instructor for middle schoolers for Warren and Putnam Counties in Ohio.
Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs. Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. Our company offers a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs.
Dawn is an experienced strategic executive with a diverse repertoire of career experiences in multiple industries, business sizes, and roles. She draws on her 30-plus years of leadership experience to serve as PeopleFirm’s Seattle market lead and solution lead for leadership development. She has served as an executive leader in strategic planning, strategic business development, Lean consultancy, marketing, business intelligence, enterprise project management, and innovation. She has personally overseen significant transformational initiatives including cost repositioning, culture change, strategic redirection, and M&A/integration work. She is known for the successful implementation of challenging, controversial organization-wide initiatives and for effectively driving organizational change.
Dawn and her husband Chris own and manage an up and coming winery, TruthTeller, located in Woodinville, WA. Dawn is a slow but dedicated runner, and a passionate but flawed farm-to-table advocate.
Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs. Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. Our company offers a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs.
Sonia is the co-owner and Virtual Classroom Services Director at Virtual Learning Collaborative. With over 14 years of fun and excitement in learning and development, she is a relationship builder and techie at heart. Sonia focuses on increasing collaboration and partnership with clients, continuously developing staff skill sets, and building strong relationships with clients and contractors alike. Her commitment to an open communication style, and genuine desire to see others succeed has led to exponential growth for Virtual Learning Collaborative and their clients.
- Sonia’s History
- Transitioning to eLearning
- What’s a vILT Producer
- Important elements of a vILT session
- Influencing management to support the addition of a vILT Producer
Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs. Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. Our company offers a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs.
Jayne has 20 years in L&D as a software trainer, elearning developer, screencaster and is a TechSmith Recommended Training Provider. Jayne enjoys helping others develop new video skills and seeks to learn something new every day. An active member of the TechSmith community, she loves connecting people and building communities.
Harrison Withers is our guest today. He is an L&D consultant with Tier1 Consulting and has a lot of experiences to share with TLDC. He is also the author of Organisation Horsepower: Thinking Like a Motorcycle Racing Team.
- Harrison’s History
- Transitioning to eLearning
- Organization Horsepower – His book based on a blog post
- The over emphasis on infrastructure
- The tech doesn’t solve your business problems
With a return to Women in L&D (WiLD), we have Cara North and Valerie Sunyak in the inverviewer seat and Taruna Goel in the third window. Taruna is a Learning and Performance Specialist with close to 20 years of experience in the areas of instructional design, adult learning and workplace learning. They take on the issue of mentorship and how the mentee can benefit from the relationship.
- Andre’s History
- Mentor vs. Coach
- Manager as mentor?
- Mentee positives
- Volunteer mentoring
- Finding a mentor
- Mentor as a relationship
- Working circles
- Develop yourself too
- Peer to peer
A new idea starts today! Tuesday will bring more of an HR and leadership direction to the cast and the special guest to kick it off is Andre Nellams of Alaska Airlines is a HR Leader, HR Geek, Strategic Partner, Facilitator, Passion for all things Human Resources. He has 18 years of human resources experience; 13 years of senior level human resources experience introducing, building and implementing human resources programs and initiatives.
- Andre’s History
- Own your story
- Empowering others
- Thoughtful leadership
- 100% right and 100% wrong
- Discretionary effort
- Grace
- See the people
- Where is L&D in this?
We have special guest Kati Ryan who has built world class, award-winning training programs for companies like Instacart, Gannett, LivingSocial, and others. She founded A Positive Adventure, an L&D consultancy business and is a leader in the industry encompassing professionalism, experience, and understanding of learning that’s required to be successful.
- Kati’s History
- Personal brand
- Graphic design
- Keeping current
- Connections
- “Me” monster
- How much to share?
- When you can’t share
Barbara Ingrassia is a certified copyright manager, speaker, and trainer. She has a passion for raising awareness of the role of copyright in our daily lives. We are all consumers and creators of copyright-protected works, and understanding some copyright basics can help us achieve our goals and avoid unpleasant surprises. As President of Manage Copyright, she helps organizations navigate copyright law in the digital age by facilitating a review of their public presence, developing best practices, and training staff. Barbara enjoys bringing some fun to a (potentially) dull topic. Her motto: Manage Copyright. Don’t let it Manage You.℠Barbara has studied the “murkiness” of copyright law at the Center for Intellectual Property at the University of Maryland, the Special Libraries Association, Duke University, and the Berkman Center at Harvard Law School. She has facilitated workshops for various professional organizations virtually and face-to-face.
Sponsored by:
Trivantis®, makers of Lectora®, CenarioVR®, and ReviewLink™ have been trusted software partners in the training, learning, and development sector since 1999. Their flagship product, Lectora, offers authoring tool capabilities for the enthusiastic course creator, while ReviewLink provides a trusted platform for easily reviewing content. The newest addition, CenarioVR, offers up virtual reality training opportunities for forward-thinking training managers and CLO’s.
Learn more about Trivantis at www.Trivantis.com.
Trivantis’ Community Manager, Jennifer Valley, joins us to talk about community building, both from a company/product level and at an instructional designer standpoint. In the session, we discuss taking advantage of networks, groups, supporting fellow users, collecting feedback, training, and conversations. Where to find them? How to use them?
Sponsored by:
Trivantis®, makers of Lectora®, CenarioVR®, and ReviewLink™ have been trusted software partners in the training, learning, and development sector since 1999. Their flagship product, Lectora, offers authoring tool capabilities for the enthusiastic course creator, while ReviewLink provides a trusted platform for easily reviewing content. The newest addition, CenarioVR, offers up virtual reality training opportunities for forward-thinking training managers and CLO’s.
Learn more about Trivantis at www.Trivantis.com.
Today TLDC we welcome Kevin Yates who is a learning and development detective looking for facts, evidence and data for learning’s impact on behavior, performance and business results and he is a sought-after subject matter expert and international speaker. Brent and Kevin talk about how data fits into the L&D world.
- Kevin’s history
- Learning development through measurement
- Facts in data
- Business vs. training data
- Order taker
- Statistics
- How to stop training
- Politics in the business
- Find that one thing
Sponsored by:
Trivantis®, makers of Lectora®, CenarioVR®, and ReviewLink™ have been trusted software partners in the training, learning, and development sector since 1999. Their flagship product, Lectora, offers authoring tool capabilities for the enthusiastic course creator, while ReviewLink provides a trusted platform for easily reviewing content. The newest addition, CenarioVR, offers up virtual reality training opportunities for forward-thinking training managers and CLO’s.
Learn more about Trivantis at www.Trivantis.com.
Today we are joined by Alex Godinez, the Senior Member Relationship Trainer at Travis Credit Union. He has dipped his toes in various fields throughout his life including screenwriting, acting, call center, video, public speaking, management, marketing, and voice-over work. Now fully recovered, he is the Senior Member Relationship Trainer at Travis Credit Union. Brent and Alex talk about going back to school to get into the L&D field.
- Alex’s history
- Getting back into school
- Managing life
- Stigmatism managing
- Balancing
Darryn has been disrupting the current education landscapes for the past 17 years, re-igniting curiosity to learn within the workplace. Regarded as a thought leader in Learning Assessments and applied Gamification he specializes in building and applying frameworks that demystify the ‘grey’ in complex systems maximizing sustained User Engagement and FUN engagement experiences.
Darryn continues to pioneer innovative ways to help people enjoy what they do – and ultimately convert productivity to business results. He uses the power of technology, augmented reality and progressive systems to enable his ideas.
- Darryn’s history
- Bartending and Training
- First Project training servers to improve sales
- Gamification that REALLY works
Video Friday is back with Brent and Sam hosting. Special guest Colin Steed joins the two today. He is the founder and executive producer of Learning Now tv. Colin has some 40 years’ experience in the learning and performance and publishing fields. Colin is co-founder and Chief Executive of the Learning & Performance Institute and founder of The Learning Awards, LearningLive, and the Learning Directors Network.
- Colin’s history
- Curation
- Technology advancements
- Q&A
- Podcasts
- Video Techniques
- Nerves and how to handle them
- Feedback
Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs. Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. Our company offers a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs.
Today we have Karen Hebert-Maccaro in the window. She is presently Chief Learning Experience Officer of O’Reilly Media, Inc. Prior to O’Reilly, Karen was Chief Learning Officer and VP of People Development at healthcare technology and biotechnology companies. Luis dropped in to cover for Brent and he and Karen discuss the ins and outs of learning on-demand.
- Karen’s history
- Learn in the moment
- Performance adjusted learning
- Practical applications
- On-demand training
- Clarity in needs
Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs. Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. Our company offers a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs.
For nearly a decade, Andrew Hughes has made it his personal mission to ensure that commonly-used ineffective and lackluster training techniques are a thing of the past. Realizing his passion for changing the way we learn and evolve, in 2006 Andrew founded and became President of Designing Digitally, Inc., an E-Learning and Serious Game Development firm that creates fully customized learner retention solutions for various types of industries. Starting with a solo team, Designing Digitally has grown its staff to 20 cutting edge employees consisting of Directors, Project Managers, Interactive Web Developers, Interactive Media Developers, Instructional Designers, Interactive Graphic Designers, and Learning Solutions Specialists. Andrew has been responsible for managing the sales and solutions team while providing guidance and knowledge to the production teams. Throughout the years, Designing Digitally, Inc. has had the pleasure of working with courteous and prestigious clients to include: NASA, Comcast, Hewlett Packard, Wyndham Hotels, Procter and Gamble, General Electric, the United States Air Force, Samsung, and Williams-Sonoma to name a few.
In addition to being President of Designing Digitally, Inc., Andrew is also strongly devoted to the prosperity of the community. He is currently a Professor at the University of Cincinnati Clermont in the Business, Law, and Technology Department, an Accredited Curriculum Consultant for the Accreditation of Independent Colleges and Schools, the Coordinator for the Business Development Plan contest hosted by the Clermont Chamber of Commerce, is an avid guest speaker at over a dozen E-Learning and industry specific conferences annually, and is a Technology Camp Instructor for middle schoolers for Warren and Putnam Counties in Ohio.
Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs. Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. Our company offers a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs.
Monday starts the week with a special guest, Taylor Tomanio. She is an Instructional Designer at Shoptech Software where she acts as a designer, video editor, and e-learning developer. Taylor completed the Articulate Expert Training in Boson in 2018 and focuses on e-learning development and interactive training courses. Taylor has given webinars for Quinnipiac University’s Instructional Design Graduate Program and has spoken on the Women in Tech’s Social Platforms for a Takeover Episode.
- Taylor’s history
- Getting training
- Tools of the trade
- Hands on look at the world
- Storyline vs. Captivate vs. Domiknow
Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs. Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. Our company offers a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs.
Topher Olsen is our guest today. What a wonderful conversation. Topher is an L&D leader for Alliance Residencial Company and he is the recent winner of the Video Awards given by Training Magazine. His amazingly creative videos are all done internally with the help of a talented videography within the company.
- Topher’s History
- His Winning Video is a Parody Video for Onboarding New Employees
- How did he Light that scene?
- Things that we can all learn from his experiences
- Lightning round of questions
Myra Roldan was our guest today. She brought some friends with her from EEVO Virtual Reality. They market themselves as a virtual reality product, but in Brent Schlenker's world, it’s actually interactive 360 video. It’s a fantastic solution and they are doing some great work to improve the engagement levels of training solutions.
- Myra Introduces Alejandro Dinsmore from EEVO
- We talked about VR vs 360 Video
- Watched some demos from EEVO
Tameka Harris is our guest today. What a wonderful conversation. We talked a lot about what it’s like to be a newbie in the L&D industry.
- Tameka’s History
- She shared experiences of her past media production career
- How she transitioned to instructional design
- Discovering the dark gap of newbies transitioning from EDU to Corporate
- The tear down after your first real ID project
Today is VideoFriday! Sam Rogers and Brent Schlenker host special guest Mary Tolena. She’s a drum circle facilitator who comes from the corporate world of Organizational Development. Mary also talked with us about creating her online course on drum circle facilitation using Teachable.
- Mary’s history
- Defining Drum Circle Facilitation
- What was it like getting started creating a course?
- Her learning journey creating her online course.
- How does a drum circle experience help enterprise organisations?
Today’s guest is Jakub Zurawinski. He talked with us about Learning Battle Cards and how they can be used to help training organizations better discover and communicate learning design solutions in a card game format. it’s a tried and tested framework and tools that introduce design thinking into the instructional design space.
- Jakum’s history
- Introduction to Learning Battle Cards
- How LBC is being used across the globe
Join us for our series premiere of WILD: Women in Learning & Development! This episode features hosts Toddi Norum, Valerie Sunyak with special guest, Stella Lee. Our discussion topic will be “The Impostor Syndrome”. You can find more information about Stella Lee at www.paradoxlearning.com.
Today we have one of our own, Jonathan Rock, in the window. Jonathan is like many of us in Training and L&D, he stumbled into his role accidentally. But he discovered that he loves it and he’s good at it. Today he showed us how to use Powerpoint to create animation videos for use in eLearning projects. Jonathan uses Articulate Storyline, but the same ppt output can be used in any authoring tool.
- Jonathan’s history
- How he learned about side scrolling ppt from Mel Milloway’s post
- Animated Titles with PPT – Stranger Things style example
- Powerpoint to Animated Gif
- How to Use Gifmaker.me
- Putting it all together in Articulate Storyline
In today’s TLDCast, Lisa and Jeroen discussed: Designing for a global audience – Cultural considerations in instructional design.
Jeroen Breman is the learning and development coordinator for Grid U, the corporate university of Northwest Lineman College, at their Meridian, ID, campus. His current research interests focus on organizational performance and workplace learning, instructional design, and blended learning solutions in remote learning environments.
Lisa A. Giacumo is an assistant professor of organizational performance and workplace learning in the College of Engineering at Boise State University. Her current research interests are at the intersection of instructional design and workplace learning, including: data-based performance improvement solutions, social and digital media in training and workplace learning, global training initiatives, and competency development in instructional designers.
- Lisa and Jereon’s history
- Working with World Wildlife Fund Experience
- Why Involving Local Instructional Designers is Important
- Examples of Instructional Design that takes Culture into account
Jeff has over ten years experience in the digital learning and media industry. Currently he is CEO and Head Trainer/Sensei at Learning Dojo, a company dedicated to training you to become a software ninja in a variety of eLearning and web related software.
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Today we have one of our own, Joseph Suarez, in the window. Joseph is an award-winning eLearning Developer with over 10 years of experience out of Columbus, OH. His passion for user-centered design, visual communication, and story-telling bleeds into the production of innovative learning experiences and associated media assets.
- Joseph’s history
- Podcasts in learning
- Creating a production room
- Podcast specifics
- Personality in speaking
- Q&A Session
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Dan Schawbel is a New York Times bestselling author, Partner and Research Director at Future Workplace, and the Founder of both Millennial Branding and WorkplaceTrends.com. He is the bestselling author of two career books: Promote Yourself and Me 2.0. His third book, Back to Human: How Great Leaders Create Connection in the Age of Isolation, will be published by Hachette on November 13th, 2018. He’s the host of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel, a podcast where he interviews the smartest and most interesting people by asking them 5 questions in under 10 minutes.
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We have VP or Turpin Communication Greg Owen-Boger on and he specializes in communication consulting, training, and coaching. He brings his 20 years of experience in the field of talent development to the window to talk shop with Brent, specifically the SMEs (Subject Matter Experts).
- Greg’s history
- Transition from acting to training
- Orderly Conversation
- Effective SMEs
- Getting the right people in the room
- Get untangled
- Executive presence
- Emotional intelligence
- Gravitas
- Story = event****
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Niki Hobson is a digital learning designer from the UK. She is an active member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and is currently working to achieve Level 5 qualifications in Learning and Development. Niki is a trained trainer and a competent assessor. She has a BA Hons degree in TV and Film Design from 2005. Throughout her career she’s been responsible for the delivery and management of various training programs, designed blended learning programs, and managed training budgets. She successfully coaches employees to develop personally as well as professionally whilst promoting CPD activities.
This TLDCast is sponsored by:
Jack has been involved in training and learning design for more than 30 of his 40 years as an entrepreneur. He’s convinced that much of what we do in learning and human capital development is negated by ‘hostile’ organizational cultures. These need to be redesigned, to better support our massive talent potential.
When it comes to social media, Jack is most active on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myrhythmjack/
Today, good friend of TLDC, Andrew Hughes joined us for another great conversation about how DDInc creates, how they work with clients, and how they create a successful work culture. This was Nick’s first time on TLDCast and it was great to meet him for the first time. Andrew and Nick also gave a “first look” at their entry into the upcoming DemoFest. And just before we ran out of time Andrew handled the lightning round of questions with perfection.
- Introducing Nick Taylor
- How does Andrew Create a Successful Company Culture
- Demo of Project submitted for DevLearn’s DemoFest
This TLDCast is sponsored by:
Tuesday was so much fun. If you’ve never worked with Hadiya Nuriddin, then you should get to know her and her business by listening to today’s episode. She is the author of StoryTraining: Selecting and Shaping Stories that Connect. And also, the owner of Focus Learning Solutions.
- Introducing Hadiya
- Hadiya’s Origin Story
- What is StoryTraining
This TLDCast is sponsored by:
Barbara Ingrassia is a certified copyright manager, speaker, and trainer. She has a passion for raising awareness of the role of copyright in our daily lives. We are all consumers and creators of copyright-protected works, and understanding some copyright basics can help us achieve our goals and avoid unpleasant surprises. As President of Manage Copyright, she helps organizations navigate copyright law in the digital age by facilitating a review of their public presence, developing best practices, and training staff. Barbara enjoys bringing some fun to a (potentially) dull topic. Her motto: Manage Copyright. Don’t let it Manage You.℠Barbara has studied the “murkiness” of copyright law at the Center for Intellectual Property at the University of Maryland, the Special Libraries Association, Duke University, and the Berkman Center at Harvard Law School. She has facilitated workshops for various professional organizations virtually and face-to-face.
This TLDCast is sponsored by:
Lisa Schulman is an Executive Producer and Analyst at The International Quality & Productivity Center (www.iqpc.com). First joining IQPC in 1995, Lisa Schulman actually spearheaded the launch of CCW, the world’s largest customer contact event series. She is currently focused on growing the Corporate Learning Week event and produces the entire Pharmaceutical portfolio. Her contribution to the company was recognized by her peers. Every year since 2008, Lisa Schulman has been honored as IQPC’s Most Profitable Conference Producer.
Schulman conducts industry research, identifies and secures speakers, writes content pieces and white papers, helps secure sponsorship commitment, conducts on-site video interviews, and plays a strategic role in internal marketing/telesales functions. Schulman strives to ensure content quality, relevance, and value for attendees. Her aim is to produce cutting edge events and provide delegates, speakers, sponsors, advisory board members and media partners with the best possible customer experience.
Schulman has an MBA in Marketing and Management from Columbia Business School.
This TLDCast is sponsored by:
Author of The Social Leadership Handbook and Exploring the World of Social Learning. Leading the Social Age movement. Working on writing and research around Dynamic Change and the Landscape of Trust.
Julian Stodd is a writer, artist, consultant, and explorer, with a deep interest in how things work: systems, societies, and structures, both technical and human. At it’s highest level, his work covers the Social Age, documenting the change and sense making what we do about it, and ranges from leadership to learning, culture to change, trust to humility.
Julian founded Sea Salt Learning as the vehicle to develop ideas into practice: a global consultancy, operating cross sector, delivering programmes at scale. Sea Salt is a safe harbour for independent thinkers: a globally diversified team, bringing the best of the traditional strengths, and the best new learning. Julian’s blog at www.julianstodd.wordpress.com is his primary space for sharing these stories, with over 1,300 articles and growing everyday.He has written eight books so far, with more on the way. You can find Julian on Twitter @julianstodd
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Join us for a special conversation with Mike Simmons, coFounder of Catalyst Sale!
Mike has more than 22 years of operations, consulting, sales and sales leadership experience, 17 in the EdTech space. Life long learner, creative, analytical, and driven to achieve results. Mike has built, led, and optimized sales organizations leveraging both direct and indirect teams. Husband, father, & Jeep enthusiast. Arizona State University B.A. Psychology class of ’97.
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Video Friday with an open forum lead Brent and Sam into a great discussion on travel packages of green screen setup and how to get them from one place to another. We talked about ironing out folds, packing, setup and all things video related.
- Video Friday intro
- Green/Blue screen maintenance
- Talking heads vs. real people on video
- Using templates
- Welcome videos
- Equipment transport
- TLDC19 talk
Bianca Baumann is a curious, self-driven and results-focused professional with 10+ years in the Education field. She’s focused on finding solutions that leverage data to make learning stick, personalized and delivered just-in-time; something she likes to call digital education success: a mix of education, digital marketing and customer success. In other words, learning solutions need to be personal, predictive and proactive. She doesn’t believe in the LMS for corporate learning, seat-time or the next button and challenges the status quo, asking the tough questions in order to bring L&D into this century.
In this episode of TLDCast we talked about the many aspects of marketing and how marketing processes should be leveraged in your instructional design.
- Bianca’s history
- Marketing Campaigns
- Email Marketing platforms that can be used in training
- Spaced Repetition – Content delivered over time
- Start small with onboarding
- Engaging with other organizations like IT, Legal, HR, etc
Wednesday brings a special guest, Mike Conner, coFounder of Catalyst Sale.
Mike’s been passionate about organizational behavior, employee development, and creating learning organizations for the past 20 years. As a cofounder at Catalyst Sale, he works with technology companies focused on building scalable sales organizations. His professional services include startup advisory, organizational design, sales training, employee recruitment and technology implementations. He can quickly assess business pain points and opportunities and build sales cultures that scale.
He’s with us on TLDCast because also experience building sales programs as part of his consulting experience delivering professional services. We talk a lot about the connections between sales processes and instructional design processes as well as influencing leadership on the projects we want to implement in L&D.
- How Catalyst Sale got started
- Mike’s Experience as a training consultant
- What Sales training looked like “back in the day”
- Importance of Selling Up – Influencing Leadership/stakeholders
- Technical difficulties – skip to 37mins for clear audio
- Technologies that help integrate training into the workflow
- How does understanding the sales process help training professionals
- Discovery in sales related to Analysis in ADDIE
Tuesday after a long Labor Day weekend brings a special guest, Carla Torgerson, the Director of Instructional Design at Bull City Learning, to the window. She has more than 15 years of experience as an instructional designer and instructional strategist. Her and Brent discuss MILE, the MIcroLEarning Design Model© and Microlearning in general today. She has authored numerous blogs and articles, and is the author of The Microlearning Guide to Microlearning.
- Carla’s history
- Microlearning technical
- What is your preference
- Breaking down training
- Terminology tricks
- Compliance
- Applying micro to non-micro material
- Space learning
Video Friday brings us Tom Hickmore to the window. Tom is the founder of Nice Media and his history includes a video artist in the 80’s and, shortly after moving to the corporate sector, shooting and directing hundreds of short films in the L&D world from 1996 to present.
- Tom’s history
- Drama
- Role play videos
- Empathy in video
- VR vs. Standard video
- Drama and the story
- Choosing talent
- Handling the talent
- Directing talent
At the middle point in the week, we have special guest Dr. Joe Pulichino. He has a rich history in the field of learning and development with over 40 years as a teacher, instructional designer, and consultant in corporate, K-12, and higher education settings, and as a manager of education departments and businesses at organizations large and small from start-ups to global multi-nationals. His expertise covers leadership development; sales, compliance, & technical training; teaching English as a second language; human capital and talent management; and assessment, evaluation, and performance management. Joe drops in to share his vast experience with the group.
- Joe’s history
- Defining training/learning
- Old school vs. new school
- Classroom vs OJT or both
- Trends in technology
Tuesday brings us special guest Sarah Ann Houghton. She is a New York based actor, comedian, and educator with degrees in Theatre (BA) and Instructional Design & Technology (M.Ed) and brings her extensive background in curriculum design, experiential learning, UX design, and making time for play.
- Sarah’s history
- Language barriers in learning
- Empathy for learners
- Performance translates to L&D
- Being in the moment
- Adult learners
- Q&A
Bob Mosher is a senior partner, and the Chief Learning Evangelist, at APPLY Synergies, a strategic consulting firm that specializes in helping learning organizations design, develop and measure effective learning and performance support strategies to meet the 5 moments of learning need.
Bob has been an active and influential leader in the learning and training industry for over 30 years and is renowned worldwide for his pioneering role in e-learning and new approaches to learning. Bob came to APPLY Synergies from Ontuitive, a world leader in Performance Support Software, where he was the Global Chief Learning Evangelist. Before joining Ontuitive he was with Microsoft, where he was Director of Learning Strategy and Evangelism, a global business at Microsoft Corporation featuring innovative learning products that help individuals and organizations learn more and go further using Microsoft technologies. Bob helped guide and communicate the direction of Microsoft Learning’s products both externally to their customers, and internally throughout Microsoft. Bob started his career in adult education with Element K. He was their Executive Director of Education for 16 years where he helped direct and influence their learning model and product.
He has acted as an influential voice in the Learning and Development industry by speaking and keynoting at conferences and by being an active participant and author within industry associations such as ISPI, ASTD, the Masie Consortium, the e-Learning Guild, and CLO Symposium/Magazine.
Bob has worked with clients such as McDonald’s, Bank of America, Herman Miller, Hitachi, Disney University, Progressive Insurance, Huntington National Bank, Bank of America, Travelers Insurance, The Defense Acquisition University (DAU), Department of Defense (DoD), Boeing, ADP, Amway, CDW, GE Medical, Humana, and ExxonMobil.
Bob has received two lifetime achievement awards in the Training industry. In 1997, Bob received the ITTA’s Eddy Award for Excellence, awarded to individuals who exemplify excellence in the IT education industry. And most recently he received the Institute for IT Training’s 2006 Colin Conder award presented to a person who has made a significant and lasting contribution to the IT training industry. He is the co-author of two books: Training for Results and Innovative Performance Support: Tools and Strategies for Learning in the Workflow. Bob also spent five years as a teacher in New York’s public schools, and has a master’s degree in computer education from Nazareth University in Rochester, NY.
Valerie has over 19 years experience in corporate L&D in a variety of large organizations. Currently she is the Principal Swiss Army Knife of her own consulting business, Enfold Learning Solutions, where she continues her mission to push the envelope and challenge the myths and function of L&D in the corporate world. She currently resides in Seattle, WA where she drinks a lot of black coffee and never uses an umbrella. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/enfold/
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Harbinger Interactive Learning is a global design and development company specializing in eLearning modernization and custom eLearning solution development.
We have over 25 years of experience in delivering innovative learning solutions for various verticals like digital publishing, life sciences, BFSI, retail, high-tech, and eLearning catalog. Our key focus at an organization level is the transformation and modernization of legacy content by bringing in automation into play.
Our design and development capabilities extend from deep understanding of learning, strong skills in instructional design, visual design, and expertise in digital learning technologies.
Harbinger has been appreciated by various learning bodies from time to time. We are a bronze award winner in the Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards 2017.
For two consecutive years, in 2015 and 2016, we have been shortlisted as a finalist in the 'Learning Technologies Supplier of the Year’ category of the prestigious ‘Learning Technology Awards’.
We have also been adjudged with the Chief Learning Officer Award.
Our key service offerings are: • elearning modernization • Custom elearning development • Artificial intelligence powered assessments and recaps • Learning technology development
Today we have special guest Rahul Singh of Harbinger Learning who is a digital learning enthusiast. His career in the L&D field spans 12 years and he has helped a host of global organizations solve business challenges through intervention of learning technologies. Listen in as Rahul shares his unique insight on the future of L&D.
- Rahul’s history
- Legacy content
- Training for new technologies
- Chatbots, AI, VR overwhelming?
- ILT as legacy content
- Q&A Session
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Harbinger Interactive Learning is a global design and development company specializing in eLearning modernization and custom eLearning solution development.
We have over 25 years of experience in delivering innovative learning solutions for various verticals like digital publishing, life sciences, BFSI, retail, high-tech, and eLearning catalog. Our key focus at an organization level is the transformation and modernization of legacy content by bringing in automation into play.
Our design and development capabilities extend from deep understanding of learning, strong skills in instructional design, visual design, and expertise in digital learning technologies.
Harbinger has been appreciated by various learning bodies from time to time. We are a bronze award winner in the Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards 2017.
For two consecutive years, in 2015 and 2016, we have been shortlisted as a finalist in the 'Learning Technologies Supplier of the Year’ category of the prestigious ‘Learning Technology Awards’.
We have also been adjudged with the Chief Learning Officer Award.
Our key service offerings are: • elearning modernization • Custom elearning development • Artificial intelligence powered assessments and recaps • Learning technology development
Special guest Mike Simmons joins Brent in the window with some real-world insight to growing an eLearning Contracting business. Mike is the Catalyst Sale Co-Founder and Organizational Training Expert and has more than 22 years of consulting, sales and sales leadership under his belt. It was a great conversation in the window and in the chat, so be sure to scroll up through was you listen!
- Mike’s history
- How do you jump?
- Compare to the real world
- Find your niche
- Getting your name out there
- Business development vs. sales
- Pipeline vs. business relationships
- Terminology
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Harbinger Interactive Learning is a global design and development company specializing in eLearning modernization and custom eLearning solution development.
We have over 25 years of experience in delivering innovative learning solutions for various verticals like digital publishing, life sciences, BFSI, retail, high-tech, and eLearning catalog. Our key focus at an organization level is the transformation and modernization of legacy content by bringing in automation into play.
Our design and development capabilities extend from deep understanding of learning, strong skills in instructional design, visual design, and expertise in digital learning technologies.
Harbinger has been appreciated by various learning bodies from time to time. We are a bronze award winner in the Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards 2017.
For two consecutive years, in 2015 and 2016, we have been shortlisted as a finalist in the 'Learning Technologies Supplier of the Year’ category of the prestigious ‘Learning Technology Awards’.
We have also been adjudged with the Chief Learning Officer Award.
Our key service offerings are: • elearning modernization • Custom elearning development • Artificial intelligence powered assessments and recaps • Learning technology development
Guest host Joseph Suarez, eLearning developer and multimedia producer, facilitates an open forum on professional development as an act of working out loud towards his own professional development around impromptu public speaking. Some of the topics discussed included
- Professional development
- Public & impromptu speaking
- Exploring AR/VR feasibility
- Capturing notes & OCR
- Entry level video and image capture and editing
- Mentorships – formal & informal
- Personal learning networks (PLN)
- Emotional intelligence and personality traits
- Work environments – physical & digital
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Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs. Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. Our company offers a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs.
Andrew Hughes and his team from Designing Digitally drops in the windows to share some great practical uses of game design in elearning creation through some great examples and insight from the L&D trenches. Andy’s company is one of the best companies at creating eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning in the industry and the team shares some of their techniques with the group today.
- Designing Digitally history
- Practical applications of training
- Learning cultures
- Course creation time
- Customer interactions
- Tools of the trade
- AR usage and creation
- Best projects
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Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs. Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. Our company offers a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs.
Video Friday brings Michael Kinney to the window with Sam and Brent hosting. Michael is an Award-winning educational broadcaster who’s been making professional video of all kinds for close to 30 years. He shares his knowledge in the field of video and how it connects with the L&D field.
- Michael’s history
- Engagement
- Sharing enthusiasm
- Low cost tools
- Content over tech
- On screen presence
- Video skills for the future
- Informality in video
- How to get feedback
- YouTube specifics
Special guest today is Shawn Rosler, People & Development Manager at SEKISUI SPI and Owner/Vice-President of Radius Leaders LLC and an instructional designer and developer of dynamic, interactive, and highly efficient computer and web-based training for over 10 years. He shares his knowledge of microlearning and how trends flow through L&D.
- Shawn’s history
- Microlearning
- Classroom vs. video
- Working with an LMS
- Video editing tips
- Microvideo inspiration
- Learning ecosystem
- Using actors vs. work associates
- The future
Today we get a special visit from Brain Moon. He does consulting work around discovering expertise through concept mapping. He’s created a cool tool called SERO that let’s instructors use concept mapping as an assessment tool.
It’s an amazing step outside the usual multiple choice assessment that we have all have come to know… and sometimes loathe. The tool is in beta testing but available for you to try out.
- Who is Brian?
- What was the trigger for creating SERO?
- Why Concept mapping works
- SERO demo
Today we get a special visit from Kristen Hayden Safdie who is a Learning Technology Specialist with Motivf. She stops in to talk about freelance work and what that means in the L&D field in today’s world.
- Kristen’s history
- Poll: % of Project done by self
- Collective freelancers
- Multi-talent in L&D
- The group hobbies
- Linking outside hobbies to talents in L&D
- Industry standard tools.
Noted for being responsive, smart, flexible, and hard-working, James Finder values providing innovative solutions to challenging learning and business problems. Using design systems thinking, he partners with clients to zero in on the various stages in the business cycle where problems arise and to develop employee resources and coaching that align to the business objectives.
Take a listen to this great episode as James presents his thoughts on Promethean Learning Experience Design.
Social Media: Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrobertfinder twitter: http://www.twitter.com/getplexdesign reddit: /u/getplexdesign email: james@getplexd.com
Sam Rogers is co-host today and he and Brent talk with Bronkar Lee, author, coach, and international acclaimed performer and keynote speaker. He brings inspirational speaking ideas and techniques to the window today and shares with the group.
- Deconstruction before building back up
- Taking out the ego
- Hierarchy
- Bronkar’s history
- Time to learn
- Ignited by possibility
- Intentional video creation
- Predictably unpredictable
- Talent has baggage
We are joined by Kati Ryan in the window today. Kati is a professionally trained and engaging public speaker and subject matter expert and brings her years of experience in the L&D field through time at companies like Instacart, Gannett, and LivingSocial.
- Kati’s history
- Psychology in L&D
- Managing IDs
- Learning culture brand
- Onboarding
- Deliverables after goals
- Social media in the work place
- Client fit for contractors
- Startups vs Fortune 500s
We welcome Owen Ferguson to the window today. Owen is part of the Learning and Performance Institute and joined GoodPractice in 2006 after years as an L&D consultant. He stops in to talk about data and its relation to L&D.
- Owen’s history
- Data in L&D
- Current data collection examples
- Elearning popularity
- Management techniques and tips
- Relation to ‘school training’
- Q&A session
Tim Slade is the Senior eLearning Manager for GoDaddy Learning, as well as a speaker, author, and award-winning eLearning designer. He has spent nearly a decade working to help others elevate their eLearning and visual communications content, and he has been recognized and awarded within the eLearning industry multiple times for his creative and innovative design aesthetics. Tim is a recognized Articulate Super Hero, co-author of the popular E-Learning Uncovered book series, a regular speaker at various national eLearning conferences, and author of The E-Learning Designer’s Blog.
Today we take a break from Video Friday and have special guest Kevin Thorn in the window. Kevin is owner of NuggetHead Studioz, a boutique custom design and development studio specializing in online learning experiences. He combines his military and industry experience and talks to the group today about the ever-changing world of L&D.
- Kevin’s history
- Managing expectations
- Character and story
- Lego serious play
Today we have Ann Rollins joining us in the window. Ann is a learning strategist for GP Strategies and has over 25 years experience in the L&D field. She leads learning strategies and innovation for Fortune 100 companies and is a published author. Be sure to scroll up through the text chat while listening back, there were a lot of great side conversations going on as well.
- Ann’s history
- Large organization transformation
- User generated content
- Formal vs. informal learning
- Training focus
- Digital learning trend
- Learning alternative
Special guest Marco Faccini drops in with his expertise in the VR field. He is the CEO of PeVRformance Group and a partner in AquinasVR and brings a great history of speaking and influence in the field of L&D.
- Marco’s history
- Define VR
- Instruction Experience Designers
- Duplicating the real world
- Emotional link in VR
- Data from VR
- Ask a Question
Today we have special guest Clive Shepherd. He brings over 30 years’ experience in many capacities including his expertise (1) as a senior learning and development manager within a large corporation; (2) as co-founder of a multimedia development company providing content development services to major organisations across the world; and (3) as a consultant looking to share my expertise with organisations interested in transforming their approach to learning in the workplace. This triangulation of experience makes Clive’s insights and historical L&D perspectives something you don’t want to miss. Listen to this replay now to learn more about:
- Clive’s history
- Clive’s rock star aspirations
- The most interesting project Clive is working on
- The biggest problem with the skills gap
- How digital learning design is involving
Today we have special guest and long-time member of TLDC, Paul Bouffleur. He brings over 17 years’ experience in Project Management and Talent Development to the boxes and shares his expertise in the field of Instructional Design, onboarding, and dealing with remote training.
- Paul’s history
- People not tech
- Distance learning tech
- VR application
- Real interaction vs virtual interaction
- Cut the fluff
- Q&A from Ask a Question
Video Friday brings our usual co-host Sam Rogers to the window. Today he has a guest, Anthony Williams who has a long history in the L&D field from delivering technical training to PC engineers through winning the Digital Learning Transformation award in 2017.
- Anthony’s history
- Sharing graphics
- Video mixing
- Usability of training
- Social interaction
- Focusing training
- Posting video to the public
- New video technologies
- Q&A Session
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For today’s TLDCast Thursday encore session, guest host Cara North was joined by Melissa Milloway of Amazon.com. In this session, which ended up being similar to a Reddit AMA, Melissa broke down xAPI. Melissa was a past guest on our xAPI playlist and has demonstrated many projects that she has built with xAPI.
- Melissa’s background
- The best way to get started with xAPI
- To code or not to code? Is it needed for xAPI?
- Breaking down xAPI statements
- Mel’s newest project: Presto Pasta
- Learning strategy before purchasing an LRS
- Other Q&A
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Today we are joined by Myra Roldan and Ann Rollins in the windows. They are going to discuss the ins and outs of L&D conference prep. They both have years of experience in the L&D field and in the speaking circuit to share with the participants today.
- Myra and Annie’s history
- Idea sharing
- What to talk about
- Timing your talking
- Your first presentation
- Start small
- Q&A
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Andy Hughes of Designing Digitally drops in the window today to give some real world examples of serious games and virtual environment solutions. Andy is the founder and president of Designing Digitally, Inc, an eLearning developer, and professor at the University of Cincinnati Clermont in the Business, Law, and Technology Department.
- Process changes
- Game based learning
- Jack and Jill
- Impact on business process
- Designers working with programmers
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We have a special guest today. Mark Sheppard joins us in the window to talk about his place in the L&D field. He is a seasoned L&D professional, writer, and speaker. The conversation weaves through transitioning through L&D roles and the steps that carry through each step, along with how corporations accept training.
- Mark’s history
- Lesson plans
- Leadership training
- K-12 vs corporate
- Course conversion
- Online learning culture
- Chameleon
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Megan Torrance and Torrance Learning takes over TLDCast with guest Connie Malamed. Not to be missed!
Christiana Houck leads the Learning Solutions team for Aristocrat Technologies. Christiana is responsible for technical product training for employees and customers. She is a life-long educator, having spent time in higher education, the Financial and Manufacturing sectors, and even K-12. Christiana has a PhD in Training and Performance Improvement, a Masters in Educational Technology, and an undergrad in English Education. She once failed a technology in education class because she thought as an English teacher, the class would sit in a circle and read a book. Now, she innovates with learning with technology and routinely presents at industry conferences. Christiana is an avid photographer and travels for the sake of taking photos. She has a dog, a goddaughter, and a boyfriend.
*note: this episode is best viewed in Crowdcast here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/070218. Lots of screen sharing and it's definitely worth checking out!
Monday morning kicks off the week with special guest Chris Straley of Instructional Design Genius. He has 15 years’ experience as a teacher, instructional designer and learning managers and drops in to talk about Project Management as it relates to the learning industry.
- Chris’s history
- Project management for L&D
- Tying time to ID projects
- Trained audience vs untrained audience
- Review of the tool
- Q&A
Video Friday has Sam Rogers as a host and a very special guest, JD Dillon fresh off a long run of speaking engagements in the L&D field. Sam and JD talk about video in relation to outsourcing video training in an organization, proving its worth, and intros.
- Anyone can make video
- Employee sourced video
- Overcoming challenges
- Creating heroes
- Prove the worth
- Intros
- Transcriptions
- Selecting talent
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We have special guest Peter Casebow of GoodPractice and he shares his insight after 30 years in the business of helping people make smarter, evidence-led choices that can have a real impact on performance as it relates specifically to leaders and managers.
- Peter’s history
- Knowing to the doing
- The ‘me’ question
- Data says it all
- How do leaders learn
- Ask a Question box
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We are all creative equal. That’s what John Kissinger — voice actor, learning strategist, and game designer — believes. But, we (and our clients) seldom bring our absolute attention and creative best to work, crippling the value that we could be adding to our organizations and our own emotional well-being. In this chat with John, we explore what it takes to get ourselves and our audiences interested, inspired, and engaged to learn and play every day.
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Tuesday bring another great special guest with Sandra Burns lending her 20 years’ experience in training, marketing, graphic design, and instructional development. She has been a VP of Marketing for NetworkLand, an Account Manager for Xerox, and an Application Engineer at Adobe. Today, she drops in to talk about the evolution of online training and where we are today.
- Sandra’s history
- Online training evolution
- Graphic design in L&D
- LMS custom creation
- Sharing knowledge
- Pull
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Special guest Nemo Chu of cuco.co joins us in the window today to talk about the eCommerce industry through the eyes of customer acquisition and how that relates to social learning field. He poses the main question of “why do people buy things” on his site and to the room.
- Nemo’s history
- Online learning tools
- Marketing
- Marketing and learning
- Learning and marketing
- Tech talk
We have a special guest today. Clark Quinn joins us in the video window. Clark integrates creativity, cognitive science, and technology to deliver engaging and effective strategies and solutions to learning, knowledge and performance needs. He has 30 years’ experience in the field and dropped in to share his expertise in the L&D field and talk about his new book, Millennials, Goldfish & Other Training Misconceptions.
- Clark’s history
- What are the myths?
- Top three myths
- Learning Styles
- Millennials
- Q&A
- Goldfish
Danielle Wallace is an instructional designer and learning director at Beyond the Sky, a provider of custom learning solutions.
Previously, as a marketing executive with Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo, she learned strategic marketing and advertising principles, which she applies to learning and development to create compelling breakthrough solutions. Danielle is also a certified training and development professional (CTDP).
Her free templates and infographics can be found in her newsletter at beyondthesky.ca and she’s found on twitter @wallacedanielle and Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellewallace/
Today’s guest, Jennifer Yaros, talked about creativity and the work she is doing with her new product BrainSpark. She came into the Training, Learning & Development industry by starting off her career in technical writing. She took a course in Instructional Design and realized that it’s very similar to tech writing and expanded her skill set into ID seeing herself as a knowledge transfer expert.
We also talked about working with subject matter experts, and audience analysis, and the importance of being empathetic in the work we do.
Creativity was a big part of our conversation. She has some great tips and tricks around nurturing creativity.
3 main things to improve:
- work on your body
- improve your thinking through divergent thinking
- let go of your ego through collaboration
Playing and thinking like a child by asking a lot of questions is another great way to be creative. She also shared an example of “failing like a genius” using the story of the slinky and how it was invented.
Jennifer has a lot to share about #1 above because she is an ultra-runner, and yoga practitioner. She also recommends staying away from caffeine for being creative, but it IS helpful when after you’ve had a creative idea and need to execute.
She shared so much more!
Today we take a break from Video Friday and have a special guest, Brent Wilson in the window. He has a rich history of work toward what make good instruction, through teaching, resources, and learning activities. He stops in to share his expertise in the L&D field with the group.
- Brent’s history
- Thinking of ID
- Change in the learner
- Microlearning history
- Creating skilled learners
- Equity
- Choices in learning
Today we have special guest, Megan Torrance, CEO and founder of TorranceLearning, which helps organizations connect learning strategy to design, development, data and ultimately performance. She brings over 25 years of experience in the L&D field to the window. We talked about xAPI, conferences, LLAMA, and ID challenges. Be sure to scroll up through the chat and follow while you are listening back.
- xAPI Cohort
- ID Academy
- Certificates
- Conference connections
- Lego LLAMA
- ID challenges
Wednesday brings us a special visit by Andrew Hughes. Andrew is the President and Founder of Designing Digitally, Inc., an E-Learning and Serious Game Development firm. He goes over some real world, virtual and 360 solutions to learning problems and talk about project management in relation to course creation.
- Andy’s and Designing Digitally’s background
- Real examples of Virtual worlds
- Cool stuff vs need to know
- Agile vs ADDIE
- Solving problems
- Data security
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Today we start off the week with a special guest, Lauren Waldman. Lauren started as a certified international teacher of language. From there, she has been a trainer, designer, facilitator, speaker, mentor, coach, and self-proclaimed pirate. Lauren draws on her 16 years of professional experience that spans the globe, industries, on land and at sea, and even sometimes in the air and discusses neuroscience in relation to learning!
- Lauren’s background
- Neuroscience history
- Studying vs medical neuroscience
- Location of training
- Making learning stick
- Legacy learning
- Q&A session
Social Scientist Brian Moon, of Perigean Technologies joins us for a unique TLDCast. With a background in assessments, research, and expertise management, Brian discusses concept mapping, expertise, and methodology. Not a typical TLDCast, this one is a particularly valuable episode for insights on how to turn your learners into experts.
Video Friday brings us to guest Chris Karel who is the Video Production Manager at Cinecraft productions. He has a history of instructional design, project management, video scriptwriter, and producer/director and shares his wealth of knowledge with regular guest host Sam Rogers and the chat group.
- Chris’s background
- Animation usage
- Saving time
- Audio to visual
- Script templates
- Live audio to animation presentation
- Production checklists
Wes Atkinson, CoFounder and Lead Technical Consultant of Appitierre Ltd. Is the special guest for today’s episode. Appitierre provided Evove Authoring, Bloom Platform, and LearnAppeal Capsule. Want to learn more? Drop in and listen to Wes share his insight on the elearning industry and the tools we use to create training.
- Wes’s background
- LMS comparison
- Training access
- Practical uses
- Load information
Today our special guest is Anna Sabramowicz. She has worked with Adidas, Harvard, APP Group, Sony, Rubbermaid and Michelin in solving learning problems. She brings a wealth of knowledge on increasing training engagement, retention, and ROI and shares that with the group today. Be sure to scroll up through the text chat while listening back to catch some great conversations!
- Anna’s background
- The learning moment
- Scenarios
- Scope and size of scenario
- Parallel branching
- Concept mapping
- Book suggestions
The PM APAC episode of TLDCast has been created to allow other time zones to participate in the TLDC community. For some practitioners on the West Coast the afternoon time 4pm PT works better. Today’s guest is Con Sotidis from Australia. Conversation started with Con introducing himself.
Some of the items discussed:
- Similarities between Organizational Development and Strategic Learning.
- The struggles with influencing clients.
- Finding clients using social selling.
- Do you remember wikis? Con talks about his success with wikis in his early consulting.
- The Heavy Metal Umlaut – A great video explaining wikis but also showing the power of communities.
Matt Ash and Media Zoo are revolutionizing learning strategies in the modern workforce and he stopped in to share his insight with the group.
- Matt’s background
- Do we need IDs?
- Evolution of ID
- Body language
- Cutting through the noise
- Iterative design across the board
- Tearing up the rule book
Andrew Hughes joined us today to demo his award winning restaurant training simulation. We also talked about the usefulness of simulations for training and the complexity that goes into the backend of his flexible gaming solutions.
You can download the chat transcript, including relevants links here: https://tldc.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/chat_052318.csv
View the recording here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/052318
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Andy Field is a professional voice-over artist. He joined us to talk about the work of a voice-over artist and how L&D leaders can use VO artists effectively. He shared some amazing tips and tricks that every instructional designer should know.
You can download the chat transcript, including relevants links here: https://tldc.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/chat_052218.csv
You can find a link to the recording here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/052218
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Video Friday comes with guest Jayne Davids who has 20 years as a software trainer, elearning developer, and screen caster in the L&D field. She is a TechSmith recommended Training Provider. Sam and Brent lead a great conversation that revolved around video all around!
- Jayne’s background
- Video as a format
- Entering the field
- Defining screencast
- Screencast checklist share
- Fixing a recording
- Padcaster
- Keeping up with technology
Links in the chat:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Data_Protection_Regulation
http://catalystsale.libsyn.com/oz-alashe
https://youtu.be/totICnVgORE?t=2m4s
https://padcaster.com/
https://www.filmicpro.com/
Watch the Playback:
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/052518
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In this Thursday PM episode of TLDCast we talk with Helen Blunden from Australia. She has been in L&D for many years starting her career in the Australian military as a trainer. She loved it so much that she stayed. Helen is a big proponent of SnapChat as a tool for working out loud and sharing with her personal learning network. We also talk about how other tools in the enterprise can be used in the same way.
- Helen’s background
- Video as a format
- SnapChat for learning
- Trends Helen Sees in L&D
You can find the recording here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/052518-apac
You can download the chat transcript, including relevants links here: https://tldc.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/chat_052518-APAC.csv
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Today we have on Thomas Spiglanin, a senior project leader for The Aerospace Corporation. He has over 20 years’ experience in the L&D field, specifically in the realm of video and customized experiences. It was a great conversation in the windows and the text chat, so be sure to scroll up while listening.
- Thomas’s background
- Learning objectives
- Science vs. Engineering
- Talk about the basics
Links in the chat:
https://www.designingdigitally.com/
http://www.aerospace.org/publications/aerospace-books/applied-orbit-perturbation-and-maintenance/
http://www.aerospace.org/
Watch the Playback:
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/052418
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Thomas Harrell is a learning leader at Master Electronics and talks with us about how he approaches the learning culture in the enterprise. He is a department of one, and tells us how he continues to be successful within the business.
- Thomas’s Background
- What He Has Learned at Master Electronics as a leader
- How Master Electronics Leadership Views learning and development
- Check out the recording here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/052118
You can download the text chat, including relevant links for the session here: chat_052118
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Ant Pugh is easily one of the most prolific and interesting L&D Professionals on the planet. Broadcast live from his home in Bali, Indonesia, Ant lets us in on what he and his company, Videobites, is up to.
This episode is from our new weekly afternoon edition of TLDCast, specifically timed for the US West Coast and the Asia Pacific Region.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/antpugh Twitter: @antpugh Email: ant@videobites.co
For Video Friday, we have Zsolt Olah in the window today to talk about his Mighty Cards for use in finding out what type of issues stakeholders are facing. Zsolt has a great history of speaking about gamification in the L&D world and is a digital problem solver at Kineo. Special guest host Sam Rogers guides the conversation today.
- Mighty Cards
- The power of “buying in”
- Action mapping
- Getting silos to communicate
- Action mapping example
- Game design insight
Special Guest Host Cara North talks with special guest James McLuckie. He is the Learning and Performance Solutions Director at GoodPractice and brings his knowledge of online learning with 12 years of background.
There is an excellent activity in this episode where Cara North surprises everyone with the topic "The Seven Deadly Sins of L&D". Take a look at the collaborative worksheet here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rYIWu1CpaABvaCpDpwaRM-pNhun5yh748Uf3F0yAgHs/edit
- James’s background
- Course design
- eLearning Network
- The 7 deadly sins of L&D
- Q&A Session
Sam Rogers steps in as host with special guest Katrina Marie Baker who has a wealth of knowledge consulting for Canon, Verizon, Xerox, and the U.S. Government in the learning technology space. She talks about everything around consulting in the LMS field and the LMS in general.
- Katrina’s background
- The job of the LMS
- Advice on the consulting route
- LMS/LRS meld
- Common mistakes
- Learning Tech Collective
- Financing an LMS
- Contracts
- Q&A Session
- Adaptive Learning Paths
Today we have special guest Krystyna Gadd who is a leading authority inthe UK on accelerated learning and its application. Her book 50 Ways to Accelerate Learning, offers great insight and she brings that information to us in this recording.
This episode features special guest host, Jo Cook from Lightbulb Moment.
- Krystyna’s background
- Learning loop
- Activity overlap in learning
- Gamification in ILT
- We don’t need to facilitate
- Accelerated learning
- Design with variety
- Don’t forget the social side of training
Video Friday comes with Sam Rogers co-hosting and they have a special guest, Sarah Mercier. Sarah specializes in mobile learning technology strategies working with the Association for Talent Development (ATD). She brings her knowledge of mobile learning to the windows
- Sarah’s history
- Learning from others
- UI/UX principles
- Vertical video
- Getting started in the mobile space
- Adjusting to viewing size changing
- You need to know code
- In line formatting
Steph is a learning and development professional and pommy (that’s a Brit living in Australia for the uninitiated) based in Melbourne.
After starting life as an accountant she realized she enjoyed developing others more than deciphering technical accounting standards. Cue career pivot and for the last nine years she has worked in learning and development in a large professional services organization.
Steph runs her own business, using her experience in learning, leadership development and executive coaching to develop courses to help businesses develop and professionals become more confident, productive and effective leaders.
She also hosts the ‘Future Leaders Collective’; a meetup in Melbourne for emerging leaders across industries to come together and learn, collaborate and hear from other successful Professionals.
When she’s not creating and curating killer content, you’ll find her in the pilates studio, in the kitchen, on a plane or hiding somewhere with a podcast, book or a great Spotify playlist.
Brent is back in the host seat and just in time for a special guest Ross Kerr of NAMI online learning. He has a rich history in the public school system and training creation for non-profits ranging from project management to emergency response.
- Ross’s history
- Non-profit training world
- Dealing with social issues in training
- xAPI cohort and application
- Inspiration in training creation
- Roles in L&D
- Tools of the trade
- Work life balance
- Reflective learning process
Toddi Norum is our guest host today and we have two great guests. Both guests have years of experience in the voice over industry. We have Tom Dheere and James Romick join us in the video window and share their background in the VO world and where this talent fits into the L&D world.
- Tom and James’s history
- Getting into the VO industry
- Skillsets for different genres
- Cutting up audio vs. recording multiple times
- VO is a skill
- Tips for amateurs
- Get out of your own way
- Q&A round
Today we welcomed back the always amazing Connie Malamed to TLDCast.
This was a fantastic episode on using Design Thinking in L&D. We also talked about the importance of looking outside of our own industry for ideas, systems, and processes that might benefit the learners we impact.
If you’re at all interested in implementing Design Thinking into your instructional design strategies, this is an excellent episode that will offer some an nice overview and some helpful tips to get started.
Video Friday coincided with Star Wars day, so we dedicated it to the pop culture movie by having our first ever themed TLDC. We are joined by Andrew Townsend, eLearning Video Evangelist with eLearning Brothers. He talks about storytelling with video and how that ties into video creation for L&D using the sci-fi genre as an idea engine.
- Andrew’s background
- Sci-fi, video, and relation to film
- Choices in story
- Training that isn’t ‘training’
- Storyboard to video
- Q&A Session
For the 300th episode of TLDCast, we have special guest Myra Roldan in the window today to talk about applying the Alexa idea to your training. It was an interesting day of geeking out on the idea and Myra did a great job of removing the fear of using and hacking this technology for training use.
- Alexa described
- Voice User Interface
- Amazon Alexa skills
- Interaction tech
- Q&A Session
Today we have special guest John C. Abrahamson who is an Adult and Children’s fiction author and Director of HR Technology for Spectrum. He has recently lead multiple learning and performance integrations and implementations and he shares his insight to the world of L&D with some real world solution examples.
- John’s history
- Harmonizing business charters
- Combining two companies worth of material
- Struggles with multiple departments
- Managing the LMS behind the scenes
- LCMS benefits
- Q&A lightning round
Special guest Barry Kayton, CEO and co-founder of Cognician drops in to talk digital coaching with Brent. There were a lot of good questions in the Q&A section and Brent guided the discussion around those questions in digging into Barry’s knowledge in the L&D field.
- Barry’s background
- Generative learning
- Rule of equity
- Reflection applied to challenges
- Asking questions
- Personalized learning
- Benefits of technology and the risks
Scott McCormick, formerly of Float Mobile, joins Brent for a great conversation on emerging technologies. Scott has seen a lot of transitions with technologies and sees that focusing on the user has NOT changed over the decades. Scott helps companies overcome the challenges of new technologies.
1) Introduction to Scott McCormick and his background in L&D 2) Emerging technologies and user experiences 3) The importance of user experience in corporate training 4) Augmented Reality projects and user cases in progress today 5) Jobs being impacted by new technologies 6) Convincing stakeholders to embrace emerging technologies 7) AI, virtual assistance, and Alexa
Gabrielle Bayme joined #TLDCast for a conversation about transitioning from instructional designer to learning experience design. Gabrielle brings a unique perspective to this topic starting her career in theater and then moving into training. She shares some great stories and perspective on her transition to Learning Experience Designer as she continues through the transition.
1) Introduction to Gabrielle Bayme and her origin story 2) Making the transition to Learning experience designer 3) How can we create better experiences 4) How to get leadership to embrace the change to learning experience designer 5) Future of work predictions 6) Improv in learning experience design 7) L&D Pet Peeves?
Today we have special guest Cynthia Clay, the CEO of NetSpeed Learning Solutions and the author of Great Webinars: How to Create Interactive Learning that is Captivating, Informative, and Fun. She brings her knowledge of the virtual learning field to the window and talks with Brent about current trends in virtual learning.
- Cynthia’s background
- Validity to our backgrounds
- Active engagement = active brains
- Slow wave sleep
- Timing your training
- Walking around managers
- The six principles
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Brent comes to us live from the offices of Mindspace talking with Chad Belin, They take the idea of gamification and talk about how it applies to training and the world around us. It weaves in and out of badges, indicators, and feedback and eventually ends up with some real-world applications from Mindspace.
- Mindspace background
- Points, badges, leaderboards
- Gamified real world
- Setting times, indicators, the red dot
- The learning ecosystem
- Mindspace three step process
- Feedback as a game mechanic
- Breadcrumbs
- Cascading information theory
- White hat, black hat
Video Friday is back! We have Sam Rogers in hot seat and Matt Pierce as our guest with a great special message just for TLDCast! Matt went over the Techsmith Academy with the group and discussed his thought process behind setting up this resource.
- Matt Pierce background
- Sharing the Techsmith Academy
- Video production timeline
- Write, script, film, post
- Shapes in scripting
- Video for learning
- Relating story-telling and scripts to games
Megan Torrance is the CEO and founder of TorranceLearning and she brings over 25 years of experience in L&D to the group as we talk about everything xAPI including the ‘gnome’, the ‘cohort’ and how to get up to speed with xAPI.
- xAPI
- Cohort
- Gnome
- Getting to code
- The download thing
- LLAMA
Wednesday brings a guest host and a guest in the window with Cara North and Andrew Hughes, respectively. Cara throws a Q&A session at Andrew that covers his company Designing Digitally, his influences, and how he navigates the L&D world.
Feel free to jump into the Slack channel and share your answers to the questions. Slack Channel – http://bit.ly/2jMKreV
Company history
Q&A session
- What is your favorite video game and why?
- Who is your knowledge crush (someone you admire for their brain and platform)
- If you only had to use one software tool for the rest of your career, what would it be and why?
- If you can get rid of one thing in L&D, what would that be?
- What does your creative process look like? Where do you go for inspiration?
- How do you prefer to work: quiet or noisy. If noisy, what do you like to listen to?
- If you had to explain in 30 words or less what you do for a living, what would say?
- What is the biggest challenge you face today in the L&D industry? Personally? as a company?
Today we have a special guest Todd Brown, the co-founder of Next Action Associates. He talks with Brent in the window about the GTD attitude and how to apply that to training and coaching in the industry. It was a great conversation on how to streamline your process and set up your time to get the most from your day.
- Todd’s history
- Dealing with the inputs
- Confidence in decisions
- Workflow model
- Tasks
- Capture – All that is coming in.
- Clarify – Make sense of things we captured; what is the next step?
- Organizing – What does it look like for you?
- Review – What would I look at when?
- Engaging – How do I chose what to do?
- Q&A session
- Software suggestions
We go over the hump and landed on Thursday. Bucky Dodd, Chief Learning Innovation Officer and Director of the Institute for Learning Environment Design at the University of Central Oklahoma. Bucky joins Brent in the window to talk about the future of education and his ideas on how learning is handled in academia can spill into the corporate L&D field.
- Bucky’s history
- Empathy
- Training <> punishment
- Shared language
- Learning environment modeling (LEM)
- 5-4-3-2-1
- Tracking the learning
- Balance the information and story
Today we welcome Ben Betts of HT2 Labs to the video window. He brings 15 years of L&D experience to the group and talk with our guest guide, Jo Cook. It was a very informative session that took us from chat boards to AI and retrieving data.
- Ben’s/HT2 history
- History of chat boards
- xAPI insight
- Data security
- Neural networking
- LRS vs. LMS
- Retrieving data
Tuesday brings a special guest, Scott Cooper, the VP of Marketing of GO1. He is also one of the Bay Area Learning Design and Technology Meetup and runs a weekly newsletter at OnlineLearningWeekly.com. He brings a wealth of practical knowledge and real world application to the chat today.
- Scott’s book review
- Coursework review/awards
- Adding audio/video to courses
- Is it elearning? Is it video?
- Story telling
- Content sharing platforms
- Marketing crossover
Great conversation on location at Mindspace Studios at Tempe, AZ with Creative Director, Brandon Marsala. Brent Schlenker had a fantastic, wide-ranging conversation with Brandon that covered a variety of topics related to creativity. Brandon answered questions like:
- Where do you get your inspiration for creativity?
- What do you do when your team’s creativity isn’t hitting the mark for the client? How do you regroup and take a different approach?
- What do you do when you client can’t buy into your creative ideas/process?
- How you find the innovators in an organization?
Sponsored by:
Ben Richards is the Chief Engagement Officer of Thrive Partners UK. In today’s conversation, we went over a variety of questions, including:
Explaining “Changing how we change, making it happen more easily, more quickly and more enjoyably”. How Ben got into coaching and learning for work The future of Learning, and how to future proof L&D What Thrive offers in the world of digital Democratizing coaching and mentoring
Sponsored by:
Saul Carliner is a Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Education at Concordia University in Montreal, and Research Director for Lakewood Media (publishers of Training Magazine) and has consulted with organizations like Alltel Wireless, Boston Scientific, Bronx Zoo, Canada School of Public Service, PwC, ST Microelectronics, and Turkish Management Centre. He is the author of several best-selling and award-winning books on e-learning, including An Overview of Online Learning, Training Design Basics, Informal Learning Basics, e-Learning Handbook (with Patti Shank), and Advanced Web-Based Training (with Margaret Driscoll). He chairs the Certification Steering Committee for the Institute for Performance and Learning and is a Fellow of that organization and the Society for Technical Communication.
Saul's analysis of Informal Learning, Certification, and Industry 4.0 is a must listen for Instructional Designers or anyone interested in workplace behavior. Saul also offered a little bit of what he thought the future held for those of us in L&D.
Sponsored by:
More than likely you’ve seen CommonCraft’s “explainer videos” at some point in your instructional design journey. So we are very excited to have Founder and Producer, Lee LeFever, as guest in this TLDCast.
Lee goes into detail his processes and methods for producing their videos, always with his wife Sachi playing a critical role.
If you’re at all interested in how these types of videos are made, this is an excellent episode that offers some unique insight into how CommonCraft does what they do — resulting in videos that have been viewed millions of times.
http://www.commoncraft.com
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/032318
Sponsored by: Designing Digitally
Special guest Janet Clarey, manager in Learning & Development Research at Bersin by Deloitte joins us in the video window. She works in the area of learning culture, high-impact learning organization maturity, and learning management systems. She brings over 15 years of L&D experience to the discussion. We discussed the world of the LMS and how it fits into a company’s architecture.
- Janet’s history
- Content management
- Next generation LMSs
- What the company wants in training
- AI choosing training
- Keeping the boring training human
- Learning experience platforms
- New LMS features that stand out
Sponsored by: Designing Digitally
Today we have Cindy Huggett, CPLP, consultant, designer, facilitator, and author specializing in learning, technology, and leadership. She came to the room to discuss the ins and outs of virtual/online training, including the technology, tips and tricks, and innovations in the field. The chat was alive with input and interaction, so be sure to scroll back up through the chat to get some great insight.
- Cindy’s history
- Attraction to the tech
- Insights to advanced techniques
- Traditional class vs Virtual class
- Defining the ‘presenter’
- Moderator vs producer
- Trends in virtual training
- Breakouts
- Blended versions
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Special guest Christopher Bergeron joins us in the video window today. He has served as a Director of Technology, an Instructional Technology Specialist, and a High School Librarian. Currently the program director for instructional design and technology at Bellevue University, he shares his insight to the world of L&D through starting with degrees in training and all the way up through current training technology.
- Christopher’s history
- Portfolio tips
- Instructional design models
- Training ‘recipes’
- Limitations learners have
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Special guest Alex Watson, a Learning, Technology, and Performance consultant brings here expertise to the video window. She hits some key parts of L&D and shared her insight from her L&D and music background and how those worlds share a space.
- Alex’s history
- Compliance course creation
- Matching organizational goals
- Imposter syndrome
- Silos and matrixes
- Favorite learning solution
- Reaching out for help
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Special guest Ruth Wylie, assistant director of the Center for Science and the Imagination and professor in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College drops into the video chat today. She brings unique insight in the form of computer science and education to the table. It was a great conversation on technology in the field of training and the text chat started slow, but ended in a landslide of great conversation.
- Ruth’s history in the field
- Integrating technology
- Rapid iteration and failing
- CSI projects
- Cultural implications in technology
- Imagination and innovation
- Story and narrative in social cause training
- Failure
- Future projects
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Today brought an amazing panel into TLDCast to talk about breaking through the glass ceiling as females in the L&D industry. With rotating speakers, we received some excellent insight from all the panel members on bias, direct discrimination, and the challenges that are evident for females in the technology and L&D field.
Panel background Difference in markets for female employment Discrimination, direct and overt Microaggressions Ok to say “no” Imposter syndrome Confidence vs arrogance How to make it better
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As owner of Learning Rebels, Shannon Tipton knows what it takes for businesses to get real results from their training departments.
Having spent over 20 years developing successful learning strategies and infrastructures, Shannon has helped businesses to realize their full potential. Shannon utilizes her extensive real-world expertise and integrates 21st century learning technologies and microlearning tools that drive workplace alignment, enhance collaboration and increase learning connectivity.
Shannon's book, "Disruptive Learning,” is known in the business industry as an innovative workplace learning strategy resource. As a result, Shannon has been named as one of eLearning’s Top 100 Movers and Shakers.
Her blog, “Learning Rebels” is also in the top 100 eLearning blogs and can be found at learningrebels.com.
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Cathy is an internationally recognized training designer dedicated to saving the world from boring instruction. She’s a passionate advocate for improving business performance by respecting and deeply challenging people.
Her advice and designs have been used by organizations that include Microsoft, Pfizer, the US Army, Barclays, and the US Department of the Interior. She’s the creator of the action mapping model of training design used to improve performance by companies worldwide.
A fun speaker, Cathy has presented her ideas for improving instructional design in several countries. She’s also an in-demand webinar presenter with an irreverent style.
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Special guest Patti Bryant visits the TLDCast to share her insight from working with the likes of Chipotle and The Marcus Buckingham Company in elevating employees’ experiences. Through her consulting experience, she has gathered knowledge on how to interact with big companies when it comes to creating and customizing training for their users.
Patti’s background Gratefulness How did Patti get into L&D Ask questions Talking with SMEs Failures
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Today we have a special guest. Kate Graham, an analyst with Fosway Group, has more than a decade of experience in the L&D field. Today, she shares her insight into new technologies and best practices in creating training with the group. It was a great discussion around nuances in the L&D field and how technology and new ideas influence us.
Kate’s background How the field has changed Mindshift Birds eye view User generated content Formal vs. Informal learning Digital learning/eLearning Persona
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Today Brent is live from the Mindspace offices and talking about creativity. Brent brought on Chad Bellin, director of products and strategy at Mindspace to discuss their company and his take on creativity. It was an interesting conversation around creativity in the chat while Brent and Chad discussed how those ideas translate into the real world.
- A quick tour of Mindspace office
- Quantifying creativity
- Experiments and failing
- Going into a first conversation with a client
- Change management
- Working well with others
- Connection conundrums
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Today we have a special guest to talk about the Digital Learning Asset Framework. Sam Rogers of Video Friday fame stops in and gives us some insight to the framework concept and where it will be going in the future.
- A quick history on the Framework
- Framework presentation
- How to apply to your job
- Thinking ahead
- Learning and value
- Training vs. Correction
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Special guest Michael Kinney drops into the video window for Video Friday. He is an award winning educational broadcaster with close to 30 years’ experience in the field of video and education. He brings his unique insight to the chat today as he discusses YouTube strategies, Net Neutrality, and the difference in learning in generations.
- Michael’s history
- YouTube strategy
- Funding for biographies
- Starting out on YouTube
- Net neutrality
- Monetizing YouTube
- Younger learners vs. older learners
Sponsored by:
We have a special guest today. Craig Wiggins joins the video chat today to discuss everything ID. He has ten years’ experience in the field and was the former community manager at Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative.
- Craig’s history
- Learning Technology
- IEEEI
- IEEEICICLE
- Communication between platforms
- Learning environments
Sponsored by:
Today we had a great conversation with Catalyst Sale Founder, Mike Simmons.
Mike comes from a varied background that intersects Operations, Training, Learning, Development, and Sales.
He's also a host of the critically acclaimed and popular Catalyst Sale podcast.
Mike discusses the importance of having a business-centered approach to L&D, and how it may be the missing piece to your training strategies.
You can find the recording here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/021918
Sponsored by:
Today we are joined by special guest Michael Tringe co-founder and CEO of CreatorUp. He talks to the group today about digital media training. He answered a lot of questions from the Q&A and shared some unique views on digital media and video in general to fill in the Video Friday hype!
- Michael’s history
- What are the best practices for digital media?
- The value of video
- Time saving tips
- Bringing pro ideas into teaching
- What animation means to production
- Softskills
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We welcome back Kassy LaBorie as she helps us complete some homework assigned from her last guest appearance on TLDCast. You can find that appearance here: https://tldc.us/2018/02/01/special-guest-kassy-laborie-virtual-classrooms/
Essentially, the homework was to submit your own audio recordings of your voice using different styles. You can find more on that in our TLDChat Slack Group in the TLDCast channel. We also had some great conversation related to gender perception and attitudes for being on camera. This was particularly intriguing discussion, with some very honest talk about the differences men and women face in getting in front of camera.
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Today’s Open Forum discussion was focused on Teams. Marco Faccini dropped in as a video guest and he brought us some excellent insight into how he believes the modern workplace team should work. As a long time industry veteran and CLO, he discusses how he believes leaders shouldn’t just be working with their teams, but FOR them.
Lots of chat on this subject, with everyone mostly wanting to know if Marco was hiring.
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Today we talk about projects as we branch out from the center of the rings of focus. Brent gave a general call before the video even got started to discuss the chat group’s biggest successes and biggest failures. An Coppens dropped in to discuss some projects she is dealing with and the text chat was a buzz with sharing if projects and ideas.
- Rings of Focus, Projects
- Group sharing
- An Coppens talks about many projects
- AR in gamification
- Supply Chain
- A/B list
- Specific examples
- Gender in the field
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Join guest Jo Cook, Marco Faccini, Michael Cook, and host Brent Schlenker, as they discuss last week's Learning Technologies UK Conference.
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We were joined by Bronkar Lee today who is an author, coach , and internationally acclaimed performer and keynote speaker around the ideas of training and learning.
We discussed:
- Bronkar’s history
- The learning process
- Group share on how you learn
- Hacking the learning curve
- Who is your mentor, who are your peers, who are you teaching?
- Watching your time
- The power of video
- Q&A session
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Special guest Kevin Yates joins us in the window today and shares his insight to measurements, data, and analytics behind the “did the training work” question. He talks about how L&D can prove its worth to the company and upper management.
We discussed:
- Kevin’s background
- The standards we are held to
- What aren’t they asking for?
- Chain of evidence
- Data to help Instructional Designers
- Expectations
- Q&A responses
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Guest Bryan Jones brings record breaking attendance to the chat today. He is the founder and President of elearningart.com and he shares his insight to the current status of the elearning and training field through is trends report from the community.
We discussed:
- Bryan’s history
- Trends in the industry
- Stand-outs in the list
- xAPI
- Gamification
- Trends personally or in the industry?
- AI
- Chasing trends
- Creative side of training creation
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In the after-glow of TLDC18, we jump right back into the groove with special guest Kassy LaBorie, a speaker, instructional designer, and author specializing in virtual teaming and online learning. She hit a good amount of the questions in the Q&A and shared her insight on the multi-levels of online training.
Kassy’s history Virtual classroom engagement Acting relations to teaching Platforms Advanced virtual classroom Using a chat manager Virtual compared to ILT Bad live training
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Excellent TLDCast conversation with Kristen Hayden Safdie, where we did our first TLDCast book review on A Theory of Fun for Game Design by Raph Koster. Great book, great episode!
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Wednesday brings us to a great guest in Katie Stroud of Incremental Success. Katie is a learning solutions engineer gifted at developing organizational learning experiences tailored to each business’ needs. Katie is a long time participant in TLDCast and will be speaking at TLDC18.
We discussed:
- Katie’s background
- Story telling
- Art vs the story
- Making stories engaging
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On a Monday edition, we catch up with Melissa Milloway, Technical Curriculum Developer at Amazon. She talks about her history, how she shares her information to the world, and xAPI.
- Melissa’s history
- Getting connected
- xAPI
- Building games
- CASE method
- L&D spectrum
- xAPI’s relation to Big Data
- Mel’s resources
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Today on TLDChat we welcomed Dan Beckius of AirClass (Lenovo). Dan has 20 years of experience in training and specializes in Virtual Classroom implementation.
Topics discussed:
- Dan’s origin story
- Why a tool like AirClass is needed
- Ways to build your virtual training online skills
- Reasons to use virtual training for your organization
- Where to begin
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Happy New Year! We start the year off with special guest, Clint Clarkson, the VP, elearning at Xpan Interactive. After a brief history from Clint, we dove into a discussion that spanned from getting certifications all the way to his current position as VP of elearning and everything in between. Be sure to check out Clint’s comic that is related to the L&D field as well for a good laugh!
- Clint’s history in the industry
- Certifications
- Balancing out elearning visuals
- Clint’s comics and the industries response
- Matching courses to learners
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Special guest Michelle Fanfarillo joins the video today to talk about leaders and leadership teams with the group. Michelle is part of the PeopleFirm team and brings a great wealth of information on the subject and the Q&A was full of great questions to day.
Topics discussed: Michelle’s history in the field Difficulty in change Peer learning Leadership and followership Personality types in leaders Coaching certifications/programs Q&A lightning round
Links mentioned in this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HyperCard http://www.peoplefirm.com/ https://hudsoninstitute.com/ https://youtu.be/YsifpRZtIJg Watch the Video Replay: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/121917?rfsn=530134.af795 Golden Nugget: “To learn you need a safe place to practice and fail.” This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
Special guest Mike Rustici, CEO and co-founder of Watershed and comes to talk about standards and xAPI with the group. We talked about the collection and usage of data for analytics and how that can apply to the world of L&D, standards in L&D, and general learning experiences.
Topics discussed:
Mike’s history in the field
Standards of xAPI in L&D
LRS
SCORM vs xAPI
What data is needed
xAPI Adoption
Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.watershedlrs.com/
https://www.hapyak.com/
http://adlnet.gov/xAPI
https://www.watershedlrs.com/blog/products/xapi-data-privacy?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
https://github.com/aa-altieri/alexa-xapi-quiz
Watch the Video Replay:
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/121817?rfsn=530134.af795
Golden Nugget:
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Special guest Randy Emelo, the founder and Chief Strategist at River, a mentoring software company brings his expertise in mentoring to the group for a great discussion. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
We are joined in the video chat by Ollie Gardener of NoddlePod. She discussed how NoodlePod was a was created as a solution to the poor choice in tools that the learning community had at the time. This lead to a great conversation on community in general and it was then linked back into the L&D field with some key discussions around bots and AI.
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Tuesday brought us the consistently brilliant Brian Fanzo, iSocialFanz. He talked a variety of subjects, mostly focused around his 4 Ts: Trust, Training, Transparency and Technology.
You’ll also find lots of info on livestreaming, blockchain, and technology in this discussion.
Brian was conference favorite at our 2016 Training, Learning, and Development Conference. You can find his keynote HERE.
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Special guest Tom Hickmore, founder of Nice Media, who is well seasoned in the field of video tells us about his transition from art video to the corporate sector and, eventually, the L&D field. He talked about creating a story, video technology, and where video sits in the L&D field.
- Tom’s background
- The three acts; setup, confrontation, solution
- Important parts of the story
- Video/writing influence
- The importance of sound
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Special guest Allison Wagda of Versal stops in to talk about collaborative learning in the L&D field. We had an enjoyable conversation with Allison on the difficulties of collaboration as it pertains to creating courses, managing SMEs, and in social media use in the workplace.
- Allison’s background
- Breaking down silos
- Smaller chunk learning
- Social interaction platforms
- SME interactions
- Wearing different hats
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Special guest Richard Boyd joins us to talk about game technology from a long history in the field. The conversation started around games, but completely morphed into a deep dive on AI, Machine Learning, and how to recreate a social history of someone from the past. It was an amazing conversation, packed tight with some great information.
- Richard’s background
- Virtual world framework
- Open source adoptions
- Machine learning
- AI timeline
- Creating a social footprint
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Special guest Megan Morrone of TWiT.tv brought us her incredible experience as an internet video livestream broadcaster to TLDChat. We talked the history of the internet, how technology has affected social interaction, and the media bubble that is L&D.
- Megan’s background in the field
- Internet changes over the last 20 years
- Social aspect of training
- Who to follow in tech
- Seeking out training
- Microlearning™
- Length of content; training vs tech vs podcasts
- Lightning round in the Q&A
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Special guest Mark Tegtmeier joins us on a Thursday with some UX design talk. We had a great conversation on the ins and outs of UX/UI, visual design, and how it all fits into the bigger training picture. There were also some great links to resources on the level of a Video Friday, so be sure to check those out as well! https://tldc.us/2017/11/30/27069/
- Mark’s background in the field
- Getting into UX design
- Visual preferences
- Graphics in training
- Responsive design
- Work critique
- Sketching ideas
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Special guest Matt Pierce of Techsmith drops in and gives us a run-down of his background with Techsmith and where the current state of video is as it relates to the learning and development field. He had some great questions for the group and there was some excellent text chat exchanges.
- Matt’s origin story
- Pushing the industry forward
- Reviewing video in the real world
- The phases of video production
- Video examples, based on needs
- Content of your video and how it is accepted
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Toby Harris with Filtered joined us on a Monday edition and shared his insight to the Learning and Development world. We discussed the company Filtered, the eLearning Network, and machine learning. The conversation in video went very deep on directed learning and the text chat followed with their usual banter.
- How Toby got into the field
- Machine learning
- Global filters and the L&D community
- Competency frameworks
- Q&A lightning round
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Today on TLDChat we welcomed eLearning Developer, Director, Innovation and Learning Solution at PDG (Performance Development Group) and now author Zsolt Olah. Zsolt kicked off this discussion by promising that this episode would not just be a book presentation, something he says is the most boring thing in the world. This episode is anything but boring and the perfect episode to kick off a long holiday weekend for many.
Topics discussed:
- Zsolt’s background
- Topics in his whimsical book
- Why L&D’s mind-shift is changing
- How a 30 day challenge lead Zsolt to writing a book
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Debra’s passion for learning, transformation and travel have taken her across the United States working with busy professionals like you. For more than two decades, she has helped thousands blast through life’s big and little work/life obstacles. Her programs–including Winner’s Track and Write Path–have been shared with millions throughout the United States, Canada, Guam and Puerto Rico.
Debra has an incredible origin story of being a “wannabe” instructional designer and much, much more…
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Troy Nguyen brought something very different to TLDChat this day. Troy has an HR and Organizational Development background, and we had him as a guest to speak about his ideas on The Noble Organization and being a Noble Leader. The audience was very engaged throughout for this broadcast. It's definitely worth reviewing.
We discussed:
- Troy’s history
- Personal vs. professional growth
- Noble-self description
- Mentors
- Ethos in society
- Interconnected core values/Share prosperity
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Today we were joined by Connie Malamed, The eLearning Coach. Connie was fantastic as expected, and offered tremendous insight into her approach for designing learning, especially as a visual designer. Get to know Connie, she is easily one of the top learning designers in our industry.
We discussed:
- Connie’s history in the field
- “Perfect” learning solutions
- Graphic design in L&D
- L&D field evolution
- Predictably irrational
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Today we welcomed Learning Architect and Author, Candice Kramer, who has more than 30 years’ experience in adult learning. She brought her experience to the broadcast and talked about the consulting world and fielded a good amount of questions brought up through the chat.
We discussed:
- Candice’s history in the field
- Consulting
- Angst in the L&D community
- Good and bad elearning
- Books for the industry
- Q&A responses
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Jeff Long of onlinecoursecoach.com joined us for Video Friday and shared his insight to the video world and how it relates to training. The discussion warped around using social media to share training, making training exciting, and the ins-and-outs of video in general.
History
FB Live for training
Sharing mechanism for training
Making training exciting
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TLDChat was thrilled to welcome BACK to the show, Adam Weisblatt. Adam has 20 years experience in all aspects of workplace learning and a proven track record of implementing global enterprise-wide projects. In this episode, we also learned about Adam’s background as an artist. Creative musings is not a new topic for TLDChat, but it’s always great to learn more about our guests and community.
Topics discussed:
Adam’s background
The importance of user interface in design
Making the best of what technology is available
LMS implementations
Data points for learners and IDs
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We are back to the Rings of Focus, the projects ring, in particular. We have special guest Ajay Parngarkar to help us get a deep dive into how training fits into the ‘business’ side of a business. He touched on the separation of the two and bringing those two together. He offered some insight and practices and the text chat responded in kind.
How Ajay got here
Where does training fit into the business
Moving from academia to private sector
Integrated learning
The perfect training department
Selling internally created courses to compensate for cost
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No tricks today, just an ID treat. Today TLDChat welcomed chat regular Jeroen Breman in the boxes. Jeroen is a Learning Development Consultant at Northwest Lineman College in Meridian, Idaho. His specialties include L&D, management training, leadership development, adult education, online learning, web-based learning, instructional design, (online) facilitation, (online) coaching.
Topics discussed:
Jeroen’s background
What makes Jeroen a unicorn in L&D
How AECT led Jeroen to the US
Apprenticeships and Lineman college
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The British invasion replaces Video Friday for this week. We had a great panel with Jo Cook guiding Bethany Taylor and Marco Faccini through a great conversation. It was a great back and forth on open source resources and some practical applications from the real world.
Introductions
Software creation: open source vs. proprietary creation
Open source examples
Talent track example
Learning Now TV
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We were joined by Kim Lindsey from Cinecraft. We started off with her amazing winding story of how she got into the world of L&D. The rest of the day was spent talking about working with clients and how that affects your working process. Great discussions in the text chat, so be sure to scroll up through and catch up while you are enjoying the playback!
Entering the L&D field
Aggregation and curation
Working with clients
Adapting your training scripts
Purpose of work
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We were joined by Anna Rose Leach today with a conversation on what it is like just getting into the field today. We wound through the community aspect and how the connections make a difference in this industry. The key word ‘connection’ kept popping up throughout the video and the text chat, so make sure you scroll up if you're watching the playback to follow the line of discussion.
Entering the field
The importance of community
Anna’s current projects
Q&A gauntlet
Data analytics
Adoption of technology
The science of learning
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Today TLDChat welcomed Tricia Ransom of Guardian Analytics. Tricia has a robust career in learning development and has worked in many different parts of the world. Tricia started her career in L&D in technical writing as a subcontractor before moving to PwC. She also attended TLDC16 and shares her vibrant personality in this session.
Topics discussed:
Tricia’s background The power of people and relationships The one person she says you should work with if you can How helping IT helped leverage her career Sales, marketing, and training and how they are related
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An excellent discussion with special guest Brandon Carson, Director of Design and Development for the Learning Department at The Home Depot. Brandon discussed the culture of The Home Depot, and how technology is helping it become one of the premiere retail destinations in the world. Imagine the complexity of this environment and the kind of training employees require to properly service customers. There are thousands of items in inventory, and luckily, Home Depot’s new beta mobile is helping with all of that.
Take a listen to the recording if you’re interested in learning more about delivering L&D in complex learning environments like The Home Depot.
Recording: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/101817
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This episode brought Bethany Taylor on to discuss a blog she wrote on the TDLC site on ‘What is the Impostor Phenomenon?’ We also had Kristin Anthony in a window to talk about this idea and expand upon the blog written by Bethany.
The background on Impostor Phenomenon
Statistics on this feeling
Deeper dive on how we feel about this idea
Practical applications
Phenomenon leading to challenges
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A fantastic video Friday with special guest with Steve Haskin and Sam Rogers as they discuss the Online Learning Conference and all things video. They discussed pre and post production tools and tips and the logistics of 360 video, among other things..
Online Learning Conference
Video solving problems
Defining ‘video’
Production toys
360 video in the L&D field
Round trip editing
Recording audio for video
Microvideo
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We had David Charney and Nejc Zorga Dulmin of the eLearning Guys podcast in the boxes. It was a great day of conversation around podcasting basics and how it relates to training, Storyline, and scope creep.
Podcasting basics
Hurdles to keep up podcasting
Podcasting Tech
Why use Storyline?
Scope creep
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Special guest Matt Meuleners talks about mentors with the group. After the introductions, Brent jumped right into the questions and the discussion went from who needs mentors to how mentoring looks at all levels in a company.
Who needs a mentor?
Coach vs. Mentor
Selecting a mentor
HiPos
Confusing manager with mentor
Mentor/Mentee relationships
Mentor best practices
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Today we had a special guest, Rob Rogers of Medutopia. Rob talked about his transformation from just being a doctor in the medical filed to becoming a medical train the trainer. It was a very interesting trip through a unique world with a great guide.
- Medical field training
- Social media as a training tool
- Disclaimers
- Train the trainer
- Medical industry
- Choosing trainers
- Teaching without slides
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Video Friday gets the band back together with Sam Rogers and Matt Pierce joining Brent in the chat windows. Video ruled the day, just as the name entails, but we visited some of the broader areas, including using in-house talent, the connection to the marketing department, and relating old video formats to ideas in video creation.
- Connections to marketing
- Thought leaders
- Creating in house video with in house talent/ideas
- Presentation content for video
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Today’s TLDChat guest was the amazing Kristin Anthony. Kristin has worked in many sectors of instructional design: higher ed, corporate, and freelancing. Kristin is an admin for the Instructional Design sub-Reddit and the host of the podcast Dear Instructional Designer. Kristin is a prolific experimenter and in this episode, she provides a lot of real world examples that have helped shape her work. We highly recommend checking out her website and following her on Twitter because you never know what kind of projects she’ll be working on next.
Topics discussed:
- Kristin’s background in learning and development
- Tools in her tool belt
- How she has used coding in her design
- The importance of an ID portfolio
- The power of working out loud
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Special guest Zsolt Olah helps us understand the world of gamified learning. The discussion started with the differences between gamification and game thinking and led to a good look at all the aspects of gamified learning from creation to acceptance.
- Gamification vs. Game Thinking
- Content and Goals
- Blogging and Podcasting
- History of Gamification
- Motivation
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Special guest Diane Senffner, CEO and President of Cine Learning Productions brought her unique insight to Video Friday with Brent and Sam sharing the host duties. The chat started with an overview of her company and how they approach video and then touched on some areas of video creation from video to audio to scripts.
Review Cine Learning Productions
Voice work
Must have video tools
Importance of a good script
Stakeholder pushback
Dating of video
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With special guest Patti Shank in the box, we explored the question of how to get into the field of L&D, tips on working with clients, and even some insight to self-publishing. There were great questions in the Q&A and the chat was full of great conversation related to the video chat. Be sure to scroll up and read along with the video.
How and why we got into the L&D field
Skillsets for the L&D industry
Working with clients
Client interviews and relations
Self-publishing
Book layout
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Today’s conversation kicked off with Anthony Altieri sharing some information about the American Red Cross and how folks can get involved in helping victims of Hurricane Harvey. He emphasized that it’s not just about donations, but you can get involved with your time and go to Houston and help rebuild IT infrastructure. Anthony wrapped up by challenging everyone to get involved in some way, even if it isn’t with the American Red Cross. Others in the community chimed in on charities they were supporting. We then segway into meeting today’s guest, Keth Crotty, the VP of Biz Dev at ShareKnowledge, the first corporate LMS built on SharePoint. Keth gave a lot of great information to challenge Sharepoint misconceptions. If you are watching the replay, join our Facebook group where we keep the conversation going. The link is listed below.
Topics discussed:
Ways to volunteer to support victims of Hurricane Harvey Keth Crotty’s path into learning and development Books & CDs to eLearning The power of Sharepoint
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Matt Pierce joined the video boxes to talk with Sam Rogers, guest host, and special guest Jonathan Halls on Video Friday. It was a flurry of conversation topics that ranged from scripting and story writing, relating course creation to music, and 360 video with AR/VR. We even had a member of chat, Greg Nagy, brought into the screen to share some insight on 360 and Unity. Be sure to scroll up through the chat to follow along with the video.
- Importance of Scripting in Learning Creation
- Instructional Interpretation
- Story Driving Training
- 360 Degree Cameras/VR/AR
- Authenticity and the Fad Factor
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Sam Rogers was our guest host for Thursday’s TLDChat where we led a fascinating conversation with DePaul’s Joshua Lund. Josh has about 20 years of experience in technology and music and has a dual role of being a professor teaching a course called “The Beatles and the Creative Process” and is also a senior instructional designer. Josh’s passion for both came through clearly in the conversation and how appropriate that Sam, aka The One Mouth Band, was our host. If you are watching the replay, comment below or hit us up on social media TLDChat to let us know about your creative pursuits.
Topics discussed:
- Josh’s background
- How music has helped credibility for Josh’s learning and development career
- Juxtaposition between technology savviness and slow adopters
- The importance of marketing your skill set
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We had a great start to our Member Challenge discussion series. Tom explained his current training situation and let the group triage with solutions and direction. Tom is tasked with implementing an LMS in a company with a large amount of PDF and video based training in an open source LMS platform. The time is short and the project is immense. The team pulled together with great advice in a number of areas and agreed to take the chat over to the Facebook group for a deeper dive. The Facebook chat can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290747074669101/
- Description of situation
- Time issues
- Material conversion
- Question and Answer session
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With the eclipse on the books today, we stepped away from the excitement to have a chat with Andrew Hughes of Designing Digitally. We started with a discussion on one of Designing Digitally’s VR games coming to Steam, then Andy turned the train by throwing out a question. He asked if we shared our PowerPoints that we obtained from conference presentations with other people in the office. It spurred a lot of chatter in the scrolling chat and on screen and led to some interesting answers. Be sure to scroll up while you listen to the playback.
- VR Games
- Making Training Exciting
- Presentation Take Away Material
- Better Ways of Sharing Presentation Materials
- Goals vs. Education
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It was an episode full of video talk, links in the chat, and a special guest, Joe Fameli from the Tested.com site. We weaved in and out of the logistics of creating ‘long form’ video, software to use when editing, and the hardware to use and how to set it up. Make sure to scroll up through the chat to see some of the great questions the team asked of Joey.
- Challenges with 1 Hour TV Episode Construction
- Video Producer vs. Shooter
- Adobe Product Suggestions
- Pricing for Producing Video
- Camera Hardware Discussion
- Many Chatroom Questions Answered
Links Mentioned in this Episode
www.Tested.com
https://www.celtx.com/index.html
http://www.blambot.com/articles_script.shtml
http://cinecraft.com/category/video-production/
http://www.red.com/products?utm_source=google&utm_medium=adwords&utm_campaign=RED_Brand_AdWords&gclid=CjwKEAjwoNrMBRD4-viTlaj42GcSJAD84Ni_rV53E4GvYuE59TKhbLUTv6MRoxoS3QT92hHQ9QDp3BoCmkXw_wcB
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1345029-REG/panasonic_dcgh5k_1235lk_lumix_dc_gh5_mirrorless_micro.html/?ap=y/?BI=572&kw=0-50S?c3api=0980,110369347493&gclid=CjwKEAjwoNrMBRD4-viTlaj42GcSJAD84Ni_fEzetDALKYGFFs5fSzAZXyyamJQujdn_319lC94QvxoCAPXw_wcB
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicursaminipro
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/
http://www.tested.com/art/makers/695057-richard-browning-explains-how-his-flight-suit-works/
https://fotodioxpro.com/
https://www.aputure.com/
www.joeyfameli.com
Watch the Video Replay
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/081817?rfsn=530134.af795
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Sam Rogers kicked off Thursday’s TLDChat with a lovely beatboxing intro for our guest Mel Chambers. Mel Chambers is an Instructional Designer and online instructional specialist at MSC Consulting. She’s been doing virtual instructor led training (VILT) since 2002. This type of learning has been around for a while, but what has changed in the industry? Can VILT be an option for your organization’s learning and development? If you are watching the replay, please comment below or hit us up on social media at TLDChat to let us know about your VILT experiences.
Topics discussed:
- What is VILT?
- What are some of the biggest mistakes organizations make with VILT?
- What are the differences between webinars and VILT?
- What is the most used feature during VILT?
- How important is making the learners happy?
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://snapsynapse.com/learning-innovations/
https://www.mindfulmornings.org/
Link to video recording: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/081717
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Today’s guests on TLDChat were Scott Cooper, VP of Marketing at GO1 and Angela Wong, Instructional Designer at LinkedIn. This dynamic duo produces the Bay Area Hackathon, an event where teams work through a particular topic and then present their product or solution to a panel of industry leaders. Topics are selected based on issues that impact all different areas of learning and development: Human Resources, Administration, IT, etc. Scott and Angela also shared that participants aren’t always seasoned learning and development professionals, often there are participants new to the industry. Have you ever been a part of a Hackathon? What do you think would be a good topic for a learning and development hackathon? Leave your comments below or reach out to us on social media at TLDChat Topics discussed:
- What is the Bay Area Learning Design &Technology Meetup?
- The components of a hackathon
- What are OKRs?
- Can Meetups lead to jobs?
https://www.meetup.com/Bay-Area-Learning-Design-Technology/
https://medium.com/startup-tools/okrs-5afdc298bc28
https://startupweekend.org/
www.onlinelearningweekly.com
Link to video recording: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/081617 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
We had a great conversation with special guest Lynne McNamee of Lone Armadillo Marketing agency. With marketing as her background, we started there and then made some stark comparisons to the L&D field, how we treat our end users, and how both of our departments are recognized within an organization. A lot of good questions in the chat as well, so be sure to scroll up through the interactions.
- Relation of marketing identity crisis to L&D
- Marketing as an agency compared to in-house
- Persona in the marketing world
- Spaced repetition
- Mobile availability necessity
- Links Mentioned in this Episode
https://www.hubspot.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Content-Rules-Podcasts-Webinars-Customers/dp/1118232607/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502811291&sr=8-1&keywords=Content+Rules%3A+How+to+Create+Killer+Blogs
www.goodpractice.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federated_search
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spaced_repetition
https://www.amazon.com/Predictably-Irrational-Revised-Expanded-Decisions/dp/0061353248/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502812366&sr=8-1&keywords=predictably+irrational%27
http://www.lonearmadillo.com/
Watch the Video Replay
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/081517?rfsn=530134.af795
Gold Nuggets
“Understanding why/how people do things can/will have a significant impact on learning awareness at the top of the learning engagement funnel.”
“We are all millennials.”
“It doesn’t count if they don’t buy.”
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Today’s TLDChat guest was Utah’s own Jeff Batt. You have likely seen Jeff around the conference circuit, speaking about the power of coding in eLearning. Jeff has some great tutorials that are available free on his website, http://www.learningdojo.net/. Jeff has a lot to say about coding for eLearning and is even going to be teaching an academic course about it this year at Bringham Young University. Do you use coding in your eLearning? Let us know in the comments below! Topics discussed:
- Jeff’s career journey, including a well-known company where he was employee number 5!
- Three different elements of coding
- Raising the bar in eLearning
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.edorble.com/
http://home.bloxelsbuilder.com/
https://hourofcode.com/us
Link to video recording: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/081417 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
The day started with a quick update on Ajay’s basement room project. It then turned to a great presentation by Josh Cavalier on the Neuroscience of Video. It weaved through microvideo concepts and how to reach people through its use. He also shared some tips and tricks when creating video to bring in your learners.
Ajay’ basement project update
Neuroscience of Video
Microvideo
Priming the viewer
Cognitive Load
Reflexive Memory
Links Mentioned in this Episode
https://www.soundisolationcompany.com/solutions-products/soundproofing-walls/green-glue/
https://www.amazon.ca/Franklin-International-2892-Sealant-28-Ounce/dp/B00171JEC6
https://www.amazon.com/Julius-Studio-Barndoor-Continuous-Lighting/dp/B0189TA68O/ref=sr_1_cc_5?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1502464343&sr=1-5-catcorr&keywords=led+light+kit
https://www.commoncraft.com/
https://www.amazon.com/e-Learning-Science-Instruction-Guidelines-Multimedia/dp/1119158664/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1502465674&sr=1-1&keywords=ruth+clark
https://www.amazon.com/Multimedia-Learning-Richard-Mayer/dp/0521735351
http://hartford.edu/academics/faculty/fcld/data/documentation/technology/presentation/powerpoint/12_principles_multimedia.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ3wSf-ccXo
https://www.thinkwithgoogle.com/consumer-insights/creating-youtube-ads-that-break-through-in-a-skippable-world/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B_p44LQUmQ
https://en.m.wikibooks.org/wiki/Instructional_Technology/Ruth_Clark
Watch the Video Replay
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/081117?rfsn=530134.af795
Gold Nuggets
“Don’t put learning objectives in the beginning of the video”
“What do you call a singing computer? A Dell” This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
We had Melissa Milloway on talking about “design ops” and xAPI. We got the basics and a deep dive on both as well as discovery and discussion on some other related topics.
Design ops
xAPI
A/B Testing
LRS
Test groups
Links Mentioned in this Episode
http://www.designops.org/
https://www.lightningdesignsystem.com/
https://canstudios.com/adapt-authoring-tool/
http://adlnet.github.io/
http://getbootstrap.com/components/
https://twitter.com/mdaimler
https://www.facebook.com/NuggetHead/
http://melslearninglab.com/2017/04/18/espresso-matchmaker-xapi-example/
https://www.yetanalytics.com/
https://learninglocker.net/
https://www.learningsolutionsmag.com/authors/625/anthony-altieri
http://adlnet.github.io/
http://melslearninglab.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melmilloway/
Watch the Video Replay
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/081017?rfsn=530134.af795
Gold Nuggets
“L&D’s role is not to innovate.”
“xAPI is helping us to discover just how worthless a “completion” really is.” This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
We had a rock star in the window today…and we had a guest. Andrew Scivally from eLearning Brothers joined us today. He gave us a quick history of his company, what they do, and how that fits into the current L&D market. It was a fun day with “Garth” hosting in place of Brent today.
eLearning Brothers History
How templates work in creating training
What do their customers want?
The future of Game based learning and VR learning
Links Mentioned in this Episode
http://www.thisdayinrock.com/
http://elearningbrothers.com/
https://youtu.be/i-cPGTi64uY
https://www.helpscout.net/blog/psychology-of-color/
Watch the Video Replay
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/080917?rfsn=530134.af795
Gold Nuggets
“Let’s create a place where people want to be”
In this episode, Mike Taylor of Mindset Digital brings his vast array of experience to TLDChat to talk about
- The "Mike Taylor Method" of curating content for social media
- Why more L&D Professionals need to think like marketers
- The benefits of working in decentralized environments
Links mentioned in this episode: https://mindsetdigital.com/
https://feedly.com/i/welcome
http://www.buffer.com
https://www.ottoradio.com/
RSS in Plain English - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0klgLsSxGsU
https://refind.com/
https://www.commoncraft.com/
https://www.trainingindustry.com/ezine/current-issue/9-ways-to-get-business-leaders-to-buy-in-to-your-learning-efforts.aspx
http://www.sixboxes.com/six-boxes-model.html
applies to L&D too (sort of).. http://elitedaily.com/dating/dating-mr-right-mr-right-now/1692777/
https://mike-taylor.org/
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If you wanted some Thursday Thoughts, there were plenty today on the TLDChat! Dr. Will Thalheimer, a 30 year veteran in learning and development and a prolific researcher and speaker, brought his data-informed perspectives. Not only did he share his perspectives on some hot topics in learning and development, but he also provided context. Which of the topics discussed did he track back to the early 1920s? Referenced in the show and for your full viewing pleasure, check out the video of Thalheimer VS Quinn on Kirkpatrick. Also, if you are looking to win $5000, watch the replay to find out about the learning styles challenge. Topics discussed:
Kirkpatrick 4 Levels of Evaluation
The need for repetition in learning
Learning styles: Fact or fiction?
Neuroscience-helpful, so-so, or not so much?
Guests:
Dr Will Thalheimer Links mentioned in this episode:
http://www.willatworklearning.com/2016/01/brain-based-learning-and-neuroscience-what-the-research-says.html
http://LearningAudit.net Knock-Knock! Is Anybody in There? – Why Your Brain is Still Essentially a Black Box
http://www.debunker.club/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/290747074669101/
https://www.amazon.com/Performance-Focused-Smile-Sheets-Rethinking-Dangerous/dp/1941577008
https://secure.mybookorders.com/Orderpage/1773
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Special guest, Cheryl Johnson gives us the run-down on Culture of Learning. We discuss the concept and what some of the obstacles are when pursuing that in the L&D industry.
What is Culture of Learning
What are some of the obstacles in getting it started
How it looks to different environments
What can we do to start a culture where there is no training department at all
Links Mentioned in this Episode
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/learners-nick-shackleton-jones
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4939771/profile
http://smartlearningforbusinesssuccess.com/
Watch the Video Replay
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/08012017?rfsn=530134.af795
Gold Nuggets
“I don’t think it (culture of learning) has anything to do with training at all”
“Connect the culture of learning to the business.”
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In this episode, Brent Schlenker talks with Marco Faccini of www.Immersive.io. Marco broadcast live from San Jose, CA where he was a featured panelist and speaker at the Realities 360 Conference.
Marco talks about the conference, the current state of mixed realities in L&D, and what the future holds for the instructional designer looking into venturing into this new technology.
Link to Video: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/072817?rfsn=530134.af795 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
In this episode, Brent Schlenker talks with Margie Meacham, The Brain Lady, of LearningToGo.
The discussion was a deep dive on what neuroscience can tell us about the learning and development field. There were a lot of good questions in the Q&A and our special guest, Margie Meacham brought her expertise in the field to the table to answer them.
Topics Discussed:
- Training as a Science
- Discussing Learning Styles and Neuroscience
- The Brain is Part of the Body
- Spaced Learning
- Neuroscience in relation to AI
Link to Video: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/072717?rfsn=530134.af795 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
In this episode, Brent Schlenker chats with Lisa Goldstein, Senior Learning Technology Consultant for Nielsen. Lisa attended TLDC16 and had many great perspectives about this topic. What type of team challenges are you facing?
Topics discussed:
- Mobile learning
- Working on virtual teams
- Workplace variety and silos
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2017/07/what-youtube-reveals-about-the-toddler-mind/534765/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/290747074669101/?source_id=1784616125092588
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Today we welcomed Ray Jimenez into the box. We had a plethora of questions queued up in the Q&A section and no one was let down by the barrage of answers. Discussion started around story-telling and scenario based learning. The two were compared and the concept of context was brought into the discussion as well. The second half brought out a discussion on microlearning and Ray’s take on the concept and its application. t!
Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.amazon.com/Scenario-Based-Learning-Stories-Engage-Learners/dp/0979184746
https://www.kantola.com/
http://vignetteslearning.com/
Review the video:
http://tldc.us/tldchat-archives/
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In today's session, Special Guest Marco Faccini talks about his extensive background in L&D, the shift he's made toward Mixed Realities, and the future of VR in Learning and Development. In the second half of the recording, we also brought on Enzo Silva of SAP and Greg Nagy of Ohio State University. Both of these additional guests have EdTech backgrounds that include implementing Mixed Realities.
We covered:
- The differences (critical) between Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
- The easiest way to implement a VR strategy in your organization
- Building Virtual Reality with Unity
- The importance of Design in building VR experiences
Links: https://www.oculus.com/rift/ https://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/18/technology/using-virtual-reality-to-create-a-new-corporate-headquarters.html https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-07-13/facebook-said-to-plan-200-wireless-oculus-vr-headset-for-2018?_ga=2.151513978.2142507947.1499961904-1181779340.1498147516 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFKbL-GU-_U https://www.forbes.com/sites/curtissilver/2017/05/11/how-vr-porn-is-penetrating-our-minds-erecting-the-future-of-virtual-reality/#68c0173b40d1 https://unity3d.com/showcase/gallery/non-games https://unity3d.com/learn/live-training https://vr.google.com/blocks/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqCH4DNQBUA https://www.facebook.com/amusingplanet1/videos/vb.393184097412332/1150742314989836/?type=2&theater https://mindshow.com/
Orginal Video Broadcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/071417?rfsn=530134.af795
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In this TLDChat session, Cara North hosted Dawn Snyder (Franklin University and The Ohio State University), Sean Hickey (Columbus State Community College), and Andrew Hughes (University of Cincinnati) for a discussion on Higher Education and Learning & Development.
Topics discussed:
- The role of an Instructional Designer
- How to classify an Instructional Designer
- The differences between academically taught IDs and those that fall into the profession
- How do we move forward with bringing new people into the L&D workforce
Links mentioned in this episode: http://opwl.boisestate.edu/faculty-staff/emeritus/don-stepich/
https://www.amazon.com/Star-Darth-Vader-Candy-Holder/dp/B0058DQBES/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499958609&sr=8-1&keywords=darth+vader+candy+dish
https://m.signalvnoise.com/avoiding-not-solving-a1b37e46baaf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaughnsville,_Ohio
http://5trainersinacar.thebackstoryproject.com/episode-09-dublin-ohio-atd-learning-tech-day
http://incrementalsuccess.com/articles/Failure-breeds-success/
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Today's session featured Workplace Revolutionary, Ajay Pangarkar.
Ajay recently released a "Train the Trainer" course on www.Lynda.com specifically created for entry level trainers new to the industry. He discusses the nuances of designing a course for newbies, and also discusses the challenges of making the course worthwhile for more experienced trainers.
Ajay and Anthony talk about the responsibilities we have as trainers, their perspectives on successful training,and how to find wins.
Link to video recording: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/071017?rfsn=530134.af795 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
Today’s TLDChat featured Chris Bond, President, and CEO of Bluewater. Chris kicked off the chat sharing his impressive studio (along with the promise he will share how it is built on a future episode) and shared his history in video dating back to his father managing the Business Television Department for Texas Instruments. Chris echoed a theme for the week, focusing on data and performance for learning and development. It was great to hear insights from Chris about Talent Management and how technology has shaped the role. Hopefully, soon he’ll also share case studies and real life solutions that he has seen in his career.
In today's session, Guest Host Anthony Altieri interviews "the business conscience of L&D", Ajay Pangarkar.
Why must L&D justify themselves? Ajay asks us to focus on performance. Often times as L&D professionals we talk about learning not performance. Should we be shifting the paradigm? Are we using it backwards?
Anthony and Ajay explore the relationship between the business needs and learning and development. Ajay offers the perspective of being a partner- use needs assessment skills and dig in to target what you need to solve.
https://www.td.org/Publications/Newsletters/Links/2017/05/The-Grapes-of-Wrath
https://www.amazon.com/Performance-Consulting-Strategic-Process-Organizational/dp/1626562296
https://elearningindustry.com/elearning-authors/ajay-pangarkar-ctdp-cpa-cma
http://amzn.to/c3Qsk0
https://elearningindustry.com/training-budget-was-cut-deserved
http://www.trainingindustry.com/ezine/current-issue/building-strategic-learning-linkages-mapping-and-measuring-your-learning-strategy.aspx
http://pubs.royle.com/publication/?i=403982&p=66#{%22page%22:66,%22issue_id%22:403982}
http://candylab.com/
https://www.radiusnetworks.com/
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Meet Patti Shank, author of “Write and Organize for Deeper Learning: 28 evidence-based and easy-to-apply tactics that will make your instruction better for learning (Make It Learnable)”. With Special Guest Host Karen Hyder.
Patti Shank, PhD is writing the Make It Learnable series to help anyone who builds adult instructional materials (content experts, instructors, instructional designers, trainers, and so on) apply critical learning, writing, information design, and usability principles. These principles make it easier for people to learn, remember, and apply what they are learning. The great news is that applying these principles is not hard!
Write and Organize for Deeper Learning tackles four strategies and 28 specific tactics. For each strategy, Patti offers specific actionable tactics that you can implement this very moment, with examples, checklists, and job aids. The four strategies are:
Strategy 1: Understand your audience’s needs. Strategy 2: Write for clarity. Strategy 3: Make text readable and legible. Strategy 4: Organize for memory and use.
We are honored to have Karen Hyder hosting this broadcast with Patti.
Karen Hyder has been teaching about technology using technology since 1991 when she began delivering applications-software courses for Logical Operations/Ziff-Davis Education in the middle of the Windows and Microsoft Office explosion. In 1995, she was promoted to Director of Trainer Development, teaching classes to help trainers improve skills and earn Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) certification.
In 1998, Karen spearheaded a trainer-development program in the United Kingdom through Corporate Learning Ltd., providing the only Microsoft and CompTIA approved trainer certification courses in the UK at that time.
Upon her return to the United States, Karen founded Kaleidoscope Training and Consulting, which offers courses for technical trainers and subject-matter experts to improve online and in-person delivery. She also consults with organizations as they implement virtual classrooms, ensuring they make a good impression from the very first session.
Karen helped launch and currently produces and hosts The eLearning Guild Online Forums, a series of online conference sessions for eLearning development professionals. She also supports Thought Leader Webinars, and Best of webinars such as Best of DemoFest, a multi-presenter, multi-demonstration event that showcases the winning DemoFest submissions (Free Login required).
To date, Karen has coached hundreds of speakers to prepare for Online Forum sessions using Adobe Connect. Karen has served as a member of CompTIA’s Advisory Committee for the Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) certification exams since the program’s inception in 2001. Karen was a driving force behind the development of CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) for online trainer certification.
Link to video recording: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/062017?rfsn=530134.af795
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Today’s featured guest iss Scott Cooper, VP of Marketing Go1.com, Founder of the Online Learning Weekly newsletter, and NBA Golden State Warriors sideline reporter for Starting5Online.com. He talked networking (how he got his NBA media credentials), curating content for his weekly newsletter, creating content (giving back- low cost but high quality ways to improve practice), and the need for certificates in learning (compliance, credibility, social learning?!). Scott also shared some insights from a marketing perspective.
Links: http://scottdanielcooper.com/
http://onlinelearningweekly.com/
https://www.meetup.com/Bay-Area-Learning-Design-Technology/
Link to Video Recording: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/053017-ScottCooper
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It was an action packed Video Friday with special guest, Diana Howles of Howles Asssociates. She had tips, tricks, and behind the scenes ideas on video from start to finish. There was discussion around how to act behind the camera and in front of the camera, as well as banter in the chat and video about the difference between recorded video and live video. It was a rolling chat with a lot of outside talk and a video packed full of insight into the professional video world. Be sure to watch the video for all the details.
https://www.arborday.org/celebrate/dates.cfm
www.howlesassociates.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Madison
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Wiseau
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlaceWare
https://www.iab.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/MBD_Tremor_IAB_Digital-Video-FINAL-4-8-16.pdf
https://learningrebels.com/2017/04/24/why-training-needs-video/
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