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Beyond Skills: The Five Real Drivers of Workforce Performance

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Matthew Richter, Chris Van Wingerden) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:15:12 +0000

Many L&D programs build skills but fail to shift performance. Matthew Richter joins IDIODC to explore why that gap exists and what to do about it.

He breaks performance down into five factors and shows exactly where L&D can and cannot influence each one. That distinction matters. It changes how you diagnose problems, how you scope solutions, and how you talk to business leaders about what learning can realistically deliver. You will leave with a sharper lens for targeting your budget, a cleaner argument for stakeholders, and a practical framework for choosing interventions that move real business outcomes.

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Matthew Richter is President of The Thiagi Group and co-founder of The Learning Development Accelerator (LDA). He has spent two decades consulting and delivering training for organizations including Microsoft, EA, Grant Thornton, and Sony. His work sits at the intersection of performance, motivation, and learning design.

Matt is also a game designer, facilitator, and public speaker. He has presented at The Gates Foundation, ISPI, Training Magazine, and ASTD, among others. He co-authored LOLA: Live Online Learning Activities with Sivasailam Thiagarajan and teaches leadership at EMLyon Business School in France

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Action-First Learning to Drive Enterprise Performance

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Chris Van Wingerden, Paul Schneider, Karl Kapp) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000

In the age of AI when content is a commodity, how do Learning and Development organizations actually make an impact? How can they build a learning function that is both efficient and effective, especially when scaling across an enterprise? Many L&D teams are caught between the demand for speed and the need for quality, often sacrificing one for the other. The secret isn't doing more, but designing smarter from the start.

Dr. Karl Kapp, a leading voice in learning and technology, joins IDIODC to share a new operational mindset where "smooth is fast". We'll discuss how to embed quality and thoughtful design into your processes from the start, ensuring that your L&D initiatives are not only scalable but also accessible, performance-driven, and action-focused. Discover how strategic AI integration and an action-oriented approach can transform your team from a content factory into a critical driver of business success.

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Dr. Karl Kapp is a pioneering voice in learning innovation. His book Action-First Learning is reshaping how organizations design training for real-world impact. As co-founder of Enterprise Game Stack and founder of the L&D Mentor Academy, he bridges academic rigor with practical business results. His work on gamification, engagement, and instructional design has influenced thousands of L&D professionals worldwide.

Karl is a professor of instructional technology at Commonwealth University. He brings over two decades of research-backed expertise to enterprise learning challenges. From scaling operations to integrating AI, he helps organizations turn training into a strategic driver of business success. His books, courses, and thought leadership tackle the pressing challenges facing today's L&D leaders.

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Instructional Design Writing: When to Use AI, When to Resist

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:49:46 +0000

Your team is probably using AI to write learning content. But does it actually make it better? AI hallucinations and weird text patterns can be spotted by anyone paying attention. Connie Malamed joins IDIODC to share what she's learned from experimenting with AI writing tools.

We discuss the fingerprints AI leaves in your content. Overused sentence structures. Paragraphs that sound impressive but say nothing. You'll learn about specialized AI research tools that beat ChatGPT for finding credible sources, and using NotebookLM to prepare for SMEs interviews. Connie shares when to use AI and when to fight through your own messy first draft. Because sometimes the struggle is what keeps your writing sharp and your content authentic.

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Connie Malamed is a learning experience design consultant, author, and the creator of The eLearning Coach. She helps learning teams design evidence-informed, visually clear learning experiences that people actually understand and remember.

She has written two influential books on visual design for learning and runs Mastering Instructional Design, a community for learning professionals who want to deepen their craft and stay current in a changing L&D landscape.

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From Generic to Custom: AI-Generated Images for Learning Content

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Christy Tucker joins IDIODC to share her journey into AI image generation for learning. With over 1,500 images created and extensive tool experimentation, she reveals why she moved beyond stock photos. We'll discuss what works, what doesn't, and how to navigate the learning curve of prompting AI tools like Midjourney, ChatGPT, and Gemini (Nano Banana).

Discover practical workflows for creating consistent character images for scenarios. Christy explains how to reduce bias through diverse representation and make abstract concepts tangible with custom icons. This conversation previews strategic approaches you'll want to explore before her upcoming hands-on webinar. Get ready to elevate your learning visuals from generic to genuinely tailored.

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Christy Tucker is an instructional designer and consultant specializing in scenario-based learning and AI-generated visuals. She's created thousands AI images while developing practical workflows for learning professionals. Her blog, Experiencing Elearning, features 70+ posts on storytelling and scenarios. She earned the eLearning Learning MVP Award in the Engaging Learners category.

Christy speaks regularly at conferences including DevLearn and Training Magazine events. She's known for making complex techniques accessible through hands-on workshops and detailed guides. When she's not generating AI images or designing branching scenarios, she's probably experimenting with yet another image tool.

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The Conversation L&D Teams Should Be Having About AI

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Does your organization’s AI adoption feel scattered? All too often, teams are treating a strategic transformation like just another software rollout. Megan Torrance joins IDIODC with a better framework — one grounded in systems thinking. She maps the three zones where AI impacts learning organizations and the nature of training work itself, and the 14 conversations that organizations need to be having as we further our implementations of new tools and processes.

Drawing from her forthcoming book, Megan shares the planning dimensions most learning teams overlook. From workforce impact to governance to change management, she reveals why cross-functional collaboration matters just as much as technical prowess. This conversation previews strategic concepts your team should explore now. Her upcoming webinar dives deep into the AI Implementation Canvas framework with actionable strategies.

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Megan Torrance is the CEO and Founder of TorranceLearning, where she partners with organizations to create transformational learning experiences. A recognized thought leader in learning innovation, she created the LLAMA® methodology for instructional design and pioneered xAPI and learning analytics for L&D.

Her upcoming book, The AI Implementation Guide for L&D (June 2026), introduces the AI Implementation Canvas, a strategic framework for AI adoption. Megan developed the W.I.S.E. A.T. A.I. framework for responsible AI use and founded the LIT community. As a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, she brings systems thinking to help L&D professionals design for change. She co-hosts the Tangents with TorranceLearning podcast and offers the AI Driver's Permit course.

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From Overwhelm to Order: Managing L&D People and Processes

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Managing learning at scale requires mastering both psychology and process. Guieswende Rouamba joins IDIODC to reveal why projects succeed or fail — rarely because of content, but because of broken human dynamics. Using Transactional Analysis, he'll explain how to move stakeholders from resistance to genuine collaboration, transforming "order taker" teams into strategic partners.

But psychology needs operational discipline to scale. Guieswende will unpack how rigorous scoping prevents "dead projects" (built but never launched), protects teams from burnout, and keeps budgets intact against scope creep. As AI accelerates production timelines, this operational spine becomes even more critical. Learn how to build repeatable processes that scale from one course to fifty — and prepare your team for an AI-enabled future where instructional designers manage portfolios, not individual courses.

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Dr. Guieswende Rouamba is an instructional designer, author, and advocate for bringing project management discipline to the learning design profession. With a PhD in Instructional Design and Technology and over a decade of experience managing large-scale course development, he has seen firsthand how poor scoping and misaligned stakeholders derail even the best-designed content.

His book, The Instructional Designer's Guide to Project Management, bridges the gap between learning theory and operational reality, emphasizing the "human side" of project success through frameworks like Transactional Analysis and the SCARF model. Currently at the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois, Guieswende leads teams developing high-enrollment courses (500-1000 students) while championing the idea that instructional designers need to master both psychology and process to thrive in today's fast-paced L&D environments.

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Real-Time Learning Measurement and Training Optimization

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Alaina Szlachta, Chris Van Wingerden) — Fri, 5 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Alaina Szlachta, founder of By Design Development Solutions and the Measurement Made Easy community, tackles a critical challenge facing L&D teams today. How do you shift from measuring learning activities to measuring actual business outcomes? Her expertise in sustainable assessment frameworks addresses the real-world struggle of proving learning impact when executive leadership demands concrete ROI evidence.

We'll discuss how to create data-enabled training programs that deliver real-time insights and transform your L&D role. Dr. Szlachta will share practical measurement strategies that align training with organizational goals and optimize program effectiveness during delivery. Learn how to evolve from a reactive service provider into a strategic partner who drives measurable performance improvements across the organization.

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Dr. Alaina Szlachta, an academic-turned-entrepreneur, founded By Design Development Solutions to help learning leaders use data strategically to drive measurable impact. Drawing on her background as a researcher and public health educator, she specializes in data strategy and systems implementation — from collection and analysis to sustainable workflows. Her approach transforms how L&D teams measure training, shifting focus from activity metrics to actual business outcomes and ROI.

As author of the ATD Press book "Measurement and Evaluation on a Shoestring," Dr. Szlachta makes M&E accessible regardless of expertise or resources. Through her Measurement Made Easy community and speaking engagements, she equips L&D leaders with the data literacy needed to become strategic business partners. She's recognized for practical frameworks that help organizations build real-time assessment systems and prove learning impact at scale.

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Making Learning Stick: Strategic Reflection Activities for Enterprise L&D

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Training that doesn't transfer is training that wastes budget. Katrina Kennedy joins IDIODC with a solution that addresses every L&D leader's biggest challenge: proving learning works. Her systematic reflection methodology turns ineffective training into measurable business impact through strategic design choices.

Kennedy's "Learning That Lasts" framework provides the quality assurance system L&D operations need. We'll discuss how reflection activities strengthen memory consolidation and skill application across virtual and in-person environments. Discover practical tools for building reflection into content production workflows while tracking the performance outcomes that matter to executives.

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Katrina Kennedy is known as the "trainer's trainer" with over 27 years of experience helping organizations create learning that actually works. She's empowered more than 46,000 learners across state agencies, universities, healthcare systems, and Fortune 500 companies through evidence-based training methods that drive real results. Kennedy holds a Master's in Human Resource Management and Development from Chapman University and specializes in training design, virtual engagement, and reflection strategies that ensure learning transfers to job performance.

Kennedy is the author of "Learning That Lasts: Reflection Activities for Trainers and Designers," featuring over 45 research-backed activities organized around eight strategic outcomes. She's a regular ATD Conference speaker and contributor to TD Mag, sharing practical insights that help L&D professionals design engaging experiences that create lasting behavioral change. Kennedy also founded the Let's Learn Together L&D Community and shares resources at katrinakennedy.com.

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Skills-First Organizations: Content, People, and Performance Alignment

Thu, 6 Nov 2025 21:23:17 +0000

The gap between skills aspirations and reality is costing enterprises millions in learning inefficiency. Koreen Pagano, renowned skills transformation expert and Chief Product Officer at Build Capable, joins IDIODC to discuss how L&D leaders can bridge this divide through strategic data architecture and operational excellence.

From content tagging methodologies that actually work to building cross-functional governance structures, Koreen will share actionable insights for scaling skills initiatives. Discover why traditional competency approaches fail, how to establish trust in skills data, and the practical steps to transform learning operations into a strategic business asset.

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Koreen Pagano is a product executive and skills transformation expert with 25+ years driving organizational change at companies ranging from startups to global enterprises. As Chief Product Officer at Build Capable and co-founder of Rising Tide Cooperative, she specializes in AI integration, skills strategy, and enterprise learning transformation. Her career includes product leadership roles at LinkedIn Learning, Degreed, Wiley, and D2L, where she pioneered innovative approaches to corporate learning and skills development.

Koreen is the author of "Building the Skills-Based Organization: A Blueprint for Transformation" (September 2025) and "Immersive Learning". She holds a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Penn State University and is a frequent speaker and advisor on skills-based organizational change.

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The Rigor and Relevance of Assessment: Blending Learning Science with AI

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:48:37 +0000

Traditional assessments are often rigid, resource-heavy, and fail to fully capture on-the-job impact. In this session, Garima Gupta, founder of Artha Learning and creator of AIReady, shares a practical blueprint for modernizing assessments without losing scientific rigor.

Drawing from her experience designing AI-enabled assessment systems for enterprise clients, Garima demonstrates how to keep the bedrock principles of validity, reliability, and fairness at the forefront, while using AI to scale assessment quality across thousands of learners.

She breaks down:

- Defining "Good": How L&D leaders can design assessments that measure and support learners.
- Augmenting the Expert: Practical ways to use Generative AI as a drafting and refinement partner while keeping human oversight central.
- The Future of Feedback: How adaptive AI-powered assessments can provide personalized, real-time feedback that accelerates skill development at scale.

Garima’s message is clear: science comes first, and AI is the multiplier. This session will equip learning leaders with both the strategic lens and tactical playbook to transform assessments into a reliable driver of workforce capability and business impact.

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Garima Gupta is the Founder and CEO of Artha Learning Inc., an award-winning learning design firm based in Toronto, and creator of AIReady, an AI-powered platform that transforms traditional assessments into personalized evaluation systems. With over 20 years of experience in L&D, software engineering, and education, she holds an MEd in Adult Education and is a Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP).

Garima is a sought-after keynote speaker at major conferences including ATD and DevLearn, sharing insights on AI integration in enterprise L&D and innovative assessment strategies. Her company has earned numerous international awards including Brandon Hall Awards and the Stevie Award for Canadian Small Business of the Year 2022. Beyond her business achievements, she serves on educational advisory committees and supports education initiatives, including sponsoring ten primary schools in rural India.

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Rethinking Microlearning: Moving Beyond 'Short and Cheap'

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:14:43 +0000

Stop treating microlearning as "just short training" — and start tackling the misconceptions that kill most implementations. Robyn A. Defelice cuts through the hype to reveal what L&D leaders consistently miss when rolling out microlearning initiatives.

Robyn will arm you with the critical questions that expose whether your organization is truly ready for microlearning success. Discover the hidden roadblocks sabotaging your campaigns, learn to assess your team's real capacity, and walk away knowing exactly what questions to ask about your unique situation.

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Robyn A. Defelice is a learning and development strategist and co-author of "Microlearning: Short and Sweet" with Karl Kapp. Cornell-certified in systems thinking, she specializes in helping L&D teams bridge strategy and operations while building organizational readiness for learning initiatives.

Known for her data-driven research on training development timelines and extensive work with ATD's industry benchmarks, Robyn focuses on moving L&D functions from reactive service providers to strategic business partners. Her upcoming book "Maximizing the Power of Microlearning" (March 2026) addresses implementation misconceptions and provides frameworks for context-aware microlearning success.

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The New ISO Standard for L&D and Goal-Based Learning

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Paul Schneider, Chris Van Wingerden, David Vance) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Join Dave Vance, architect of the groundbreaking ISO 30437 standard for L&D metrics, as he reveals why the first comprehensive measurement framework is a game-changer for L&D leaders.

Dave shares his take on today's obsession with role/skills-based learning — and why this tunnel vision could be sabotaging your L&D impact. As an industry thought leader and former Fortune 100 CLO, he'll argue that even perfectly executed role-based learning falls short without goal-based measurement driving the strategy.

Tune in to learn why you need both approaches working together to deliver maximum business impact and produce the results that matter to executive leadership.

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Dr. Dave Vance is a renowned learning and development strategist who founded Caterpillar University and served as its President and Chief Learning Officer. He co-led the development of ISO 30437, the first global standard for L&D metrics, and now advises Fortune 100 companies through the ROI Institute.

A former CLO of the Year award winner, Dave blends academic rigor with real-world enterprise experience to help organizations build measurement frameworks that drive measurable business impact. He is a sought-after speaker, author, and thought leader on goal-based learning, quality assurance systems, and performance-driven L&D strategy.

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Beyond Engagement Theater: What Drives L&D Performance

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Clark Quinn, Chris Van Wingerden, Paul Schneider) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:26:07 +0000

What if everything you think you know about learner engagement is wrong? Clark Quinn, renowned learning scientist and author of "Make It Meaningful," joins IDIODC to challenge conventional L&D wisdom. He reveals the research-backed approach to creating learning experiences that actually drive business results.

We'll explore the critical difference between "engagement theater" and meaningful learning. Clark will share practical frameworks for L&D leaders who must demonstrate ROI while managing large-scale content operations. Tune in for actionable strategies to ditch satisfaction surveys and build performance ecosystems that connect learning directly to organizational success.

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Dr. Clark Quinn is Executive Director of Quinnovation and Co-Director of the Learning Development Accelerator, with over 40 years of experience bridging cognitive science and organizational learning. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Cognitive Science from UC San Diego and has helped Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and educational institutions design learning experiences that align with how people actually think, work, and learn.

A prolific author of seven books including "Make It Meaningful" and "Learning Science for Instructional Designers," Quinn is an internationally recognized speaker and consultant who transforms evidence-based research into practical L&D solutions. He received the eLearning Guild's first-ever Guild Master designation and multiple industry honors for his work advancing meaningful, transformational learning that delivers measurable business impact.

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Visual Design for Learning Performance and Accessibility

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:14:49 +0000

What if better visual design could simultaneously boost learning outcomes and meet accessibility requirements? Visual design expert Connie Malamed, author of "Visual Design Solutions," reveals how strategic visual choices enhance learning for everyone — then shows how to make those same visuals accessible without compromising effectiveness.

We'll explore why visuals help people learn, characteristics of effective visual design, common mistakes learning designers make, and the crucial difference between visual design and graphic design. Then we'll dive into accessibility essentials: sufficient contrast, color combinations to avoid for color vision deficiency, best practices for alt-text and screen readers, and how to convey information beyond color alone.

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Connie Malamed is a learning experience design consultant, international speaker, and founder of the Mastering Instructional Design community. With over 25 years of experience serving corporate, government, and academic clients, she is a recognized authority in visual design and instructional design who was honored with the prestigious Learning Guild Master Award in 2018.

She is the author of Visual Design Solutions and Visual Language for Designers, and publishes The eLearning Coach website and podcast, which provides practical resources for learning professionals worldwide. Through her Mastering Instructional Design community, Connie mentors instructional designers at all career stages, helping them build skills and advance in the rapidly evolving field of learning experience design.

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Fix the Meeting: Frameworks for High-Performance L&D Teams

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Paul Schneider, Mike Simmons) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:20:28 +0000

Let's be honest — L&D teams are drowning in meetings that feel like productivity black holes. But what if those same meetings could become your secret weapon for driving real business results? Communication expert Mike Simmons has figured out how to transform meetings from time-wasting rituals into strategic performance engines, and joins our IDIODC session to spill the secrets.

Applying the battle-tested "Jobs to Be Done" framework in the context of meetings, Mike shows L&D leaders how to build communication systems that actually move the needle. We talk about the three critical meeting types every team needs, why your current agenda approach isn't working at scale, and practical ways to measure meeting ROI while streamlining content production. Get ready for actionable strategies to eliminate meeting waste, align teams faster, and prove measurable business impact through smart communication design.

Ready to turn your biggest operational headache into a competitive advantage? This conversation will completely change how you approach every meeting on your calendar.

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Mike Simmons is the founder of Catalyst A.C.T.S., where he helps technical SaaS companies scale from $2M to $80M ARR through strategic leadership development and operational optimization. With over 25 years of experience in high-growth technology companies, he has served as Chief Revenue Officer at CybSafe and Vice President at Safari Books Online (O'Reilly Media), working with enterprise clients like Intel, Microsoft, and MIT.

Mike specializes in transforming organizational performance through his "Jobs to Be Done" framework for communication and meeting design, helping companies achieve 2X ARR growth and multi-million dollar revenue increases. He hosts the "Find My Catalyst" podcast and co-leads the Leader Lab community, focusing on developing effective leaders through practical frameworks and performance-driven execution.

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The Great Training Transformation: Adapt or Become Irrelevant

Fri, 1 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

The future of workplace training is arriving faster than anyone predicted, and Donald H Taylor has a shocking forecast: traditional training courses have just 2-5 years left before they become extinct. Drawing from his latest Global Sentiment Survey and decades of L&D expertise, Donald will reveal how personalization, coaching/simulation and learner expectations are dismantling the training models we've relied on for decades.

As organizations struggle with "do more with less" pressures and employees demand Netflix-level personalization in their professional development, the question isn't whether training will transform — it's whether L&D professionals will evolve fast enough to remain relevant in this brave new world.

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Donald H Taylor has worked in learning and technology since the mid-1980s.

He has chaired the Learning Technologies Conference in London since 2000 and writes and speaks world-wide about Learning and Development (L&D). His annual L&D Global Sentiment Survey, started in 2014, provides a unique perspective on L&D trends from over 100 countries. From 2010 to 2021, he chaired the Learning and Performance Institute.

He chairs the Workforce Development board for VC firm Emerge Education, and advises several EdTech start-ups.
The author of 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦, Donald is a graduate of Oxford University and the recipient of an honorary doctorate from London’s Middlesex University

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Make Learners Want It: Marketing 101 for L&D Rebels

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000

L&D’s relevance crisis is here — and hope isn’t a strategy. Marketing expert Ashley Hinchcliffe flips the script on traditional learning functions with the People Impact Loop™, a bold framework to transform L&D from content factories to business-critical enablers. Discover why learner-centric buzzwords fall short, how to design initiatives employees actually want, and why marketing-led thinking is the key to driving real behavior change. Ready to stop shouting into the void and start proving value? This is your wake-up call.

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Ashley Hinchcliffe is the founder of MAAS Marketing and the creator of the People Impact Loop™ - a marketing-led framework transforming how L&D drives business value.
With a background in strategic marketing and a passion for disrupting the status quo, Ashley helps learning teams think more like marketers and product owners, and less like internal service providers.

Through bold campaigns, audience-first thinking, and unapologetic relevance, she empowers L&D to build initiatives learners actually want - and businesses truly need.
If you’re ready to stop shouting into the void and start driving real impact, Ashley’s your person.

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Immersive by Design: Making Mixed Reality Part of the Blend

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Destery Hildenbrand, Paul Schneider) — Fri, 4 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Immersive tech isn't just cool. It's useful. And more importantly, it fits right into the blended learning you're already building. In this IDIODC session, Destery Hildenbrand, a Learning Technology Consultant and Immersive Technology Evangelist, will walk you through integrating mixed reality, such as AR and MR, into your learning experiences.

We'll explore where immersive learning fits into the learning flow, how to get started even if you're not a developer, and how to make it stick with your audience. You'll leave with practical ideas, tool suggestions, and a solid starting point to take your blended learning to the next level using immersive technology.

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Destery Hildenbrand is a Learning Technology Consultant, Immersive Technology Evangelist and founder of Destery1Kenobi LLC, specializing in immersive learning solutions using video, 360 media, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). With a background in instructional design and emerging technology, he helps organizations integrate cutting-edge, accessible, and scalable immersive learning experiences that enhance engagement and increase retention.

A recognized industry thought leader, Destery frequently speaks at national events like ATD TechKnowledge, Learning Solutions, Augmented World Expo (AWE), and DevLearn, delivering hands-on workshops and strategic insights on immersive learning. His expertise in AI-driven learning experiences, no-code/low-code XR development, soft skills training, and blended learning strategies ensures practical, effective solutions for organizations embracing the future of learning technology.

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The Quality Stack: Building Fail-Safes into L&D Pipelines

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Hadiya Nuriddin, Chris Van Wingerden) — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000

How do you move beyond endless checklists to bake quality into every layer of learning design? In this actionable conversation, Hadiya Nuriddin tackles this challenge head-on, drawing from her Quality Management in Learning and Development playbook and frontline experience. We’ll explore why “quality theater” fails, how to align standards with organizational DNA, and practical ways to transform reluctant teams into quality champions.

Expect real talk about overcoming stale workflows, bridging the gap between compliance and innovation, and turning quality systems into engines for learner impact—whether you're a solo developer or part of a large team. Bring your toughest QMS hurdles; this is about building resilience, not just fixing errors.

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Hadiya Nuriddin is the CEO and Chief Learning Strategist at Duets Learning, with over 20 years of expertise in L&D across corporate, non-profit, and academic settings. She holds an MEd in Curriculum Design, an MA in Writing, and multiple professional certifications including CPTD, CPTM, and CQIA.

Hadiya authored "StoryTraining: Selecting and Shaping Stories That Connect" and "Quality Management in Learning and Development," specializing in instructional design, story-centered learning, and quality management systems for L&D teams. As an award-winning talent development professional, she regularly presents at industry conferences on learning strategy and quality management.

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The Performance Paradox: Solving L&D’s $100 Billion Waste Problem

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Danielle Wallace, Chris Van Wingerden) — Fri, 6 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Danielle Wallace, Chief Learning Strategist at Beyond the Sky, merges decades of corporate marketing expertise with cutting-edge L&D innovation to tackle the crisis of ineffective training. In this episode, she dismantles why traditional content-heavy approaches fail to drive real-world performance, revealing how AI-powered role-plays, immersive scenarios, and precision feedback systems can transform skill acquisition.

Drawing from her Fortune 100 experience and recent breakthroughs in behavioral design, Wallace provides actionable frameworks to close the "knowing-doing gap" while exposing common pitfalls that sabotage even the best of well-intentioned programs.

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Danielle Wallace, Chief Learning Strategist at Beyond the Sky, combines 20 years of Fortune 100 leadership (P&G, PepsiCo) with learning science to engineer measurable behavior change. A CTDP-certified pioneer in AI-driven immersive scenarios and coaching systems, she hosts the You in 2042: The Future of Work podcast, helping organizations future-proof workforces through behavioral psychology and adaptive tech.

Her consumer marketing-inspired methodology creates sticky learning experiences, delivering 260%+ business impact for clients like Sun Life and Roche Pharmaceuticals.

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Neuroscience and AI: Enhancing Learning and Performance

Fri, 23 May 2025 16:41:29 +0000

Join us for a captivating conversation with Margie Meacham, famously known as "The Brain Lady," a pioneer in applying AI to learning and talent development since 2013. Drawing from her hands-on experience developing educational chatbots, Margie will take us on a journey through the powerful intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence.

We’ll explore practical ways to enhance learning experiences using AI, uncover the benefits of integrating AI tools into talent development, and examine real-world examples. Plus, we’ll tackle key challenges, like AI hallucinations, that every learning professional should understand.

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Margie Meacham, renowned as "The Brain Lady," is a scholar-practitioner and Chief Freedom Officer of LearningToGo, where she pioneers the integration of neuroscience and artificial intelligence in talent development.

With a master's degree in Learning Technologies from Capella University, she has authored influential works like Brain Matters: How to Help Anyone Learn Anything Using Neuroscience (2015) and AI in Talent Development (2021), which demystify cognitive science and AI applications for learning professionals.

A trailblazer in educational AI, she developed her first chatbot in 2013 and later created award-winning tools like BrainyBot™ to personalize learning experiences. Recognized as a Top 100 Most Innovative Learning Professional, her work is deeply informed by her journey overcoming dyslexia, fueling her mission to make learning accessible through science and technology.

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Creating Accessible and Inclusive Learning Experiences, By the Book

Mon, 12 May 2025 18:22:12 +0000

Training content can only help create true change if it can help everyone in your organization. There is a whole range of reasons and circumstances why learners might find content inaccessible or exclusive, and it can seem very daunting to try and solve accessibility and inclusivity for all possibilities.

In this session of IDIODC, we’re talking with Sarah Mercier who has recently edited Design for All Learners, now available from ATD Press.
The book is a collection of essays and articles from accessibility, inclusion and L&D experts. We’ll be talking about some of the major insights the book has to offer, and some of her own lightbulb moments from the book and her own time focusing on accessibility and inclusion as an L&D professional.

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Sarah Mercier is the CEO and strategic consultant at Build Capable, specializing in instructional strategy and learning technology. With her talent for translating complex technical concepts into practical applications, Sarah serves as an international facilitator for the ATD.

Sarah is the author and editor of "Design for All Learners: Create Accessible and Inclusive Learning Experiences." She frequently speaks at industry conferences on instructional design, accessibility, data strategy, and learning ecosystems. Her insights have been published in numerous professional publications, including ATD's Trends in Learning Technology, TD Magazine, and CLO Magazine.

More info on her book: https://www.designforallbook.com/

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Beyond Vanity Metrics: Driving Growth with Learner Engagement

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

L&D teams face mounting pressure to prove engagement isn’t just a vanity metric. Join Becky Willis, learning strategist and co-founder of Tractus Learning, as she reveals how to transform engagement from abstract concept to measurable business driver.

Discover practical frameworks for connecting learning maturity to engagement strategies, including how to leverage modern ecosystems that blend AI-driven personalization with human-centric design. Becky will unpack case studies showing how aligned engagement approaches lead to 3x higher content adoption – and why the future of L&D hinges on making this critical connection.

Get the "5 Es of Learning Engagement" Playbook: https://tractuslearning.com/white-papers/#:~:text=The%20Learning%20Engagement%20Playbook

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Becky Willis is co-founder and CLO at Tractus Learning, where she architects learning ecosystems for Fortune 500 companies and mid-market innovators. With 25+ years experience spanning HP’s global learning innovation team and leadership roles at EdCast, she’s pioneered strategies blending LXPs, microlearning, and engagement analytics. A frequent ATD speaker and author, Becky’s work focuses on making learning measurable through what she calls “the engagement-maturity continuum.” Her insights have been featured in Training Industry Magazine and at DevLearn 2024’s keynote panel on AI-driven learning.

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The Accessibility Edge: How Benchmarking Fuels Inclusive Learning Success with Susi Miller

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Chris Van Wingerden, Susi Miller, Paul Schneider) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Tune in as 2025 LPI Learning Professional of the Year Susi Miller reveals how inaccessible learning content creates significant organizational risks, including compliance violations, talent exclusion, and reputational damage.

Through her groundbreaking eLa1000 Accessibility Assessment initiative, Susi demonstrates how organizations that prioritize accessibility gain competitive advantages in employee engagement, retention, and performance outcomes.

Discover the data-driven benchmarks showing where the L&D industry stands today, debunk common accessibility myths holding companies back, and learn practical strategies to transform your learning ecosystem into one that truly serves everyone while delivering measurable business results.

Access the eLa1000 Accessibility Assessment: https://ela1000assessment.elahub.net/

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xAPI in 2025: Growing Pains and Future Gains with Megan Torrance

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

It's been almost 12 years since Experience API (xAPI) version 1.0 was released, and it’s still experiencing some growing pains.
With so much potential yet still waiting to take the world by storm (or by SCORM?), xAPI seems much like many other Tweens.

The fabulous Megan Torrance joins us for this episode of IDIODC to discuss where xAPI stands in 2025 and its future as it strives toward adulthood.

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Must-Steal Marketing Strategies for Your L&D Toolkit with Bianca Baumann

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:41:14 +0000

The goal of any L&D department is to influence and change behavior. And guess what? That’s the same goal of the marketing department.

Marketers are great at grabbing attention and convincing people to carry out an action, and many of the strategies and tools they use can also help L&D teams improve the success of training programs.

Tune in for a great conversation with Bianca Baumann, VP Learning Solutions & Innovation at Ardent and co-author of the soon to be released book, 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗟&𝗗 𝗣𝗿𝗼 coming in May from ATD Press.
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Bianca Baumann is a seasoned L&D strategist with 15+ years of experience. Passionate about consulting on effective new solutions to serve learners’ needs, she’s developed processes, methodologies, and frameworks to help organizations meet their growth targets with the help of innovative L&D approaches. Bianca has helped dozens of organizations with their workforce transformations, as well as onboarding and reskilling programs. She has also spearheaded multiple projects in the marketing, automotive, financial, and events industries, creating award-winning programs along the way. Bianca speaks at international conferences and is a facilitator at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. She’s the co-author of “Think Like a Marketer, Learn Like and L&D Pro – Strategies To Ignite Learning"

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Getting Real-World L&D Benefits from Artificial Intelligence with Tim Handley

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Tim Handley, Chris Van Wingerden, Paul Schneider) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:21:08 +0000

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is in the spotlight these days, and many L&D teams are exploring the role it can play in their development processes—and even in the learning content itself.

The team at Welbee began incorporating AI into its dominKnow | ONE courses a year ago. Welbee provides courses and learning content focused on school staff well-being in the UK and US. Their use of AI has centered on helping learners better understand course content and serve as an overall well-being tool.

Tim Handley, instructional designer and CPO/CTO at Welbee, will join us for the next episode of #ICIODC to share how Welbee is using AI in its courses. He’ll also discuss the lessons learned over the past year and reflect on the role AI can play in instructional design.

IDIODC is sponsored by dominKnow. Create and manage impactful L&D content – efficiently, at scale, with dominKnow | ONE LCMS.

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Top eLearning Challenges in 2025 - Obstacles or Opportunities?

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Paul Schneider, Chris Van Wingerden) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:34:19 +0000

It’s time to dust off our trusty coffee mugs and get back on the mic!

Instructional Designers In Office Drinking Coffee (IDIODC) is back, and we have a lot to discuss.

In our first session this year, we’ll cover the top eLearning industry challenges in 2025 – some are new and trendy, while others are legacy and persistent. How can we tackle these challenges (if at all)? What are the consequences? Could these obstacles become opportunities to make a big impact?

Tune in to our session with dominKnow's own Chris Van Wingerden and Paul Schneider, PhD - to find out!

IDIODC is sponsored by dominKnow. Create and manage impactful L&D content – efficiently, at scale, with dominKnow | ONE LCMS.

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Solve Knowledge and Learning Issues with Organization Enablement with Mike Simmons

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000

We've all heard of Sales Enablement roles. But why is it that only sales teams get special attention enabling them to do their jobs better? Shouldn't we be enabling the entire organization?

One might argue that traditional onboarding and training has that responsibility. But it's not quite the same. Enabling all departments to be successful and productive requires more than what traditional training departments provide. Supporting the moments of need within all departments requires knowledge management, informal learning, social learning, access management, and more.

Mike Simmons joins us to talk about organization enablement and how L&D is uniquely positioned to blend the best of Knowledge Management, Performance Improvement, and Learning & Development into a cohesive solution that enables all employees to be their best and provide the most value to their organizations.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on Twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

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Debunking Myths About Creating Accessible Learning Content with Diane Elkins

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Have you asked yourself lately why you don't put a stronger focus on accessibility when creating eLearning content? Oh c'mon, you know you've made excuses why you "can't" do it. We all have at one time or another in our careers. I include myself in that. Here are just a few I'm sure you've used:

"Yea, but nobody in our organization has a disability."
"Yea, but nobody with a disability could do these particular jobs anyways."
"Yea, but it costs more, and we don't have the time to spare."
"Yea, but we're not a government agency so we don't really need to worry about it."
"Yea, but we make a pdf transcript. That's all we need."

Your "Yea, buts" are no longer valid. Diane Elkins joins us to debunk the common myths and excuses used to avoid creating fully accessible learning experiences. She's an experienced elearning development professional who's been at the helm of Artisan Learning for 20 years. She's heard it all. But more importantly she's discovered successful responses to the "Yea, buts" and created solutions that prove the "yea, but...-ers" (Trademark pending) WRONG.

Stop being a "yea, but...-er"!

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Improving Training Videos Using Neuroscience with Patti Shank

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Just because you have the skills to shoot and edit a video doesn't mean it's instructionally sound. This is why some videos are easier to learn from than others. And why that learning sticks. Watching video is a passive experience and therefore you might think there isn't much more to it than just making it more entertaining. Yea, you'd be wrong.

Dr. Patti Shank joins us to discuss some of the mental processing models you can use to your advantage when producing videos. She's taught us all how to become better multiple-choice question writers with a scientific approach, and now she's applying that same researched-based rigor to producing better training videos. She reads ALL the research so we don't have too.

Join us for another IDIODC with Patti as she continues to help the L&D community apply the research to all that we do. Save your spot today!

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Using AI to Supercharge Training Team Productivity with Myra Roldan

Wed, 5 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000

AI is the hottest topic in L&D since Learning2.0. It's even hotter than Virtual Reality. Why? Because it's something everyone can use and doesn't require additional hardware expenses. And more importantly, when used creatively, AI apps can supercharge your individual productivity. But if you're a manager/director of an L&D or Training department, you need to build your knowledge of these tools as well. They are changing how your team will work and support stakeholders.

Myra Roldan, AWS Sr. Technical Program Manager, joins us to talk about the many solutions and productivity hacks she's discovered while experimenting with AI apps. She'll talk about building AI generated content, but also how she's generated more complex solutions like knowledge bases. She's even used AI to generate her own app that generates instructional objectives. The future of AI is here now.

If you follow Myra on social media you may have already seen these demos, but if you're like me, her videos sparked even more questions. Bring your own questions and curiosity to this episode and join the always active chat room. And bring your manager, and your manager's manager. This technology, more than any other, is changing rapidly the way we work and improve performance.

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Navigating the NonProfit Learning Ecosystem with Nancy Bacon

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Nonprofit organizations need training too. Just like the for-profit enterprise, a nonprofit has learning needs. Some of that learning is unique to the nonprofit world. And just like SMBs and large enterprises, nonprofits come in all sizes. And as these organizations scale up, so do their training needs. If you're an L&D professional you may have considered working for, or consulting with, a nonprofit. Much of your work will remain the same, but understanding the unique nature of the nonprofit entity will help you succeed and avoid common pit falls.

Nancy Bacon has committed her professional career in L&D to supporting nonprofits. She joins us to share her insights into this world and how you can benefit from knowing a little more about them. Since many trainees are volunteers, as you might imagine, motivating them to action is a challenge. This is Nancy's specialty and applies adult learning theories to make that action happen.

Just because you don't work in a nonprofit doesn't mean this episode isn't for you. This episode is exactly for you. You may not work in a nonprofit currently, but at some point you will, or should, be a volunteer. Your skills could be just the thing a struggling nonprofit needs and we're here to help you. Join us for this unique look into the world of L&D and nonprofits.

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The 10 Principles of an Adaptive Learning Organization with Mike Hruska

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Artificial Intelligence is the hottest thing since the internet. And it's the fastest growing, and fastest changing technology in human history. The businesses that survive will be those that can quickly adapt and incorporate these changes with minimal business disruption. Learning and Development will play a critical role in the future of this augmented enterprise.

With AI changing the business landscape on a daily basis, and so many professionals concerned about their careers, Mike has visualized the future and shares some principles of an adaptive learning organization.

If you're worried about your career as an instructional designer, you should join us. And if you're leading a training team or L&D organization this episode should be mandatory. We want to help you navigate the massive changes impacting you and your team. Join us by saving your spot in crowdcast.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on Twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

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Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Becoming an Accidental Instructional Designer with Cammy Bean

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Cammy Bean, Brent Schlenker, Chris Van Wingerden) — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Oops! I tripped on a lego, and got back up as an accidental instructional designer.

HA! Okay, maybe not that type of accident. But there aren't that many of us that grew up always wanting to be an ID. The reality of our workforce is that we're the island of misfit corporate professionals, and former school teachers.

This is also the story of today's guest. And she also wrote the book on becoming an Accidental Instructional Designer. Cammy Bean join us to talk about her journey as she launches the 2nd edition of her book. We'll also talk about the many hats of instructional design and the growing ecosystem of technology that has expanded the number of hats needing to be worn.

If you're an organizational leader wanting to expand your training department but don't know what skills you need on your team, we'll talk about that too. Cammy has had an amazing career working with many organizations giving her unique insights into training teams. She's seen first hand what works, and what doesn't. Join us for an incredible conversation with Cammy Bean.

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The Realities and Future of Modern Learning Ecosystems with Craig Weiss

Wed, 7 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Is your company, or department, growing and needing to upgrade the training systems you've outgrown? Or maybe you're just curious about the future of your career in L&D or corporate training? Perhaps you just like to stay informed about the training industry for other reasons. Digital technology has been changing our industry for over 50 years. Keeping up is not easy, but IDIODC is here to help.

Craig Weiss joins IDIODC to talk about the changes in technology that are changing the landscape of L&D and corporate training. Seems like everyone has an opinion about our industry these days. However, very few have the deep level of informed opinion as Craig. His research reports, blog posts, and presentations are filled with a deep understanding of how current changes in technology impact you, your team, and your business.

The current state of the L&D industry is something we all live everyday in the work we do. But those experiences are different for each of us. Join us for this episode of IDIODC and let's all look at the learning ecosystem from a broader perspective. There are sure to be realities and possible futures that you have not yet explored. Save your spot today!

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Powering Performance with Formal/Informal Learning at the 5 Moments of Need with Bob Mosher

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Bob Mosher, Chris Van Wingerden, Brent Schlenker) — Wed, 31 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000

The 5 Moments of Need exist in every department of every enterprise, and requires a strong and efficient learning ecosystem. Both formal and informal learning solutions support each of the moments in different ways. When you need to learn NEW stuff or MORE stuff, those are the first 2 moments of need and probably the most obvious. But there is also APPLY, CHANGE, and SOLVE. These are moments that require learning solutions supported by solid design and development processes, and systems as well.

Bob Mosher is the founding member at 5 Moments of Need and joins us to share his experiences putting these philosophies into practice. We'll talk about the basics, but then we'll jump into why and how we need to adjust our practices. Bob has plenty of case studies and stories to tell about important business impact applying The 5 Moments of Need can have. And you don't need to be an instructional designer to benefit from this conversation. Every business leader can improve their operations by knowing more about these 5 distinct moments where a learning intervention is required.

This episode could be the 45mins that launches your career within your organization. Invite your managers, and invite your teams. You don't want to miss it.

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Top Tips for Online Presenting with Kirsten Rourke

Wed, 10 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000

As your career progresses you will be asked to be a speaker, or deliver a presentation, more and more. And it doesn't matter if you enjoy it or not, your thoughts and ideas will need to be communicated to others if you expect to succeed in your career. Working from home, virtual meetings and training sessions, have become the norm. Just because you can open up the zoom app doesn't mean you're good to go. You need a plan for delivering your message in virtual rooms and spaces.

You need these skills now more than ever. Even if you think you're pretty good at presenting in the real world, that skillset and confidence may not translate effectively into the virtual world.

This is a perfect episode for professional development for employees at all levels within your organization. Book a conference room, or just share the link, and join us with your team. Save your spot today!

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How L&D Can Become a Trusted Business Advisor with Jess Almlie

Wed, 3 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Learning and Development leaders and their teams support many different stakeholders. But all of these stakeholders play an important role in the success of each enterprise. If our job is to help them improve their performance than we must learn to become better advisors to those lines of business.

Jess Almlie joins us to talk about becoming a trusted business advisor. For Jess, this is key in doing our best work as L&D professionals. Working as a trusted business advisor allows us to get out of the order-taking business and into the business of working strategically, maximizing our use of time and resources, and creating solutions that impact the organization. If we have the trust of our business stakeholders, we can say yes strategically (saying "no" to items that won't be solved by learning and/or are just "nice to have"), be proactive in our approach, and really work collaboratively with our business stakeholders as opposed to just doing things for them.

It's an important part of building your career as an L&D professional. And if you're already in a position of leadership, you'll benefit from this conversation as well. In fact, we need you to join us and share your experiences. Save your spot today!

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on Twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

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eLearning Research Surprises that May Surprise You with Jane Bozarth

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Industry research is an important part of advancing our profession. Did you know that, sometimes, researchers discover interesting trends that don't make the final edit of a report? Obviously, if it was industry changing findings it wouldn't hit the cutting room floor. But even the stuff you never read about can very interesting and helpful in your career growth.

We've been looking forward to having Dr. Bozarth on IDIODC for a long time and are thrilled to have her join us. Be sure to tune in for this special episode.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on Twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

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Data Literacy for Learning Leaders with Zsolt Oláh

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker, Chris Van Wingerden, Zsolt Oláh) — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Data literacy is not something traditionally taught to training teams, but leveraging data for decision-making is critical in today's workplace. But just counting butts-in-seats doesn't cut it. It's necessary to interpret the business data you are expecting to impact with your training solutions. But that's often easier said than done. Especially if you're new to the world of training and development.

Zsolt Oláh joins us to discuss the data analytics of training and development. We'll discuss what data is available, or should be available, as well as why data helps us make better business decisions. Zsolt recently conducted session at TechKnowledge where he asked attendees to participate in a simulated project where the team needs to evaluate the learning pilot based on the given data. Zsolt will explain the valuable insights gained using this simulated approach and how you can use it too.

This session is for everyone on your learning team as its a group effort when you're growing as a success training organization. Learning leaders will benefit from new insights and team members will have a better understanding of what training interventions work, or not, and how to communicate that to others.

Join us with your entire team for this fantastic session.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on Twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

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How to Create Accessible Learning Content Supporting DEI with Susi Miller

Wed, 5 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000

When you hear about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, how often do you associate them with accessibility? Probably not immediately, right? But when you see it, your brain says "of course"!

Accessibility conversations are often discussed as a separate initiative, when in reality, creating accessible learning content is exactly what DEI programs are all about. Perhaps we should add another letter, and begin calling these programs Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility?

For enterprise wide initiatives, that's probably a little outside of a training department's sphere of influence. However, designing and developing learning content that is accessible is exactly part of our charter, and it's within our control. So, of course, we should be doing everything we can to make the best accessible learning content we can.

Susi Miller returns as our guest to discuss more of her insights and experiences related to creating accessible learning content. We'll look at common pitfalls and mistakes organisations are still making with accessibility, and how focusing on accessibility can actually improve your learning designs for everyone.

Our Summer of '21 episode with Susi turned out to be one of our most watched episodes that season. Now's your chance to join us with her again and level up your accessibility game as part of your 2023 strategy.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on Twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

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Beyond Gamification: What Worked, What Didn't, and What's Next with Karl Kapp

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Chris Van Wingerden, Karl Kapp, Brent Schlenker) — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Are you tired of hearing the term "gamification"? Do you even hear it that much any more? Was it just a trend that has finally passed?

These are all questions for the master of games for learning, Karl Kapp. He's a regular contributor to IDIODC and we want to know what happened... and what's next.

Dr. Kapp is well a well-known professor at Bloomsburg University. Many of his students have become names you recognize online and at L&D events. He's written books and is a popular LinkedIn learning instructor as well. If anyone knows about gamification and what's next, it's him.

We'll talk about a little history of gamification and why it seemed like a good idea at the time. But more importantly we'll cover the good that came from it, and what games for learning really should look like in the future.

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Facilitation in Action for Instructional Designers with Nikki O’Keeffe & Darryl Wyles

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Facilitation is about mastering how to deliver an engaging learning experience, all in the effort of improving workplace performance. Instructional designers work hard to do the same. But often times lack facilitation skills or the nuanced understanding of facilitating a learning experience. Let's connect these valuable skillsets and improve training experiences for everyone.

In our current digital world it might be easy to believe the art of facilitation is a lost and unnecessary craft. But facilitation is alive and well. We, as humans, love interacting with each other. And as much as we'd like to think everything is automated, humans still learn best from other humans.

Nikki O’Keeffe and Darryl Wyles, 2 of the 4 authors of Facilitation in Action, join us this week to discuss the art of facilitation. It is a broad topic, with wide ranging methods and models to explore. We'll likely hit on topics like empathy and inclusive facilitation, as well as understanding multiple modalities of training. And if you're interested in finding your own facilitation style we'll talk about that journey as well.

And for you technical types, yes we'll talk about the technology involved and best methods of facilitation utilizing today's best technologies. Join us for a special 2-guest episode of IDIODC.

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Stories that Stick: Using Hollywood Methods to Supercharge Training with Jim Piechocki

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Telling stories is a tried and true method for helping people learn. You've probably studied the traditional story arc, and the hero's journey, but have you ever tried the Sabido Method? Have you heard about it? Yea, I haven't either.

The Sabido Method has a few steps in the process:

Formative Research

Policy Framework

The Values Grid

Writing and Production

Monitoring Audience Feedback

Impact Evaluation

Jim Piechocki joins us to discuss how the Sabido Method has been successfully applied and resulted in significant behavior change. We'll talk about the case study, however most listeners will recognize it as a large scale, Hollywood level, effort. But Jim is going to also engage our IDIODC community in an exercise that scales down the method to be useful for instructional designers working in corporate environments.

You'll be sure to leave this episode enlightened and motivated to craft your own Sabido-style serial drama for deep engagement and behavior change. Save your spot and invite your entire team.

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Digital Design Tips and Tricks for eLearning with Mark Lassoff

Wed, 8 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Colors, fonts, images, shapes, white space, and so much more. Our work as instructional designers requires a significant understanding of digital visual design. Even if you're "just an instructional designer" and hand your work over to a "developer", there are still many basics of digital design that make us all better at the work we do.

As we've learned from past episodes on topics such as translations and accessibility, how you design the instruction impacts how you will design the visual elements. Some written languages take up more line space than others, so how you write and how much your write has impact on the visuals. And how you write scenarios can also impact design elements for accessibility.

Thankfully, we have Mark Lassoff joining us to discuss some of the basic elements of digital design. He has been teaching digital design for many years and understands the areas where instructional designers fall short. His recent articles on Font selection and usage are particularly useful for those new to designing instructional content.

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How AI Impacts Learning and Development Departments with Mark Oehlert

Wed, 1 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Artificial Intelligence is the hot topic for 2023. Useful applications seem to be popping up daily, and existing platforms, like Canva and Microsoft, are creating new "magic" features within their existing apps. Do these news apps and new feature sets make our jobs easier? Some might argue they will someday make our jobs obsolete. The only thing we know for certain is that AI is here to stay, and getting better every day, whether we like it or not.

Like all new shiny tech objects that we chase in our industry there will be pros and cons. If your personality leans towards a "glass is half empty" world view AI might be concerning to you. If your excited about AI with a "glass half full" perspective then you've likely already played with these tools and thought of all the creative things you can do to improve your productivity in designing learning content.

Mark Oehlert is one of the "glass half full" guys. And I swear he can see the future for real. He's joining us to talk about how Artificial Intelligence programs like OpenAI, ChatGPT, and others, might change our L&D departments and work we do in them. We'll discuss details in future episodes of IDIODC, but for now let's get a baseline understanding of the enterprise ecosystem and how AI changes and/or modifies the current structures and skills required for L&D to continue supporting the business and impacting revenue growth.

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Successful Blended Learning Methods with Michelle Parry-Slater

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Before technology we had 1 method of instruction: Classroom based learning with student/teacher guides. But as technology and the internet began to grow the world gained many new options. Sadly, this initially led to thoughts of learning solutions that would replace the classroom and the instructor.

Today, we've all, finally, accepted the fact that learning is a long term process. One training event cannot truly be the only event required for the realization of business impact. We now mix and match self-paced eLearning segments, shorter classroom experiences (sometimes online), and mobile reminders or micro learning. In some cases there may even be virtual reality or mixed reality thrown into the mix.

And with the new Artificial Intelligence, or AI, technologies, there's no telling how many different mixed media experiences one might have to more accurately learn and master a particular topic. There is a lot for us all to learn.

Thankfully, we have Michelle Parry-Slater joining us to help make sense of it all. She is an award-winning L&D professional with more than 15 years' experience in the industry. She is the Founder and Director of Kairos Modern Learning, an L&D consultancy specializing in driving a shift from traditional courses to the best of digital, social and face-to-face workplace learning.

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Instructional Design Best Practices for Supporting Multiple Languages with Mark Sheppard

Wed, 8 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000

In today's global economy instructional designers are increasingly needing to create learning solutions that meet the needs of many cultures communicating in different languages. For decades the answer was simply mandated within large companies requiring all employees anywhere in the world to understand English. Problem solved? Not so much.

Thankfully, modern technology solves the problem of multiple languages. And while we don't have any direct links to research, my guess is that most people learn best using their native language. It's one more way instructional designers can create inclusive, science-based solutions for more effective outcomes. But then the question becomes, how do we do that?

Mark Sheppard joins us in this episode to discuss these issues and share his experiences designing and delivering learning solutions for audiences requiring multiple languages. We'll talk about the many challenges and constraints instructional designers may face when encountering a multi-language project for the first time. He'll have a few tips and tricks to share, but we'd also love to hear from our IDIODC community.

Join us and share your thoughts on designing and developing learning solutions for multi-language projects.

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Make Learning Come to Life Using Readable Videos with Lee LeFever

Wed, 1 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Who remembers seeing their first CommonCraft video? I remember seeing RSS in Plain English back in the day and thinking, "Wow, this guy if FANTASTIC!" That particular video is now considered a classic, and low budget, compared to today's Explainer Videos. But the cool thing is that it STILL works. It takes a relatively complex topic and explains it "in plain english".

If you've always felt like you could never "do video", then this is a must attend event for you. Lee and his wife taught themselves how to do it and their unique style led to an entire industry. Be sure to join us for this incredible conversation.

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Section 508 Accessibility and TTV5 for eLearning with Jenny Wincek

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Do you know if your eLearning is accessible? If no, why not?

As an instructional designer it's your responsibility to make sure your eLearning projects are accessible for all possible learners. And hey, you eLearning developers! This is your responsibility as well. Even if it is not mandated within your industry, it's the right thing to do.

Jenny Wincek joins us from Interactive Advantage to talk about the Trusted Tester program. We will cover some of the basics of 508 and WCAG compliance as well as why accessibility is important. We'll also discuss how your current testing might not be enough, and that could be putting you and your team at risk.

Just like SCORM standardized eLearning content packages for corporate training Trusted Tester Version 5 (TTV5) is the latest standardized uniform testing approach for accessibility compliance and conformity.

And did you know there is an Accessibility Conformance Reporting Tool? Yea, I didn't know either. But, don't worry, Jenny is here to walk us through the TTV5, share some stories, and answer your questions.

Tell your Training Manager and team about this extremely important conversation. It's the perfect opportunity for team-based professional development.

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Reflecting on Instructional Design, Performance Support, and Technology with Allison Rossett

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Allison Rossett's web site has a great quote, "She works on Learning and Technology in a way that is creative, concrete, and quirky." But what it should say is The Greatest of All Time! And her credits and accolades prove it. Not to mention being a genuinely wonderful human being.

She is a legend in L&D, but specifically making her mark in the realm of Performance Support. She was promoting Performance Analysis and Support before most practitioners had even thought about what instruction might look like outside of the classroom.

I still have the first edition of First Things Fast on my bookshelf. If you don't have it, you should get it.

The wonderful thing about Allison is that she enjoys life and is a pleasure to talk with. I once asked her to keynote a TLDC Event I was programming and she told me she would like to discuss Happiness. Happiness in the workplace: Who owns it? Of course I said yes, and she crushed it! The recording is probably still available on YouTube.

Honestly, I don't care what we end up talking about with her. But I do know it will be highly informative, and more than anything, FUN!

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Holiday Drink'n'Draw - Creating Custom Graphics in Powerpoint for eLearning with Kevin Thorn

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Sure you can find a lot of different free images on the internet, but there's always a project, or 2, that need that extra special custom graphic element. You could pay a graphic designer to create something, but that also comes with some headaches. Why not just learn to create it yourself?

I think you'll be surprised as how easy it really is. And don't tell us that you aren't creative, or don't know how to draw. Kevin Thorn, from NuggetHead Studioz, regularly joins us to help you learn that, in fact, you are creative and that you can do this.

We only 45mins to work with, but in that time Kevin will have you all creating your own graphic elements and show you how to use them in larger animated scenes. And don't forget we'll be using Powerpoint. You'll be surprised at how talented you really are by the end of this episode. Save your spot, and join us!

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Hot Christmas Gifts, Tools, and Apps, for Instructional Designers with Nick Floro

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Chris Van Wingerden, Brent Schlenker, Nick Floro) — Wed, 7 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000

In the past we've covered 15-20 items in one IDIODC episode. And as much as I feel that I'm connected to all things tech, he always surprises me with something I haven't discovered yet. Everything from media creation apps to microphones lighting kits and fancy desks.

We all use technology for the work we do and while you might not think you need new gadgets, you just might discover one that makes your life a LOT easier.

Join us for this special episode and share your own cool apps, gadgets, and tech in the chat. This is always a fun and lively IDIODC topic.

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Modern Project-Based Learning for Instructional Designers with Brent Newhall

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Most skills will never be learned without actually DOING the skill. Duh. It's basic training 101 that if it's too expensive or too dangerous to simply practice a skill many, many, times, then you the design should include a simulated version of the skill. And all knowledge can only be valuable to a business if it is applied to the work being done. Well, coding skills and knowledge are neither dangerous nor expensive for learners to practice. And because of that fact, proving proficiency in coding skills should be easy to do. Or is it?

Brent Newhall joins us to talk about how the value of implementing a project-based assessment strategy will improve your training outcomes. After all, if they can't do the work by performing on a fake project, how are they going to handle the real projects? Brent will share his case study implementing a project-based assessment program for the Capital One Developer Academy's coding bootcamp.

This is another special episode of IDIODC where we get the chance to introduce you, the IDIODC community, to one of your peers who is out in the wild, doing the work.

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Why Instructional Designers Need to Understand xAPI with Aaron Silvers

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000

You may not know Aaron Silvers, but around here we affectionately refer to him as the OG of xAPI. He has been driving it since its inception as Tin Can and worked tirelessly promoting the benefits for our community of instructional designers and L&D professionals.

We'll talk with Aaron about the early days of xAPI and why it was necessary to create in a world dominated by SCORM. And while SCORM will likely never go away, xAPI is finally delivering on the promise of flexible and specific data analytics for learning professionals. We can do so much more than track completions, and butts in seats.

It's a great honor to have Aaron back with us on IDIODC and I hope you'll join us, and invite your entire team to meet, and learn from, this L&D Legend!

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Shifting from Internal to External Customer Training with B.J. Schone

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Having instructional design skills and knowledge can open up many different career paths. The easiest distinction for many is either being in education/higher ed or going the corporate route. If you decided to go the corporate route, you would typically land in the HR department designing training solutions for internal employees.

However, more and more IDs are making the shift to corporate product departments and designing learning systems for external users of the product or services the company offers.

Is there a difference in your ID work for one versus the other? Some say yes. Others say no, instructional design is instructional design no matter what.

We asked B.J. Schone to join us and help facilitate this conversation. He's an experienced instructional designer and has been in both departments over his career. This career conversation will help IDs get a better understanding of their options and how they may, or may not, be shifting their methods and models between settings.

We'll also talk about the technology issues involved as well. So, if you're an eLearning developer with instructional design skills and looking at an opportunity as a one-person-band this conversation is for you as well.

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The Learning Engineering Toolkit You Need with Jim Goodell

Wed, 9 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Learning Engineer may sound like a fancy new title for instructional designers, but it's so much more than that. The current state of our "industry" is spread quite thin across many domains. There is art, science, technology, humanity, politics, business, and so much more all part of the work we do as corporate training professionals of one form or another. Learning Engineering finally brings it all together under one banner.

Jim Goodell is the editor of the new book The Learning Engineering Toolkit. He joins us to talk about the growing number of practitioners adapting to this more complete understanding of the work we do and services Learning Engineering provides for the enterprise.

This conversation will appeal to everyone in the L&D, and corporate training industry. And whether you're new to Instructional design or a seasoned professional you'll benefit from understanding the future of Learning Engineering. The Learning Engineering Toolkit is everything you need to get started.

You don't want to miss this conversation!

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The Big Shift – Virtual and Hybrid Learning in the Wake of COVID-19 with Jo Cook

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Jo Cook, Chris Van Wingerden, Brent Schlenker) — Wed, 2 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000

So much changed in the spring of 2020. In our L&D world there was a massive shift to online learning to deal with the elimination of in-person events.

Two-and-a-half years later online virtual and hybrid sessions are still a highly popular way of delivering training. Our industry has had time to settle in with tools like Teams and Zoom – but how many of us have actually been able to shift to using them in the most effective ways possible?

In this week’s session we’ll talk with Jo Cook to discuss her research with Jane Daly, Behavioral Scientist specializing in evidence-based culture and capability transformation.

Jo and Jane are this week releasing the results of their research report on the use of virtual and hybrid learning for organizational training.

Jo was with us last December to discuss early insights of this research a year ago, so we’re excited to have her back to learn more now that the report is out in full and see what has and hasn’t changed in the past 12 months!

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Top Trends in eLearning - LIVE #IDIODC from DevLearn 2022

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker, Chris Van Wingerden) — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000

DevLearn is always filled with new solutions, forward thinking conversations, and great people. This episode of IDIODC will be a special DevLearn episode to discuss the most exciting new trends in eLearning. Most of these trends will be on display during the event, so it's a great opportunity to discuss and experience the future of eLearning.

You may be wondering why we don't have a guest listed. Well, we expect several guests to be joining Brent in the foyer outside the expo, as well as special guests invited to join us online to engage in the conversation.

What's different this year is Chris will not be at the event. He will be hosting the event from dominKnow HQ in Canada. However, Brent will be there hosting the IDIODC booth and managing co-hosting duties for the Wednesday morning episode.

You may also have heard that we have our own booth and lots of topics to discuss throughout the expo. So, if you're going to be at #DevLearn22 we hope you'll stop by, say hi, and take a selfie pic with Brent at booth #227.

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Why Does Corporate Training Struggle? "It's the Balance Sheet, Stupid!" with Mark Oehlert

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000

There are many frustrations working in Corporate Learning & Development. And there are many opinions as to why Learning & Development, and training departments struggle to be recognized as important parts of the business.

Mark Oehlert joins us with what may, or may not, be one of the most controversial reasons why L&D struggles. And could it really be as simple as how the accounting department accounts for our existence?

But wait! This conversation is surely not as boring as accounting sounds. Trust me, it won't be. Mark is not your typical eLearning geek. He's a deep thinker with unique insights into many of the cultural struggles that have plagued enterprises for decades. And as an anthropologist and historian he brings a very different thinking process to our industry.

This is sure to be an enlightening and entertaining episode... especially if someone will do me a favor and ask in the chat why SCORM was his fault. Save your spot in crowdcast so you're notified with a reminder.

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Automate Your Instructional Design Work Using No-code Tools with Mike Taylor

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Designing and developing instruction is a creative and fun process. But it can also be filled with boring and frustrating details and "administrivia". In the not so distant past automating simple workflow processes meant learning to code and programming sequenced tasks, or worse, doing them yourself, over and over again, manually. But not any more.

Mike Taylor joins us to talk about no-code tools that can help you improve your workflow and make you more efficient. If you're not sure what no-code tools are and how they can help you, then this episode is perfect for you. We'll start with the basics and work up to more advanced no-code tools.

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How to Balance Instructional Design Visuals that Avoid Cognitive Overload with Rachel Allen Dillon

Wed, 5 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Visual design is a big part of building successful learning experiences. Whether you’re an instructional designer producing training or an ID that manages a team that creates your vision, you have to be tuned into the presentation of visual information. How slides are laid out can make, or break, the learning experience.

Rachel Allen Dillon returns to IDIODC with more powerful visual designs that enhance your instructional designs. By following just a few simple visual design rules an ID can strike the right balance when presenting material to make it efficient, effective, and engaging. The first step is knowing how the brain processes new information. Then, recognizing common visual design mistakes that slow down the learning process. And also, which design principles can be applied to minimize visual distractions.

Join us for all of Rachel's tips on visual design and avoiding cognitive overload by saving your spot in the crowdcast event. This is a show you don't want to miss.

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Improving Corporate Training Using Hollywood Experience with Jim Piechocki

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0000

What happens when experienced Hollywood professionals join the corporate training industry and begin to solve real world safety and training problems? I get very curious. That's what happens. And when I find out they're creating successful training using Hollywood storytelling skills instead of instructional design methods, then I invite them to be on IDIODC to talk about it.

Jim Piechocki is part of a growing group of entertainment professionals taking advantage of new technologies like VR/AR/MR to deploy training solutions with high quality storytelling, production value, and game elements. Jim has successfully completed projects for major corporations like Microsoft, Amazon, META, and more. We'll discuss those projects as well as the market landscape for VR hardware and software and the general state of the eLearning industry.

Join us for this broad ranging, eye-opening, conversation and discussion that is sure to impact the direction of your career.

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How to Storyboard for eLearning with Tim Slade

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Chris Van Wingerden, Tim Slade, Brent Schlenker) — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Storyboarding is only one part of the instructional design process. But storyboarding is a craft that's been around for a very long time, and used in the design process of many creative endeavors. There are many different techniques for storyboarding as well. Some IDs will start with pen and paper sketching out their concepts. Others use templates in digital applications. And many designers who also develop will storyboard directly inside their authoring tool.

Tim Slade join us to help everyone get started with storyboarding no matter how you choose to do the work. We'll talk about learning the process of storyboarding as different from your instructional design work. But also take full advantage of your efforts designing instruction to help in the storyboarding process.

It's a seemingly simple part of your work as an instructional designer, but not everyone creates them as part of their eLearning development process. And if you're new to instructional design, you may have never been taught a simple storyboarding process and why it's important to do the work.

Join us for this conversation filled with process tips and tricks that sure raise the success bar on your training projects.

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What You Need to Know about Nudge-Learning with Amy Parent

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Amy Parent, Chris Van Wingerden, Brent Schlenker) — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Nudge-Learning. Is it micro-learning? Is it slow-drip learning? It is work-flow learning? Whatever it is, it's become another hot new term being used amongst instructional design communities. It's a new one for me, so of course we needed to learn more about it. I reached out on LinkedIn, commented on an article about it, and found Amy Parent from Salience Learning.

Amy is an experienced and passionate instructional designer and learning technologist who loves to experiment with new ideas, concepts, and trends. She's been experimenting with nudge-learning and so we asked her to join us for a discussion on the topic.

We'll cover everything we can from beginning to end. What it is. What it isn't. What are some current ideas for implementation. And what Amy has discovered during her experimentation.

Please tune in for this insightful discussion.

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Drink'n'Draw: Creating Visual Languages for More Effective Training with Kevin Thorn

Wed, 7 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Communicating clearly is probably the most difficult thing anyone can do in business. Our job as Instructional Designers is often to make better communication happen under the guise of "we need everyone to be better trained on _______".

It doesn't matter what level you are at within your training team or the overall organization. Everyone from the new intern to the experienced CLO needs to improve their ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts in order to influence others into action. This is where Visual Language Theory comes into play.

Kevin Thorn joins us to explore concepts on how to better communicate ideas and transform those ideas into a visual language. One of the most important aspects of this process (and coincidentally in our ID work) is extracting you and your stakeholders' ideas and converting them into a universal visual language that your target audience will clearly understand. We'll discuss the entire process using old school "pen & paper" so that it's accessible to everyone including those professionals not interested in mastering new design tools.

Join us for this session and find out how you can also get more in-depth instruction and training on these processes from Kevin at other events like DevLearn and StepAway.Desgin.

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Understanding Organizational Enablement for Instructional Designers with Mike Simmons

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000

The Organization Enablement movement is coming. But what is it? And how does this impact our role in corporate training learning and development?

Since corporate culture starts at the top, here's a few questions to ask yourself.

How are you facilitating growth in your organization? Do you define growth based on revenue? Or maybe it's based on the number of people in your organization.

What if you defined it based on how your people are growing? Growth in fulfillment. Growth in satisfaction. Growth in impact.

And what if you could enable, facilitate, create, and develop this growth?

Mike Simmons joins us to answer these questions and help your organization make the transition. He will help us understand how organization enablement happens at the intersection of people, process, and technology. With a design oriented, customer driven approach, you can align process tools, so that your team thrives, customers thrive, and your business thrives.

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Drink'n'Draw: Your Vacation While Building Visual Design Skills with Kevin Thorn

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Our Drink'n'Draw host, Kevin Thorn, recently took his family to Disney World and he sketchnoted the entire experience.

Of course he did.

If you think this doesn't have any relationship or impact on your work, well, you'd be wrong.

Analyzing business processes is a mandatory part of L&D work. We listen. We ask questions. We watch. And then magic happens... poof... instructional objectives are written.

While that may be how your stakeholders see it, we all know the invisible magic is often a struggle in organizing data and working through business processes that often don't make sense. Most often these processes are trapped inside a SME's head and it's your job to get it out. Understand it. Document it. And then ask if that looks about right?

You might already use a spreadsheet and outline the process, or maybe a flow charting app. But have you ever just wanted to sketch it out and get the first draft visual done quickly in order to get their feedback?

Kevin Thorn joins us and offers an opportunity for you to practice your sketchnoting skills this summer. You're taking a vacation anyways, so you might as well do a little professional upskilling at the same time, right?

And after the August IDIODC break, we expect to see examples of your work ;)

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Freelancing: 5 Tips for IDs Planning their Corporate Exit Strategy with Cara North

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Cara North, Brent Schlenker, Chris Van Wingerden) — Wed, 6 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000

The corporate 9 to 5 isn't for everyone, and never has been. In a post-pandemic world nobody is even really sure what "work" looks like any more. Are you going back into the office? Maybe, you're in the office for half the week and working from home the other half. Or maybe not. It's been a frustrating experience for many, and a liberating experience for others.

Why liberating? Well, some IDs used their "pandemic time" to work on making their dream of freelancing become a reality. And you can too. It's never too late. But before you up and quit your corporate gig, you might want to think this through a little more deeply. You should at least start by freelancing on the side. Doing that can open all kinds of possibilities and prepare you for what's in store.

We've asked Cara North to join us and help everyone figure out and plan their future in freelance. It's a road traveled by many, but few are truly successful. Cara has 5 Tips that will get you started on the right path, with the right mindset, before you take the leap.

We hope you join us for this career-building conversation.

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Building Career Mobility for Frontline Workers with Matthew Daniel

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Did you know the same percentage of employees who quit due to pay also quit for not having career advancement opportunities (63% - Pew Research)?

We talk a lot about the technologies and processes used by instructional designers, but have you ever thought about how important your role is in providing career opportunities for others? It's easy to focus on the details of our work, and it's important to do so. However, looking a little further down the road at the great impact of our work for other professionals will help us all see the greater importance of what we do.

Don't think of your course development as just another training course. Think of it as building an opportunity for someone to improve their career, and their life, and those around them.

Matthew Daniel, Principle for the Career Mobility Center of Excellence at Guild Education, joins us to talk about what it takes to improve talent mobility on the frontline and create meaningful career and life opportunities for essential workers.

Matthew has a broad set of interests including:

-Talent Reskilling & Upskilling
-Corporate Learning Strategy and Transformation
-Learning Technology Ecosystems
-Learner Experience Research
-Talent Development and Mobility
-Future of Work

We're excited to have this conversation with Matthew, and hope you join us!

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Catching and Riding the Instructional Design Wave with Chuck Hodell

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000

If you're new to Instructional Design, or a more experienced L&D professional, you've probably seen the need for our skills spike recently.

There has never been a better time to be an Instructional Designer. Job growth is predicted to be at the top of the list of professional careers. Emerging technologies and a systemic migration of our definition of a learning space has created a wave of innovation like nothing before. The talent and creativity necessary to perform this work has never been more demanding, and sometimes unforgiving.

As we think about the future, and our role as instructional designers we are often left wondering where technology and good design best intersect. Is the latest fad in technology worthy of our interest, or just another one-hit wonder? In this new wave of learning design, this tension only gets more pronounced.

Joining us this week is Chuck Hodell to talk with us about riding the ISD Wave. We'll focus on how to find the best design solutions for our learning populations based on the competing interests of technology and clients. And how finding that balance is not as difficult as it might first seem to be. Just like riding the pipeline at Oahu, the Supertubes of Jeffrey’s Bay or the Mavericks in California; it just requires knowledge, timing and skill!

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Big Learning Results with Little Experiments with Shannon Tipton

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Damn it, Jim! I'm an Instructional Designer! Not a scientist!

That may be so, but it doesn't mean you can't perform experiments. Testing things out is how we learn. You can ask experts, consultants, and thought leaders, to give you all the answers, but you'll never truly know what will work until you do it. So, let's learn how to experiment within L&D.

Trying things out first is how we gain the confidence to make decisions. And the biggest decision you need to make is how can you improve your work, your team, your training designs, and your career.

Shannon Tipton joins us to talk about the insights she gained doing research with Laura Overton. In the middle of 2020 they asked 32 practitioners/thinkers from around the globe "How can L&D emerge stronger from the pandemic?"

It turns out that the ability to experiment, try something new, fail fast and learn faster has been a characteristic of high performing learning teams throughout the disruption of the pandemic. Experiments in L&D are under-utilised and misunderstood. What they found is that the right experiments at the right time work. They release creativity and empower innovation through exploration.

We'll discuss some of the follow elements of experimentation that YOU can use today:
- The anatomy of a great experiment
- How to take evidence informed risks
- Who to involve and when
- Why a pilot is not an experiment
- Tactics that work (and don’t work)

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How L&D Can Build a Corporate Learning Culture with Andrew Barry

Wed, 8 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Building a learning culture is the latest trending priority within many organizations. It's a daunting task. However, it's not impossible. Even the smallest shift in the corporate culture towards a learning culture can offer significant outcomes. But where do we start?

The most important step is to define a culture of learning within your organization. While there will be significant similarities at the strategic level for many companies, the systems, processes, and resources will be unique in each case. Once you've defined what the future learning culture should look like, then you should assess your current culture. You never know, you might already have a learning culture but it's just hidden beneath a tyranny of bureaucracy. So, let's start this conversation.

Andrew Barry joins us to discuss his approach to developing learning cultures. You can read more and prepare for what to expect, at his substack: curiouslion.substack.com.

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EnABLE the 5 Moments of Need with Conrad Gottfredson

Wed, 1 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000

In this episode of IDIODC we have the pleasure of talking with the founder of the 5 Moments of Need, Dr. Conrad Gottfredson.

Dr. Gottfredson recently released a white paper titled EnABLE: The 5 Moments of Need Instructional Systems Design Methodology. And if you missed it, or have not downloaded it, I would encourage you to do so prior to this amazing episode of IDIODC.

The brief white paper introduction describes it best:

"When it comes to instructional design, most corporate learning programs still focus on knowledge rather than performance. Although gaining and retaining knowledge is an appropriate primary focus in academic institutions, the real world of work calls for a performance-first approach to Instructional Systems Design (ISD) where knowledge requirements are driven by what people need to do. With that in mind, we have spent the last four decades evolving traditional ISD practices into a performance-based instructional design methodology that we call EnABLE.

EnABLE is the 5 Moments of Need instructional systems design methodology that empowers L&D groups to be the strategic partners their organizations require to adapt, to learn, and to perform ahead of change."

Please join us for this incredible opportunity to meet and talk with Dr. Conrad Gottfredson.

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How to Create Your L&D Measurement, Analytics and Reporting Strategy with David Vance

Wed, 25 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Building measurement skills is critical for corporate training professionals who seek to align their L&D programs to business outcomes for organizational success.

Achieving measurement maturity is a change effort requiring commitment and discipline. Understanding your current capabilities and gaps is an essential first step followed by determining where your organization wants to go in this area. Once both are achieved, you will be able to develop your desired measurement and reporting strategy—the bridge between where you are today and where you aspire to be.

David Vance has co-authored The Measurement Demystified Field Guide to be that bridge. And he joins IDIODC to discuss how to improve your measurement capability and advance the measurement maturity of your organization. We'll discuss, and refresh our minds, on the talent development reporting principles framework and measurement strategy. Did you even know about the Talent Development Reporting principals (TDRp)? Well, now you do. And you should learn more.

And even if you don't think you'll ever want to move into management, you'll still benefit as an early career instructional designer or eLearning developer by hearing David's experiences in the world of learning and development.

David founded Caterpillar University back in 2001. Until his retirement in 2007 he was responsible for ensuring that the right education, training and leadership were provided to achieve corporate goals and efficiently meet the learning needs of Caterpillar and dealer employees. And isn't that what we're all trying to accomplish? Even if you're a learning department of 1, you will benefit from this valuable conversation.

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Photoshop for eLearning Developers with Mark Lassoff

Wed, 18 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000

As an aspiring, or new, instructional designer, PowerPoint is okay to start building eLearning graphics. But at a certain point you'll need to level up your skillset in graphics creation by moving to Photoshop.

After all, you're a professional now. It's time to start working like one and using professional-grade tools.

Photoshop is a powerful tool that will support you in designing and creating learning solutions of all types.

Mark Lassoff, Founder of Tech Learning Network, joins us to share his top Photoshop features that instructional designers need to know and can't do in PowerPoint.

Here's a few we plan to cover:
- Creative Coloration for Dramatic Effect
- Compositing One Image From Several Sources
- Cutting Elements out of a Complex Background
- Cleaning up a Messy Image with Content Awareness

We are a community and should all be helping each other raise our collective level of professional skills. Tune in with a friend!

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Marketing Your Learning Content for Success with Ashley Sinclair

Wed, 11 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000

We often forget that creating a training event is only one part of the process. Just because you build it does not mean anyone in the business will hear about it, or want to engage. Some might say that if you use good enough instructional design practices that you don't need to do anything else. However, if you've spent any time at all working on large launches, or new initiatives, you know there is more to it than simply good instructional design.

Part of your program design should include a marketing and communications plan. And to do that effectively you need to understand the learning journey of the audience you intend to engage. Because, in order for them to engage you must engage with them first. And how you engage will drive if, and how, they engage with your instructional designs.

Ashley Sinclair, founder of MAAS Marketing, joins us to discuss marketing and comms strategies for your learning solutions. Ashley has built an award winning marketing company specifically focused on the Learning and Development industry.

Ashley will talk with us about some of the basics of marketing and how best to apply them to our work. You can find her fantastic ideas that she openly shares on LinkedIn. Here are a couple posts to get you thinking on this topic:

LinkedIn Post 1: Want to become a marketing MAASter?
LinkedIn Post 2: Want your learners to, uh, learn?

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Demystifying VR Training with Lee Gregory

Wed, 4 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000

VR Headsets? Avatars? Metaverse? You may have heard these terms, but aren't sure how you might apply them in your learning solutions. You may still believe they are too expensive and out of reach for you and your team. In this episode we wanted to help training professionals understand where the VR industry is at and if anything has changed over the last few years.

I was pleasantly surprised by the number of chat room attendees who had experience building VR learning solutions. That, in and of itself, is a huge change from our previous experiences talking about VR on IDIODC.

Solving specific business problems requiring training of physical, real world, problems is by far the most used case of virtual reality, We talked about how these technologies can help you achieve better L&D outcomes and some of the many use cases. But today’s VR training isn’t just for technical skills training – many companies use VR for onboarding, DEI, communication, and leadership training, whether stand-alone or in blended learning scenarios. Several attendees mentioned their experiences in these unique scenarios.

Lee Gregory, from Immerse, joined us to share his expertise and experience using these technologies with Immerse clients. You might be surprised by how they’re building a marketplace for virtual reality developers. Maybe someday soon we’ll see VR training similar to the video style training we see on platforms like LinkedIn learning.

It’s hard to say where it will lead. But the one thing we do know is that it’s an extremely powerful tool for learning and while it still may be a little pricey, it continues to get cheaper and companies are asking for it.

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A DEI Roadmap for Trainers with Maria Morukian

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000

When done well, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training creates space for courageous conversations that acknowledge hard truths around systemic inequities and explores topics that touch on people’s vulnerabilities in all facets of their lives. For those of you who do this work, there has not been a clear path to follow for making progress. As a DEI trainer, you have forged your own way and learned as you went.

Maria Morukian joins IDIODC to discuss her new book Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Trainers: Fostering DEI in the Workplace. The need for DEI trainers to go at it alone has come to an end. We'll discuss how to develop the knowledge and skills required for DEI training as well as the historical underpinnings and rationale for DEI work. We'll cover the process of organizational assessment, design, and delivery, and strategies for embedding DEI and promoting sustainability through collaborative practices and dialogues.

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Making Meaningful Learning Solutions with Clark Quinn

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000

"You must ENGAGE your learners!" Have you heard anyone say that before?

Yep. Us too.

We've had a few guests talk about it on IDIODC in the past. And from those conversations we've learned about games, experiences, and making learning fun. But what, exactly, do we mean by creating "engaging learning"?

Dr. Clark Quinn joins us to talk about how we need to make our learning solutions meaningful to those experiencing them. He's well known for his writing on the science of learning and many other subjects. He wrote the book, "Learning Science for Instructional Designers". Dr. Quinn's next book, Make it Meaningful, focuses on how we Make it Meaningful.
He frames the first part of the book using a fishing metaphor:
"...the learners have to take the proverbial bait, becoming willing to start the experience. Then you need to reel them in, getting them from hook to net. It’s a matter of taking them through the experience successfully, carrying them through to the end of the experience, and achieving the outcomes."

He'll also share a design process you can all use to improve your learning solutions by Making it Meaningful.

Join us for this engaging conversation with Dr. Clark Quinn. You can find more about Dr. Quinn at his blog https://blog.learnlets.com/

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The Rise of Web3 for L&D with Myra Roldan

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Blockchain, NonFungible Tokens, Crypto, ethereum, and other terms are making their way into L&D. Welcome to Learning3: The L&D version of Web3. Nobody has any idea what it is, but we might as well start calling it what we always call these evolutions when they hit our industry.

All joking aside, now is a really good time to start having these conversations. L&D may not feel any real impact of Web3 for another 5 years or more, but some in our industry have already started experimenting with these new technologies.

Myra Roldan joins us as a guide in this important conversation. In her last appearance on IDIODC she shared a game she was creating that teaches about Blockchain. But in that conversation we talked a lot about the game and blockchain. In this conversation we'll attempt to cover a the larger topic of Web3. We'll talk about what Web3 is today...as far as we know, and how it works.

Nobody knows what the future holds but we definitely know enough to start this conversation and discuss potential L&D considerations, use cases, and why we should even care.

Tune in for this important conversation and I promise we'll dumb down the techno-jargon as much as possible.

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Drink'n'Draw: Sketchnoting Diverse Characters for eLearning with Kevin Thorn

Wed, 6 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Instructional Designers and eLearning developers play an important role in DEI programs. When stock characters are required it's often difficult to find the right image that reflects your requirements. And when you do find something that works it's often quite boring and unfitting of the style you had designed. So, we're often left wondering, "I wish I could make my own diverse set of characters for my eLearning content".

Kevin Thorn, joins us to do just that. Kevin is the Chief NuggetHead of NuggetHead Studioz and our guest for the ongoing favorite Drink'n'Draw series. In this episode Kevin will walk us through the process of designing and sketchnoting our own diverse characters for eLearning.

If you're new to Sketchnoting, then I would encourage you to go through Kevin's "Sketchnote School".
https://nuggethead.net/2013/09/sketchnote-school-6-steps-to-great-conference-sketchnotes/
He wrote the series of 6 Blog Posts teaching conference attendees how to sketchnote during DevLearn. But, of course, all of the elements apply to drawing diverse characters as well.

Bring your pen and paper for another entertaining and skill-building episode of Drink'n'Draw.

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The Journey to Corporate Training Success - Real World Case Study with Keith Stoneman

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000

The world of Learning and Development has changed over the decades, but many companies have a difficult time deviating from the comfortable path of "the way they've always done it." As instructional designers and corporate training professionals we make it our responsibility to improve all forms of learning within the organizations we serve. But that is no easy task. It's often a very long journey that requires a strategy, patience, and more than a few skills we're never taught in our graduate school ID programs.

We are very lucky to have Keith Stoneman join us on IDIODC to discuss his journey. He'll share his successes and failures and give us all an opportunity to reflect on the things that might be holding us back in our own personal journey.

Keith has identified 5 key principles to success:

Have an executive sponsor
Use updates to educate key leaders and stakeholders - a little at a time.
Demonstrate you're using everything you have before asking for more.
Good SME content + good L&D practice = great results
Better 80% done than 100% perfect

Join us for what will likely be a very lively discussion around each of these principles. Save your spot today!

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Create Effective Dramatic Videos to Increase Learning with Tom Hickmore

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000

As instructional designers, we're often working on projects related to very specific processes. We want to be clear, precise, and concise, in training that process. However, there are many other situations where training is asked to influence behaviors and build better cultures. This requires nuance, and creating training that impacts how the learners feel. This is where dramatic storytelling has a powerful effect for learning.

Gagné's 9 events of instruction puts "gaining learning attention" at the number one spot for a reason. If you can't get your learners to pay attention and to feel something on an emotional level you are not likely to persuade them let alone help change their behavior. Video is the perfect medium for providing that positive impact.

However, if done poorly, it can have a negative effect. It's not easy, but if you can learn some of the basics and practice with small projects and shorter videos you will begin to see positive results.

Tom Hickmore creates award-winning dramatic instructional videos and joins us to talk about how he does it. Drama for learning is his specialty. A niche not many instructional designers delve into. We'll talk about the role of drama in the workplace, storytelling, character design, writing dialogue and more.

You can learn more about his work at https://www.nicemedia.co.uk/ and also buy his latest book on the subject titled Watch & Learn: Designing, Writing, Commissioning & Producing Effective Video Drama for Learning.

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Using Storytelling, Gamification, and Measuring Results for Success with Jeanne Bakker

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000

We had so much fun with Jeanne Bakker last year that we had to invite her back.

With a strong background in psychology and the science of education, Jeanne has a keen understanding of how we learn and has applied that understanding to training companies around the world.

We'll talk with Jeanne about a broad range of topics related to designing instruction like storytelling, gamification, and measuring the success of your training programs. She has many successful case studies to share with us as well as offering up her top suggestions and tips to help all of us level up our training game.

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Learning Platform Innovations: Where is the technology taking us? with Bryan Chapman

Wed, 9 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000

It seems like every time you blink, a new learning platform pops into existence with some new innovative twist. There are now well over 800 learning platforms on the market. The real question is: what are we supposed to do with that information? How does any organization even begin to make sense of the crazy LMS (...or more like Learning Platform) market place.

Tune in for an informal discussion as Bryan Chapman shares his framework for learning platform market segmentation, with 10 primary segments and 37 sub-sectors based on different user models. After presenting his map of the learning space, we'll let the discussion and questions take us anywhere you'd like to explore. Some topics that may be fun to touch on include innovations around collaborative learning, balancing highly structured learning with learning-on-demand; and how many organizations use multiple technologies as part of a broader learning ecosystem.

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How to Shift from Instruction to Performance Improvement with Guy Wallace

Wed, 2 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Have you ever wondered why training solutions often don't actually solve business problems? Or maybe you just inherently know that the REAL issue is something other than a training issue. How can you be sure? And if you're right, how do you effectively communicate that to management?

Performance Improvement Consulting, or PIC, is an outstanding answer to that question.

Guy Wallace is a long time Performance Analyst and Instructional Architect. He's joining IDIODC to share his knowledge of PIC and how you can level up your career from ID to Performance Analyst Consultant.

Discovering root causes to performance problems is critical in your success. Even if you're "just the instructional designer", you'll want to know if the work you're doing is going to have any impact on the business. And if the business problem is not a problem that your training solution will solve, then you will fail.

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Create Microlearning to Enhance Your Learning Solutions with Robyn Defelice

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Do you still look at Microlearning as simply shorter videos? That's not necessarily wrong, but if that's all they are, then why don't we just call them "short videos"? Microlearning has been a hot topic for several years now and we finally know what makes great microlearning more than just short videos.

Dr. Robyn Defelice joins us to talk about Microlearning as a concept or methodology in addition to the final microlearning products we all want to create. Dr. Defelice will talk to us about microlearning deriving an answer, creating extremely focused pieces of training that build on one another to enhance, grow, or remediate a skill or performance. But that's only one part of it. She will also discuss the importance of data analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of your microlearning solutions.

But there's more. We'll also discuss new skills required for instructional designers like learning to write differently, engage quickly, and more. There are important design skills to consider and we'll discuss as many as we can in this episode of IDIODC.

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Instructional Video Production Processes that Increase Your Learning Content Output with Josh Cavalier

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Video content is the future... of the internet. If you haven't noticed, everyone is creating and consuming more video content than ever before. Even interactive eLearning programs incorporate more video than I can ever remember. Not everyone has jumped on this particular trend, but it's never too late to get onboard.

Josh Cavalier is joining us to talk about video production processes and other tips and tricks to help us all improve our processes. You may know how to press that record button, but then what? How many pieces of learning content do you create from that finished video file? We think you'll be surprised by how many options there are. And Josh is just the man to talk with us about it because he's in the process of writing a book on the subject.

There are many different topics around video that we can discuss, but it's hard to fit them all into a 45min conversation. In fact, is IDIODC even the right length for a video? Josh will also talk about the long and short of video production. He's got tips for creating both and high performance processes to help increase your productivity in "we need it yesterday" corporate environments.

You can either just look busy. Or you can produce more content as if you've got an entire team behind you. Let's talk to Josh about how we can all become high producing learning content creators.

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2022 HR Trends that Impact Instructional Designers with Janet Clarey

Wed, 9 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Many Instructional Designers work within Human Resource departments. So, it would makes sense to learn as much as possible about the things that are important to HR leaders. Learning and Development has been a hot topic for HR departments for many years. However, in a post pandemic world suffering from "the great resignation" it is more important than ever.

Janet Clarey, from McClean & Company has released their 2022 HR Trends Report. As a researcher familiar with the challenges of Learning and Development she is uniquely positioned to help us understand how these trends will impact instructional designers.

In preparation for this episode you can get the highlights of the report here: https://hr.mcleanco.com/research/ss/2022-hr-trends-report?utm_campaign=hrtrends&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&utm_content=webpage-image&utm_term=employeeadvocacy

And while all of the "Critical Insights" have some sort of Learning and Development component the most telling is this one:

"With tight labor markets a reality for many, hiring for aptitude and training for skills may well be the path forward for learning and development in an age of change."

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The Business of Being an eLearning Consultant with Kevin Thorn

Wed, 2 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Most new small businesses fail. You've heard that, right? It seems even more common within our industry. But don't let it scare you. Some succeed where most fail.

One of our industry success stories is Kevin Thorn. He's joined us for several Drink'n'Draw episodes over the years. But in this episode, The Chief Nuggethead of Nuggethead Studioz wants to help YOU start your eLearning consulting business.

He'll be sketchnoting some of the pitfalls of starting your own business and point out some simple budgeting ideas that will save you from learning lessons the hard way.

Did you forget to budget for your software? And hardware isn't cheap. Your technology will also fail you at times. Have you budgeted for support, anti-virus, VPN, off-site backups?

Kevin has made all the mistakes for you. And he's willing to share his success stories and secrets with us on this episode.

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What Instructional Designers Need to Know about AI in Talent Development with Margie Meacham

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000

From agriculture to transportation, entertainment to medicine, and banking to social media, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how humans do practically everything. We experience AI in our daily lives through our fitness trackers, home digital assistant systems, and curated news services, to name a few examples. For talent development, this is no different.

But does this change anything for Instructional Designers? Does it change ID methods, models, and techniques that have served us well for decades?

Margie Meacham joins us to help answer some of these questions. And maybe we don't know the answers yet. The good news is there are already instructional projects and programs using AI within Talent Development. Margie helped the United Nations build their first AI driven learning consultant chatbot and will talk about her experiences with that and other similar projects. We'll also discuss how you can make AI part of your Learning and Development solutions.

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Apps, Gadgets and Tech to Create, Collaborate and Elevate with Nick Floro

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Nick Floro, Brent Schlenker, Chris Van Wingerden) — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Most eLearning designers and developers don't have much say in choosing the LMS or authoring tool provided by their company. But successful practitioners always have a few tech tools and toys that level up their production capabilities. We all wear many hats. Building your own tool kit is part of being a successful eLearning practitioner in today's work environment, and even more so in a post-COVID workplace.

Join us for a fast-paced show and tell conversation with Nick Floro. Nick is known for his curation and sharing of new applications, gadgets, and tech that support all the other aspects of the work we do. We'll run through some apps that you may have heard about, or maybe we'll even surprise you with an app or two you haven't yet discovered. There's only one way to find out!

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Building the LearnCoin Game with Myra Roldan

Wed, 8 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Games are great tools for learning. And just so we're clear, designing games for learning is very different from gamification. Learning is a large part of all games, but building a game with the specific intent of teaching a specific concept, idea or process, is not easy.

Myra Roldan created a game to teach about the basics of blockchain. And if you're asking yourself what the heck is blockchain, then this episode, and the game, are for you.

The game is temporarily titled: LearnCoin (for now).

She is creating a blockchain game with the objective of teaching L&D and others how blockchain works. To build knowledge of the inner working so that team and individuals can be thinking of potential use cases and applications in learning. She is currently prototyping the game and it will evolve as she play tests with people in industry.

Join us for an engaging conversation around building a game for learning.

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30 Under 30: Meet the Future of L&D with LaTarshia Wooten and Kavindya Thennakoon

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Supporting the future leaders of L&D is an important task for us all. The new young minds entering our field are unhindered by the past. They forge new trails in the training departments of businesses around the world. Unafraid of new technologies they experiment and innovate. They are curious and want to make corporate training better than it's been.

Kavindya and LaTarshia will share their Learning Leaders experience with us and answer your questions. We're looking forward to learning more from and continuing to engage the new members of the IDIODC community. We hope their might 28 other 30U30 honorees in the chat as well.

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Learning How to Increase Learner Engagement with Karl Kapp

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Chris Van Wingerden, Brent Schlenker, Karl Kapp) — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Engaging Learners in learning content is every instructional designer's goal. Why is it so hard to do? Why do so many instructional designers struggle to make engaging learning experiences?

Karl Kapp joins us to share his wisdom about learner engagement. It turns out that engaging learners is not as mysterious as we thought. Karl is the author, and host, of ten LinkedIn Learning courses including the popular " Learning How to Increase Learner Engagement". In his years as an award-winning professor of Instructional Technology at Bloomsburg University he's seen it all. He teaches game design, gamification classes and online learning design. Games, gamification, and playing to learn, are just a few of the strategies he teaches.

Karl’s work explores the research, theoretical foundations and practical application of gamification, game-thinking and activity-based learning to organizational performance issues. His goal is to help organizations create engaging learning experiences through intelligent, research-based application of instructional strategies and techniques. He shares his expertise and knowledge through consulting, workshops and one-on-one mentoring with start-up firms, Fortune 100 companies and various governmental agencies.

Many L&D professionals popular on social media are graduates of Karl's program. He's a legend. This is an episode you don't want to miss.

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Systems Thinking in L&D will Improve Your Learning Solutions with Qian Feng

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Qian Feng, Chris Van Wingerden, Brent Schlenker) — Wed, 3 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Systems Thinking is the skill or ability to solve problems in complex systems. Hey! That sounds like a lot of the work done by instructional designers! Sometimes, yes. But not always. In many cases we learn about the learners by building personas, and we learn about the content from subject matter experts and the actual tasks of the job. But what about all the other elements that are a part of that learners complete, and complex environment?

Luckily, in this episode of IDIODC, Qian Feng joins us to discuss systems thinking and how it applies, or should apply more heavily, within our systems of instructional design. Qian will share her passion for systems thinking in L&D and why we need to look beyond our immediate circle of influence and understand the wider systems in which employees are working. We should consider other parts of their system like the culture, the norms, the org structure, processes, and more, in order to design impactful learning that sticks.

As an added bonus Qian will share some amazing insights from her work on the systemic exploration of the relationship between media and the pandemic from her recent report titled Going Viral: Fighting Pandemics in the Age of Infodemics. There are some insightful connections that will help us understand the importance of system thinking in creating our learning solutions.

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Drink'n'Draw: Storyboarding Skills and DevLearn Recap with Kevin Thorn

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Storyboarding is a basic skillset often overlooked by instructional designers and project managers. For many developers the storyboarding process is bypassed in favor of building an eLearning "proof of concept". This is great for developers given the storyboarding task, and for one-person ID teams to optimize their project processes. However, storyboarding is a valuable skill for everyone to learn.

Storyboarding can be used to communicate ideas and concepts in more powerful ways with stakeholders and clients to increase understanding and overall chances of project success. Sketching interaction ideas/concepts can also improve communications between designers and developers.

In this episode, Kevin Thorn joins us for our recurring IDIODC Drink'n'Draw show where Kevin teaches instructional designers different aspects of drawing applied to the work of instructional designers and eLearning developers.

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Improving eLearning with Better Multiple Choice Questions with Patti Shank

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Question: IDIODC stands for Instructional Designers in Offices Drinking Coffee
Please select the best answer below.
- True
- False
- None of the above

"Multiple-choice questions are hard to write well. Too many multiple-choice questions measure recall of course content rather than achievement of (well-written) learning objectives! Poorly chosen and written multiple-choice questions damage assessment validity." - Patti Shank

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How Training Departments Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Liza Wisner

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Many training teams are already deploying DE&I courses. Is yours? Are you building your own courses or buying off-the-shelf curricula, or maybe even both? What if there was more to it than that?

It's not an easy decision to make, and in some cases, it's a difficult conversation to have within your team, organization, and/or company.

On this episode, Liza Wisner joined us to talk about DE&I and so much more. She has an amazing background and unique experiences to share with the IDIODC community. She was a top 3 finalist on the television show, "The Apprentice" and serves her community as the Senior Curator of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives at OpenSesame.

You might also be interested to know that she is part of our community being professionally trained in computer science and educational technology.

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How to Engage Management in Your Instructional Designs with Amy Kay Czechowicz

Wed, 6 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Learning is often seen as a solo endeavor. But in reality our learning requires input from others. Sometimes that input comes from an instructor, and sometimes from your peers. However, input and engagement from management during training sessions, and as part of the overall learning process, is often overlooked, or viewed as not necessary.

Managers want their employees trained but are often under a lot of pressure to "get them back to work". Their business objectives will always take priority over the training objectives. By integrating managers into the learning deployment they become involved in the process, understand the learning strategy, and can become strong advocates of your training solutions instead of being barriers.

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Making Accessibility & Universal Design a Team Effort with Judy Tseng

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker, Judy Tseng, Chris Van Wingerden) — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000

If there were design principles that significantly improved the accessibility of your eLearning courses would use it?

Universal Design for Learning might be new to you, and your instructional designers. But accessibility is something we are all familiar with and should be working towards improving. With today's authoring tools, like dominKnow, you can easily implement accessible learning content using universal design principles.

Judy Tseng helps us all better understand how to create training content that is easily navigable, and understandable for all users so that even if a participant has dyslexia, visual impairments, or is an English language learner, then can still navigate and comprehend the content just as successfully as the rest of their colleagues.

You'll be ready to create engaging training content accessible to a wide variety of audiences by simply following some very basic UDL principles.

Save your spot and get started learning about Universal Design for Learning.

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Career Chat: From Instructional Designer to Chief Learning Officer with Frank Nyugen

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000

So you want to be a CLO? Are you sure? Do you really know what it means to be a CLO?

According to Wikipedia:
"A chief learning officer (CLO) is the highest-ranking corporate officer in charge of learning management. CLOs may be experts in corporate or personal training, with degrees in education, instructional design, business or similar fields.
Qualified CLOs should be able to drive the corporate strategy and align the development of people with the business goals of the organization. A full complement of skills, including business analytics, technology, learning theory, performance consulting and scientific inquiry, are important for success.[1]
The CLO may report directly to the CEO, but may also report to the Head of HR or Chief Talent Officer."

In this episode Frank Nguyen will join us for a special IDIODC Career Chat. We will discuss his "origin story" and how he discovered a career in Learning and Development. And while not all of his titles were CLO, he has been in several executive roles equal too or even better than CLO. Is that even possible? We'll find out.

We will also talk about the projects he is most proud of and the hurdles he overcame to accomplish the tasks. How he develops learning strategies for the companies he leads will also be a hot topic.

Most importantly we'll get his feedback on what he thinks it takes for YOU to work your way up the corporate ladder to CLO. Join us for a fun conversation with one of our favorite L&D professionals, Frank Nguyen.

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How eLearning Escape Rooms Boost Engagement with Alexander Salas

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Have you ever done an Escape Room? There are real world versions as well as virtual versions. They started as a fun group activity and now instructional designers are learning about eLearning engagement from Escape Rooms. Alexander Salas is back to guide us through his Escape Room design process.

In this session you'll create a short backstory where learners are trapped and the only way to escape is through applying what they need to learn. Bring a topic and let’s have fun transforming it into an awesome game.

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Chatbots for Learning with Slack and Teams with Vince Han

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker, Vince Han, Chris Van Wingerden) — Wed, 8 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Meeting your learners where they're at means delivering learning content outside of the traditional learning management system. And giving your users just the right information at just the right time in just the right amount is also a challenge. This challenge only increases as your audience grows to hundreds or thousands spread across the globe. Enter the chatbot.

Now that the world of work has been disrupted, with no sign of turning back, collaborative apps like Slack and Teams become a central point of collaboration and getting work done. Chatbots give instructional designers and developers a powerful tool for creating "sticky" training programs increasing your learner engagement.

In this episode, we'll talk with Vince Han about how these collaboration platforms incorporate chatbots. The chatbots are always "on" as reminders, a little nudge, a challenge, or even answering questions. The technology has come a long way in the last 10 years which means you can use API integrations to track progress and other important data. Vince will share some common use cases like training reinforcement, simple employee coaching, new hire onboarding, LMS course registration, and performance support.

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A Year of Transitions: Classrooms to Virtual, L&D to Management, Focus on DEI with Sravani Tammiraju

Wed, 1 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000

I think it's safe to say that over the last 18 months the #1 concern for training professionals has been moving live face-to-face classroom courses to online virtual classrooms. Many of us are still redesigning those courses, improving and adapting them to the new world of work. DEI initiatives are at an all time high with L&D departments challenged to re-train employee populations. And with disruption comes opportunities like moving into management roles.

In this episode, we'll talk with Sravani Tammiraju, Product Manager at VISA. She's worn many hats over the last few years and one of those hats was in Learning & Development. She's going to share with us how she successfully transitioned a highly interactive 5-day face-to-face onboarding program and redesigned it for as a 100% virtual online experience. She'll share the project constraints, challenges, and roadblocks, and explore the solutions her team put in place.

We'll also ask Sravani about how she went from being a software engineer to a L&D professional with an MBA, and then into Product Management. And with so many initiatives around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), we'll ask about her experiences producing a DEI conference and get her feedback on how L&D can have an impact.

You definitely don't want to miss this episode!

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Season FINALE Drink'n'Draw - Instructional Videos with Pizazz with Kevin Thorn

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000

We do a lot of drawing with Kevin. In this episode we're looking at taking those drawing skills and adding them to instructional videos. There are a lot of methods for adding graphical elements to videos and we'll talk about a few techniques and concepts that can be very useful for instructional videos.

Kevin will be sharing some advanced video methods like converting your videos to animated gifs and rotoscoping. Gifs may not be viewed as possible instructional media, but we'll help you see them in a different way. We'll also be discussing why an instructional designer needs to understand video production terms like rotoscoping and others.

Advanced video concepts will level up your instructional videos by adding that element of pizazz that so many internal stakeholders and clients request. Summer is the perfect time to level up your production skills. We'll introduce these concepts and show you some examples.

Then we'll give you a challenge to learn one of these skills and create an example during the month of August while IDIODC is on a break. The next time Kevin joins us in the new season we'll be anxious to see what you've created.

Kevin is an award-winning eLearning designer & developer, consultant, and owner of NuggetHead Studioz, LLC., a boutique custom design and development studio specializing in online learning experiences.

After retiring from the US Army, Kevin pursued a career in corporate IT and Training & Development. With his combined military and industry experience, Kevin started the Studioz in 2012 working with clients in various industries solving problems in a wide-range of creative projects.

Based in the North Mississippi Delta, Kevin, the Chief NuggetHead harnesses a bench a creative practitioners in instructional design, elearning development, illustration and graphic design, animation, and serious comics. Kevin is a well-known industry speaker and trainer on elearning development, design workflows, and is also a certified facilitator in LEGO®Serious Play® methodologies.

Academic stuff: BS in Information Technology Management from Christian Brothers University (2003) and MS in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Memphis (2018).

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Gamified Onboarding with Measurable Results with Jeanne Bakker

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000

The term Gamification is often used, and over-used, in our industry. But any time I hear about measurable results I am immediately interested.

In this episode we're talking with Jeanne Bakker, founder of Brain Bakery. You may have seen her YouTube videos or attended one of her many keynotes around the world. She also hosts the podcast No More Boring Learning, but it's not in English so I haven't heard it yet.

We'll discuss how one of her client companies used gamification, storytelling, rewards, and manager commitment to redesign an onboarding program with real measurable results at Kirkpatrick Level 4. And we'll also make sure you leave with ideas about gamifying your own onboarding or other training programs as well as inspiration to measure your performance results.

Jeanne Bakker (1972), founder of Brain Bakery, studied Psychology, English Literature and the Science of Education. Jeanne has released several books including the bestseller 'Dealing with Dragons'. She develops and leads international trainings to large groups. In addition, she is trainer with a rare level of energy who designs impactful programs throughout the world. Her mission, No More Boring Learning, strives for fun and engaging learning programs that deliver measurable results.

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How to Move from Event-based Training to Learning Journeys with Ann Rollins

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Chris Van Wingerden, Ann Rollins) — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Classroom training is still the most common method of delivering courses. Even after 2 decades of internet disruption and new technologies. It's not only time to change but we're way past it being the right time to change.

It's important to remember that training is an event while learning is a long-term process. Simple enough, right? Once you understand this simple truth you begin to realize how traditional classroom events are inadequate in supporting the entire learning process. We need to design more, or something totally different.

In this episode we're talking with Ann Rollins about her experiences moving event-based training to learning journeys.

We'll talk about active learning experiences that inspire learners, creating high-level learner personas and learning journeys that are integrated into other corporate initiatives. Ann will also share with us how existing tech infrastructure can be used to create a better learner experience.

In a post-pandemic world there are many new corporate initiatives that have a training component. Join us in this conversation and learn how to plan for success.

Ann is a modern learning champion. Unintimidated by global scale, she always has her eyes on the technology horizon to see how to improve and effectively scale the learning experience for her clients. As a Solutions Architect at The Ken Blanchard Companies, she takes a practical, design thinking approach to support her clients as they transform how leadership development happens and how learning ecosystem can support it today and tomorrow.

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How to Design Accessible Learning Content with Susi Miller

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Susi Miller, Chris Van Wingerden, Paul Schneider) — Wed, 7 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Making learning and development (L&D) content inclusive and accessible for everyone is not only a good thing to do, it's the right thing to do. Designing Accessible Learning Content provides evidence-based advice on designing digital learning content that ensures all learners are included and are therefore able to perform to their full potential.

Join us for a conversation with Susi Miller, author of Designing Accessible Learning Content.We'll cover the wide ranging topic of accessibility and how ID's and eLearning developers can do more to improve access for all.

We'll also talk about the basics of accessibility and how you can level up your career by being more sensitive to designing and developing more accessible learning solutions.

Susi Miller is an industry leading expert on accessible learning design and the founder and director of eLaHub (www.elahub.net). She is the author of Designing Accessible Learning Content - A practical guide to applying best-practice accessibility standards to L&D resources, published by Kogan Page. Susi has more than 30 years L&D experience in the public, private and not-for profit sector. She is a skilled instructional designer and online course developer and a passionate advocate for digital accessibility. Her accessible learning content has been shortlisted for the Learning Technologies Awards.

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Digital Design for Instructional Designers with Mark Lassoff

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Why do I need to know digital design if I'm already an instructional designer?

Opinions vary on the answer to this question but the average instructional design is often also responsible for creating the final eLearning product that is loaded into the LMS.

So while ID is critical for the training organization you can level up your career quickly by upskilling with some digital design skills.

Mark Lassoff will be joining us to discuss some of the things you'll need to learn in order to effectively supplement your ID knowledge with some DD skills.

Mark's course on Digital Design describes it this way:

"Digital designers create the user interface, design, and images for online products. Online products include (of course) web sites, mobile applications, social and marketing content, digital branding, signage, and more. The digital revolution continues, and the need for digital designers has increased exponentially."

Some of that increased demand is also in eLearning. So you won't want to miss this episode and prepare yourself for a summer of learning.

Over two million people have learned coding and design from Mark Lassoff.

Mark and his company, Framework Tech Media, have taught people web and mobile development online, in the corporate classroom, and in secondary schools across the country.

Framework produces world-class learning content that focuses on digital skills such as web and mobile development. Previous to founding Framework, Mark started several companies in the Austin, Texas area. He is an in-demand speaker and has traveled the world to teach programming techniques and technologies. Mark has authored eight books on programming. He was named to the 40 under 40 in both Austin, Texas, and Hartford, CT. In 2017, Mark was awarded the prestigious Learning Guild Guildmaster Award.

Mark, and Framework, are based in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

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Customer Experience: Another Option for Instructional Designers with Melissa Milloway

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Just because you have an instructional design degree doesn't mean you're limited to only working in training teams. The growing number of Software as a Service companies in recent years has placed Customer Experience teams above the standard training department.

You might ask, but how could any department be more important than the training department?

It's a long story, but here's the short version: Customer Experience directly impacts the company's bottom line. Internal training is important, but without customers there is no need for employees to be trained.

But do not despair. Your ID knowledge and skills are useful and, as it happens, necessary. Onboarding new customers is the new "onboarding". It's different than onboarding new employees however both require learning.

In this episode, we have the unique opportunity to talk with one of our own, Mel Milloway, who has decided to make the leap out of training into the world of CX. Mel is a former guest on IDIODC and you all have certainly come to know her through LinkedIn, other social media, and presenting at industry conferences.

We'll talk with Mel about the transition and why she's doing it. But we'll also talk about the similarities between internal ID work and CX work.

If you're also at a crossroads in your career, then you should join us and open up your options for your next career move.

Mel is a Manager of Learning Experience Design at Miro in the space of Customer Education. Ex Amazon, JLL, and J&J. She's an avid blogger in the learning industry. She specializes in UI/UX for learning experiences, as well as working with xAPI. She is passionate about testing out new tech technologies to support learning solutions.

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Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Better Instructional Design Using Periodic Table of eLearning with Brian Washburn

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0000

There was once a day that instructional designers only selected ONE method of content delivery. Those days are long gone. With today's technology there are many, many, more options.

As new technologies came along the industry began to call it blended learning solutions. But how do we decide which elements to choose? This is where The Periodic Table of eLearning Elements can help.

"Brian Washburn offers a simple yet elegant periodic table of learning elements modeled on the original periodic table of chemical properties. Washburn's elements which are organized into solids, liquids, gases, radioactive, and interactive categories similar to their chemical cousins are metaphors for the tools and strategies of the field of learning design; when they're combined, and under certain conditions, they have the potential to create amazing learning experiences for participants. They are that impactful."

Join us for a fun and informative conversation around the elements and how we can all apply them to our eLearning designs.Bring your ideas, current projects, work situations, and see if you have a situation that requires a unique combination of elements to create that perfect compound solution.

Brian Washburn is the co-founder and CEO of Endurance Learning, a boutique instructional design firm that creates instructor-led and elearning courses with the vision that every training program should be engaging and lead to change. Brian has been preaching the merits of effective, participant-centered training design for two decades and his company recently launched an online tool named Soapbox to help people put together engaging training sessions within minutes.

Brian has led training departments in several nonprofit organizations where he has worked on initiatives to improve the foster care system and to cure blindness. He was named a top young trainer by Training magazine in 2011, holds a masters degree in Organizational Development and currently serves as the President-elect of ATD Puget Sound.

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Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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TikTok as Corporate Training Support Platform with Mike Tholfsen

Wed, 9 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Just when I thought TikTok was ONLY for teenagers and the shuffle dance, I see one of our own corporate L&D colleagues, Mike Tholfsen, CRUSHING IT on TikTok with microlearning tutorials. Who knew?

So, of course, I had to invite him on the show to talk about how he does it. And why!

Check out this "microtip" for excel: https://www.tiktok.com/@mtholfsen/video/6966327280356379909?lang=en&is_copy_url=0&is_from_webapp=v1&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6966263930818627078

If you're anything like me, you've probably downloaded TikTok, tried it, then deleted it, and just watched your kids "play" with it. Maybe you've joined them in a dance or 2... ya know, because they asked.

But how in the heck could we ever incorporate this crazy little app into our professional, corporate, world of Learning and Development? The pandemic helped answer that question with medical professionals launching accounts and using the platform to explain COVID-19 and all the issues caused by the lockdowns.

It's not all just fun and games. But IDIODC is a little about fun and learning, so join us for this super fun conversation with Mike Tholfsen.

Mike Tholfsen is a Principal Group Product Manager on the Microsoft Education team focusing on the Immersive Reader, Reading Progress, and OneNote Class Notebooks. He is passionate about inclusive education and has been regularly working with students and teachers around the world over the past ten years to create products that improve student outcomes.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on Twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Mike: @mtholfsen

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Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Drink'n'Draw - with Kevin Thorn

Wed, 2 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Kevin Thorn joins us for another "drink'n'draw" episode to help you find your creative inner voice. Everyone can be creative. Like everything else you do as an instructional designer, it just takes practice.

Kevin helps ID professionals all over the globe learn simple step by step processes for being a better instructional designer, storyboard creator, sketcher, and learning game designer.

Academic stuff: BS in Information Technology Management from Christian Brothers University (2003) and MS in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Memphis (2018).

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Kevin: @LearnNuggets

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Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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The Role of the Online Learning Producer with Kassy LaBorie

Wed, 26 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Very few instructors can successfully teach online...alone. The last year of lockdowns and mandatory zoom training have exposed this weakness to the world. The best online training courses are co-produced with a super hero behind the curtain: The Producer.

Having a producer does not guarantee a great instructional experience. However, it does give you a superior advantage.

In this episode, Kassy LaBorie returns to share her experiences and strategies in producing online learning events. We'll talk about why having a producer is so valuable, as well as clarifying the role of the producer. Not everyone is cut out to be a good producer. Just like not everyone is cut out to be a good instructor. But the right combination makes a very powerful learning team.

Join us and level up your corporate online training sessions so that you can guarantee better learning results and reduce the dreaded zoom fatigue.

Greetings from Rochester, NY everyone! I enjoy sharing my geographical location because with the work I get to do each day, and have done since 1999, it actually does not matter all that much since I work almost entirely online.

I am a Master Virtual Classroom Trainer on a mission to rid the world of boring slide reading lectures and passive live online participants! I am the principal of my own consulting business, training trainers, designers, producers and leaders to be excellent virtual, well, everything nowadays!

In 2020 I introduced the Virtual Training Hero to the world and she represents the heroic efforts we learning and development professionals achieve in the virtual classroom each day. I'm working on an eBook of all of her tips and messages to be released next year! You can learn more about her, and me at my website, as well as download, watch, and listen to a bunch of free resources too. You'll find the hero at my blog.

My 2nd book was published in January of 2021 with ATD Press-- Producing Virtual Training, Meetings, and Webinars: Master the Technology to Engage Participants, and I am thrilled to share it with everyone.

And for the record, it can be said that Rupaul and WebEx are the reason why I began all this in the first place. Google that and you'll see what I am talking about!

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Wow! I didn't Know xAPI Could DO that! with Duncan Welder

Wed, 19 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Understanding the basics of xAPI is a hurdle most instructional designers have already crossed over the last few years. We've all been waiting to see xAPI in action. Theory is great but seeing what new innovations can do changes minds and gets projects approved.

If you've still been waiting to SEE it before you can believe it then this episode is the day we make that happen for you.

Duncan Welder has been building xAPI solutions for a very long time and joins us to share a few examples of "xAPI in the wild".
We'll look at a few examples:

Tracking the Mastery of Objectives
Microlearning/Spaced Repetition
xAPI in Games and Simulations
Adaptive Learning
Visualizations for L&D

We hope this conversation will also give you some inspiration to finally jump into the world of xAPI and begin building xAPI-enabled learning solutions.

Duncan Welder is a Director of Client Services for RISC. He is an educational technology geek having spent over 20 years designing and implementing learning management systems, domestically and abroad, to manage regulatory compliance. As an xAPI early adopter, Duncan has worked with companies to leverage xAPI and cmi5 within their learning ecosystems. Duncan has provided presentations to professional organizations including The eLearning Guild, and the Association for Talent Development.

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Learning Game Design Show & Tell with Kevin Thorn, Deb Thomas, and Karl Kapp

Wed, 12 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Karl Kapp, Deb Thomas, and Kevin Thorn are heavy hitters in our industry and specifically in learning game design. More specifically they are skilled at teaching others how to design games for learning. And that's why they started their event Stepaway.design.

The pandemic shutdown of 2020 forced event producers to pivot towards virtual events and so they did the same. At the beginning of 2021 they ran their first virtual event and the attendee created games have been completed and they're ready for show'n'tell.

We're excited to have them join us to talk about the game design process as well as show us the results of that process.

Go ahead and Stepaway from what you're doing and join us for this fantastic episode of IDIODC.

Kevin is an award-winning elearning designer & developer, consultant, and owner of NuggetHead Studioz, LLC., a boutique custom design and development studio specializing in online learning experiences.

After retiring from the U.S. Army, Kevin pursued a career in corporate IT and Training & Development. With his combined military and industry experience, Kevin started the Studioz in 2012 working with clients in various industries solving problems in a wide range of creative projects. Based in the North Mississippi Delta, Kevin, harnesses a bench of creative practitioners in instructional design, elearning development, illustration and graphic design, animation, and serious comics to develop innovative solutions. Kevin is a well-known industry speaker and trainer on elearning development, design workflows, and is a certified facilitator in LEGO® Serious Play® methodologies

Kevin holds a BS in Information Technology Management from Christian Brothers University, MS in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Memphis where he also teaches and is in the Instructional and Curriculum Leadership EdD program. He can be found on Twitter as @LearnNuggets, on LinkedIn, or around learning and development communities teaching and facilitating workshops where he
writes articles, reviews and shares tutorials.

In 2005 Deborah Thomas founded SillyMonkey, LLC, a game-based learning boutique that works with corporate clients to design difficult concepts in a fun and memorable way through the playful but effective use of board games, video games and virtual worlds that she creates. Her motto: “Learn fast, remember more and have fun doing it.” As a public education teacher at one of the worst performing schools in the country, she drove her students’ SAT scores up 30 % by using innovative techniques. Previous professional board roles: North American Simulation and Gaming Association, Atlanta ATD, and Georgia Game Developers Association.

Karl M. Kapp, Ed.D., is an award-winning professor of Instructional Technology at Bloomsburg University in Bloomsburg, PA. where he teaches instructional game design, gamification classes and online learning design. He is the Director of Bloomsburg’s Institute for Interactive Technologies and is recognized internationally as an expert in the application of games, game-thinking and gamification to learning. Karl earned his doctoral degree from the University of Pittsburgh.

He is currently a senior researcher on a grant sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) which involves the application of microlearning and gamification to help childcare workers identify child abuse. Karl has previously served as a Co-Principle Investigator on two National Science Foundation (NSF) grants related to games and simulations. Karl is an advisor for several EdTech start up companies.

Karl has authored or co-authored eight books including “The Gamification of Learning and Instruction,” it’s accompanying fieldbook and the widely popular, “Play to Learn.” His latest co-authored book with Robyn Defelice is “Microlearning: Short and Sweet.” Karl is author of ten LinkedIn Learning courses including “Learning How to Increase Learner Engagement” and has been a TEDx speaker. In 2019, he received the ATD Distinguished Contribution to Talent Development Award. The award is presented in recognition of an exceptional contribution that has had a sustained impact on field of the talent development.

Karl’s work explores the research, theoretical foundations and practical application of gamification, game-thinking and activity-based learning to organizational performance issues. His goal is to help organizations create engaging learning experiences through intelligent, research-based application of instructional strategies and techniques. He shares his expertise and knowledge through consulting, workshops and one-on-one mentoring with start-up firms, Fortune 100 companies and various governmental agencies.

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Successful Strategies for Teleworking Post-pandemic with Tom Spiglanin

Wed, 5 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000

As we begin to see a light at the end of the pandemic shutdown tunnel, let's talk about what we learned about working from home. And also what's next.

Many companies have made bold moves, like announcing continued teleworking options for employees. But those are general announcements for the entire company. In this episode of IDIODC we wanted to talk with the community specifically about how going back to work effects the work we do and the training departments we work in.

Tom Spiglanin, author of "Everyone's Guide to Teleworking", joins us to help us talk through the future ahead. Tom is a friend, and also the only rocket scientist we know working (retired) in training & development. His perspective is unique in many ways, but for our community he has a special connection, and understanding, of the struggles we face as corporate training professionals.

Join us. And bring your stories of success and/or failure from the past 12 months and perhaps even share your plans for the future... if you have them. It's a show you don't want to miss.

Dr. Thomas Spiglanin has been helping people be more effective in the workplace for more than thirty years. As a teleworker himself, he understands how effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills underpin success in a digital workplace.

Working predominantly with technical employees for over thirty years in the aerospace industry, and the last few decades in the training field, he saw first hand the value of being able to communicate complex concepts in ways that others can understand. In much the same way digital technologies enabled distanced business communication, Tom saw a steady decline in the very interpersonal skills needed to be effective using those tools.

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How to Create Engaging eLearning Through Visual Design with Tim Slade

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Tim Slade, Chris Van Wingerden, Brent Schlenker) — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Everyone needs inspiration for their elearning designs. The best way to find that inspiration is to see what other developers are doing, and learning how they do it. Tim Slade is one of the best and he has the awards to prove it.

Join us for an engaging and educational conversation with Tim Slade.

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How Artificial Intelligence Changes the Learning Game with Donald Clark

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Artificial intelligence is only one of the many topics we'll discuss with world wide learning leader, Donald Clark. The digital area has significantly impacted every industry of modern life. It's been good in many ways and bad in others. Sadly, the lecture is still the primary means of educating humans in our current systems. Even if that lecture is presented online. But is that as far as digital technology can impact education and our learning systems? I don't think so. And neither does Donald.

We'll discuss the many changes in pedagogy throughout the years in an effort to better understand where we're going in the future. Artificial intelligence plays a major role in that future. But do we really understand how it impacts the work we do for businesses and higher education? Maybe not completely, but we're getting very close.

This timely conversation is a perfect transition into the new world of work. Whether your office stays at home or you move back into the corporate HQ, how you engage with content, create content, and publish content is changing rapidly. And AI is a big part of your future success. Join us for a wide-ranging and entertaining conversation with Donald Clark.

Donald Clark is an EdTech Entrepreneur, CEO, Professor, Researcher, Author, Blogger and Speaker. He was CEO and one of the original founders of Epic Group plc, which established itself as the leading company in the UK online learning market, floated on the Stock Market in 1996 and sold in 2005. As well as being the CEO of Wildfire an AI-driven learning company, he also invests in, and advises, EdTech companies.

Describing himself as ‘free from the tyranny of employment’, he is a board member of LearningPool. He is also a Visiting Professor and involved in research into AI in learning. He has worked in schools, vocational, higher, corporate and adult learning, delivering real projects to real learners.

Donald has over 30 years experience in online learning, games, simulations, semantic, adaptive, chatbot, social media, mobile learning, virtual reality and AI projects. He has designed, delivered and advised on online learning for many global, public and private organisations. He is an evangelist for the use of technology in learning and has won many awards, including the first ‘Outstanding Achievement in E-learning Award’ and ‘Best AIM Stock Market Company’, ‘Most Innovative Online Product’ (for WildFire), ‘Best Online Learning Project (for WildFire)’ and ‘JISC EdTech Award’ (for WildFire).

An award winning speaker at national and international conferences, he has delivered keynotes in Europe. US, Africa, Australia, Middle and Far East.

…… also a regular blogger (10 years+) on learning technology, His series on learning theorists, as well as 500 researched, online design tips, are valuable open resources. His book on AI for learning is on Amazon and his next book Learning Experie3nce Design will be published this year.

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How to Create Better MicroLearning Videos with LaTarshia Wooten

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Microlearning has been a popular topic in the eLearning industry for many years now. Many people still don't agree on the same definition, but I think it's safe to say that most definition involve 2 elements: Shorter media of any kind, and mostly short videos. Instead of forcing learners to sit through a training video that is an hour long, target your message and create individually focused, shorter videos instead.

LaTarshia Wooten gave an amazing virtual session at last years online version of DevLearn. We're very happy to bring her to IDIODC so the community can get to know her as well. She's a motivated practitioner of Learning Experience Design and quickly embracing a growing career.

We'll discuss 5 different methods for creating microlearning videos and the pros and cons of each.

We'll also talk about why microlearning is a trend and what the value is to your business. Who knows, you may already be creating microlearning and didn't even know it. Join the conversation and find out.

LaTashia is a Learning Experience Designer with a background in communication and educational media. She has four years of experience with programming eLearning courses in Articulate Storyline 360. She also has experience implementing and serving as an administrator on a learning management system as well as programming videos using Vyond and Camtasia. Also, in the last few years, she's had the opportunity to speak at various conferences such as DevLearn and Learning Solutions. She believes that learning should be fun, interactive, and provides value to the learner.

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Drink'n'Draw - Creating eLearning Scenario Characters from 3D Apps with Kevin Thorn

Wed, 7 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Welcome to another Drink'n'Draw with Kevin Thorn on IDIODC. In past episodes we've kept the concepts very basic to help our instructional design colleagues begin to realize their own creative talents. But in this episode we're going to move into the digital world.

Kevin is going to teach us how to create our own eLearning scenario characters from digital versions of the classic figure model. He'll share some of the tools that currently exist, but then we'll dive in and create our own character using a couple different methods.

These are tips and tricks for quickly creating your own characters for your eLearning courses. Of course you can still simply settle for buying the same character libraries that everyone else buys. But what fun is that? These methods will help you create the perfect character for that perfect branching learning scenario. The next time you're building a scenario or simulation and can't find that perfect character/avatar, you'll be armed with the knowledge to create your own.

Join us and let's Drink'n'Draw together!

Academic stuff: BS in Information Technology Management from Christian Brothers University (2003) and MS in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Memphis (2018).

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Evidence-Based Design That Leads to Learning Transfer with Fergal Connolly

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000

What can learning designers, instructional designers, and content developers do to maximize the chance that learning transfer will happen? The design of the learning experience falls squarely on the shoulders of the learning designer. And providing learners with access to training does not guarantee post-training behavior change. Even the most engaging piece of learning content won't inspire a change in the thoughts or actions of learners.

There are many elements that influence learning transfer, and each element must work in harmony for the training to be a success. As a designer of learning, you play an important role in promoting learning transfer. Through the medium of learning design, you can bridge the gap between learning and performance by making it easier for learners to see the connections between training and the work environment. We'll review these evidence-based learning design methods and help you maximize the chances of your learning designs leading to learning transfer.

Fergal is a learning transfer expert who freely shares his evidence-based learning transfer approaches with the learning community. Fergal has worked across the spectrum of L&D in training delivery, learning design, and learning consultancy, and holds an MSc in Education and Training, and a BSc in Psychology. Fergal also hosts Learning Transfer Radio - the only podcast fully focused on turning learning into improved performance. Contact Fergal for speaking engagements, writing opportunities, or learning transfer consultancy by visiting www.fergalconnolly.com.

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Visual Design Principles in eLearning When You're Not a Graphic Designer with Rachel Dillon

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000

I don't know how to explain "art". But I know what I like when I see it. I'll bet most of us have felt this way at one point of another. Some practitioners in our field come with a background in graphic design, video production, or general design, but not many. The rest of us have learned how important visual messaging is by studying neuroscience or simply experiencing great instructional design with strong visuals. The bottom line is that visual design is critical to the success of all eLearning projects.

Our guest, Rachel Dillon, reminds us that we often have to take the reins as designers without years of graphic design training. And that professional graphic designers build their design vocab by critiquing each other's work, and as a result they become better designers. So, in this episode, we'll bring this practice of critiquing visual designs and defining design theory together to instructional design.

Rachel Allen Dillon graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1994, with a Bachelor of Science in Art, emphasizing in Graphic Design. She spent over a decade using her design skills in marketing and web design.

In 2009, her non-fiction children’s book, “Through Endangered Eyes – a poetic journey into the wild,” was published by Windward Publishing, an imprint of Finney Company. She both wrote and illustrated it. Her book received an Eric Hoffer Honorable Mention award in 2010. Rachel has been a featured artist in “Wildscape Magazine,” a contributing artist in gallery and museum exhibitions, and a speaker at Art Educator conventions and conferences. The Nature Conservancy commissioned Rachel to produce two paintings for them in 2015.

Rachel taught art and developed the art curriculum at a private elementary school for three years before going back to the corporate world. Her focus shifted to combine her skillset of design and teaching. Since 2017, Rachel works as a full-time senior instructional designer for a global asset manager. She is also an instructor at CSUS-CCE, teaching eLearning Visual Design and Architecture, and Instructional Design 101.

In 2019, Rachel earned her graduate certificate in Instructional Design from the University of California, Irvine. Currently, she is working toward her Masters in Instructional Design & Technology at CSU-Fullerton with a projected graduation date of May 2022. She is working on her thesis to go deeper into the science behind visual design and learning retention and how instructional designers with graphic design foundations create more engaging learning.

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What Happens When They Ask for Training and You Deliver a Manual with Jeni Johnson

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Creating alternative learning solutions is often the best instructional design choice. But it's rarely what internal stakeholders, customers, clients, ask from you. Trends in performance support like the 5 Moments of Need have been leading the way in alternative learning solutions and yet, a large portion of practitioners still need to create courses.

Jeni Johnson published a short LinkedIn post to highlight part one of her project with an Animal Rescue organization. I was impressed with her enthusiasm to take on ALL the roles for the project. This is very common in our industry and many are hesitant to spend time perfecting their graphic design, writing, editing, photography, and video skills. But it's a perfect opportunity to learn new software as well as take some chances with alternative learning solutions.

Here is the link to her original Linkedin post:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jenijohnsoniowa_instructionaldesign-traininganddevelopment-activity-6764645053999702017-np9o

Please join us for this amazing show'n'tell episode with a true renaissance woman.

Jeni is a Senior Instructional Designer with over 15 years of experience with training, instructional design, and eLearning development.

She has taught and designed curriculum in the United States, Germany, Thailand, and Costa Rica and has worked in the public, private and government sectors. In addition to Instructional Design, she has a background in graphic design and media creation. Jeni has a passion for understanding how people learn and creating enriching training experiences. Her love of knowledge began with her first trip to the public library at six years old.

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Creating Learner Personas for Better eLearning Experiences with Bianca Baumann

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000

As a corporate training professional it's important to know your learners and understand their work, context, and needs. Yea duh, right?

Maybe, but did anyone ever teach you how to do that when your audience numbers are in the hundreds, thousands, or maybe tens of thousands? Maybe someone showed you early in your career, or maybe you've come from a marketing background or environment. If so, you've probably heard about User Personas.

Marketers have been using personas for decades to draw a picture of an ideal buyer in order to push the right content at the right time. Instructional designers can use this same approach to create eLearning that is more appropriate for that specific audience.

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A Beginners Journey into xAPI and eLearning Games with Jeffery Riley

Wed, 3 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Jumping into xAPI for the first time can seem daunting. Almost as daunting as learning to become an eLearning game designer. As luck would have it, we've found an eLearning game designer who recently took the plunge into the wonderful world of xAPI and used his knowledge of game design and blend the two as a learning opportunity.

Jeffrey Riley is one of the hundreds of xAPI cohort attendees who decided to no longer lurk and learn, but to jump in with both feet and learn about xAPI by creating a project that connected with his love of game design. He learned all about the xAPI standard, and how to write statements without knowing any code at all. And going through the process he learned more about how to use an LRS and connect it to his LMS. And learning about the data analysis was an added bonus.

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Incorporating Storytelling into Your eLearning with Hadiya Nuriddin

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Storytelling is one way to facilitate connections for learners. But how do you find stories and how do you use them to support learning? And how do you use them in your eLearning?

Storytelling has been an increasingly popular topic over the years and we're excited to bring this conversation to the IDIODC community. Hadiya is a master at this process and we know it will help improve your instructional design.

Join us and engage with the chat room. It's a great way to learn and you might even leave with a good story to tell :)

Hadiya Nuriddin is the owner of Duets Learning. She has nearly 20 years' experience in learning and development. She specializes in instructional design and development for both corporate and academic environments. She has extensive experience in designing, developing, and delivering both technical and professional development courses. She also designs and develops eLearning courses. Hadiya is the author of the book StoryTraining: Selecting and Shaping Stories That Connect. Hadiya has an MEd in curriculum design, an MA in writing, and a BA in English. She holds the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP).

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Questions to Ask BEFORE Talking about Training with Jeff Kortenbosch

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Do you often wonder if training is even necessary? Are you tired of being a department of order takers? What if there was a magic question you could ask stakeholders when they request training that could convince them that training is not the answer?

Actually, there's 20 questions you should ask. And our guest in this episode wrote the book on it. Jeff Kortenbosch has been a successful Learning professional for over 2 decades and has put these questions to the test. And they work.

And if you're wondering why anyone would want to turn away work then you better join us and find out. Just taking on every training request that comes in is not a good strategy for success... for you OR the business. You want to be working on the training solutions with the most business impact, and not just every request that lands in the inbox.

Join us for lively conversation. And don't forget your coffee.

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Using email as a course delivery tool with Sarah Mercier

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Organizations often treat learning as an event rather than a process. As an industry we know that eLearning, videos, and instructor-led training are only the beginning. To be effective, we need ways to support our workforce over time, building competence through multiple approaches.

We'll explore how email can be used effectively for spaced learning and performance support. Learn pro tips for designing in this format, and see a variety of real-use cases. As we explore the possibilities of email as a learning experience platform, you'll learn practical ways to implement this approach in your own organization.

Here's a few topics we will likely cover:

Practical application of email courses in workplace learning
Examples of effective email courses
Best practices in design of email courses
Common pitfalls of using email to support learning and performance

Sarah Mercier, CEO at Learning Ninjas, specializes in innovative learning technology and strategic implementation of learning solutions. Sarah is the founder of meLearning Solutions and a national facilitator for the Association for Talent Development’s Master E-Learning Instructional Designer. Her innovative learning solutions have been recognized by winning industry awards, such as Best of Show at FocusOn Learning DemoFest for xAPI for Interactive eBooks, and Best Performance Support Solution at DevLearn DemoFest for Critical Success Factors training and assessment tool.

Sarah is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and business events in the areas of instructional strategy, learning technology strategy, and learning solution design and development. Her work has been published in ATD’s 2020 Trends in Learning Technology, The Book of Road-Tested Activities, TD Magazine, Learning Solutions Magazine, CLO Magazine, and a variety of other training and workforce publications. Connect with her via Twitter @sarahmerci or LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/sarahcmercier.

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First Principles of Instruction for Creating Better eLearning with Dr. David Merrill

Wed, 3 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Everyone has read at least one of Dr. Merrill's books and has had their instructional design practice shaped by him in one way or another.

If you can't join us but are desperate to know the First Principles of Instruction. Well, here they are:

Learning is promoted when learners are engaged in solving real-world problems
Learning is promoted when existing knowledge [and skill] is activated as a foundation for new knowledge [and skill]
Learning is promoted when new knowledge is demonstrated to the learner
Learning is promoted when new knowledge is applied by the learner
Learning is promoted when new knowledge is integrated into the learner’s world

Of course we'll dive into each one in more detail.

M. David Merrill is professor emeritus at Utah State University. He is available to lecture, provide a workshop, or consult on effective instruction. Click to contact him.

Dr. Merrill has been engaged in the study of effective, efficient and engaging instruction for more than 50 years since he finished his PhD program at the University of Illinois in 1964.

He was honored with the AECT Distinguished Service Award 2001 for advancing the field of Instructional Technology through Scholarship, Teaching and Leadership. He received a life time achievement award from the Utah State University College of Education 2010; and he was recognized as an Honored Alumni for the College of Education at BYU 2011. He received the ETR&D Distinguished Development Award 2013 and the AECT D&D Outstanding Book Award 2014 for his book “First Principles of Instruction.”

He received his BA from Brigham Young University 1961; his MS from the University of Illinois, 1964; his PhD from the University of Illinois, 1964. Since receiving his PhD he served on the faculty of George Peabody College, Brigham Young University-Provo, Stanford University, the University of Southern California, Utah State University, Florida State University, and BYU Hawaii (as a missionary volunteer). He served a service mission at BYU Hawaii where he helped faculty put courses online. Since retiring he has taught online courses at Florida State University, BYU Hawaii, University of Hawaii and Utah State University. He is internationally recognized as a major contributor to the field of instructional technology, has published many books and articles in the field and has lectured internationally. Among his principle contributions: TICCIT Authoring System 1970’s, Component Display Theory and Elaboration Theory 1980’s, Instructional Transaction Theory, automated instructional design and ID based on Knowledge Objects 1990’s, and since 2002 First Principles of Instruction.

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Accelerating the Skills Transformation for the Future of Work with Sonia Malik

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000

As global markets tighten and unemployment rates rise rapidly, new skills requirements emerge while other skills are becoming obsolete. The half-life of skills continues to shrink, while the time it takes to close a skills gap has ballooned.

We’ll explore the importance of increasing transparency through advanced analytics, AI, machine learning, and market-based skill data. With these tools we can transparently signal to employees the roles and skills that are growing in market demand. Sonia will also share some tips on how to leverage open technology architecture to share talent across internal boundaries and remain competitive.

Join us and prepare yourself for the future of work in post-COVID world.

Sonia Malik has more than twenty years experience, spanning both, the US and international markets, in the technology industry encompassing recruiting and talent management, education and training, strategic alliances, technical and operational roles, team management, skills development and account management.

Specialties: Business Development, Relationship management, People management, Channel management, Sales Enablement, Talent Management, Staffing , Attrition Analysis, Workforce Diversity

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Categorizing the L&D Industry Using Ontologies with Adam Weisblatt

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000

The world of work has changed. Our industry has been changing for many years, but 2020 has placed the spotlight directly on corporate training. Not only did the entire planet move their lives online, but businesses are now being required to report data on Human Capital Management efforts. It's the perfect time for us to talk about the reality of our expanding role within organizations we serve.

In the past we simply built instructional materials for classroom lessons to be taught by trainers/teachers. Today, we produce online learning that is synchronous and asynchronous, job aides, videos, live streams, knowledge bases, infographics, learning ecosystems and so much more. Some of our colleagues are even being asked to "create a learning culture" within their organizations. Is that even possible?

In this episode of IDIODC Adam Weisblatt joins us to talk about how we can begin to create this new ontology in a way that is easy to understand. What we do and how we do it has changed significantly. It's time to redraw that reality so we're all working from the same page.

Adam Weisblatt is a learning strategist and business consultant. As founder of Blank Page Learning LLC, he helps Learning and Development teams become more resilient by analyzing, improving and documenting their processes around using technology. Adam has worked with Pfizer, Factset and Nielsen as well as other companies in diverse industries. He is a cartoonist, puppeteer and dad.

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Practical Application of Learning Analytics & Data with Sam Rogers

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Chris Van Wingerden, Brent Schlenker, Sam Rogers) — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000

The concept of Learning Analytics has been a hot topic for several years in the L&D industry. There are those that talk about it, and then there are those doing the work and making it happen within their organizations. Sam Rogers is one of the doers.

He's joining us in this episode to discuss the realities of working with data and analytics within a large enterprise. As you might imagine, the task is not easy. But each of us needs to start somewhere. The big question is often where. Trying to figure out the proper data to collect and how you will collect can be daunting. But you must start somewhere.

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How to Create hand-drawn Characters and Scenes for eLearning: Holiday Drink'n'Draw with Kevin Thorn

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000

It's another holiday drink'n'draw with everyone's favorite master of eLearning and illustrations, Kevin Thorn, aka NuggetHead.

So much eLearning requires a branching scenario and finding just the right character and scene in your stock library can be frustrating. Why not just create your own? That's what Kevin does. And he'll happy to show you how. Join us!

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How Artificial Intelligence Impacts Talent Development with Margie Meacham

Wed, 9 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000

The fields of artificial intelligence and talent development have been on a collision course for decades, and their convergence has already occurred. It has just taken many in our profession some time to recognize this fact. On the horizon, AI-powered innovations are transforming the workplace and the role of the talent development professional, affecting recruiting to training to compensation. As such, there are actions TD professionals should take now to prepare ourselves and our organizations for the evolving AI revolution.

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Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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How Teachers Become Great Trainers with Lisa Spinelli

Wed, 2 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000

There's always been a steady flow of educators moving from teaching in schools to creating instruction and teaching within industry. But with thousands of educators leaving their beloved education careers behind, they're rapidly transitioning into the enterprise faster than ever.

Lisa Spinelli joins us to talk about this trend and how's it's never too late to make the jump from teaching to training. You can read some of her thoughts in a recent article from ATD.

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How to Step Up Your Leadership Development in a Pandemic with Kati Ryan

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Chris Van Wingerden, Kati Ryan, Brent Schlenker) — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Many L&D professionals focus on training processes, sales, product knowledge, compliance topics, and others. But few ever step into Leadership Development. Why is that?

Now more than ever organizations NEED leadership. Even executive leaders are in new territory and are asking for help. Learning and Development teams have an opportunity to show their value, or increase their value to the business by stepping up their Management/Leadership Development programs.

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The Tall Value of Short Sims with Clark Aldrich

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Clark Aldrich is a legend in corporate training simulations and games for learning. And one of the few experts who can seamlessly move between corporate training issues, academia, and government concerns related to education and learning. And as far as I know, one of the only training professionals to be quoted by a former US President.

Clark Aldrich is an American author and practitioner in the field of educational and serious games for education and professional skills. He has been the lead designer for several educational simulations, including SimuLearn's Virtual Leader, which won best online training product of the year in 2004 by Training Media Review and the American Society for Training and Development's T+D Magazine - the first game-like product to win.

His published research, beginning in 1999, outlined the failure of formal education approaches to teach leadership, innovation, and other strategic skills, and then advocated interactive experiences borrowing techniques from current computer games as media to fill these gaps. He argues that computer games represent new, "post-linear" models for capturing and representing content, but that new computer game genres will have to be created, optimized for learning as well as entertainment. His research and simulation design work, which he conducted outside of the influence and prescription of academic and grant-giving institutions, resulted in a series of articles, speeches, and 5 books.

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Build Better Virtual Classroom Training with Kassy LaBorie

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Virtual training courses have been in huge demand since the global pandemic shutdown. A boom for consultants like Kassy LaBorie who happen to be Master Virtual Classroom Trainers.

You can check her website listed below in her bio to learn more. But hanging out with her for an hour is much more fun.

Kassy LaBorie is a Master Virtual Classroom Trainer on a mission to rid the world of boring slide reading lectures and passive live online participants! She’s the principal at Kassy LaBorie Consulting, training trainers to be virtual trainers around the globe each day! Catch her sharing tips on how to be a Virtual Training Hero on LinkedIn and at her website: KassyConsulting.com.

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Confessions of a Corporate Trainer with Jonathan Halls

Wed, 4 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Do you train like an improvisational jazz musician or more like the first chair violinist of a symphony orchestra following the music as written?

There is no right or wrong answer to that question but the analogy does reflect what experienced trainers in the classroom understand that many instructional designers do not. When designing and planning instruction there is a spectrum of flexibility given by designers to those delivering the instruction.

As our guest Jonathan Halls has told me, it's an old conversation but one worth having again. Jonathan is the author of Confessions of Corporate Trainer and joining us for this topic and others that he highlights in his book.

Jonathan Halls is the guy with an accent who can’t stop asking questions about talent development. You’ll hear him talking about talent professionals as organizational superheroes, although he secretly worries that we’re not doing all we can to truly help people transform organizations. You’ll also hear him predicting tomorrow’s trainers will be as much media producers as a classroom facilitators.

The former BBC learning executive and author of 5 books runs workshops, speaks at conferences, and helps organizations in the areas of evidence-informed learning facilitation, digital learning content, and talent development strategy. Having worked in 25 countries, his first 20 years’ experience were focused on media training and digital transformation in TV and newspapers. His last decade broadened into all sectors including retail, finance, manufacturing, government and non-profit.

Jonathan has worked as a trainer, training manager and head of a multimillion dollar training operation. This vantage point has him as excited about the future of talent development as he is cynical. He is author of

Confessions of a Corporate Trainer (2019), Rapid Video Development for Trainers (2012), Rapid Media Development for Trainers (2016), Video Script Writing (2014), and Memory & Cognition in Learning (2014). He has both a masters and bachelors in adult learning. Before working full-time in talent development, he earned his bread and butter as a journalist, corporate communications manager, and talk show host, but not in that order.

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How to Reframe Training Problems to Create Impact with Zsolt Oláh

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Zsolt Oláh, Chris Van Wingerden, Brent Schlenker) — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Reframing the training problem is something we talk about, but this framework will help you put that concept into practice.

REFRAME is an acronym that defines the frame work.

[R]ethink the request

[E]ngage the right people

[F]ocus on the why

[R]ephrase the problem

[A]ssume nothing

[M]ake lots of bad ideas

[E]xplore potential solutions

Join us for an engaging conversation with Zsolt and learn how you can apply this framework to improve your learning solutions.

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Can Creativity Be Taught and Used to Solve Problems? Kapp, Thorn, Thomas - IDIODC Ep #122

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 16:00:00 +0000

You know Kevin from his popular Drink'n'Draw episodes on IDIODC but you may not know that he has partnered up with 2 other amazing colleagues in our industry. And you likely recognize their names as well: Karl Kapp and Deb Thomas.

The 3 have joined forces to share their passion, skills, and experiences, teaching others to be innovative and think creatively. And yes, they can teach you how to be a creative thinker and innovative problem solver.

We can't do that in a one-hour live stream, but we'll convince you that it's possible and then how you proceed is totally up to you. But don't worry. We'll give you plenty of options for continuing your creative journey after the show.

During 2020 we need more positive creativity and innovative problem solving than ever before. Join us!

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Building Learning Experience Design Pros by Supporting DESIGNxHUMANITY with Nyla Spooner

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:00:00 +0000

DxH is a design collective and apprenticeship program pairing experienced creatives with fresh faces to collaborate on real-world projects advocating for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). They work on all topics regarding equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

Their mission is to up-skill Black Americans and allies committed to the pursuit of learning-by-doing into LX, design, and technical roles through our immersive design boot camp. To provide various creative services to organizations seeking consultation, products, and learning experiences designed from an anti-racist perspective. To advocate for equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

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Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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How a Learning Engineer Scales Up Learning Technologies with Jodi Lis

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Chris Van Wingerden, Jodi Lis, Brent Schlenker) — Wed, 7 Oct 2020 16:00:00 +0000

The term Learning Engineer is still new for many in the world of Learning and Development.

Our guest, Jodi Lis, will share her experience with the large scale project in Africa and also tell us about the work being done to standardize the new title: Learning Engineer.

Join us and get up to speed on the future of L&D.

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Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Performance-based Instructional Analysis with Guy Wallace

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:39:45 +0000

Guy Wallace is our guest this week. He's an experienced L&D professional sharing his successful process in "Conducting performance-based Instructional Analysis". His latest book presents a "how to" approach to his ISD efforts using methods first learned in 1979 and has been using in consulting gigs since 1982. His approach is "framed" as: MCD - Modular Curriculum Development/Acquisition. He uses it for detailed project planning - and mostly "fixed-fee" pricing. It was first published in the late 1980s in his firm's quarterly newsletter.

We're really excited to have him sharing his knowledge and framework with the IDIODC community.

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Back to Basics: Working Backwards From Business Needs With Myra Roldan

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Everyone now and then, no matter how experienced you are at your craft, should take some time to reflect back on the basics. In this episode, we'll be talking with Myra Roldan about a practical "Back to Basics" approach to Learning & Development. It might sound like an easy thing to do, but sometimes getting back to basics is harder than it sounds. So, to help us all flex our instructional design muscles Myra will help us work backwards with the end in mind. We'll take a look at what your business needs, FIRST. Then we'll work back towards an appropriate learning intervention. Join us for what is sure to be a valuable conversation with practical tips you can implement right away.

Myra Roldan is a TEDx speaker, author, Award-winning Instructional Designer. Myra has an MBA, MSEd and a Bachelors of Information Technology/Computer Science. Myra's passion is empowering people to explore and develop themselves holistically. She strives to evoke transformation in people by creating programs to enable them to become curious learners who develop the tech skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Her friends, students, and colleagues believe that her superpower is the ability to make complex technology accessible by making it easy for someone with little to no technology know-how to understand and get excited about the tech.

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Wired to Grow Connect and Resist with Britt Andreatta, PhD

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000

The neuroscience of learning is always a hot topic. But in this episode we're going to cover more than just learning. The COVID19 pandemic has created challenges few could imagine. Under normal circumstances change is hard for individuals, organizations, and cultures. But in 2020, we're struggling to adapt, collaborate, and learn, while the unstable world continues to spin around us.

We are lucky to have Britt Andreatta as our guest to help us make sense of what is happening within each of us, and collectively within our organizations. We'll discuss incorporating brain science into the pivots that are occurring in learning design/ delivery due to workplace changes in the era of COVID19.

Dr. Britt Andreatta is an internationally-recognized thought leader who creates brain science-based solutions for today's challenges. As CEO of 7th Mind, Inc., Britt Andreatta draws on her unique background in leadership, neuroscience, psychology, and learning to unlock the best in people and organizations.

Learn more about Britt on her website: here.

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Improve Learning Outcomes using Laughter with Christee Atwood

Wed, 9 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000

The emotional state of your learners has a big impact on your success as an instructor. How you make them feel may not seem important but it is. And I'm pretty sure there is neuroscience research to support that claim. Even if there isn't, who doesn't like to laugh and have fun while they're learning?

We're excited to have Christee Atwood as our guest helping us link laughter and learning. But that's not all. We'll also discuss how to produce successful online virtual training sessions when the audience is skeptical and not very motivated to participate. She'll share a broad range of experiences in corporate training that are sure to tickle your funny bone.

"I am the author of 14 books, and counting. I have presented programs from Texas to Tokyo, California to the Caribbean And I've never been hit by a rotten tomato yet. That either means I'm doing well, or that people have more respect for rotting produce than they used to.

I write books on business and training topics, as well as humorous books, and occasionally the two overlap." - Christee Atwood

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Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W
IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Sip'n'snap: Stop Motion Animation Using Mobile Devices for eLearning with Kevin Thorn, CNH

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Searching for new ways to create engaging media elements in training projects is an ongoing challenge for most designers. Animation beyond the standard effects require deeper thought in design and often involves additional skills in a variety of tools. And the barriers to learning new animation software results in not pursuing a more engaging approach. With smartphone cameras, available apps and software, we can dramatically reduce those barriers and get started with designing creative stop-motion animation videos to tell stories, explain processes, and more.

Lucky for us, Kevin Thorn has a talent stack filled with creativity and he's willing to share those skills with all of us. Join us for an amazing conversation and instructional session on how anyone can use their mobile device for creating stop motion animation elements for eLearning projects. You may already know Kevin from our Drink'n'draw sessions, and so you don't want to miss this Sip'n'Snap session that is sure to level up your eLearning development skillset.

Academic stuff: BS in Information Technology Management from Christian Brothers University (2003) and MS in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Memphis (2018).

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Building a Training Plan that Delivers Results With Mike Kunkle

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Is your training delivering business results? If not, you may be relying too much on training alone. Learning is a process - it's a long term process that requires consistent support over time before behaviour change occurs. This is why defining effective training is only one part of the learning puzzle. A learning strategy requires processes and a solid framework.

On this episode of IDIODC Mike Kunkle joins us to share his framework for an L&D strategy that produces lasting results. Mike is best known for his work in Sales Enablement and Transformation. However, his experience is firmly rooted in Organizational Effectiveness with Learning and Development as an important and necessary element for creating high impact organizations. His 5 Stages of Sales Mastery & Behaviour Change can easily be applied to any organization. We'll walk through his framework and give you the information you need to produce great results in your organization.

Mike Kunkle is a respected sales transformation architect and widely-recognized sales training and sales enablement expert.

He’s spent over 30 years in the sales profession and 24+ years as a corporate leader or consultant, helping companies drive dramatic revenue growth through best-in-class learning strategies and his proven-effective sales transformation methodologies.

At one company, as a result of six projects, Mike and his team delivered an accretive $398MM in revenue, year-over-year. At another, within 9 months, newly-hired sales reps with 120 days on the job were outperforming incumbent reps with 5 years with the company.

Today, Mike is the Vice President of Sales Enablement Services for SPARXiQ, where he advises clients, writes, speaks, leads webinars, publishes sales training courses, and designs sales enablement systems that get results.

Mike also freely shares many of his sales transformation methodologies, speaking at conferences, on his webinars, and writing online, and can be reached via various social platforms or on his website!

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Mike: @Mike_Kunkle https://twitter.com/mike_kunkle
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W
IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Want to join us live? Follow us on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

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What’s the P in PLN? With Tricia Ransom #IDIODC

Wed, 8 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000

It’s like that movie theme song said: When there’s something strange in your elearning ‘hood, who you gonna call? P-L-N!! The past few months have been strange for so many of us in both our work and our personal day-to-day lives. How have you been coping? How have you been able to meet new challenges? In this hyper-connected world, the odds are you’ve had some help along the way whether that’s from colleagues on your own team or the folks you’re connected with on social media – your Personal Learning Network or PLN for short. This week we’ll be talking PLNs with guest Tricia Ransom.

Tricia has been working in the L&D world for 15+ years in many different organizations. And no matter how much things change, she says her PLN is easily the most important tool she has in her L&D toolkit. So while Brent’s on vacation, Chris and Tricia will talk PLNs – how they’ve helped her, how you can build your own, and what the P really stands for. (Can you guess?) Tricia Ransom is currently an instructional designer at Uber where she designs and develops relevant training. With over 15 years of experience as an L&D consultant, eLearning developer, instructional designer, and facilitator, Tricia focuses on creating short, relevant, and social learning solutions. She holds a master’s degree in training and development from Roosevelt University in Chicago.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Tricia: @TriciaRansom https://twitter.com/triciaransom
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W
IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Want to join us live? Follow us on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

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Becoming a Learning Experience Designer With Nyla Spooner #IDIODC

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker, Nyla Spooner) — Wed, 1 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000

You may remember Nyla Spooner from our recent episode titled "The Intersection of Racial Justice and L&D". In this episode we'll talk with Nyla about her recent journey into the world of L&D and making the decision to transition into instructional design and learning experience design. We'll also talk about her podcast, her passion for mentoring other instructional designers, and the strategy behind the crafting of her personal brand. NylaLXD is her website, YouTube Channel, and social media presence. And her podcast is called "I'm New Here". There is so much we can all learn from Nyla and her experiences. I hope you'll join us and gain some insights into some things you can also do to step up your personal brand and stand out in a large, and still growing, industry of innovative professionals.

Nyla Spooner is an experienced instructional designer creating opportunities for people to develop and unleash their expertise. Having worked across multiple industries including commercial film, oil and gas, and retail - she has a keen sense of what it takes to facilitate real change in an organization. She has committed to helping 100 women of color enter the learning and development space over the next 5 years through peer mentoring.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Nyla: @NylaLXD https://twitter.com/nylaLXD
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W
IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Want to join us live? Follow us on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

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Tech Tools & Toys to Upgrade Your eLearning Design & Development With Nick Floro #IDIODC

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Nick Floro, Chris Van Wingerden, Brent Schlenker) — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Most eLearning designers and developers working in the enterprise don't have much say in the LMS or authoring tool provided by the company. But success practitioners always have a few tech tools and toys that level up their production capabilities. Building your own tool kit is part of being a successful eLearning practitioner in today's work environment, and even more so in a post-COVID workplace.

Join us for a fast-paced show and tell conversation with our favourite media stage host, Nick Floro. Nick is known for his curation and sharing of the best applications and platforms that support all the other aspects of the work we do. We'll run through some apps that you may have heard of but didn't know they could do that, or maybe we'll even surprise you with an app or two you've never heard of. There's only one way to find out!

Nick has over 25 years of experience developing e-Learning solutions, applications and web platforms. As a learning architect designing amazing experiences for audiences. He has worked with hundreds of start-ups, organizations and Fortune 500 companies to help them understand the technology and develop innovative solutions to help their teams and customer base. Nick has won several awards from Apple and Fortune 500 organizations for productions and services. Nick is passionate about how design and technology can enhance learning and loves to share his knowledge and experience to teach, inspire and motivate. Nick is a founder and president of Sealworks Interactive Studios.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Nick: @NickFloro https://twitter.com/nickfloro
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W
IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Want to join us live? Follow us on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

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Drink'n'Draw With Kevin Thorn, CNH #IDIODC

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000

This week we're going to check in with our friend Kevin Thorn for another episode of Drink'n'Draw.

Kevin is an award winning eLearning developer, illustrator, storyboard creator, LEGO activist, game designer, graphic designer, and man of many talents. We are grateful to have him join regularly for what we like to call Drink'n'Draw sessions. Each session is unique, and always filled with helpful tips and tricks for every learning solution designer and developer. So grab your coffee, your pen & paper, and relax with your peers and colleagues on the next IDIODC.

Haven't had the chance to watch past episodes of Drink'n'Draw? Watch them on Crowdcast here:

1. Drink’n’Draw - Hands on Practice Sketching Instructional Designs With Kevin Thorn

2. Drink'n'Draw - Creating Icons for Learning Projects With Kevin Thorn

3. Drink'n'Draw - Visual Thinking for Instructional Designers with Kevin Thorn, CNH

Check out Kevin Thorn, CNH on his LinkedIn.

Academic stuff: BS in Information Technology Management from Christian Brothers University (2003) and MS in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Memphis (2018).

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Kevin: @LearnNuggets

Brent: @BSchlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Want to join us live? Follow us on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

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The Intersection of Racial Justice and L&D Led by Jessica Jackson, Myra Roldan and Nyla Spooner #IDIODC

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000

The Learning and Development community is uniquely positioned to respond to racial injustice and the first step is to listen. Join us on our next episode as we invite black voices Jessica Jackson, Myra Roldan and Nyla Spooner on the show to share their experiences in the L&D field and the ways they are using and asking you to use resources to respond to racial injustice.

Jessica Jackson brings a myriad of educational experiences to instructional design. Her background in teaching, social justice dialogue facilitation, restorative justice practices, and DEI consulting provide a robust toolkit to respond to racism in the workplace. She is the current xAPI Cohort Host and an Instructional Designer and Project Manager at TorranceLearning.

Find Jessica on LinkedIn here.

Nyla Spooner is an experienced instructional designer creating opportunities for people to develop and unleash their expertise. Having worked across multiple industries including commercial film, oil and gas, and retail - she has a keen sense of what it takes to facilitate real change in an organization. She has committed to helping 100 women of color enter the learning and development space over the next 5 years through peer mentoring and hosts a podcast for new instructional designers called, "I'm New Here".

Find Nyla on LinkedIn here.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Jessica: @LearnsJess

Nyla: @NylaLXD

Myra:@Myramade

Brent: @BSchlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Want to join us live? Follow us on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

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Corporate Podcasting With Evo Terra #IDIODC

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Evo Terra, Chris Van Wingerden, Brent Schlenker) — Wed, 3 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Do you listen to podcasts? If so, you may have wondered how you might leverage the podcasting format as part of your learning solutions within your company. Oh, you haven't had that thought? Why not?

Podcasting is more than just digital versions of news programs or repurposed comedy shows. Podcasting is an amazing way to deliver audio content in a format that is easy to access and available to all employees with a computer or mobile device. In fact, it's a great vehicle for delivering learning content. Internal corporate podcasts are beginning to grow in popularity.

This week we have an amazing guest to talk with us about the power of podcasting. Evo Terra, also known as Pod Yoda has a long history with podcasting and one of the earliest producers and advocates of the format. He also has the distinction of being the first IDIODC guest with a Wikipedia Page. Join us for a what I know will be a highly informative conversation about corporate podcasting... and learning.

"I'm incessantly curious, risk tolerant, and not afraid to ask the hard questions. But I'm also a pragmatist and seasoned biz ops professional. I'm the contrarian voice that invents solid practices where needed; the champion of change and innovation with a keen eye on the balance sheet. And I know how to inject confidence into under-appreciated team of good people doing good work.

I embraced the web when it was young, dragging a multi-billion dollar company along with me as they kicked and screamed all the way to the bank. I’m among the first dozens of podcasters, where there are now nearly a million. I've lead teams of innovators, presented to thousands of people around the world, have authored 2.5 books in the “for Dummies” series, and continue to push the envelope of media and technology."" - Evo Terra

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Evo: @EvoTerra

Brent: @BSchlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Want to join us live? Follow us on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

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Learner Experience Design: A New Perspective on Design Thinking for Instructional Designers With Sharon Boller #IDIODC

Wed, 27 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000

The new book "Design Thinking for Training and Development" offers a primer on design thinking, a human-centered process and problem-solving methodology that focuses on involving users of a solution in its design. For effective design thinking, talent development professionals need to go beyond the UX, the user experience, and incorporate the LX, the learner experience.

The author Sharon Boller joins us for a conversation on learner experience design and shares some practical case studies that have successfully implemented an LX strategy.

"I joined TiER1 Performance in 2019 after selling Bottom-Line Performance to them. BLP was incorporated by my husband and me in 1999. Our focus was on “the right learning solution,” and we grew the company to a $4M+ company over the span of 20 years. In 2019, in a desire to expand both capabilities and capacity, we joined forces with TiER1, whose focus is “strategy activation through people.” In addition to L&D solutions, they focus more broadly on talent development, change management, strategic communications, and mergers and acquisitions." - Sharon Boller

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Sharon: @Sharon_Boller

Brent: @BSchlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Want to join us live? Follow us on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

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Virtual Training Tips and Tricks With Karen Hyder #IDIODC

Wed, 20 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Now that you've been forced to train online for 2 months, you're probably wondering how to up your vILT (or virtual instructor led training) game. There are only a handful of virtual instructor-led training professionals I trust, because they've been doing it since long before the global pandemic. Karen Hyder is one of those professionals. She understands the technology, as well as the subtle, and no so subtle, tips for engaging your attendees. vILT is NOT the same as training in the classroom, as you've now likely discovered. Join us to discuss some of the common mistakes new virtual trainers make and the tips to improving your online training sessions.

"My goal is to teach those who are delivering training content online in a synchronous virtual classroom technology how to do it effectively. I've been working with trainers, subject-matter-experts, teachers, trainers, authors, accountants, sales staff, tech wonks and all of their learners for over 17 years. Their online learning sessions are highly interactive. Participants ACTUALLY participate. The benefits of using the technology are numerous. It's cheap, especially when compared to physical classroom, (incl. travel expenses, classroom space, etc.), it's accessible to anyone with a computer and internet connection and it's efficient." - Karen Hyder

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Karen: @KarenHyder

Brent: @BSchlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Want to join us live? Follow us on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

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Cost of eLearning Development based on Learner "Seat Time" What the Research Says With Christy Tucker #IDIODC

Wed, 13 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000

With many organizations finally taking online learning seriously, we're hearing this question a lot: "How Long Will it Take to create this eLearning". And sometimes it's asked this way, "How much does it cost based on how much time is required by the employee".

The numbers are often debated but it's important to figure out these details in order to be successful in your career. Christy Tucker is a learning experience design consultant who has reviewed the most popular research and benchmarks on the topic. We'll be talking with her about what's she discovered and how she's adapted these numbers to reflect her own design and development experience.

Join us and learn how you can use them too!

Christy a learning experience design consultant who develops engaging e-learning that makes a difference in how people do their jobs. Her goal is to create online learning that uses technology and storytelling to draw participants in and lets them practice new skills in ways that they can easily apply in the workplace.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Christy: @ChristyATucker https://twitter.com/christyatucker?lang=en

Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Want to join us live? Follow us on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

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Once Upon a Time Storytelling met Instructional Design With Rance Greene #IDIODC

Wed, 6 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Master story designer Rance Greene shares his powerful process to discover, design, and deliver instructional stories. Chris and Brent will talk with Rance about how to unearth the root of the performance problem, create action lists for learners, and convince stakeholders of stories’ effectiveness.

This conversation will introduce you to developing an ability to take full advantage of story’s power and build training that intellectually and emotionally connects with your audience. Best of all, your training will prepare and motivate your audience for action.

Rance Greene has always loved a good story. His work as an actor, choreographer, visual artist, playwright, teacher and speaker revolved around creating and delivering the right story for his audience. Rance started sharing his Story Design approach with talent development professionals in Dallas, Texas. It became apparent that the interest in bringing stories center stage in training, leadership, and communications was intense.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Rance: @Rance2ya https://twitter.com/rance2ya?lang=en

Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Want to join us live? Follow us on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Interested in learning more about dominKnow? Sign up for our next live platform demo to learn why we do powerful eLearning-authoring best. (And get a free 14-day trial after you watch the demo!) https://www.dominknow.com/demonstration.html

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The Structural State of the L&D Field With Will Thalheimer, PhD #IDIODC

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000

The state of the L&D industry is STRONG! This week we have the amazing Dr. Will Thalheimer back to discuss the current state of the learning and development industry. Dr. Thalheimer joined us for our first episode of 2020 and we talked about New Year's Resolutions for instructional designers. Well... a few things have changed since then and the industry is scrambling to help the world adjust to work and instruction conducted 100% online. These are interesting times and Dr. Thalheimer always has interesting ideas for us to consider. Join us as we revisit the state of the industry and see if you're current state is tracking the same way, or if you need to make some adjustments.

Will brings research-based wisdom to the practice of workplace learning as the CEO of Work-Learning Research Inc. Consultant, Research Translator, Author, Speaker, Instructional Designer, Writer, Advocate, Gentle Curmudgeon, Debunker.

Will: @WillWorkLearn https://twitter.com/WillWorkLearn

Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Want to join us live? Follow us on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Brought to you by the dominKnow | ONE Platform - develop, manage, and distribute impactful L&D content – efficiently, at scale.

Pivoting Your Presentations & Training Events Online With Brian Fanzo #IDIODC

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Over the last couple years Brian Fanzo has transitioned the majority of his business to being a keynote speaker... well, now make things a little different. So he's going through the same career pivot that a lot professionals in our industry are going through and he might be able to help.

Brian Fanzo is a digital futurist keynote speaker who translates the trends of tomorrow to inspire change today. His customized and personalized programs showcase real-world stories and examples of forward-thinking people and businesses. He teaches companies of all sizes how to leverage technology in real time in order to engage their customers at the right time. Brian has a gift for bringing people together online and offline. He has worked in 76 countries, highlighting his passion for change, collaboration, and technology.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Brian: @iSocialFanz https://twitter.com/iSocialFanz

Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Want to join us live? Follow us on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Brought to you by the dominKnow | ONE Platform - develop, manage, and distribute impactful L&D content – efficiently, at scale.

Will the Real ADDIE Please Standup! With Alexander Salas, CPLP #IDIODC

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Welcome to our special 100th episode! Hard to believe we've been at this for 100 episodes now. Thank you for joining us and being a part of our community.

This week's guest is Alexander Salas. He is an outspoken instructional designer, eLearning developer, and podcaster. In this episode we're going to get his thoughts on ADDIE. It's a hot topic these days, but not for all the good reasons. Professionals either love it or hate it. And there seems to be many variations of what ADDIE is and how people use it. It's bound to be an entertaining episode with a LOT of opinions.

Join us and make sure your opinions are heard as we all try to come together with a common understanding.

"I lead a digital learning community for teachers, veterans and students that want to become eLearning designers at www.elearninglaunch.com. We give people the opportunity to find their path to a rewarding career producing learning experiences beyond topics and courses. eLearning Launch is about real-life projects and problems designers must solve with instructional strategies, human-centered design and digital tools."- Alexander Salas

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Alexander: @StyleLearn https://twitter.com/stylelearn?lang=en

Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Want to join us live? Follow us on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Brought to you by the dominKnow | ONE Platform - develop, manage, and distribute impactful L&D content – efficiently, at scale.

Drink'n'Draw: Visual Thinking for Instructional Designers with Kevin Thorn, CNH #IDIODC

Wed, 8 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the 99th episode of IDIODC with Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden! We have been at it for believe it or not, over two years now. We just want to take a moment and say how grateful we are to have built such a creative and strong community together. Thank you for listening in, always!

This session contains content created for visual intake and is best fitted for such. If you wish to watch the recording instead of listen, please visit our Youtube Channel or watch the candid recording on our Crowdcast channel. Links below.

dominKnow Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRBDJ-5kAY8eZ8IRliJU_RiYex8sqH9a9

IDIODC Crowdcast.io: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/drink'n'draw_kevin_thorn_visual_thinking

For this session of IDIDOC, show hosts bring on Kevin Thorn for his third session of Drink'n'Draw! In this month's segment we will help instructional designers improve their craft by SEEING their projects differently.

By thinking visually about the content you are creating you become a better instructional designer. Kevin Thorn shows us his process for breaking down images and objects into a combination of simple shapes. And then building your own objects and visuals that support your content by simply reversing the process. It all starts with simple shapes. And even if you think you can't draw, Kevin will help you change your mind and give you the confidence to be the visual thinker your projects need you to be.

NuggetHead Studioz, LLC: https://nuggethead.net

Academic stuff: BS in Information Technology Management from Christian Brothers University (2003) and MS in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Memphis (2018).

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Why Design Thinking Isn't a Thing & Instructional Designers Don't Need It With Debbie Levitt #IDIODC

Wed, 1 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000

We've had a chance to talk with many instructional designers on IDIODC over the last 2 years. And most instructional designers are "ALL IN" on the trend in design thinking. But what if I told you the trend is actually not even a thing to be trending? This week we're talking with a UX/UI expert who specializes in improving the customer experience. She has a few strong opinions about design thinking and why it's not a thing. And if we look at our work as training professionals, we can see how building online eLearning experiences could benefit from a UX designers experience. Join us for what's sure to be a fun conversation about instructional design, customer experience, user experience, and design thinking. This is one episode you do not want to miss.

Debbie Levitt, CXO of Delta CX, has been a CX and UX strategist, designer, and trainer since the 1990s. As a “serial contractor” who lived in the Bay Area for most of this decade, Debbie has influenced interfaces at Sony, Wells Fargo, Constant Contact, Macys.com, Oracle, and a variety of Silicon Valley startups. Clients have given her the nickname, “Mary Poppins,” because she flies in, improves everything she can, sings a few songs, and flies away to her next adventure.

Debbie has presented at conferences including eBay’s Developer Conference, PayPal’s Developer Conference, UXPA, and WeAreDevelopers. She is an O’Reilly published author and one of few instructors on the planet recommended by Axure.

Her “DevOps ICU” book and training teach non-CX roles about CX, why it’s done by specialists, and how to integrate it into teams and processes. Her “Delta CX” book and training teach companies how to improve customer satisfaction, predict and mitigate business risk, and increase ROI by investing in great customer experiences.

Outside of CX work, and sometimes during CX work, Debbie enjoys singing symphonic prog goth metal, opera, and New Wave.

Get more from Debbie on her website! https://debbielevitt.com/

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Dump your Training Strategy for a Learning Ecosystem Strategy With Derek Redmond #IDIODC

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000

With the average shelf life of an employee’s skills at less than five years, it is imperative that organizations support their employees in staying current in new and emerging skills and in learning how to learn. Learning management systems, once seen as a one-size-fits all learning solution, have not effectively kept pace with wider technology development, and the needs and expectations of workplace learning. Moreover, organizations tend to have too narrow a view when considering the elements that affect learning at their organization. An ecological and holistic approach is needed to improve learning environments and to future-proof these environments for new developments in education and technology.

Join us for a conversation with Derek Redmond about Learning Ecosystems.

Derek is an Instructional Designer & Educational Technologies Specialist at PointClickCare with over 7 years in the industry. Previous to PointClickCare, Derek worked for the Baycrest Centre for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. Derek is also a recent graduate of the Master of Educational Technologies program from the University of British Columbia.

Check out Derek's journal here: https://online-journals.org/index.php/i-jet/article/view/11898

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Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Icebreakers - How to Sneak Engagement Into Your Learners With Amy Shilliday #IDIODC

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000

We will explore what an icebreaker is, why and when you can use one, and share best practices for selecting or designing activities that will spark participation in your room.

NEW...

The Learner Engagement Value of Icebreakers for ILT

When it comes to icebreakers there are 2 camps: You either love them or you hate them. But the reality is that every instructor let training session needs to start with an engaging introduction. Gagne made "gaining learner attention" #1 in his list of 9 elements of effective learning for a good reason.

Amy Shilliday has extensive experience in Training & Development for customer service businesses. These experience include senior trainer roles with mortgage banking and top-three global media companies. Amy has spent some serious time working on creating diverse learning delivery methods and design implementations that will successfully develop organization's service and sales teams. From adult learning theory, to training the trainer, to public speaking, Amy's skills have made her the amazing learning and development professional she is today.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag.

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Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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5 Formats of Microlearning With Carla Torgerson #IDIODC

Wed, 4 Mar 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Lots of people think about using video when using microlearning, but going micro is much more than that.

In this live video cast with special guest Carla Torgerson, we’ll talk about 5 different formats you can use when going micro, as well as 20 ways you can go micro! You’ll leave with lots of ideas and ways you can go micro yourself.

Jump into the conversation and get involved in the learning community.

Lots of people think about using video when using microlearning, but going micro is much more than that.

Jump into the conversation and get involved in the learning community now!

Carla Torgerson has more than 15 years of experience as an instructional designer and instructional strategist. Always interested in the latest learning trends, she has authored numerous blogs and articles on a variety of topics, including eLearning, mobile learning, and microlearning. She also developed MILE, the MIcroLEarning Design Model© and is the author of The Microlearning Guide to Microlearning and Designing Microlearning (with Sue Iannone).

The Microlearning Guide to Microlearning: https://www.amazon.com/Microlearning-Guide-Carla-Torgerson/dp/0692806679/

What Works in Talent Development - Designing Microlearning - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1950496120

Carla is currently a Director of Instructional Design at Bull City Learning, a specialized eLearning agency that provides digital learning solutions for companies in a wide range of industries, as well as non-profit organizations. Bull City Learning offers a full suite of solutions including learning needs assessments, curriculum design, content development, and training deployment support.

Bull City Learning - https://bullcitylearning.com/

Carla has a Master of Education (MEd) focused on technology-based education. She also has a Master of Business Administration (MBA), which helps her to see training through a business lens. She loves to travel and explore the country with her awesome husband, Tom, and their very curious seven-year-old son, John.

Connect with Carla on LinkedIn for insights and announcements:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlatorgerson/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag.

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Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Strategies for Driving Successful Onboarding With Mark Sheppard #IDIODC

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Onboarding is one of the most value-added training experiences your team can provide for the business. Having an effective strategy in place is important and requires collaboration with multiple departments like HR, IT, legal, and operations.

Join us for a broad-ranging conversation with Mark Sheppard and let's make sure your onboarding is everything it needs to be.

Mark is a Canadian L&D professional. He has been an instructional development officer, training coordinator, member of the eLearning Guild Advisory Board and a learning and leadership consultant.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag.

Mark: @MarkLearns https://twitter.com/marklearns

Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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The Rise of Informal Video-Based Learning With Chris Karel #IDIODC

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Video-based learning is on the rise... and has been since the launch of YouTube in 2005. Mobile devices, apps, and social media, are some of the drivers behind this trend. It's a tech trend in businesses with cautiously curious executives wondering how to use it as a competitive advantage. There are many opportunities for training departments. But there are also legal and IT concerns. And despite the fact that's video is cheaper than ever to produce and deliver, there are still concerns over hidden costs of file storage and internal bandwidth costs.

The good news is that all of the concerns associated with video-based learning can be solved. As an industry our first step is to learn how we can keep our video production skills current with these modern capabilities. Join us for a conversation on this weeks live eLearning podcast with Chris Karel who has been creating video-based learning for many years and now runs his own video learning company. Hang out with us and bring your questions...and a cup of coffee.

"Ever since I used a popcorn bucket to defend the galaxy against the dark side of the Force,¹ I’ve been obsessed with visual storytelling. Cartoons, sitcoms, dramas, and even the commercials brought me joy. Then I found interactive storytelling. I used joysticks and direction pads to discover plot twists and adrenaline-fueled battles. Movies, TV, videogames, I couldn’t get enough, but my heart was drawn to the lifestyle of the teacher.

I wanted to learn the ways of my father.

I chose education over communications and earned my way to Master Teacher. Leading teams of teachers, parents, and of course padawans,² I furthered my quest. I learned that many of the “truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view.”³ My POV changed. Returning to the ways of the Jedi, I chose to embody the adage: “Do or do not, there is no try.” ⁴

I became a Digital Storyteller. Writing, producing, shooting, and editing, I found my Road Back.⁵ After sharpening my skills to a position of leadership, it was time to leap.

Today, my passion is finding ways to help people learn how to use video for learning purposes. Story is the Force. I use Story to improve knowledge, teach skills, affect behavior, and occasionally entertain.

Send an email to chris@learningcarton.com and we can add to each other's quest.

References

1. Seeing Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope for the first time at GCC Southgate USA.

2. What I called my students and my own kids. From Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones. Padawans were known as Jedi younglings at first and trained in classroom settings with multiple students and a teacher. http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Padawan

3. Obi-Wan Kenobi to Luke Skywalker. Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi.

4. Most famous of all Yoda quotes. (I have a t-shirt). Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back.

5. #10 in Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey - http://www.thewritersjourney.com/hero's_journey.htm" - Chris Karel

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Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Helping Instructional Designers Embrace New Learning Strategies With Becky Willis #IDIODC

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Technology advancements are rapidly forcing corporate learning leaders to rethink their internal L&D strategies. Retooling the technology infrastructure is a big part of that strategy in many cases because past systems have not kept up. Learning Experience Platforms are a perfect example. But how does this impact you, the instructional designer or elearning developer with little influence over those strategic decisions?

In this episode of IDIODC Becky Willis joins us to shed some light on strategic decision-making at higher levels within the enterprise. She'll share her experiences helping large companies transition to Learning Experience Platforms and implementation issues all instructional designers should understand. Transitioning to new technologies is never easy. But rest assured we will all experience it more than once in our careers. Join us and prepare yourself for how you can make these transitions easier and more successful.

Becky Willis is a former sales and business executive with over 20 years in Learning and Development. Known for her strategic and creative thinking and quick decision making abilities, Becky is an organizational leader with solid strategy and execution in innovative learning.

Most recently, Becky was VP of Engagement at EdCast. Previously, she was the Learning Strategist for the Hewlett Packard Enterprise L&D organization, and in Executive, Leadership and Organization Development. Her prior experience includes Director of Sales, VP of Sales and Marketing at large and startup firms. Within learning, Becky is known as a Learning Strategist who know how to successfully implement digital learning in enterprises.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Becky: @2BeckyWillis - https://twitter.com/2beckywillis

Brent: @BSchlenker - https://twitter.com/bschlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W - https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC - https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Learning Experience Design is the New Instructional Design With Jeff Tillett #IDIODC

Wed, 5 Feb 2020 17:00:00 +0000

You've probably heard about Learning Experience Platforms but have you ever thought about being a learning experience designer? It's not a new term or title, but we often blend conversations about experience design into instructional design. Perhaps it's time we talk about it as something different. Instructional design served us well for over 50 years and perhaps it should be replaced by Learning Experience Design.

None of us have all the answers, but it's going to be a fun conversation to have with Jeff Tillett. Jeff is experienced with technology, and solving business problems through the training function within the Fortune 500. But don't ask him about instructional design because he's having more success being a Learning Experience Designer.

We'll be talking with Jeff about how he defines Learning experience design and how thinking differently helped him transition training programs from old traditional methods to new learning experiences that support the modern worker.

"I am a native of the Pacific Northwest and grew up in central Washington. As a young man, I worked on orchards and farms around the Yakima Valley. I learned to work hard and cultivated my “maker” skills set. In high school I explored architecture, fine arts, audio engineering. I also earned a certificate in Radio and TV Broadcasting. I am an Instructional Designer, Learning Experience Designer. I have a background in graphic design, media development and production.

I have worked with computers and Internet technologies for over 20 years; a survivor of the Internet boom, I assisted many startups in successfully building business and eCommerce ventures. In the late 90’s my focus turned to interactive content for learning when I was part of a distance-learning Internet start-up. Since then I have worked for various companies as an interactive developer and Instructional Designer, including Adobe, T-Mobile USA, Microsoft, Entirenet, Float Mobile Learning, Apple. Most recently, I helped Amazon Machine Learning University move from classroom only to a blended model in order to scale their program. I help organizations leverage video, interactive media and mobile technology to create high performance engaging learning." - Jeff Tillett

Jeff: @MojoTillett https://twitter.com/mojotillett?lang=en

Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

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Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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On the Journey to Success as an Instructional Designer With John Hinchliffe #IDIODC

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Are you wondering what's next for your career as an instructional designer? Are you thinking about becoming a freelancer? Have you thought about switching from ID in academia to corporate, or vice versa? Or what about moving your career to a different country?

This week on IDIODC we're talking with John Hinchliffe who's career spans all of these shifts and more. It's a fascinating journey with common threads that I've heard from many other instructional designers over the years. John has taken his career to the next level and will talk to us about how he did it.

Join us for this incredible conversation. Be sure to join in the crowdcast.io/dominknow channel to catch the recording right from the source.

John has spent the last 10 years being deeply immersed in the world of digital learning, practically investigating how we make learning solutions that are right for our target audience, the organization's goals and taking into account how we learn as human beings to create these.

John takes a holistic approach to what learners need, providing pedagogically sound resources to meet their requirements when need ed and using data to support the process. From an Instructional Design standpoint, John creates continuous learning experiences to provide learners with resources of knowledge to aid their understanding.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

John: @YourSkillsHub https://twitter.com/yourskillshub?lang=en

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Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Improving Learning Engagement Through Community Participation With Shannon Tipton #IDIODC

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 17:00:00 +0000

With so many courses being created on a regular basis, and so few of them showing much level of improvement, how do we make a better learning mouse trap? Communities!

People learn best when they are connecting with other people. And in the standard models of instructional design we typically leave participants on their own after the training event has occurred. But when we know that learning is a long-term process, why don't we do more to support that? Well... now we can.

This week on IDIODC we'll be talking with Shannon Tipton who regularly engages the students who take her courses with a slack group for collaborative engagement before, during, and after the main training events. This idea isn't new, but executing it successfully certainly is.

Join us and hear how Shannon has successfully integrated communities into her learning designs. Grab your thinking cap, a cup of coffee or tea (or whatever your drink of choice may be), and get ready for an insightful session with Shannon, Brent and Chris!

Shannon Tipton is CLO of Learning Rebels, an organization focused on improving business L&D through unique blended and microlearning training designs. She also is the author of her book "Disruptive Learning: Discover Your Inner Learning Rebel".

Check out Learning Rebels: https://learningrebels.com/

Check out more on her book, Disruptive Learning: Discover Your Inner Learning Rebel: https://www.amazon.com/Disruptive-Learning-Discover-Inner-Rebel-ebook/dp/B00XFIIVLY

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Shannon: @STipton https://twitter.com/stipton

Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Drink'n'Draw - Creating Icons for Learning Projects With Kevin Thorn #IDIODC

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Welcome to another edition of IDIODC Drink'n'Draw-ing with Kevin Thorn, we'll be talking about the usage and importance of icons as graphic elements in your instructional designs.

(Not sure what Drink'n'Draw is? Catch up on our last Drink'n'Draw episode with Kevin Thorn here on Youtube: https://youtu.be/2AO-ov8QESY )

With a favourite returning guest Kevin Thorn in the house, he'll be showing us how to start with a sketch and build your own icon sets. We'll be looking to your, the chat room audience, for inspiration. You will all vote on an idea. Kevin will show us how to sketch it, snap a photo of it, import it into Illustrator and convert it to an icon.

But even if you're not a graphic designer, you can still benefit from understanding this design process. You may not become the world's greatest icon creator, but in a pinch you could be the person that saves a project from doom because you had this little skill. And there is a psychology to icons as well that we will discuss along with the importance of understanding cultural norms and Accessibility guidelines. So even if you don't do the art work, you'll need to have a solid understanding of the nuance of icons and the instructional power they wield.

Welcome to our second episode of the new year! Grab your thinking cap, a cup of coffee or tea (or whatever your drink of choice may be), and get ready for an insightful session with Kevin, Brent and Chris!

Academic stuff: BS in Information Technology Management from Christian Brothers University (2003) and MS in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Memphis (2018).

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Kevin: @LearnNuggets https://twitter.com/LearnNuggets

Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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New Decade, New Tech, New Thinking, New Years Resolutions for ID's With Will Thalheimer, PhD #IDIODC

Wed, 8 Jan 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Happy new year and welcome to the new decade!

Wait, new decade... hard to believe it's already been 10 years since our last decade, and ten more since the last before - which marked another millennium. Oh how time flies. But, sometimes putting everything in perspective is helpful to understand our experiences and what we've accomplished in the past, not to mention to better understand what future days might bring!

Yes, you guessed it. This is an episode on new year's resolutions, but it's also an episode to start off 2020 with a head start specifically for the Instructional Designer/ Learning Professional. Upcoming trends, changes in learning and training thinking, the future of our industry, formulating (or at least learning about) new strategies and starting off the year with some positive reinforcement on how far we've come already. Did we mention we'll have on special guest Will Thalhiemer, PhD to chat with Brent and Chris?

Welcome to our first session of 2020! Looking forward to getting IDIODC with you.

Check out his website here: https://www.worklearning.com/

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Will: @WillWorkLearn https://twitter.com/WillWorkLearn

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Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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'Tis the Season to be EOY Reporting, Falala-lala With Sam Rogers

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Sam Rogers, Chris Van Wingerden, Brent Schlenker) — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 17:00:00 +0000

Hey, Merry end of year reporting Season! ...What? That's not a thing? Sure it is! This is the perfect time of year to be reflecting on your accomplishments and the value you add to your organization. But the big question is What do you count? What data do you have that tells the best story? Well, it's not too late to figure that out.

Wrapping up 2019 with a solid EOY report is the best way to put the last 365 days into perspective. Evaluate what you've accomplished and note all things you may have not had enough time for as well. This sort of report will not only show you how far you've come, but also help you better forecast 2020!

In this session we're going to help you discover the most important things for your department to count in order to show your work at the end of the year. Sam Rogers, of Snap Synapse has helped clients solve this annual reporting problem every year since 2001. And if it's too late for this year... then this is the perfect time to learn what you should do in 2020.

It's a win no matter what situation you are in!

And since it's the last episode of 2019, we'll also be celebrating the season. So share a final mug of 2019 coffee with the IDIODCs and leave with a belly full of knowledge and holiday cheer!

Sam Rogers is the President of Snap Synapse LLC - a content production and consulting company specializing in eLearning. He is a regular contributor to #TLDCast and a speaker at events run by ATD, The eLearning Guild, Training Magazine and Learning DevCamp.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Sam: @SnapSynapse https://twitter.com/snapsynapse

Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Tracking Mobile Content & Interactions: SCORM & xAPI - Pick one, the other or both? With Robert Gadd

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 17:00:00 +0000

The eLearning industry has had mobile learning, or mLearning, for well over 15 years now. Wow! Has it really been that long? Yep.

So, are you creating mLearning? Have you moved to a mobile first methodology? What about your SCORM packages in your LMS are they mobile ready? And don't forget about xAPI...

Aaahhh....

It can all feel a little overwhelming. But thankfully we have Robert Gadd with us on this episode of IDIODC. He's going to help us clear the air, and make sense out of the confusion. As one of the earliest proponents of mLearning, Robert has seen it all. He's developed many, many mLearning solutions and understands the frustration instructional designers have.

When we're done, you'll have a much better idea of how to proceed with mLearning in your organization. And we'll sort out the big question: SCORM? xAPI? or both?

Robert is an experienced technologist with demonstrable experience designing, developing and leveraging next generation technologies while building successful companies. Currently leading OnPoint Digital, an ISV/services firm specializing in training and organizational development solutions for private and public sector customers. OnPoint markets an enterprise Learning Engagement Platform supporting formal and informal learning in both online and mobile modalities. Core offerings include an LMS/LCMS, an enterprise mLearning platform, adaptive testing engine, a portal architecture with SSO, integrated social networking and game mechanics, advanced reporting/analytics all wrapped in flexible, responsive custom UX. OnPoint's award winning CellCast Solution platform provides support for content authoring, gamification, transcoding and delivery via an installed applet to all major smartphones and tablets including Apple iOS, Google/Android, Microsoft Windows 10 and other popular digital devices. Responsible for technical vision and corporate direction as well as system design, app development, implementation and delivery. OnPoint is self-funded and cash flow positive since our second year.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Robert: @RobGadd4 https://twitter.com/robgadd4

Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Training Innovations in a Heavily Controlled Industry With James Gilchrist

Wed, 4 Dec 2019 17:00:00 +0000

If you work in any of the highly regulated and controlled industries as a trainer or instructional designer, you may have found it to be lacking in creativity and innovation. You likely spend the majority of your time developing and supporting compliance training that must first be approved by a committee of members from all departments. And we all know how that turns out. Learners receive boring slides filled with jargon approved by the legal team.

The good news is that it doesn’t need to be that way. As an instructional designer working in the finance industry for many years, James Gilchrist has taken on the task of navigating difficult environments, pushing up against corporate boundaries, and succeeding at being innovative.

It’s not often that we find a creative soul like James working in this type of environment and willing to share his tips and tricks with the IDIODC community.

James is an Associate Director at the DTCC (Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation) in its DTCC Learning department. Hired as an Instructional Designer on contract in 2008, he made the transition to FTE in 2010 and has spent the last ten years developing client learning initiatives for many of DTCC’s core financial service offerings. He considers the work of building learning solutions and the experience of managing client relationships as equally important when it comes to creating innovative corporate training that makes an impact.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Interested in learning more about dominKnow? Sign up for our next live platform demo to learn why we do powerful eLearning-authoring best. (And get a free 14-day trial after you watch the demo!) https://www.dominknow.com/demonstration.html

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Better Faster ILT Design for Everyone With Brian Washburn

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 17:00:00 +0000

You want to get into designing better instructor-led training events, yes? You have the drive and the need, but you're just missing one key ingredient to making it happen - the time... So, you sigh at the clock and go back to your old friend PowerPoint to get in some basic bullet points and clip art into your presentation. Oh c'mon, we've all been there.

This week on IDIODC, show hosts Brent and Chris are talking with expert ILT designer, Brian Washburn. He's had many many years of experience designing and delivering ILT sessions in many different environments. Over those years, he has collected a substantial library of outlines, frameworks, activities, slide designs, workbook/handout templates, and more. Brian is here to share the secrets of cutting your design time in half... or more while also keeping the content engaging for learners!

Brian Washburn is the co-founder and CEO of Endurance Learning, a boutique instructional design firm that creates instructor-led and elearning courses with the vision that every training program should be engaging and lead to change. Brian has been preaching the merits of effective, participant-centered training design for two decades and his company recently launched an online tool named Soapbox to help people put together engaging training sessions within minutes.

Brian has led training departments in several nonprofit organizations where he has worked on initiatives to improve the foster care system and to cure blindness. He was named a top young trainer by Training magazine in 2011, holds a masters degree in Organizational Development and currently serves as the President-elect of ATD Puget Sound.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Brian: @FlipChartGuy https://twitter.com/flipchartguy?lang=en
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W
IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Interested in learning more about dominKnow? Sign up for our next live platform demo to learn why we do powerful eLearning-authoring best. (And get a free 14-day trial after you watch the demo!) https://www.dominknow.com/demonstration.html

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Instructional Designers in Offices Speaking to the Lizard Brain with Mike Taylor

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:00:00 +0000

Whether you're a learning professional or a marketer, you're competing for the same thing: attention. Without it, you can't get people to think and act in new ways. Though, there is one big difference between these two professionals. Marketers have been much more successful. Savvy marketers understand that tapping into the psychology of emotions sparks engagement in today's hyper-distracted world. That's a mindset learning professionals need now more than ever before.

Mike Taylor joins us for an engaging conversation about the many things corporate training professionals can learn from marketing professionals. We'll discuss the psychology of our audience and how marketers are better at leveraging their emotional needs with engaging imagery, video, and copywriting skills. You'll leave with a better understanding of how you can still be an instructional designer but improve your effectiveness by thinking like a marketer.

With over two decades of real-life, in-the-trenches experience, designing and delivering learning experiences, Mike Taylor understands that effective learning isn’t about the latest fad or trendy new tools. Known for his practical, street-savvy style; Mike directs learning technology and online learning at Mindset Digital in Columbus, Ohio. He shares what he learns on his website at mike-taylor.org. He also has an MBA from OhioUniversity and a Master's in Educational Technology from San Diego.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Mike: @TMikeT https://twitter.com/tmiket

Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Drink'n'Draw - Hands on Practice Sketching Instructional Designs With Kevin Thorn

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 17:00:00 +0000

Some of the greatest ideas, inventions, and innovations started as sketches. And the biggest mistake we often make is jumping into our software to start developing. But for more successful outcomes, we should all be starting with paper and pen. And if you’re one of those people that thinks “…but I can’t draw”, then this IDIODC is perfect for you. The amazing instructional illustrator Kevin Thorn joins Chris and Brent to talk about sketching in the design process. He’ll be doing some live sketching on his iPad and walking us through the basics and how it applies to designing all kinds of learning experiences.

Kevin’s latest project is helping professionals increase their creativity and innovation by combining the creative process of illustration and game thinking. You don’t need to be a professional artist to practice and successfully sketch your ideas. And game thinking isn’t just about creating fun card games and board games. It’s about designing purposeful learning experiences that may or may not have game elements included. Find out more about how you can leverage simple sketches to improve your instructional design skills on the next IDIODC.

Academic stuff: BS in Information Technology Management from Christian Brothers University (2003) and MS in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Memphis (2018).

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Kevin: @LearnNuggets https://twitter.com/LearnNuggets

Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Learning xAPI One Piece at a Time With Andrew McGuire

Wed, 6 Nov 2019 17:00:00 +0000

Are you looking to venture into the xAPI, but don’t know where to start? Are you all thumbs when it comes to code? It may seem simple but for Andrew McGuire a journey with xAPI started by building the most basic of elements.

Andrew is excited to share with you the details about how he found a simple (not easy) way to learn how to use xAPI.

Andrew began working at his current position thinking xAPI as a nothing more than a replacement to SCORM. He had also done little more than edit code. Then he found an article on how to send statements to an LRS from a basic webpage. Through many failures, he focused on getting the core elements working and then adding on to that. In this way, he was able to implement a webpage utilization tracker with xAPI that fit his company’s business needs.

Since then, he has been able to lead an effort that got xAPI implemented into an enterprise-wide performance support utilization tracking solution. This was done by developing iterative prototypes that added value, researching existing resources, and getting plugged into an active L&D network.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Andrew: @LX_xAPI_Andrew https://twitter.com/LX_xAPI_Andrew

Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Design Thinking - A Cultural Trojan Horse With David E. Elliott, Charlaine Lapointe and Christian Sabourin

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 16:00:00 +0000

When creating powerful learning content, an organization and its practitioners need to do more than follow a simple series of steps. There are a collection of different cultural values and practices that must be addressed in order to deliver learning that reaches its full potential, and be a rich and enjoyable experience for the audience.

Three team members from the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS), will share stories about applying Learning Experience Design (LXD), the application of Design Thinking for the development of learning experiences and products. Their multi-disciplinary team won an Award of Excellence in Innovation earlier this month and they are eager to share what they have learned.

This chats special guests:

David E. Elliott

Charlaine Lapointe

Christian Sabourin

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Charlaine: @CharlaineLapo https://twitter.com/charlainelapo?lang=en

David: @DavidEElliott https://twitter.com/simmons_m

Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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A Micro Session on Microlearning: Live from the IDIODC Meetup & Hangout at DevLearn

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker, Chris Van Wingerden) — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 16:00:00 +0000

DevLearn is here and so is the IDIODC gang! For this episode of IDIODC, show hosts Brent and Chris bring together the next IDIODC Meetup & Hangout live and in-person at DevLearn 2019. We wanted to be able to have you guys join us virtually! The gang hangouts, networks, and chats over a cup of coffee on Wednesday, October 23 (the first day of the DevLearn Conference and Expo). Will you be in Vegas for DevLearn for this time? Check out the session live and sign up to save your spot.

What's DevLearn? - DevLearn is commonly known as one of North America's favourite cutting edge conferences for technologies. Every year without fail, The eLearning Guild brings outstanding keynotes, sessions and activities allowing for some serious learning and networking opportunities.

So what are we talking about in this cast? - Microlearning, check out this cast for a micro session on the topic. The gang goes over the variety of things that seem to be called microlearning these days. Is Microlearning just small lessons? Or is it something else? Is it important to include in learning? And is it even a “good” thing at all? Join for the chat live from DevLearn at the IDIODC Meetup & Hangout to get the scoop on mircolearning and hear about some awesome examples of such - it will be like you're actually here.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Want to join us live? Follow us on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

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5 Lessons Instructional Designers Can Learn from a Beginner With Mike Simmons

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Do you remember your first instructional design project? Not the one you did in school, but the first REAL course you created for a client or first full time job? No doubt it included a decent amount of stress and anxiety. Those are feelings you’d likely rather forget, but the lessons you learned probably shaped the way you work even to this day.

On this weekly episode of IDIOODC, Chris Van Wingerden and Brent Schlenker talk with friend Mike Simmons, founder of Catalyst Sale, and host of the Catalyst Sale Podcast. He recently produced and launched his first training course and he’s agreed to share a few of his many lessons learned during the process. Most of us suffer from the “curse of knowledge” and have forgotten what it’s like to be a beginner.

Check out the fun conversation with Mike as we all take a step back and re-learn the importance of what we do as instructional designers.

Mike works in revenue operations, predictable growth through data and design. He is an advisor, consultant and practitioner as the founder of his company Catalyst Sale.

"Sales is a Thinking Process - Advisor, Leader, & Coach with experience growing sales and customer success teams from pre-revenue to 80MM ARR."

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Mike: @Simmons_M https://twitter.com/simmons_m
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W
IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Improve Your L&D Workflow by Working in the Cloud With Mark Sheppard

Wed, 9 Oct 2019 16:00:00 +0000

The workflow of the L&D professional has changed significantly over the years. Our design processes may not have changed much, but the tools we use have. One of the most obvious improvements has come from the internet economy giving us Software-as-a-Service or SaaS product.

Today we’re chatting with Mark Sheppard about how he manages his L&D workflow strategy. We will be discussing how you can take advantage of “sharing” features and collaborative team features. And of course, we’ll be sharing our lists of favourite SaaS based L&D productivity apps. So bring your list, so that you can be a part of the sharing.

Mark is a Canadian L&D professional. He has been an instructional development officer, training coordinator, member of the eLearning Guild Advisory Board and a learning and leadership consultant.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag: https://twitter.com/search?q=%23IDIODC&src=typed_query&f=live

Mark: @MarkLearns https://twitter.com/marklearns

Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Brought to you by the dominKnow | ONE Platform - develop, manage, and distribute impactful L&D content – efficiently, at scale.

Are you ready for the rise of the hybrid instructional designer roles? With Myra Roldan

Wed, 2 Oct 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Are you ready for the rise of the hybrid Instructional Design roles? According to Burning Glass Technologies, a labor market analytics company,“ More and more jobs are “hybrids,” combining skill sets that never used to be found in the same job, such as marketing and statistical analysis, or design and programming.”

In this episode of IDIODC Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden talking with Myra Roldan who has been researching the changes in the job market to identify the new knowledge, skills, and abilities that are and will be required for various roles across a number of industries (including a number of training roles) in order to develop competency-based education programs.

Myra shares some of her findings and strategies / tools that you can use to skill, cross skill, upskill, or reskill yourself in order to prepare yourself for the job market evolution.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag: https://twitter.com/search?q=%23IDIODC&src=typed_query&f=live

You can find out more about Myra on her site here at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/myraroldan/

Myra: @Myramade https://twitter.com/myramade

Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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The Intersection of Design Thinking and Instructional Design With Kristen Hayden Safdie

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 16:00:00 +0000

For this session of IDIODC, Kristen Hayden Safide from Motivf joins Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden for a conversation on applying design thinking into learning and training.

The three go over "empathy mapping" in the live cast allowing for attendees of the cast to participate in a basic map, outlining their thoughts and feelings in regards to specific question asked.

You can check out the IDIODC cast's live empathy map here: https://app.mural.co/t/motivf2327/m/motivf2327/1569416650505/f25f56dc17414ff50c4f25d7c3e8b30378936f1b

But how to these empathy maps help training departments and businesses? Check it out in the session here!

Looking to join our next conversation live so you can get in on the fun? Looking to ask questions and participate in answering others questions? Get involved in the community! Stay tuned on our Crowdcast channel where we air the live session (nearly) every Wednesday morning at 10 AM ET. Stay for the conversation but leave with the knowledge of how you can improve your training design & development.

Kristen Hayden Safdie is a Learning Technologist Specialist at Motivf, focusing on both internal and external support. She leads internal training initiatives on critical skills, including business development and proposal writing. These initiatives focus on experiential learning, integrating opportunities for development into everyday work.

She supports the development of a tabletop card game for our largest client to teach children how to proactively respond in an emergency situation. She develops and maintains aggressive timelines, managing deliverables and working around unexpected delays.

You can find out more about kristen on her site here at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenhayden/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Kristen: @KristenLearning https://twitter.com/KristenLearning

Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Brought to you by the dominKnow | ONE Platform - develop, manage, and distribute impactful L&D content – efficiently, at scale.

Applying Research Driven Tactics for Deeper Learning Experiences With Patti Shank

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Need better results from training? In this episode of IDIODC we’re talking with Patti Shank who’s written the books on applying targeted, scientifically-proven tactics that deliver needed results.

As she states on her web site... "Too much training lacks the elements needed to learn, remember, and apply. Too much instruction actually makes it harder to learn! Not okay!"

With her intense focus on research Patti points us to tactics that are proven and improve outcomes. You won’t need a Ph.D for today’s session because will help us all understand how to put the research into practice in practical ways as we design and develop our training content. She digs deep into research-driven tactics from training, cognition, educational psychology, information design, usability, and other fields.

Stay for the conversation but leave with the knowledge of how you can improve your training design & development. Join the learning chat, ask questions, participate in answering others questions and get involved in the community!

Patti is known to use science to improve the results from instruction. Often working with experts, instructional designers, companies, and others to select and apply needed tactics, in order to get critically-needed results.

Patti Shank PhD is listed as one of the Top 10 Most Influential People in eLearning internationally. She has written numerous books and her articles are found all over the Internet .

You can find out more about Patti on her site here at: https://www.pattishank.com/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Patti: @PattiShank https://twitter.com/pattishank

Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Brought to you by the dominKnow | ONE Platform - develop, manage, and distribute impactful L&D content – efficiently, at scale.

It’s Easy Being Green – Lessons From Green Screen Experiments With Jac Hutchinson

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 16:00:00 +0000

This week's IDIODC is about green screen and sharing the experiences and experiments of an instructional designer trying to put it into practice. It's more than just a conversation with an expert. Today is about sharing a story of learning. In this session, you'll learn a lot about green screen, what it is, how much it costs, what tools to use, and how it can be misused. As video technologies drop in price, and the demand for video content increases, all IDs should know the basics as well as the intermediate and advanced tips and tricks of video production. Join us this week with an great IDIODC Community member and returning guest Jac Hutchinson as she shares her experiments in green screen and learn just how easy it is to be green.

Jacqueline is the CEO of e-Learning Pros Instructional Design Inc., a Caledon, Ontario based instructional design and development firm offering outsourced eLearning instructional design, development and LMS administration. e-Learning Pros Instructional Design Inc.'s focus is instructional design and program development with the goals to solve your business problems and encourage behaviour change. Jac's team also creates online and blended learning solutions, job aids, workbooks, checklists and any other learning aid required. You can find eLearning Pros Instructional Design Inc here: http://www.e-learningpro.com

Jac loves sharing information, especially information about learning, development and employee performance improvement. Also a dedicated lifelong learner, dedicated to spend time every day reading, researching and learning. Jacqueline holds a Bachelor of Education, Adult Education from Brock University, and a BA with a declared Legal Studies Option from the University of Waterloo.

Jacqueline also has a podcast on elevating corporate learning and educational technologies. You can catch that here: https://www.theloungepodcast.com

Learn more about Jacqueline Hutchinson on her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jachutchinson/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Now you can follow our official Twitter account as well! & Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC

Jac: @JacHutchinson https://twitter.com/jachutchinson

Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/BSchlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Want to join us live? Follow us on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

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Trends in Data Analytics for Instructional Designers With Anna Leach

Wed, 4 Sep 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Welcome back friends to the first episode of IDIODC back from summer vacation! We gotta say, we missed you guys. We can't wait to start off September with a conversation over a much needed cup of coffee with just us learning folk.

Reminder for season 3, if you want to catch us live on Crowdcast.com, we will now be airing at 10am ET. Don't miss us! https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

For this first episode of IDIODC Season 3, we will be talking with the ever so intelligent, Anna Leach! There are very few data analysts who understand instructional design, or care about it for that matter. As we all hear about the coming tsunami of data via xAPI and other technologies, we need to figure out how to use it. More importantly, we need to understand why it's important to gather data and plan how we will use it to improve the learning solutions we provide. We'll have a great conversation with Anna about her journey and what she's learned while blending the fields of Learning Technologies and Data Analytics.

Anna is a PhD student and graduate teaching associate at the School of Information at the University of Arizona. The iSchool focuses on the intersection of people, technology, and information. Her studies are focused educational technology and the information it produces or consumes and how it can or does impact humans. She is working to understand the value of the data collected and how it can empower learners and elevate learning. She is researching what data is collected in our LMSes (and other learning tools), how much we understand about data privacy, and how we interpret this data for assessment.

Prior to the PhD program, Anna worked as a data analyst at the Ohio State University. She also completed her Masters in Learning Technologies in the Fall of 2017 through the Ohio State University online program. She has discussed her data analysis journey in a TEDxPSU talk titled Beyond the Numbers: A Data Analyst Journey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2oOFs4WgI0&feature=youtu.be

In her free time, she spends time with her family and pug Skully or hiking or crocheting.

You can learn some more about Anna on her LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaroseleach/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Now you can follow our official Twitter account as well! & Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

IDIODC: @TeamIDIODC https://twitter.com/TeamIDIODC
Anna: @AnnaRoseLeach https://twitter.com/AnnaRoseLeach
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/BSchlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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How to Plan Your Career as a Corporate Training Professional: With Special Guest Mel Milloway

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 16:00:00 +0000

So you finally finished your EdTech degree and landed your first job. Congratulations! Now what?

Transitioning from academia to corporate life is a big transition in itself, but it’s not your last. At some point will need to decide if moving into management is right for your career. Making the leap is not an easy decision.There are pros & cons to be weighed. Are you okay giving up your technical skills? Will you enjoy strategic problem solving? Are you doing it just for more money?

This week we are lucky to have Mel Milloway as our guest. She recently moved into the ranks of management and will talk with us about making that transition. From individual contributor to managing a team is part of our agenda, but we’ll also talk about L&D career planning in general. The paths people take in this industry are as varied as the paths people take getting started. Join us and share your stories in the chat room while we enjoy a cup of career coffee together.

Mel has a seriously jam-packed resume. With over 8 years experience in the field of corporate learning, she has made her mark on the community. During the day Mel leads a team of six Learning Experience Designers to deliver learning solutions on a wide variety of topics. In her personal time, she uses LinkedIn to share how she tests new technologies and practices in the field of learning. Mel takes what she does outside of work and implements it within the team she's working on, such as exploring how to design a data measurement strategy and then implementing the strategy through the usage of xAPI to measure the outcomes of learning projects.

You can reach Mel and learn more about her and some of her projects on her site here! http://melslearninglab.com/

Or you can learn more about Mel on her LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melmilloway/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Mel: @MelMilloway https://twitter.com/MelMilloway
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Building Cohort Experiences as a Learning and Development Solution: With Special Guest Megan Torrance

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 16:00:00 +0000

The Beatles said it best. We get by with a little help from our friends. Or something like that. And it’s true.

We learn more and become more productive when we’re with other people, especially our friends and trusted colleagues. However, bringing a group together for an impactful conversation with meaningful outcomes does not happen by accident. We used to solve this problem with single events. The newer, more successful approach is long term, connected groups, communicating virtually and in periodic group gatherings. It’s a cohort of professionals supporting each other in the long term process of learning, and behaviour change.

While Brent is away this week, Megan Torrance is joining Chris to talk about the power of learning with your friends. You may know Megan from her years of experience running the xAPI Cohort, or her past episodes on IDIODC. In this conversation we’ll talk with Megan about how the cohort framework can be applied in so many different corporate situations as a comprehensive learning and development solution.

Megan Torrance is CEO and founder of TorranceLearning, which helps organizations connect learning strategy to design, development, data and ultimately performance. Megan has over 25 years of experience in learning design, deployment and consulting. Megan and the TorranceLearning team are passionate about sharing what works in learning so they devote considerable time to teaching and sharing about Agile project management for learning experience design and, of course, the xAPI. TorranceLearning hosts the xAPI Learning Cohort, a free, virtual 12-week learning-by-doing opportunity where teams form on the fly and create proof-of-concept xAPI projects.

Megan is the author of The Quick Guide to LLAMA, and two ATD TD at Work publications: Agile and LLAMA® for ISD Project Management and Making Sense of xAPI. She is a frequent speaker at conferences nationwide. TorranceLearning projects have won several Brandon Hall Group awards, the 2014 xAPI Hyperdrive contest at DevLearn, and back-to-back eLearning Guild DemoFest Best-In-Show awards in 2016/2017 with xAPI projects. TorranceLearning is a 2018 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch.

A Quick Guide to LLAMA - Agile Project Management for Learning: By Megan Torrance - https://www.amazon.ca/Quick-Guide-LLAMA-Management-Learning/dp/1500751553

Agile and LLAMA for ISD Project Management: By Megan Torrance - https://www.td.org/td-at-work/agile-and-llama-for-isd-project-management

Making Sense of xAPI: By Megan Torrance and Rob Houck - https://www.td.org/td-at-work/making-sense-of-xapi

You can learn more about Megan on her LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/megantorrance/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:

Megan: @MMTorrance https://twitter.com/MMTorrance
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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7 Powerpoint Design Tips to Improve Your Training: With Special Guest Alan Natachu

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Alan Natachu joins us for a conversation on everyone’s favourite topic… Powerpoint! It is the most common tool used by training professionals. Everyone knows how to use powerpoint, right? Maybe not. Even if you’ve had a little design training in your career you may still be breaking some of the most basic presentation design rules. We’ve got 7 basic, and practical, design tips that anyone can use. These tips may not guarantee acceptance to present at TED, but you’ll very quickly see how much they will improve the instructional effectiveness of your training.

Alan is an experienced L&D professional with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Alan is a strong information technology professional with a Bachelors of Fine Art focused on Creative Writing from the Institute of American Indian Arts.

Alan works as Madison College's Technology Training Coordinator and a Learning Experience Designer for the last 10 years. He has also been a Freelance Video Editor for over 20 years! Alan's particular skillset sets him apart when creating training. He's highly skilled using OS X, Adobe Creative Suite, Educational Technology, Instructional Design and last - but not least, Videography. Alan's passion for videography derives from his younger days creating experimental and art film. Now Alan has transitioned to commercial video, documentary film and of course, educational video.

Learn more about Alan on his LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/natachu/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Alan: @Natachu https://twitter.com/Natachu
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Why Most Learning Fails & How to Fix It: With Special Guest Tim Slade

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Let’s admit it: most learning is a total failure! The sad reality is that most courses require learners to sit through a disappointing experience, where information is poorly organized, the content isn’t relevant, and the interactions seem contrived and without purpose. This is compounded even more when the slideshow-like presentation is interrupted with several poorly-written quiz questions and cheesy animations to make it all seem “fun.”

In this IDIODC session, Brent and Chris bring on the one and only Tim Slade to talk about revamping ineffective eLearning! During this cast you will explore many of the reasons why most learning fails and the components that contribute to bad learning design. At the end of this session, you will walk away with several practical methods you can immediately apply to design learning that delivers results.

Tim Slade is a Speaker, Author & Award-Winning Freelance eLearning Designer. Having spent the last decade working to help others elevate their eLearning and visual communications content, Tim has been recognized and awarded within the eLearning industry multiple times for his creative and innovative design aesthetics. He is also a regular speaker at international eLearning conferences, co-author of the popular E-Learning Uncovered book series, and author of The eLearning Designer’s Handbook.

You can reach him at his site: https://timslade.com/

Learn more about Tim on his LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/sladetim/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Tim: @SladeTim https://twitter.com/sladetim
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's User Community Director. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Game Thinking is a Litmus Test for Good Design: With Special Guest Deborah Thomas

Wed, 3 Jul 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Analyze need, identify objectives, curate content and then what? Design and develop the course? No! Try thinking about the design through the lens of a game designer. A gamified event or a serious game.

This allows you to think about the behaviour changes that you want them (learners, employees, managers, etc) to realize by looking at:

Game goal
Mechanics
Actions and Resources
Failure and winning

Whether you want to nudge behaviour changes by rewarding daily actions, encourage completion of a task, or reward for daily practice just by applying gamification elements, you can discover key components about the topic that you may have missed. Game thinking is the litmus test to whether you have fully considered and included all of the necessary content.

Deborah Thomas is the President, Owner and Senior Consultant at SillyMonkey LLC. She is currently focused on games design and development in training. With over 20 year experience in the L&D field from training manager, instructional designer and game designer, she really has a grasp on what makes great training.

Learn more about Deborah on her LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/sillymonkey2008/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Deborah: @SillyM0nkey https://twitter.com/sillym0nkey
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's User Community Director. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Instructional Design for a Global Audience: With Special Guest Amy Shilliday

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Did you ever design a perfect training event and have it fail miserably because none of the participants engaged the way you intended - if at all? Today’s learners are increasingly spread across the globe. Understanding how to shift your design thinking to leverage inevitable cultural differences will make your training events shine!

In this cast, Brent and Chris bring on special guest Amy Shilliday! The gang will touch on some key elements to consider nowadays, share what can possibly go wrong when you don’t, and spark your creativity for designing activities for a global audience.

Get to know Amy better on her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshilliday/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Amy: @LN_Amy https://twitter.com/ln_amy
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's User Community Director. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Want to join us live? Follow us on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

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Playing With Innovation, Creativity & Learning: With Special Guests Karl Kapp, Kevin Thorn & Deborah

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0000

The most innovative creators and thinkers in L&D have one thing in common - they love to play. There is plenty of research that proves the value of play within learning, whether that be growing relationships to form stronger teams, improving performance in work, happier employees... the list goes on. But for adults, play sounds too much like the opposite of work and so it isn’t taken seriously as a valuable practice and life skill.

This week Chris and Brent are talking with a few special guests to learn more about how you can improve your learning outcomes by incorporating PLAY into your programs. Join us for a special announcement as well. It’s a week long experience with experts and peers that you will not want to miss.

Chatting with us this week: Karl Kapp, Kevin Thorn and Deborah Thomas.

Karl is a professor at Bloomsburg University for Instructional technology and the Director of the Institute for Interactive Technologies. His goal is to help people understand the convergence of learning, technology, games & game-thinking through fun, laughter and insight (grounded by evidence-based practices).

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Karl: @KKapp https://twitter.com/kkapp
Kevin: @LearnNuggets https://twitter.com/LearnNuggets
Deborah: @SillyM0nkey https://twitter.com/sillym0nkey
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's User Community Director. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Going Micro: 6 Questions for Assessing Your Content With Special Guest Carla Torgerson

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0000

It seems everyone is “going micro”, or wants to be. But you want to use microlearning in ways that will have maximum impact. So how do you assess your content to know where going micro will have the greatest value for your learners and your organization? During this episode of IDIODC, we’ll bring on special guest Carla Torgerson to discuss 6 questions you need to ask about your content to identify where using microlearning will work best.

Carla has consulted with numerous Fortune 500 clients including McDonald’s, Netflix, Facebook, Twitter, Adobe, Express, Kellogg’s, University of Phoenix, Fidelity, Cargill, Medtronic, Merck, and Best Western. She has designed solutions ranging from $15,000 to more than $2 million.

Carla is currently Director of Instructional Design at Bull City Learning, a specialized eLearning agency that provides digital learning solutions for companies in a wide range of industries, as well as non-profit organizations. Bull City Learning offers a full suite of solutions including learning needs assessments, curriculum design, content development, and training deployment support.

Check out Carla's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Microlearning-Guide-Carla-Torgerson/dp/0692806679/

Visit Bull City Learning's site here: https://bullcitylearning.com/

You can reach Carla at carla@bullcitylearning.com

Check out more about here on her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlatorgerson/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Carla: @CTorgerson https://twitter.com/ctorgerson
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Designing & Developing Accessible, Inclusive eLearning Content: With Special Guest Brian Dusablon

Wed, 5 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Discussions and understanding about inclusion and accessibility can vary by organization. These discussions should be about more than just doing the bare minimum for compliance. Instructional designers should be talking about the difference they can make by ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to learn from what they produce. Brian will share with us the many lessons he's learned while working to create inclusive and accessible learning experiences for ALL learners. We'll talk about how to start the conversation with stakeholders, review design standards, and share resources that will help you build better eLearning.

Learn more about Brian on his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandusablon/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Brian: @BrianDusablon https://twitter.com/briandusablon
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Want to join us live? Follow us on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

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Why CLOs are Reorienting L&D for the Digital Age: With Special Guest Brandon Carson

Wed, 29 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Learn how and why the corporate learning organization needs to reorient itself to the digital age. The digital age has created a massive increase in the speed and complexity of business, fundamentally disrupting the workplace. As new technology is integrated, workers at all levels are needing to re-skill much faster and navigate more complex systems and processes. The corporate learning function is in a unique position to lead the transformation required in workplace learning, but first it must transform how it operates.

Brandon will discuss how and why the corporate learning organization needs to reorient itself to the digital age and take a more proactive leadership role in driving the business transformation from a performance perspective.

Brandon is the author of "Learning in the Age of Immediacy: 5 Factors for How We Connect, Communicate, and Get Work Done" from ATD Press. Award winning, innovative and highly focused leader with a progressive track record of learning strategy and execution.

Brandon Carson holds an M.Ed. in eLearning Technology and Design and a B.A. in Business Communications as well as advanced ISPI certification in Analysis.

Brandon's specialties include: learning strategy, learning technology, instructional design, digital transformation, leadership, sales and technical training, corporate learning implementation, adult education application and theory, learning standards, game based learning.

Learn more about Brandon on his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandoncarson/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Brandon: @BrandonWCarson https://twitter.com/brandonwcarson
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Meet the Authors at ATD: Live from the IDIODC Meetup & Hangout

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker, Chris Van Wingerden and Guests) — Wed, 22 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Brent and Chris host the first ever live and in-person IDIODC Meetup and Hangout at the 2019 ATD International Conference and Expo!

But what are they talking about this week?

This IDIODC episode is recorded at the end of the meetup. Brent and Chris go live and talk with some folks joining us who have been recognized for their help in our community: Carla Torgerson, Megan Torrance, Karl Kapp, Emily Wood, Duncan Welder and Amy Shilliday (...and the xAPI Gnome too). The gang goes over the best parts of the show so far.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Become friends with some of the guests who joined us live for this episode:

Carla Torgerson: @CTorgerson https://twitter.com/ctorgerson
Karl Kapp: @KKapp https://twitter.com/kkapp
Amy Shilliday: @LNAmy https://twitter.com/LN_Amy
Duncan Welder: @DuncanWIV https://twitter.com/DuncanWIV
Megan Torrance: @MMTorrance https://twitter.com/MMTorrance
Emily Wood: @IDEmily https://twitter.com/IDEmily
xAPI Gnome: @xAPIGnome https://twitter.com/xapignome?lang=en

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How to Create a Winning eLearning Portfolio: With Special Guest Ashley Chiasson

Wed, 15 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Today we're talking with 2-time Demofest winner Ashley Chiasson to talk about how she creates winning projects for her professional portfolio. Her last winning project won for Best Video Solution and so we'll talk a little about that as well. But if you know you need to up your game, or freshen up your portfolio, then you'll want to listen to what Ashley has to say. There is a reason why her projects WIN! And she's willing to share those secrets with us on IDIODC. Join us and start building your winning portfolio.

In this session, you will learn:

About the importance of an eLearning portfolio
About common challenges in building an eLearning portfolio and how to overcome them
Ways of building out and promoting your portfolio

Ashley Chiasson is an award-winning eLearning developer with over a decade of experience as an instructional designer. eLearning developer, and consultant. She is the Senior eLearning Developer at Traliant, and holds a Masters of Education (Post-Secondary Studies) and a Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics and Psychology).

Learn more about Ashley on her LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-chiasson-02b95a59/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Ashley: @AMDChaisson https://twitter.com/amdchiasson
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Want to join us live? Follow us on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

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Powerful Brain Based Learning Strategies: With Special Guest Margie Meacham

Wed, 8 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000

This week on IDIODC, Brent and Chris bring on Margie "The Brain Lady" Meacham! She shares brain-based learning design principles backed up by research. If you're interested in truly improving the ways you design, develop and deliver training, then you need to pay attention to newest research in neuroscience. Margie will talk with us about what works and what doesn't. We'll also talk about the myths surrounding the work we do and how current research better informs our design decisions.

During this episode Margie gives away a copy of her book, Brain Matters: How to help anyone learn anything using neuroscience

During this episode we will also be giving away an #IDIODC mug for the month of April! Join the IDIODC #MugShot gang!

Margie Meacham, aka “The Brain Lady” is one of the foremost experts in educational neuroscience and artificial intelligence. She helps organizations filter through the noise to find to enhance learning and performance through science. Margie is available for keynotes and custom workshops. She is a founding member of the global consultancy, “The Brain Ladies.” Watch for her new workshop “Build Your First Chatbot” with “eLearning Joe” Joe Ganci.

Margie teaches people how to design and deliver training that is compelling, memorable and immediately useful by applying the latest discoveries from the converging fields of learning science. The author of “Brain Matters: How to help anyone learn anything using neuroscience” believes that if you understand how the brain works you can become a better teacher, trainer, leader, spouse or parent and have more fun doing it. Margie is the Chief Freedom Officer of Learningtogo and hosts a Top Ten podcast on the science of learning. She is a recipient of the 100 Most Innovative in Learning award and a frequent keynote speaker at industry conferences. Check out Margie’s talk: “We are the Disruption”. She teaches the ATD online course, Essentials of Brain-Based Learning. You can learn more about Margie on her website at www.learningtogo.info

Learn more about Brain Matters: How to help anyone learn anything using neuroscience: https://learningtogo.info/brain-matters-book/
Purchase Margie's book here: https://www.amazon.ca/Brain-Matters-anyone-anything-neuroscience/dp/1508722137
Learningtogo: https://learningtogo.info/
Top 10 Podcasts: https://learningtogo.info/2017/07/12/the-learningtogo-podcast-is-8-for-learning-and-development-professionals-in-2017/
100 Most Innovative in Learning award: https://learningtogo.info/2017/10/05/margie-meacham-is-one-of-the-100-most-talented-global-training-development-leaders-for-2018/
Margie’s talk: “We are the Disruption”: https://disrupthr.co/vimeo-video/survive-thrive-5-disruptions-changing-hr-by-changing-what-it-means-to-be-human-margie-meacham-disrupthr-talks/
ATD online course, Essentials of Brain-Based Learning: https://learningtogo.info/2017/11/27/upcoming-event-essentials-of-brain-based-learning/

Learn more about Margie on her LinkedIn profile.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/margiemeacham/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Margie: @MargieMeacham https://twitter.com/margiemeacham
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Want to join us live? Follow us on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

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How to Build & Manage a Team of Instructional Designers: With Special Guest Lisa Goldstein

Wed, 1 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000

As an Instructional Designer, you may someday become the manager of a team of IDs. Making the transition can be challenging.

This week Brent and Chris talk with Lisa Goldstein to go over valuable notes of what it means to be a successful training manager on a team of IDs. And if you've been tasked with building a team of instructional designers, this conversation will help you understand what to look for in a new hire so that you get the right skillset and attitude on your team. Managing can be a difficult job, and as an instructional designer there are things you can be doing as well to help support your manager and turn your team into the high performing team you want it to be. Join us to learn more!

Lisa is a multi-award winning learning technologist and innovative leader. An enthusiastic go-getter who thrives when interacting with others and passionately believes that corporate learning should meet the needs of modern learners while focusing on desired business outcomes. Brainstormer, dot connector, visionary leader, achievement driver.

Learn more about Lisa on her LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-a-goldstein/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Lisa: @LisaAGoldstein https://twitter.com/lisaagoldstein?lang=en
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Want to join us live? Follow us on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

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Designing for Augmented Reality - A Better ADDIE Model: With Special Guest Debbie Richards

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0000

New tech requires new thinking. Old design models rarely translate successfully into new technology solutions. Instructional designers need something other than ADDIE if they are going to effectively design from new technologies like augmented reality.

This week for IDIODC, Brent and Chris bring on special guest Debbie Richards to chat all about the new design model for augmented reality solutions: ADDEDD. Analyze, Determine, Design, Experience, Develop, and Deploy. We’ll break it down for you and help you feel confident finding the resources you need to design your first AR Learning Solution.

Debbie is the president of Creative Interactive Ideas. And listed on the of E-learning Movers & Shakers for 2018. Serving as a consultant to corporations and organizations and supports clients in the area of instructional technology. Debbie works with organizations to design, develop and deliver technology-based adult learning programs with measurable impact.

Passionate about working with and mentoring other learning professionals, Debbie is also the past president of the ATD Houston chapter and a past National Advisor for Chapters. She serves as the VP, Marketing and Communications for the ATD Houston chapter, and also as a mentor to ATD chapter leaders.

Learn more about Debbie on her LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cre8iveii/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Debbie: @Cre8iveii https://twitter.com/cre8iveii?lang=en
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Workflow Learning - Why Your Business Needs It: With Special Guest Shannon Tipton

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0000

The training industry has a legacy of creating events that take learners out of the context of their work. Over the years new technologies have disrupted that model. We now have the tools to educate and support learners while they work. Workflow Learning is a relatively new concept but has it's roots in performance support. There is also a significant element of microlearning in the mix. All of these concepts have come together as a new comprehensive solution that improves business outcomes. And that is why businesses are asking for it.

This week Brent and Chris bring back returning guest Shannon Tipton for her second appearance on the show! We'll be talking about workflow learning and how it works. She'll go over some of her tips and tricks and examples of success stories using workflow learning.

Learning Rebels: https://learningrebels.com/

Check out her book: Disruptive Learning: Discover Your Inner Learning Rebel on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Disruptive-Learning-Discover-Inner-Rebel-ebook/dp/B00XFIIVLY

Learn more about Shannon on her LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannontipton/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the IDIODC hashtag):

Shannon: @STipton https://twitter.com/stipton
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Re-envisioning Training Strategies Through a Learner-Centric Lens: With Special Guest Bianca Baumann

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0000

During this episode of IDIODC, Brent and Chris bring back on Bianca Baumann to chat about learner-centric styles of training. Similar to the first discussion with Bianca on staying relevant in today's age of technology (you can catch the recording of that conversation here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/Engage-the-Modern-Learner-With-Bianca_Baumann), the gang discusses the core of what's important in our eLearning - ways to stay engaging and relevant.

L&D professionals think they know what’s best for their learners, but do they? When was the last time we asked? When developing new training strategies, L&D professionals often assume what learners want and need. It could be based on a current performance issue, or because a new product or service is introduced. Whereas training might be the solution, maybe a short email would do. And even if training is needed, what should it look like?

In her new eBook The Little Black Book of Marketing, Bianca describes ways of re-envisioning training strategies through the use of marketing techniques that are focused on the learner.

Bianca, Chris and Brent will highlight:

Use of training campaigns for learner-centric content
Leveraging data points to uncover training needs
Use of personas to understand the learners needs

Bianca is a curious, self-driven and results-focused professional with 10+ years in the Education field. She is a consultant on learning solutions and leverage data to make learning stick, personalized and delivered just-in-time. Bianca has a mix of education, digital marketing and customer success experience. She's not one for the LMS, seat-time or the next button. Challenging the status quo, Bianca asks the tough questions in order to bring L&D into this century, leaving behind old learning styles that don't work.

Learn more about Bianca on her LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancabaumann/?originalSubdomain=ca

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Bianca: @BiancaBaumann https://twitter.com/biancabaumann
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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More Voice Recording Tips for eLearning Developers from a Professional VO Artist: With Special Guest John Kissinger

Wed, 3 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0000

For this session of IDIODC, Brent and Chris bring back special guest John Kissinger, voice over master who knows what he's talking about, pun intended. John is back for his second IDIODC session to share more tips and tricks from a voice over professional’s perspective. - But don’t let the term professional scare you, we’ll be talking about the easy ways instructional designers and eLearning developers can improve their own voice recording.

We don’t all have a budget for a professional, so we need to do it ourselves. It can be frustrating to hear our own voices and be dissatisfied with the quality. You may be surprised that there are a few very simple things you can do to take your recordings to the next level. Join us and level up your skillset in audio recording.

John is an accomplished trainer and voice actor, John has worked with clients from Facebook to Ford! With over 20 years experience entertaining and educating learners, John is a certified Master Trainer through the Association for Talent Development (ATD) and an American Business Awards-winning instructional designer.

Looking to enhance your own voice acting skills and tune up the vocal cords? Check out the book recommended by John on tongue twisters by Rodney Saulsberry.

Learn more about John Kissinger and all his amazing skills here through his LinkedIn and his website!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnkissingervo/

https://www.johnkissinger.com/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

John: @JognKissingerVO https://twitter.com/johnkissingervo
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Using xAPI to Support and Track Spaced Repetition: With Special Guest Duncan Welder

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 16:00:00 +0000

This week, Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden bring on special guest, master of xAPI from RISC, Duncan Welder to chat xAPI applications. - xAPI is a step in the right direction for learning technologies. But many struggle with identifying a good use case within their business to justify the upgrade in their systems.

On this episode we talk with Duncan Welder live about how xAPI can support and track spaced repetition. And if you're new to the idea of spaced repetition, we'll get you up to speed on that as well. Since spaced repetition is most effective with short bursts of content, we're certain we'll be making the connection to the latest trend in micro-learning as well. It's going to be an eye-opening episode with real world application for you and your eLearning team. Join us, live from Learning Solutions!

Duncan Welder is a director of client services for RISC. He is an educational technology geek, having spent over 20 years implementing learning management systems, domestically and abroad, to manage regulatory compliance. As an xAPI enthusiast with a career grounded in instructional design and eLearning, Duncan has provided presentations to professional organizations including the Connections Forum, The eLearning Guild, and the Association for Talent Development. Duncan is an active member of the Houston ATD and the IEEE Industry Consortium on Learning Engineering.

You can learn more about Duncan Welder on his LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanwiv/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Duncan: @DuncanWIV https://twitter.com/duncanwiv
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Spring Cleaning Your eLearning Closet With Successful Review Cycles: With Special Guest Jacqueline Hutchinson

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Review cycles can make or break your project. In today's IDIODC our special guest Jacqueline Hutchinson will be talking with us about Review Cycles: What are they? Why are they important? And how to include them successfully into your project planning.

Mastering your review cycles will lead to greater success during development but also after your course is launched. This can be especially important in compliance training and making sure courses and content do not become outdated and useless. You may still have some old Flash content sitting in your LMS. A proper review cycle can help you clean that up, and so much more.

Jacqueline also has a podcast on elevating corporate learning and educational technologies. You can catch her recent episode on Learning Content Review Cycles here. https://www.theloungepodcast.com/23-minisode-learning-content-review-cycles/

You can learn more about Jacqueline Hutchinson on her LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jachutchinson/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Jac: @JacHutchinson https://twitter.com/jachutchinson
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Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Instructional Comics in eLearning Part 2: With Special Guest Kevin Thorn

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 16:00:00 +0000

This week on IDIODC, Brent and Chris bring back on another special returning guest from a past episode. We wanted to revisit the great conversation from last episode on instructional comics, so we decided to bring back the awesome Kevin Thorn!

Kevin thorn is joining us again to discuss the power of instructional comics. In this appearance we'll focus on cultural differences and how presenting instruction through visual comic storytelling has a unique challenge when presented in a global environment. This conversation will also reinforce the necessity of truly understanding your audience and how focusing on culture can increases your chances of delivering a successful learning experience.

Fun Fact about dominKnow: We love comics too! With comics samples and comic eLearning templates, we encourage users to get creative and use engaging forms of learning for better learner retention.
https://www.dominknow.com/elearning-examples

Academic stuff: BS in Information Technology Management from Christian Brothers University (2003) and MS in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Memphis (2018).

Learn more about Kevin on his LinkedIn. (and check out his blog!)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinthorn/
http://nuggethead.net/blog/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Kevin: @LearnNuggets https://twitter.com/learnnuggets
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Effective Instructional Media Development as a Department of One: With Special Guest Emily Wood

Wed, 6 Mar 2019 17:00:00 +0000

This week on IDIODC, Brent and Chris bring back on another special guest. We wanted to revisit the great conversation from last episode on the solo instructional designer, Emily Wood.

Whether you’re a department of one, or want to improve your multimedia development with limited resources, Emily will talk about how she juggles multimedia development in her e-Learning development. We’ll talk about audio development, including recording actors, staff, and when or why to use text-to-speech. We’ll talk about video development and where to spend money to improve quality of the final product. Finally we’ll talk about finding, buying, or building graphics.

Learning experience designer Emily Wood knows a thing or two about being an e-learning department of one.

Learn more about Emily on her LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilywood/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Emily Wood: @IDEmily https://twitter.com/IDEmily
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Give Me Context or Give Me Death by PowerPoint! With Special Guests Belen & Gus

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 17:00:00 +0000

This week Brent and Chris change it up, bringing on two special guests - Gus Prestera and Belen Bilgic-Schneider.

Belen and Gus share stories from the instructional design trenches, where they have been able to transform content design into a search for meaning by leveraging the power of critical incidents, stories, examples, non-exemplars, conversations, artifacts, scenarios, and cases. In other words, by putting context ahead of all other concerns, including content, interactivity, and aesthetics, instructional designers can architect more meaning-FULL learning experiences for their audiences, packing a greater learning punch, reducing time-to-proficiency, and maximizing return on learning investments. Once you buy into the idea that Context should be in charge, next comes the question of how you change the dynamic with your subject matter experts and stakeholders. We’ll talk about simple content gathering techniques you can start using immediately.

Gus Prestera is an organizational effectiveness consultant, educator, and coach. He supports innovative HR and business leaders who are transforming their workforce, making big changes to how they engage, manage and develop their people. He has over 20 years of human capital management experience. Through his consulting firm, Prestera FX, Gus and his team have helped change agents improve employee engagement, capabilities and performance in mid- to large-sized businesses, including AIG, Endo Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson, Main Line Health, Dialight, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Gus holds a PhD in Education, with a minor in Management, and an MBA, frequently speaks at local and national industry events, and regularly facilitates skill-building workshops for HR and business leaders. He is an advisory board member for American University’s Human Resources Analytics and Management MS program and has taught graduate-level courses at Penn State University and American University.

Learn more about Gus on his LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/gusprestera/

Belen Schneider is a creative director and consultant, basing her work around communications, instructional design, performance and training projects, RFPs, multimedia production and more. Belen has been a Partner at RnD Interactive since 2009, a creative director and instructional designer at Prestera, and a self-employed consultant for interactive courseware and communications since 2012. Belen has experience from all around the L&D field, giving her a great overall perspective on business efficiency and performance.

Learn more about Belen on her LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/belenbilgicschneider/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Prestera FX: @PresteraFX https://twitter.com/presterafx
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Is 2019 the year that inclusive design goes mainstream? With Special guest Tanya Seidel

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 17:00:00 +0000

During this episode of IDIODC, the gang brings on special guest Tanya Seidel to chat inclusive design and accessibility.

Inclusive design and ensuring courses are accessible to people with disabilities should not be an afterthought. With organizations like Microsoft putting a priority on inclusive design with all of their products, including their product packaging, a new bar is being set for expectations around accessibility and it's time for the e-learning community to follow suit. Historically, accessible e-learning has been categorized as having to be static and limited on engagement. It doesn't have to be! But, many of the rapid e-learning tools that are available today don't always make it easy on developers. So what can we do? Something is better than nothing, and even if you're not obligated to adhere to Section 508, you can take at least some steps to help make your courses accessible to people with disabilities. This session will focus on some of the easier things you can do in development that have a big impact on a course's accessibility.

Tanya is the VP of Finance and Technology at Artisan E-Learning and has close to 15 years of experience in the e-learning industry. In addition to managing Artisan’s finance, technology, and marketing landscapes, she is involved in the development and delivery of e-learning courses for a variety of clients and is well-versed in accessibility (Section 508 and WCAG), usability, and responsive design. Tanya spent more than seven years working for Trivantis, the makers of Lectora. She has been involved in creating instructor-led and web-based training programs and materials, but also in leading the design and development of e-learning authoring software and Learning Management Systems.

Check out Artisan E-Learning's blog here: https://artisanelearning.com/blog/

You can learn more about Tanya on her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyaseidel/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Tanya: @TanyaSeidel https://twitter.com/tanyaseidel
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Solving The Edu vs. Inc Instructional Design Mystery: With The Guest that Started it All! Cara North

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 17:00:00 +0000

Join us on IDIODC for Mystery Learning Theater with Cara North. Well... okay... so we won't actually be doing a drama. But we WILL be having an exciting conversation with Cara North about multiple topics. She joined us last year as our very first IDIODC guests, and so we thought it might be appropriate to have her back on our 1 year anniversary!

We going to followup on last year's conversation about the differences between ISD in Higher Education and ISD in Corporate/Enterprise environments. But we will also be asking her about the amazing presentation gave at TLDC19 that is so highly rated. It's a mystery... so you'll have to join us to learn more.

Cara is an instructional designer and PhD student at Ohio State University who also works with #TLDCast as the Community Manager.

Check out more about Cara here: https://caranorth.com/

You can learn more about Cara on her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caranorth11/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Cara: @CaraNorth11 https://twitter.com/caranorth11
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Ruthlessly Relevant - How Can We Engage The Modern Learner?

Wed, 6 Feb 2019 17:00:00 +0000

In time of overloaded schedules, smartphones and on-demand resources everywhere, it is getting more and more difficult to get through to our learners. L&D programs need to be ruthlessly relevant in today’s world.

We have to focus on the performance-outcomes and work our way backwards to create learning experiences that stick. One way to achieve this is to take a page out of the marketing playbook and use time-tested tools and techniques to create relevant and engaging content.

This week Brent and Chris bring on special guest Bianca Baumann to chat ways to increase engagement amongst learners!

Check out this helpful link from Jeff Kortenbosch on questions to ask before talking about making learners in an organization successful via engaging techniques. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hey-ld-professional-you-asking-right-questions-jeff-kortenbosch/

You can learn more about Bianca on her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancabaumann/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Bianca: @BiancaBaumann https://twitter.com/biancabaumann
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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The xAPI Primer for Non-Geeky Learning Professionals: With Special Guest Megan Torrance

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:00:00 +0000

This is more than just an introduction to xAPI. This is a conversation about real world training and development issues. Megan Torrence from TorranceLearning joins back with us on IDIODC to chat about how xAPI empowers you and your training team to deliver more to the business than just attendance records. You don’t want to miss this conversation. And you don’t want to be in it alone. Invite your manager and other key leadership to hear how other high performing training organizations are shifting to a learning strategy that includes xAPI. This conversation will touch on technical concerns but only at the level that everyone can understand. So don’t let the technology scare you. 2019 is the year you need to understand xAPI.

Check out Megan's books:

A Quick Guide to LLAMA - Agile Project Management on amazon https://www.amazon.ca/Quick-Guide-LLAMA-Management-Learning/dp/1500751553
Agile and LLAMA for ISD Project Management on ATD https://www.td.org/td-at-work/agile-and-llama-for-isd-project-management
Making Sense of xAPI on ATD https://www.td.org/td-at-work/making-sense-of-xapi

You can learn more about Megan on her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megantorrance/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):
Megan: @MMTorrance https://twitter.com/MMTorrance
TorranceLearning: @TLearning https://twitter.com/tlearning
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Reading Digital Body Language - It's the New A in Your ADDIE Model: With Special Guest Jo Cook

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker, Chris Van Wingerden and Jo Cook) — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 17:00:00 +0000

In the past, teachers were responsible for “reading the room” and “getting a feel” for how learners were responding. But todays technologies help us discover more about them through their digital body language.

Digital Body Language is more than just how you look on your webcam. That’s analog body language as seen through the webcam lens…and it’s important. But did you know that everything you do online tells us…them…someone… a little more about you and what your needs are, or might be? This has been the realm of digital marketing for decades, but it’s important to instructional designers as well. The learning experiences we create are part of a larger learning experience for the user. They may attend a virtual classroom session, take a self-paced eLearning course, and consume short videos to refresh the learning. And they’ll also be joining communities and chatting with peers about the same content. All of those contribute to learning and using analytics we can use data to discover what they need.

Jo Cook is a speaker, instructional designer and classroom facilitator who specializes in virtual classrooms, webinars and live online learning technology. Jo’s passion is in helping and supporting teams, professionals and organizations embrace the benefits of the virtual classroom.

Through her company Lightbulb Moment, Jo has specialized in training learning professionals about virtual classroom design and delivery since 2013 and has spoken on various topics at conferences such as Learning Technologies, Online Educa Berlin and keynoted for Colleges Wales and E-learning Fusion.

Jo is also part-time is the Deputy Editor of Training Journal magazine and website and her background include: further and higher education; the charity sector; small and large organizations, including CNN News and Bupa International.

Find out more about Jo and her work on her website! https://lightbulbmoment.info/

Jo has started her own free, open community for sharing webinar and virtual classroom questions, challenges and ideas: www.lightbulbmoment.community

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Jo: @LightBulbJo https://twitter.com/LightbulbJo

Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Master E-Learning Design on Your Own: With Special Guest Emily Wood

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:00:00 +0000

For the second episode of 2019, Brent and Chris bring on special guest Emily Wood.

Many companies are still exploring the e-learning space for training and development, they often task lone individuals to bear the load unaware that there is a professional discipline specifically designed for this task. You might be an instructional designer asked to start with e-learning, or an experienced marketer developing a sales support e-learning module, or a classroom trainer taking your content online. Emily Wood recent book, E-Learning Department of One can be your lifeline. https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Department-One-Emily-Wood/dp/1947308823

Learning experience designer Emily Wood knows a thing or two about being an e-learning department of one. This week on IDIODC she shares shortcuts to create quality products when faced with limited resources, help, and time.

You can learn more about Emily on her LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilywood/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):

Emily: @IDEmily https://twitter.com/IDEmily

Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker

Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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The Future is Video. Push the Damn Button! With Special Guest Brian Fanzo

Wed, 9 Jan 2019 17:00:00 +0000

We're kicking off the new year of #IDIODC with an amazing guest outside of the training world. But everything he does represents the signposts directing us towards the future of learning.

Brian Fanzo, better known as @isocialfanz, is going to talk with us about the importance of video.

He is often asked to keynote marketing events because the marketing community is often driving innovation faster than the L&D industry. But what most people don't know is that Brian comes from OUR world. He's a training professional turned social media rock star. You don't want to miss this wide-ranging conversation around social media and video, and why your learning strategies need to take advantage of video.

Brian Fanzo inspires, motivates and educates businesses on how to leverage emerging technologies and digital marketing to standout from the noise and reach the millennial and generation z consumers.

He has a diverse background working for the Department of Defense in cyber security, then as a technology evangelist at a booming cloud computing startup and is currently the founder of iSocialFanz which has helped launch digital and influencer strategies with the world’s most iconic brands like Dell EMC, Adobe, IBM, UFC, Applebees and SAP.
A proud pager-wearing millennial and Dad of three girls, Brian hosts two podcasts (FOMOFanz & SMACtalk), has traveled to over 70 countries and has spoken at many of the worlds largest events including SXSW, Social Media Marketing World, CES, Mobile World Congress.

Brian has also made it to the 2017 Digital Marketing Influencer List by Onalytica (5 - Top 50): #10 2017- TOP 50 SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS.

You can learn more about Brian on his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfanzo/

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Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Why work-based learning… works! With Special Guest Ray Jimenez

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 17:00:00 +0000

For this special last episode of IDIODC before the holiday season really begins (and the last episode of 2018), Dr. Ray Jimenez will talk with us about this major new trend in instructional design that integrates learning experience, not training events, into the regular flow of our business process making learning a major part of working.

Ray is an accomplished learning architect, facilitator, author, systems developer and consultant for eLearning.

As the Chief Learning Architect and Founder of VignettesLearning.com, Ray's passion focuses on helping evolve the way organizations deliver learning experiences via context-driven, micro-content to better fit real-world practices.

Based on his research and work with clients, Ray has developed learning design methodologies and software application that reflect such context-driven learning concepts.The core of his expertise is in Story-Based Learning Designs (SBLD) and Contextual Learning Platforms (CLP). He invented the kernel learning design called "SRIA" - Set up, Relate, Interpret and Apply. SRIA applies to all modalities including micro-elearning and mobile learning. (What is SRIA? Check out more with this video: https://vimeo.com/106689727 )

Learn more about Ray on his LinkedIn Profile! https://www.linkedin.com/in/vignettes/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):
Ray: @RayJimenez https://twitter.com/RayJimenez
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Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Increasing Collaboration without Creating Collaborative Overload: With Special Guest Thomas Stone

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:00:00 +0000

This week on IDIODC, Brent and Chris bring on special guest Thomas Stone to chat i4cp and workplace collaboration. The Institute for Corporate Productivity, or i4cp, focuses on the cultural, leadership, workplace, and talent practices that can increase collaboration in organizations. A recent study by i4cp revealed many best and next practices that drive increased collaboration at high-performing organizations, but also shed light on the dark side of collaboration—the issue of collaborative overload. Fortunately, there are practices you can follow to both avoid and address collaborative overload when it occurs.

Tom Stone is a Senior Research Analyst with i4cp, the Institute for Corporate Productivity, where he is a writer, researcher, and speaker. He has 20 years of experience in the L&D and broader Human Capital industry. Prior to joining i4cp Tom was Director, Technology Based Learning at Dale Carnegie Training, where he led the product development for their live online and other digital offerings. Earlier in his career Tom also served as a Senior Research Analyst at Taleo and held various positions, including Product Design Architect and Content Development Manager at Element K.

Tom is a popular speaker and has spoken at over 150 regional, national, and international conferences on a wide range of topics. He is also co-author of the book Interact and Engage! 50+ Activities for Virtual Training, Meetings, and Webinars (ATD Press, 2015).

In addition to his research and writing in the Human Capital industry, Tom is also an avid baseball fan and wrote the book “Now Taking the Field: Baseball’s All-Time Dream Teams for All 30 Franchises,” published by ACTA Sports in the fall of 2018.

Learn more about Thomas on his LinkedIn Profile! https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomrstone/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):
Thomas: @ThomasStone https://twitter.com/ThomasStone
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Gifts For The eLearning Professional: Holiday Season Edition

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden) — Wed, 5 Dec 2018 17:00:00 +0000

For this episode of IDIODC, Chris and Brent chat holiday season. It's gift giving season! And you're wondering what the heck to get for that instructional designer or eLearning developer in your life. Well, IDIODC has got you covered. This episode is all about the things we love to use in our professional work. We'll count down the top 10 hot gift ideas for learning professionals. If you're like me you'll use this list for the after holiday specials and buy a few items for yourself. And, in the spirit of being budget conscious, we're going to keep all items under $100USD. However, there may be a couple exceptions that will be well worth the added expense. And no, these aren't just the items you should send to Chris and Brent for the holidays. But you'll need to join us to find out why we chose each of them.

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Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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RE-thinking Your eLearning Design: Blended & Responsive With Special Guest Mike Taylor

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 17:00:00 +0000

For this 36th episode of IDIODC, Chris and Brent bring on our pal Mike Taylor! The three chat about great ways to instil entertaining and digestible learning experiences.

Looking for more information related to this session? Check out Mike's recent post summarizing his DevLearn DemoFest blended and responsive mirco-doing project. https://mike-taylor.org/2018/10/30/a-quick-tour-of-our-blended-responsive-micro-doing-demofest-project/

Check out Mike on his LinkedIn!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/miketaylor/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):
Mike: @TMikeT https://twitter.com/tmiket
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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The OG's of xAPI: With Special Guest Aaron Silvers

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:00:00 +0000

This week on Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking Coffee, Brent and Chris bring on one of the most influential stewards of the xAPI standard, Aaron Silvers. He knows more about the history of xAPI than most and holds all the scars of battles won taking it from idea to Government standard. We're going to take a trip down memory lane and talk about WHY xAPI needed to be born, and how a small but dedicated band of OG's made that happen. Aaron is now working with analytics and big data in a BIG way. So we're certain to cover that topic as well. Join us for a conversation you won't soon forget.

Aaron E. Silvers works with leaders, teams and data to accelerate innovation, cost savings, and organizational effectiveness aligned with business objectives in high compliance environments. A common theme throughout his 20-year career is an embrace of emerging technology, creativity and entrepreneurialism that charts paths towards the most beneficial outcomes for all stakeholders. At Elsevier, Aaron is responsible for learning analytics that help reduce the variability of clinical care and the retention of newly graduated nurses to improve patient health outcomes. Check out Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronsilvers/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on twitter (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag):
Aaron: @AaronESilvers https://twitter.com/aaronesilvers
Brent: @BSchlenker https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: @Chris_V_W https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Psychology, Design and eLearning: With Special Guest Connie Malamed

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 17:00:00 +0000

This week Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking Coffee brings on special guest Connie Malamed. The three will talk about visual design and creativity as well as the psychology around eLearning, as presented in her two books: Visual Design Solutions and Visual Language for Designers. This session speaks volumes about the importance of psychology in design, and the roles those in an L&D team have in order to target a learning audience in the most effective way.

Check out a few of these awesome resources by Connie related to visual design and psychology in eLearning:
Realistic Graphics and Learning: What’s most effective? - http://theelearningcoach.com/media/graphics/realistic-graphics-and-learning/?platform=hootsuite
21 Ways to Improve Your Infographics - http://theelearningcoach.com/media/improve-your-infographics/
A Graphic Development Workflow For eLearning . - http://theelearningcoach.com/media/graphics/graphic-development-workflow-for-elearning/
How to Crop Photos for eLearning - http://theelearningcoach.com/media/graphics/how-to-crop-photos-for-elearning/

Check out Connie's books on Amazon!
Visual Design Solutions: https://www.amazon.com/Visual-Design-Solutions-Inspiration-Professionals/dp/1118863569/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542114674&sr=8-1&keywords=connie%20malamed&dpID=41y87keLrpL&preST=SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40&dpSrc=srch
Visal Language for Designers: https://www.amazon.com/Visual-Language-Designers-Principles-Understand-ebook/dp/B003NUSBUU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1542114674&sr=8-2&keywords=connie%20malamed&dpID=4172IoNxCSL&preST=SX342_QL70&dpSrc=srch

Connie Malamed Consulting: http://conniemalamed.com/
The eLearning Coach: http://theelearningcoach.com/author/connie/
Connie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conniemalamed/

Become virtual friends with Connie and the IDIODC gang (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag)!
Connie: https://twitter.com/elearningcoach
Brent: https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Interactive Video: Design Inspiration for eLearning

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden) — Wed, 7 Nov 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Interactive video often has a wow factor that’s hard to deny. What’s critical for L&D, though, is thinking beyond the wow factor to ensure interactive video truly supports learning and performance improvement. Interactive video offers a range of design models, each with different strengths. Understanding how to align those strengths to different learning needs simplifies your design process, reduces development costs, and produces the best results for your organization.

During this episode of IDIODC, Chris and Brent will rally through a couple great examples of interactive video seen and used, in order to build a reference framework. You’ll discover how these models can then be applied to different types of learning needs, contexts, and situations to take advantage of each model’s strengths. You’ll gain a range of practical tips to help you make your designs come to life with the best possible results for your organization.

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Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Digital Strategies to Engage the WORL&D: With Special Guest Zsolt Olah

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker and Zsolt Olah) — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0000

This week Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking Coffee brings on special guest Zsolt Olah to chat about the six essential traits of instructional design, and his book: Engage the WORL&D. During this chat the two ID's will chat about training solutions, current myths, curating content, mobile learning and more!

Zsolt Olah, a creative learning consultant at Kineo, is a strong believer in building impact, not (only) courses. Zsolt has 20 years of experience in the learning and development space, mostly focusing on the synergy of technology, creativity, and human-centered design. He’s also the author of the book, Engage the WORL&D! and a certified boredom resuscitator.

Check out more about Zsolt via his site: https://www.rabbitoreg.com/

Become virtual friends with Zsolt and the IDIODC gang (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag)!
Zsolt: https://twitter.com/rabbitoreg
Brent: https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Live From DevLearn 2018

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden) — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0000

From October 24 - 26 Vegas holds DevLearn - the learning and technologies conference. DevLearn is commonly known as one of North America's favourite cutting edge conferences for technologies. Every year with fail The ELearning Guild brings outstanding keynotes, sessions and activities allowing for some serious learning and networking opportunities.

This year, IDIODC goes live with Brent at the conference giving us the scoop on whats to come! Stay tuned and in the loop with #IDIODC and #DevLearn2018 this year with the hashtags.

Become virtual friends with Brent and Chris on Twitter too and stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag!
Brent: https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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What happens at DevLearn doesn't stay at DevLearn: With Special Guest Bianca Woods

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0000

For this special episode of #IDIODC, the gang brings on Bianca Woods. The three chat about this years upcoming and greatly anticipated Learning and Tech conference in Las Vegas, DevLearn. The three go over what's new this year and what makes DevLearn so great.

Bianca Woods is Senior Manager of Programming for The eLearning Guild and the founder of Clever Raptor, an L&D design studio. With degrees in both art education and education media design & technology, she's passionate about demystifying design and technology for others.

Become virtual friends with Marco and the IDIODC gang (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag)!
Bianca https://twitter.com/eGeeking
Brent: https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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The Realities of Virtual Reality in Your L&D Strategy: With Special Guest Marco Faccini

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Chris Van Wingerden and Marco Faccini) — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking Coffee

This audio cast was recorded candid and live, we apologize for technical difficulties with sound.

This week we bring on another special guest from Gamification Nation, Marco Faccini to talk about VR. Currently used as one of the most modern forms of gamification and game-based learning (and just flat out gaming) in the world; virtual reality is so much more than just a shiny toy! Marco joins the IDIODC guys to showcase VR's pros on business impact to training and learning.

Looking to learn a little more about VR before the live cast? Check out this website and blog post by Marco!

http://www.aquinasvr.com/
http://www.aquinasvr.com/insights/the-instructional-experience-designer/

From starting out as an e-learning professional back in 2001, Marco is passionate about making a difference in Learning & Development and Education. Marco works as Gamification Nations Non-Executive Director and CEO at SilkRoad Edtech/ Marco works with many modern, new and innovative technologies bringing a 'blended' proposition. Currently 'immersed' in the 3D, Virtual Reality, Video Based learning and collaborative learning arenas helping to educate workplace professionals and bring solutions to life. Working with Corporate companies, SME's, Apprenticeship training providers and educational faculties to utilize these newer technologies and add real value to the business and their people.

Become virtual friends with Marco and the IDIODC gang (and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag)!
Marco: https://twitter.com/marcoable?lang=en
Brent: https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Gamification and a Better Learner Experience: With Special Guest An Coppens

Wed, 3 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking Coffee

While the many in the L&D industry know, it's important to use engaging forms of learning tools past the basics to maintain learner retention and performance improvement. Expand your organizations learning ecosystem with gamification!

Welcome to an introduction to the basics of gamification and how you can easily use it to add more value in your learning solutions. In this episode of IDIODC, Brent and Chris bring on special guest and master of all things gamification An Coppens to discuss how gamification can be used to improve learning!

An Coppens is the Chief Game Changer at Gamification Nation Ltd, which offers gamification design solutions and an online gamification academy. The company is based in London and serving clients worldwide from well-known brands to smaller product focused SME’s. Our solutions are designed to encourage winning behaviours and improve business results in the areas of sales, marketing, HR, learning and productivity.

In February 2018 An was shortlisted at number 21 in the top 100 movers and shakers of the elearning industry, rolling into elite level, a jump of 32 place from gold standard to elite since 2017. In November 2017, Gamification Nation was awarded the “Outstanding Gamification Agency Award” through recognition from peers in the industry. In February 2018 An was shortlisted at number 21 in the top 100 movers and shakers of the elearning industry, rolling into elite level, a jump of 32 place from gold standard to elite since 2017. In February 2016, An was recognized at the World HRD congress in Mumbai as a HR tech visionary. In October 2017 one of our client projects was shortlisted in the top 10 educational games awards of TIGA.

Projects she has worked on included reviewing onboarding of sales staff and their recognition, assisting managers with getting ready for new hires, website gamification, gamification of an in-house learning curriculum, membership site gamification, etc. Increasing engagement is always our key focus.

Clients include Adidas, Chubb, Chubb, Thomson Reuters, Qinetiq, RB, Cenlive, Millicom, YouEQ, Nightingales, EIT digital, EIT Climat-KIC, Active Management, 5app, etc…

An is also an award winning business coach, speaker, learning & development professional and author. She is a prolific blogger on gamification through www.gamificationnation.com and tweets under her Twitter alter ego @GamificationNat. Her 3rd book called “Gamification in business” is available for download here https://bookboon.com/en/gamification-in-business-ebook. Her 4th book “Tapping into crowd” – competitive advantage from the inside out” launched in February 2017 is available from Amazon and the publisher Pencraft Publishing. Her 5th book is currently being edited for a June 2018 release.

In her career An has worked in learning and development and change management roles for Modern Times Group, Xigma Management Consultants, Philips Electronics and Arthur Andersen Business Consulting. She was a guest expert on the TV show “How long will you live” for RTE in Ireland. For 10 years An ran a successful business coaching practice in Cork, Ireland with B/Right Business Coaching. She holds a BA (Hon) in International Marketing and languages from Dublin City University and an MBA from the Open University Business School in the UK. She holds a gamification master qualification from the Engagement Alliance and has completed a number of online gamification courses.

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag:
Brent: https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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The Power of Responsive Authoring: Storytelling Inspiration

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden) — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 16:00:00 +0000

In this episode of IDIODC, Brent and Chris talk about leveraging the design potential of responsive design to help tell stories. Responsive design was created from a practical need to ensure that content could be accessible across all devices. More than just a solution to a problem, responsive design has actually created new opportunities to frame content and user experience – which has some very practical applications for the learning and development world. Chris and Brent will review some great examples of responsive design to explore what design lessons we can find as instructional designers.

The sites Chris and Brent analyzed:

https://historia-arte.com/
http://pharmafilter.nl/en/
https://haacht.com/en/
https://www.sbs.com.au/margarete/

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag!:
Brent: https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Webinars and Virtual Classrooms: Where do you start? With Special Guest Jo Cook

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking Coffee

For this episode of IDIODC, Brent and Chris bring on special guest Jo Cook on to discuss webinars and virtual classrooms. Both done live and over the web, virtual classrooms and webinars typically do have many similarities, but still vary greatly. Each with their own unique pros and cons, Jo and the gang will discuss the differences and what angle is best to take for learning in different situations.

Find out more about Jo on Twitter and Lightbulb Moment!
Lightbulb Moment Blog: https://lightbulbmoment.info/
Jo's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LightbulbJo

Jo has started her own free, open community for sharing webinar and virtual classroom questions, challenges and ideas:
www.lightbulbmoment.community

Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang and remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag!:
Brent: https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Accelerate Your xAPI Skills with Cohort Learning: with Special Guest Megan Torrance

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Chris Van Wingerden and Megan Torrance) — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking Coffee

In this episode, Brent and Chris chat with the one and only Megan Torrance from TorranceLearning. With the xAPI Fall Cohort just getting kicked off, the three go over the ABC's of xAPI and get you a full scoop of what the xAPI Cohort is all about.

(Don't need to read anymore on xAPI Fall Cohort and want to get started ASAP? Well, here's the link! https://www.torrancelearning.com/xapi-cohort/ )

The xAPI Learning Cohort is a free, vendor-neutral, 12-week learning-by-doing project-based team learning experience about the Experience API. (Yep, you read that right – free!) It’s an opportunity for those who are brand new to xAPI and those who are looking to experiment with it to learn from each other and from the work itself.

Participants form teams based on shared interests and work together on an xAPI project. Each cohort features some predefined projects so you can jump right into something that sounds interesting and of course you can come with your own project idea and gather a team around you to get moving (or bring your team!). Past projects have included an onboarding checklist that leverages the Internet of Things (IoT), a game that tracks user clicks as a way to identify UX gaps, and exploration of LMS-LRS interoperability.

xAPI Learning Cohorts run twice a year in spring and fall “semesters” with weekly all-group web meetings on Thursdays 2pm US Eastern Time chock-full of introductory information, practical how-tos, and high-level discussions of the implications for our industry. Teams work on real-life projects that interest them and set their own meeting and working schedules. Oh, and it’s ok to just hang out on the sidelines and observe the action if taking on a team project is too much right now. It’s also ok to participate on more than one project team during a Cohort session.

Learn more about Megan Torrance through her LinkedIn and check out all the great work and info done by TorranceLearning:
Megan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megantorrance/
TorranceLearning: http://www.torrancelearning.com/

Become virtual friends with the gang (and our favourite xAPI advocate, the xAPI Gnome)! Remember you can always stay in the loop with the #IDIODC hashtag!:
Brent: https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W
Megan: https://twitter.com/MMTorrance
xAPI Gnome: https://twitter.com/xAPIGnome

Check out the FREE, 12-week xAPI program here: https://www.torrancelearning.com/xapi-cohort/

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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How to Select an eLearning Authoring Tool: With Special Guest Mark Sheppard

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden) — Wed, 5 Sep 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Choosing an eLearning authoring tool can be tough, especially with so many options available; while trying to balance current and future needs. In this episode, we'll offer some advice on how to choose an authoring tool for you.

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Getting Started With Comics For eLearning: With Special Guest Kevin Thorn

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker and Kevin Thorn) — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking Coffee

In this episode, Brent chats with Kevin Thorn from NuggetHead on comics in eLearning. When and how to use comics in eLearning and the value it adds to the learner experience.

Based in the North Mississippi Delta, Kevin, the Chief NuggetHead harnesses a bench a creative practitioners in instructional design, eLearning development, illustration and graphic design, animation, and serious comics. Kevin is a well-known industry speaker and trainer on eLearning development, design workflows, and is also a certified facilitator in LEGO® Serious Play® methodologies.

Academic stuff: BS in Information Technology Management from Christian Brothers University (2003) and MS in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Memphis (2018).

Learn more about Kevin Thorn through his LinkedIn and check out NuggetHead Studioz!
Kevin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinthorn/
NuggetHead Studioz: http://nuggethead.net/

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Brent: https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Kevin: https://twitter.com/LearnNuggets
Chris: https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Audio Lessons Learned From TechSmith Academy With Special Guest Matt Pierce

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker and Matt Pierce) — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 16:00:00 +0000

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While Chris is away for this week's episode, Brent continues the conversation on Part 3: Audio in eLearning with Matt Pierce from TechSmith Academy! During this session, the two will chat about the lessons learned while creating the audio for the videos in the TechSmith Academy.

Matthew Pierce, Learning & Video Ambassador from TechSmith Corporation, has created videos for learning and marketing for over a decade. Matthew has been a speaker at multiple learning and development focused and marketing conferences. He is a regular contributor to Training Magazine, and has been an author for Content Marketing Institute, ReelSEO, and various other training publications. He currently leads TechSmith's customer education initiative around video.

Learn more about Matt through his LinkedIn and check out TechSmith Academy!
Matt's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewrpierce/
TechSmith Academy: https://academy.techsmith.com/

Become virtual friends with the gang:
Brent: https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Matt: https://twitter.com/piercemr
Chris: https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Professional Voice Tips From A Professional Voice: With Special Guest John Kissinger - IDIODC Ep#21

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker and John Kissinger) — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking Coffee

In this IDIODC episode, Brent goes live with special guest John Kissinger for a special one-on-one about voice over acting in eLearning while Chris is away. The two chat tips on how to ensure the highest quality and authenticity out of your voice.

Want that tea John talks about in this session? Check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/Traditional-Medicinals-Organic-Throat-Seasonal/dp/B0009F3POO/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1531314678&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=yogi%2Btea%2Bthroat%2Bcomfort&th=1
Looking to enhance your own voice acting skills and tune up the vocal chords? Check out the recommended book on tongue twisters by Rodney Saulsberry: https://www.amazon.com/Rodney-Saulsberrys-Tongue-Twisters-Warm-Ups-ebook/dp/B00WVOFTAY

An accomplished trainer and voice actor, John has worked with clients from Facebook to Ford! With over 20 years experience entertaining and educating learners, John is a certified Master Trainer through the Association for Talent Development (ATD) and an American Business Awards-winning instructional designer.

Learn more about John Kissinger and all his amazing skills here through his LinkedIn and his website:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnkissingervo/
Website: https://www.johnkissinger.com/

Become virtual friends with the gang:
Brent: https://twitter.com/bschlenker
John: https://twitter.com/johnkissingerVO
Chris: https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Prefer Audio Only? Check out IDIODC as a podcast.
Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/instructional-designers-in-offices-drinking-coffee/id1373342716?mt=2
Google Play Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ij2b7yzprvfkwc5p267b23veboa?t=Instructional_Designers_In_Offices_Drinking_Coffee

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Recording Audio for eLearning: Tips to get the best sound possible

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden) — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking Coffee

In this IDIODC episode, Brent and Chris bring you the first episode of the interactive, video-cast series: A Beginner's Guide to Audio for eLearning. The first topic of discussion will be specifically on recording hardware and best practices.

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

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Brent: https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

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What is a Learning Engineer and is it for me? With Special Guest Craig Wiggins

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000

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In this IDIODC episode, Brent and Chris chat with special guest, Craig Wiggins! The three talk about IEEE. ICICLE's work on developing a definition of a "Learning Engineer" as a standard as well as its goal of supporting the development of Learning Engineering as a profession and academic discipline.

Craig is the IEEE ICICLE Vice-Chair and SIG Liaison Officer. He is an accomplished ID, eLearning developer/designer and project manager.

Learn more about IEEE ICICLE:
https://www.ieeeicicle.org/

Check out more about Craig:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigwiggins/

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Become virtual friends with the gang:
Craig: https://twitter.com/oxala75
Brent: https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

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Gamification vs. Game-Based Learning: With Special Guest Andrew Hughes

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000

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In this IDIODC episode, Brent and Chris chat with special guest Andrew Hughes! The three talk gamification vs. game-based learning. These are often used interchangeably but are very different. In this session, our hosts get to the core of what makes humans tick and why game strategies work so well in learning.

Andrew Hughes is the founder and CEO of Designing Digitally, an award-winning custom eLearning developer that creates engaging content using gamification and game-based learning.

Learn more about Designing Digitally:
https://www.designingdigitally.com/

Learn more about Andrew Hughes:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-m-hughes/

Brent Schlenker is dominKnow's Community Manager. Chris Van Wingerden is dominKnow's Sr. VP Learning Solutions.

Follow the gang on Twitter!
Andrew: https://twitter.com/andyhughes
Brent: https://twitter.com/bschlenker
Chris: https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

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How to get real data out of your smile sheets: Conversation with Will Thalheimer

Wed, 6 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking Coffee #IDIODC

In this IDIODC episode, Brent and Chris chat with special guest Will Thalheimer, PhD! The three talk how to get a better framework for smile sheets in order to utilize the functionality and actually get valid data in return.

Dr. Thalheimer brings research-based wisdom to the practice of workplace learning as the President of Work-Learning Research. Consultant, Research Translator, Author, Speaker, Instructional Designer, Writer, Advocate, Gentle Curmudgeon, Debunker.

Make the change to getting more out of your #SmileSheets. https://smilesheets.com/ Check out Dr. Will Thalheimer's book available on Amazon: "Performance-Focused Smile Sheets: A Radical Rethinking of a Dangerous Art Form". https://www.amazon.ca/Performance-Focused-Smile-Sheets-Rethinking-Dangerous/dp/1941577008

Check out more about Will and Work-Learning Research here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/willthalheimer/
https://www.worklearning.com/

Want to join us live? Check out our Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

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https://twitter.com/WillWorkLearn
https://twitter.com/bschlenker
https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

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Improve Your L&D Strategy Using Microlearning: Featuring Special Guest - Shannon Tipton

Wed, 30 May 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking Coffee #IDIODC

In this IDIODC episode, Brent and Chris bring on a special guest, Shannon Tipton! The three talk about the importance of including microlearning in an organizational training setting for better learner retention, engagement and more.

Shannon Tipton is CLO of Learning Rebels, an organization focused on improving business L&D through unique blended and microlearning training designs. She also is the author of her new book "Disruptive Learning: Discover Your Inner Learning Rebel".

Check out more about Shannon and Learning Rebels here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannontipton/

https://learningrebels.com/

Want to join us live? Check out our Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

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https://twitter.com/stipton

https://twitter.com/bschlenker

https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

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The Bread of an eLearning Video Sandwich: Pre and Post Production. Featuring Special Guest - Sam Rogers

Wed, 23 May 2018 16:00:00 +0000

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In this IDIODC episode, Brent and Chris bring on a special guest, Sam Rogers. Recorded completely live and candid the three discuss pre and post-production for eLearning videos.

Check out more about Sam and Snap Synapse here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/SamRogers/
http://snapsynapse.com/

Want to join us live? Check out our Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow

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https://twitter.com/snapsynapse

https://twitter.com/bschlenker

https://twitter.com/Chris_V_W

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Best Mobile Video Apps to Amplify Your eLearning

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden) — Wed, 16 May 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking Coffee #IDIODC In this IDIODC episode, Brent and Chris chat about different apps available for editing and enhancing videos made on your mobile device. Here are the applications that Brent and Chris spoke about in this episode for easy video editing: - iMovie - IntroMate - Power Director - KineMaster - Ripl - Adobe Premiere - Adobe Premiere (Clip) - Adobe Spark - Splice - Explain Everything Want to join us live? Check out our Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow Brought to you by the dominKnow | ONE Platform - develop, manage, and distribute impactful L&D content – efficiently, at scale.

Spaced Repetition in eLearning. Spaced Repetition in eLearning.

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden) — Wed, 9 May 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Here is the link Brent and Chris spoke about:

https://www.worklearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Spacing_Learning_Over_Time__March2009v1_.pdf

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Pressing Record: Tips for great videos using your mobile device

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden) — Wed, 2 May 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Here are some of the products Brent and Chris spoke about:

https://joby.com/gorillapod-tripods
http://pakpod.com
http://www.rode.com/microphones/videomicgo
https://www.olloclip.com/

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eLearning - What Can Organizations Learn From Higher Ed? Featuring Special Guest: Cara North

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking Coffee #IDIODC Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden bring special guest Cara North on this week's episode of IDIODC to discuss the differences between eLearning in higher ed vs. organizational settings. Want to join us live? Check out our Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow Brought to you by the dominKnow | ONE Platform - develop, manage, and distribute impactful L&D content – efficiently, at scale.

Microlearning: Is smaller better?

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden) — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Here is the link used in this episode:

https://elearningindustry.com/microlearning-macrolearning-research-tell-us

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Interactive Video - What can you do?

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden) — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Here are the links used in this episode:

https://www.safaribooksonline.com/oriole/gds-design-principles
https://h5p.org/interactive-video#example=617

Here are the links used from dominKnow in this episode:

http://dki.io/b1d0c9e0
http://dki.io/e47e516a

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The Simplicity of True Responsive Design

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden) — Wed, 4 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Here are the links used in this episode:

http://www.chickenbot.it/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-07eeeebb-d450-4e4b-98d4-755369be7855
https://www.theverge.com/a/apple-watch-review
http://www.giampierobodino.com/en/artist-jeweler/giampiero-bodino

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Live from LSCon 2018

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden) — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking Coffee #IDIODC Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden go live from the Learning Solutions Expo in Orlando, Florida to talk about all the best parts of the conference and expo. Want to join us live? Check out our Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow Brought to you by the dominKnow | ONE Platform - develop, manage, and distribute impactful L&D content – efficiently, at scale.

Getting Started with xAPI

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden) — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking Coffee #IDIODC Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden talk about the basics of xAPI and how the new tool can be applied to your eLearning using an LMS and LCMS. Want to join us live? Check out our Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow Brought to you by the dominKnow | ONE Platform - develop, manage, and distribute impactful L&D content – efficiently, at scale.

Three-Act Storytelling as Learning Design Tool

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden) — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Here is the link used in this episode:

https://www.nownovel.com/blog/three-act-formula-novels/

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Simple steps to speed up media file loading

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden) — Wed, 7 Mar 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Here are the links used in this episode:

http://downloadtimecalculator.com
http://optimizilla.com/

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Pros and Cons of Audio Narration in eLearning

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden) — Thu, 1 Mar 2018 14:00:00 +0000

Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking Coffee #IDIODC Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden talk about the pros and cons of audio narration in eLearning. Want to join us live? Check out our Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow Brought to you by the dominKnow | ONE Platform - develop, manage, and distribute impactful L&D content – efficiently, at scale.

What Makes eLearning Bad?

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden) — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Here is the link used in this episode:

Chris mentions the Marc Rosenberg article: https://www.learningsolutionsmag.com/articles/1483/marc-my-words-from-interactivity-to-engagement

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Why is Responsive Design so Different?

ilya.volodarsky@dominKnow.com (Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden) — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking Coffee #IDIODC Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden talk about the key differentiating factors between responsive design and TRUE responsive design. Want to join us live? Check out our Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/dominknow Brought to you by the dominKnow | ONE Platform - develop, manage, and distribute impactful L&D content – efficiently, at scale.