Andrea Dottling

I feel like the Founders of IDLance, Parker Grant and Andrea Dottling, have many similar approaches to how they nurture their community as I do here with TLDC.  And it's probably why I enjoy talking with them so much. Just one look at their website at idlance.com gives you a sense of their witty and informal approach. And also how focused they are on helping instructional designers on the freelance journey. Often times, modern "communities" are simply vehicles for marketing or product revenue streams. But as with TLDC and IDLance, our communities are about building and helping others.  Learn more about Parker and Andrea in this episode, and if you're a freelancer or thinking about being one, check out IDLance. Their community could be right for you.

I feel like the Founders of IDLance, Parker Grant and Andrea Dottling, have many similar approaches to how they nurture their community as I do here with TLDC. And it's probably why I enjoy talking with them so much. Just one look at their website at <a href="http://idlance.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">idlance.com</a> gives you a sense of their witty and informal approach. And also how focused they are on helping instructional designers on the freelance journey. Often times, modern "communities" are simply vehicles for marketing or product revenue streams. But as with TLDC and IDLance, our communities are about building and helping others. Learn more about Parker and Andrea in this episode, and if you're a freelancer or thinking about being one, check out IDLance. Their community could be right for you.

Community Member Showcase - Parker Grant and Andrea Dottling of IDLance

Chris Paxton McMillin

Chris Paxton

With over 30 years experience in L&amp;D, and 20 years of that focused on distance learning, Chris Paxton McMillin is the perfect modern day instructional designer. There isn't much she hasn't seen in this industry, and she's at a point where sharing her knowledge is how she wants to give back. Chris has shared a few times with TLDC before, and I encourage you to connect with her when you can; your network will be better off for it. Give this episode a listen and learn more about Chris's journey and where she's headed. More than likely you'll be seeing more of Chris, including at AIDC23, TLDC's Accessible and Inclusive Design Conference.

With over 30 years experience in L&amp;D, and 20 years of that focused on distance learning, Chris Paxton McMillin is the perfect modern day instructional designer. There isn't much she hasn't seen in this industry, and she's at a point where sharing her knowledge is how she wants to give back. Chris has shared a few times with TLDC before, and I encourage you to connect with her when you can; your network will be better off for it. Give this episode a listen and learn more about Chris's journey and where she's headed. More than likely you'll be seeing more of Chris, including at AIDC23, TLDC's Accessible and Inclusive Design Conference.

Community Member Showcase - Chris Paxton McMillin

Bobbi Losee Vernon

The Spamming of Certification. Sounds like a big problem, right? Absolutely. But there's a tremendous opportunity for L&amp;D here and we were lucky enough to have Bobbi Losee Vernon in this TLDCast to break down this concept and help us understand why this is such an important topic.  As the gatekeeper to knowledge in the workplace, its important for Learning &amp; Development professionals to stay abreast of different types of credentials, the role of psychometrics in designing assessments, and the significance of certifications in the workforce. It's important to be aware of trends in this space and integrating them into your practice, recognizing it not only impacts new hires' training but existing employees' on-the-job learning as well. And there is A LOT of information out there to learn and stay on top of. Bobbi does a great job of shining a light on it, but it's up to all of us to take that awareness and turn it in to action. This all just scratches the surface, but listen to the episode - you won't regret it.

The Spamming of Certification. Sounds like a big problem, right? Absolutely. But there's a tremendous opportunity for L&amp;D here and we were lucky enough to have Bobbi Losee Vernon in this TLDCast to break down this concept and help us understand why this is such an important topic. As the gatekeeper to knowledge in the workplace, its important for Learning &amp; Development professionals to stay abreast of different types of credentials, the role of psychometrics in designing assessments, and the significance of certifications in the workforce. It's important to be aware of trends in this space and integrating them into your practice, recognizing it not only impacts new hires' training but existing employees' on-the-job learning as well. And there is A LOT of information out there to learn and stay on top of. Bobbi does a great job of shining a light on it, but it's up to all of us to take that awareness and turn it in to action. This all just scratches the surface, but listen to the episode - you won't regret it.

The Spamming of Certification with Bobbi Losee Vernon

Theresa Francomacaro

Theresa Francomacaro is always wonderful to talk with. She's had a few guest appearances on TLDC in the past, and like those episodes, Theresa again offers valuable advice to instructional designers and L&amp;D professionals.  Think Story is important to your career? Definitely. Is Story important to your learners, your SMEs, and your stakeholders? The answer is yes. And Theresa is someone that has made a living exploring stories and can help you refine your own.  Theresa even stayed on the interview with me for another 30+ minutes after we stopped recording to help me explore my own story with TLDC. It was a tremendously valuable and thought provoking experience, and I recommend reaching out to her at WhyStoryWorks.com if you're interested in any of the services she offers.

Theresa Francomacaro is always wonderful to talk with. She's had a few guest appearances on TLDC in the past, and like those episodes, Theresa again offers valuable advice to instructional designers and L&amp;D professionals. Think Story is important to your career? Definitely. Is Story important to your learners, your SMEs, and your stakeholders? The answer is yes. And Theresa is someone that has made a living exploring stories and can help you refine your own. Theresa even stayed on the interview with me for another 30+ minutes after we stopped recording to help me explore my own story with TLDC. It was a tremendously valuable and thought provoking experience, and I recommend reaching out to her at <a href="http://WhyStoryWorks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WhyStoryWorks.com</a> if you're interested in any of the services she offers.

Community Member Showcase: Theresa Francomacaro

Terry Godfrey

What an honor it was to talk to Terry Godfrey in our latest Showcase episode. Terry's been an L&amp;D professional for over thirty years and has been a trainer in diverse sectors such as chemicals, distribution, bio-diesel fuels, natural gas, and fertilizers. So needless to say, he's seen a lot. And interestingly, he mentioned he nearly canceled our showcase because he felt some impostor syndrome about coming on. I can tell you, not only was Terry probably over qualified to be on a TLDCast, he was one of the most delightful guests I've had a chance to speak to in the history of this series.  Terry was just great. If you'd like to hear from a long time L&amp;D veteran that still loves going to work every day, this is an episode for you. And be sure to connect with Terry; he's definitely someone that could enhance your network.

What an honor it was to talk to Terry Godfrey in our latest Showcase episode. Terry's been an L&amp;D professional for over thirty years and has been a trainer in diverse sectors such as chemicals, distribution, bio-diesel fuels, natural gas, and fertilizers. So needless to say, he's seen a lot. And interestingly, he mentioned he nearly canceled our showcase because he felt some impostor syndrome about coming on. I can tell you, not only was Terry probably over qualified to be on a TLDCast, he was one of the most delightful guests I've had a chance to speak to in the history of this series. Terry was just great. If you'd like to hear from a long time L&amp;D veteran that still loves going to work every day, this is an episode for you. And be sure to connect with Terry; he's definitely someone that could enhance your network.

Community Member Showcase - Terry Godfrey

Taylor Akioka

In this Community Member Showcase, we talked with Taylor Akioka, an Instructional Designer working at Allstate Insurance. What stands out the most about this conversation with Taylor was how much she loves her job and her team. As a lifetime learner and passionate educator, finding L&amp;D as a career path was the perfect fit. And even better, it seems like Taylor has landed a role with a group of colleagues she truly enjoys.  Give this one a listen to learn more about Taylor and her journey to L&amp;D.

In this Community Member Showcase, we talked with Taylor Akioka, an Instructional Designer working at Allstate Insurance. What stands out the most about this conversation with Taylor was how much she loves her job and her team. As a lifetime learner and passionate educator, finding L&amp;D as a career path was the perfect fit. And even better, it seems like Taylor has landed a role with a group of colleagues she truly enjoys. Give this one a listen to learn more about Taylor and her journey to L&amp;D.

Community Member Showcase - Taylor Akioka

Sylvia Cherry

In this episode I talked to Sylvia Cherry, Founder of Cherry Learning Coach, LLC and an L&amp;D veteran of over twenty years. We had a surprisingly lengthy conversation that didn't feel long at all; the time went by quick. Maybe it was the quality of her responses or how insightful Sylvia was, but more than anything, I knew I was speaking to someone who has the know-how and experience of an L&amp;D leader. Check this one out, I'm sure you'll think the same.

In this episode I talked to Sylvia Cherry, Founder of Cherry Learning Coach, LLC and an L&amp;D veteran of over twenty years. We had a surprisingly lengthy conversation that didn't feel long at all; the time went by quick. Maybe it was the quality of her responses or how insightful Sylvia was, but more than anything, I knew I was speaking to someone who has the know-how and experience of an L&amp;D leader. Check this one out, I'm sure you'll think the same.

Community Member Showcase: Sylvia Cherry

Danielle Gines

Danielle Gines is an experienced L&amp;D professional in the nonprofit world, and in this Member Showcase, she shared insights about her career and the challenges of that sector. We haven't had many guests that work in nonprofits, so it was interesting exploring some of the challenges Danielle regularly overcomes. We talked about how she began working in nonprofits and how she also worked at five different farms in Australia, learning the value of lean systems in a completely different setting.  Building curriculums, establishing a culture of value, staying curious - we covered all kinds of interesting topics, and it was a pleasure chatting with Danielle.  Give this one a listen for something a little different, and connect with Danielle; she was fantastic to chat with and definitely a worthwhile connection to have.

Danielle Gines is an experienced L&amp;D professional in the nonprofit world, and in this Member Showcase, she shared insights about her career and the challenges of that sector. We haven't had many guests that work in nonprofits, so it was interesting exploring some of the challenges Danielle regularly overcomes. We talked about how she began working in nonprofits and how she also worked at five different farms in Australia, learning the value of lean systems in a completely different setting. Building curriculums, establishing a culture of value, staying curious - we covered all kinds of interesting topics, and it was a pleasure chatting with Danielle. Give this one a listen for something a little different, and connect with Danielle; she was fantastic to chat with and definitely a worthwhile connection to have.

Community Member Showcase - Danielle Gines

Melissa Shoemate

Melissa Shoemate is an up and coming Instructional Designer, currently working as a clinical trainer and wrapping up her Bachelor's degree. I really loved listening to Melissa's story and admire the passion and ambition she has for achieving her career goals. The conversation reminded me that it's not just the successful L&amp;D veterans that can inspire others to keep growing and doing the work, but also those that are just coming into their own in this space and sharing fresh perspectives. Give this one a listen, it was great to talk to Melissa; I hope you find the conversation as fun and inspiring as I did.

Melissa Shoemate is an up and coming Instructional Designer, currently working as a clinical trainer and wrapping up her Bachelor's degree. I really loved listening to Melissa's story and admire the passion and ambition she has for achieving her career goals. The conversation reminded me that it's not just the successful L&amp;D veterans that can inspire others to keep growing and doing the work, but also those that are just coming into their own in this space and sharing fresh perspectives. Give this one a listen, it was great to talk to Melissa; I hope you find the conversation as fun and inspiring as I did.

Community Member Showcase: Melissa Shoemate

Skye Suttie

Skye Suttie was a super fun conversation. I can understand why she's the "go to" person in her organization for anything facilitation and instructional design, but I can imagine she's probably pulled in to lots of projects because of her charisma. Learn more about Skye in this episode, she's sure to be someone you'll want in your network.

Skye Suttie was a super fun conversation. I can understand why she's the "go to" person in her organization for anything facilitation and instructional design, but I can imagine she's probably pulled in to lots of projects because of her charisma. Learn more about Skye in this episode, she's sure to be someone you'll want in your network.

20230609 Community Member Showcase: Skye Suttie

This podcast is the audio-only version of TLDCast, a livestreamed broadcast for instructional designers, learning experience designers, educational technologists, or anyone involved in workplace learning. Some of the audio content is edited for brevity. Learn more at www.TLDC.us.

It’s ironic that for an L&amp;D podcast, the production quality and actual learning is minimal.

Not worth your time

This podcast is the audio-only version of TLDCast, a livestreamed broadcast for instructional designers, learning experience designers, educational technologists, or anyone involved in workplace learning. Some of the audio content is edited for brevity. Learn more at <a href="http://www.TLDC.us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TLDC.us</a>.

TLDCast Podcast

Melissa Milloway

Cara North

The Best Tool Missing From Your Toolbox Is Adobe XD in your toolbox? If not, why not? Some say it’s everyone’s favorite tool they don’t know about. So we were extremely excited to have Melissa Milloway on Cara North’s Learning Technologies TLDCast to let us know why she loves Adobe XD. In 2014, a small team from Adobe Creative Cloud began developing a software tool to create prototypes and user experiences. Less than a year later, that team successfully convinced Adobe to invest in their tool, later named Adobe XD CC. XD is now a rich platform for mobile, desktop, and device design. It’s part of Adobe Creative Cloud, but is available for free. With XD, product designers can build rich user experiences and interactive prototypes. In this TLDCast, Melissa showcases both the prototyping and design capabilities of Adobe XD. She demos a variety of features within an actual design environment she’s building —- for her wedding. There were excellent questions from host Cara North, as well as a very active TLDCast chat audience. See the chat highlights below. Are you going to add Adobe XD to your toolbox? The price is right (it’s free) and from what we see in this TLDCast, it might be your favorite tool you don’t know about! Learn more in our blog post here: https://tldc.us/2019/04/19/cara-norths-learning-technologies-tldcast-melissa-milloway-on-adobe-xd/

The Best Tool Missing From Your Toolbox Is Adobe XD in your toolbox? If not, why not? Some say it’s everyone’s favorite tool they don’t know about. So we were extremely excited to have Melissa Milloway on Cara North’s Learning Technologies TLDCast to let us know why she loves Adobe XD. In 2014, a small team from Adobe Creative Cloud began developing a software tool to create prototypes and user experiences. Less than a year later, that team successfully convinced Adobe to invest in their tool, later named Adobe XD CC. XD is now a rich platform for mobile, desktop, and device design. It’s part of Adobe Creative Cloud, but is available for free. With XD, product designers can build rich user experiences and interactive prototypes. In this TLDCast, Melissa showcases both the prototyping and design capabilities of Adobe XD. She demos a variety of features within an actual design environment she’s building —- for her wedding. There were excellent questions from host Cara North, as well as a very active TLDCast chat audience. See the chat highlights below. Are you going to add Adobe XD to your toolbox? The price is right (it’s free) and from what we see in this TLDCast, it might be your favorite tool you don’t know about! Learn more in our blog post here: <a href="https://tldc.us/2019/04/19/cara-norths-learning-technologies-tldcast-melissa-milloway-on-adobe-xd/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://tldc.us/2019/04/19/cara-norths-learning-technologies-tldcast-melissa-milloway-on-adobe-xd/</a>

Cara North’s Learning Technologies TLDCast: Melissa Milloway on Adobe XD

Andrew Hughes

Leslie Lloyd

"We have a two day instructor led training course we'd like you to convert into a one hour elearning course". That's how this project between Andrew Hughes of Designing Digitally and Leslie Lloyd of Federal Student Ai started. And as they proceeded to explore what was sounded like an impossible request, they were able to set these core parameters: It needs to work in our learning management system, it needs to be 508 compliant, and it also needs to work both on the computer and on the mobile platform, so that people can access this wherever they need to. So from Leslie starting from a needs analysis exploration of the project to Andrew and his Designing Digitally team going from Captivate authored training, to HTML5 and javascript, this course had a very interesting journey from discovery to completion. Take a listen to the audio recording for the details!

"We have a two day instructor led training course we'd like you to convert into a one hour elearning course". That's how this project between Andrew Hughes of Designing Digitally and Leslie Lloyd of Federal Student Ai started. And as they proceeded to explore what was sounded like an impossible request, they were able to set these core parameters: It needs to work in our learning management system, it needs to be 508 compliant, and it also needs to work both on the computer and on the mobile platform, so that people can access this wherever they need to. So from Leslie starting from a needs analysis exploration of the project to Andrew and his Designing Digitally team going from Captivate authored training, to HTML5 and javascript, this course had a very interesting journey from discovery to completion. Take a listen to the audio recording for the details!

Andrew Hughes and Leslie Lloyd: Bulding a Critical Thinking Course for the FSA

Video Friday has Sam Rogers as a host and a very special guest, JD Dillon fresh off a long run of speaking engagements in the L&amp;D field. Sam and JD talk about video in relation to outsourcing video training in an organization, proving its worth, and intros. Anyone can make video Employee sourced video Overcoming challenges Creating heroes Prove the worth Intros Transcriptions Selecting talent sponsored by:

Video Friday has Sam Rogers as a host and a very special guest, JD Dillon fresh off a long run of speaking engagements in the L&amp;D field. Sam and JD talk about video in relation to outsourcing video training in an organization, proving its worth, and intros. <ul><li>Anyone can make video</li> <li>Employee sourced video</li> <li>Overcoming challenges</li> <li>Creating heroes</li> <li>Prove the worth</li> <li>Intros</li> <li>Transcriptions</li> <li>Selecting talent</li> </ul>sponsored by:

Video Friday: Special Guest JD Dillon Talks Video

This TLDCast was a Community Discussion that took place on Monday, December 30th 2019. Featured guests for this broadcast included Kristen Hayden Safdie, Toddi Norum, Tameka Harris, and Cara North, and it was hosted by me, Luis Malbas. The topic was Must Have ID Skills for 2020 and Beyond and the live show was quite busy in chat to go along with the brisk conversation onscreen. As a result of our discussion, we ended up with ten skills currently important for Instructional Designers to have: Design ThinkingLearning ModelsEmpathyData ManagementLearning Technology or eLearningProject ManagementResearchingWillingness to collaborate and work in a teamFlexibility, adaptability, versatilityPositive attitude (positivity) Take a listen - some may or may not surprise you!

This TLDCast was a Community Discussion that took place on Monday, December 30th 2019. Featured guests for this broadcast included Kristen Hayden Safdie, Toddi Norum, Tameka Harris, and Cara North, and it was hosted by me, Luis Malbas. The topic was Must Have ID Skills for 2020 and Beyond and the live show was quite busy in chat to go along with the brisk conversation onscreen. As a result of our discussion, we ended up with ten skills currently important for Instructional Designers to have: Design Thinking Learning Models Empathy Data Management Learning Technology or eLearning Project Management Researching Willingness to collaborate and work in a team Flexibility, adaptability, versatility Positive attitude (positivity) Take a listen - some may or may not surprise you!

Community Discussion: Must Have ID Skills for 2020 and Beyond

Patti Bryant

Special guest Patti Bryant visits the TLDCast to share her insight from working with the likes of Chipotle and The Marcus Buckingham Company in elevating employees’ experiences. Through her consulting experience, she has gathered knowledge on how to interact with big companies when it comes to creating and customizing training for their users. Patti’s backgroundGratefulnessHow did Patti get into L&amp;DAsk questionsTalking with SMEsFailures This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Special guest Patti Bryant visits the TLDCast to share her insight from working with the likes of Chipotle and The Marcus Buckingham Company in elevating employees’ experiences. Through her consulting experience, she has gathered knowledge on how to interact with big companies when it comes to creating and customizing training for their users. Patti’s background Gratefulness How did Patti get into L&amp;D Ask questions Talking with SMEs Failures This podcast is powered by <a href="https://zencast.fm" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">ZenCast.fm</a>

Patti Bryant Talks Questions and Failures

Karen Hyder

Patti Shank

Meet Patti Shank, author of “Write and Organize for Deeper Learning: 28 evidence-based and easy-to-apply tactics that will make your instruction better for learning (Make It Learnable)”. With Special Guest Host Karen Hyder. Patti Shank, PhD is writing the Make It Learnable series to help anyone who builds adult instructional materials (content experts, instructors, instructional designers, trainers, and so on) apply critical learning, writing, information design, and usability principles. These principles make it easier for people to learn, remember, and apply what they are learning. The great news is that applying these principles is not hard! Write and Organize for Deeper Learning tackles four strategies and 28 specific tactics. For each strategy, Patti offers specific actionable tactics that you can implement this very moment, with examples, checklists, and job aids. The four strategies are: Strategy 1: Understand your audience’s needs.Strategy 2: Write for clarity.Strategy 3: Make text readable and legible.Strategy 4: Organize for memory and use. We are honored to have Karen Hyder hosting this broadcast with Patti. Karen Hyder has been teaching about technology using technology since 1991 when she began delivering applications-software courses for Logical Operations/Ziff-Davis Education in the middle of the Windows and Microsoft Office explosion. In 1995, she was promoted to Director of Trainer Development, teaching classes to help trainers improve skills and earn Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) certification. In 1998, Karen spearheaded a trainer-development program in the United Kingdom through Corporate Learning Ltd., providing the only Microsoft and CompTIA approved trainer certification courses in the UK at that time. Upon her return to the United States, Karen founded Kaleidoscope Training and Consulting, which offers courses for technical trainers and subject-matter experts to improve online and in-person delivery. She also consults with organizations as they implement virtual classrooms, ensuring they make a good impression from the very first session. Karen helped launch and currently produces and hosts The eLearning Guild Online Forums, a series of online conference sessions for eLearning development professionals. She also supports Thought Leader Webinars, and Best of webinars such as Best of DemoFest, a multi-presenter, multi-demonstration event that showcases the winning DemoFest submissions (Free Login required). To date, Karen has coached hundreds of speakers to prepare for Online Forum sessions using Adobe Connect. Karen has served as a member of CompTIA’s Advisory Committee for the Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) certification exams since the program’s inception in 2001. Karen was a driving force behind the development of CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) for online trainer certification. Link to video recording: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/062017?rfsn=530134.af795 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Meet Patti Shank, author of “Write and Organize for Deeper Learning: 28 evidence-based and easy-to-apply tactics that will make your instruction better for learning (Make It Learnable)”. With Special Guest Host Karen Hyder. Patti Shank, PhD is writing the Make It Learnable series to help anyone who builds adult instructional materials (content experts, instructors, instructional designers, trainers, and so on) apply critical learning, writing, information design, and usability principles. These principles make it easier for people to learn, remember, and apply what they are learning. The great news is that applying these principles is not hard! Write and Organize for Deeper Learning tackles four strategies and 28 specific tactics. For each strategy, Patti offers specific actionable tactics that you can implement this very moment, with examples, checklists, and job aids. The four strategies are: Strategy 1: Understand your audience’s needs. Strategy 2: Write for clarity. Strategy 3: Make text readable and legible. Strategy 4: Organize for memory and use. We are honored to have Karen Hyder hosting this broadcast with Patti. Karen Hyder has been teaching about technology using technology since 1991 when she began delivering applications-software courses for Logical Operations/Ziff-Davis Education in the middle of the Windows and Microsoft Office explosion. In 1995, she was promoted to Director of Trainer Development, teaching classes to help trainers improve skills and earn Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) certification. In 1998, Karen spearheaded a trainer-development program in the United Kingdom through Corporate Learning Ltd., providing the only Microsoft and CompTIA approved trainer certification courses in the UK at that time. Upon her return to the United States, Karen founded Kaleidoscope Training and Consulting, which offers courses for technical trainers and subject-matter experts to improve online and in-person delivery. She also consults with organizations as they implement virtual classrooms, ensuring they make a good impression from the very first session. Karen helped launch and currently produces and hosts The eLearning Guild Online Forums, a series of online conference sessions for eLearning development professionals. She also supports Thought Leader Webinars, and Best of webinars such as Best of DemoFest, a multi-presenter, multi-demonstration event that showcases the winning DemoFest submissions (Free Login required). To date, Karen has coached hundreds of speakers to prepare for Online Forum sessions using Adobe Connect. Karen has served as a member of CompTIA’s Advisory Committee for the Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) certification exams since the program’s inception in 2001. Karen was a driving force behind the development of CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) for online trainer certification. Link to video recording: <a href="https://www.crowdcast.io/e/062017?rfsn=530134.af795" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.crowdcast.io/e/062017?rfsn=530134.af795</a> This podcast is powered by <a href="https://zencast.fm" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">ZenCast.fm</a>

Special Guest Patti Shank with Host Karen Hyder

Ann Rollins

Today we have Ann Rollins joining us in the window. Ann is a learning strategist for GP Strategies and has over 25 years experience in the L&amp;D field. She leads learning strategies and innovation for Fortune 100 companies and is a published author. Be sure to scroll up through the text chat while listening back, there were a lot of great side conversations going on as well. Ann’s history Large organization transformation User generated content Formal vs. informal learning Training focus Digital learning trend Learning alternative

Today we have Ann Rollins joining us in the window. Ann is a learning strategist for GP Strategies and has over 25 years experience in the L&amp;D field. She leads learning strategies and innovation for Fortune 100 companies and is a published author. Be sure to scroll up through the text chat while listening back, there were a lot of great side conversations going on as well. <ul><li>Ann’s history</li> <li>Large organization transformation</li> <li>User generated content</li> <li>Formal vs. informal learning</li> <li>Training focus</li> <li>Digital learning trend</li> <li>Learning alternative</li></ul>

Special Guest Ann Rollins of GP Strategies

Alan Natachu

You would think the way some L&amp;D folks talk about VR, implementing this groundbreaking technology is as simple as buying some headsets, strapping them on students, and pressing go. Not so. Not. At. All. The reality of Virtual Reality is that getting it to run for a single student is no bed of roses. And a class of 25? Forget about it. That is unless you have the know-how and determination that Learning Experience Designer, Alan Natachu does. With a background in IT, media production, and instructional design, Alan was the perfect guest for this conversation. In the last few months, Alan built and tested an Oculus Quest system for learning — then pushed out a total of 25 Quests to students at his university. Listen to his story and learn from his mistakes. And remember, as incredible as it sounds, launching a course in VR is not a simple exercise. Get ready for hardware, software, and instructional challenges that just "might" be worth overcoming in the end.

You would think the way some L&amp;D folks talk about VR, implementing this groundbreaking technology is as simple as buying some headsets, strapping them on students, and pressing go. Not so. Not. At. All. The reality of Virtual Reality is that getting it to run for a single student is no bed of roses. And a class of 25? Forget about it. That is unless you have the know-how and determination that Learning Experience Designer, Alan Natachu does. With a background in IT, media production, and instructional design, Alan was the perfect guest for this conversation. In the last few months, Alan built and tested an Oculus Quest system for learning — then pushed out a total of 25 Quests to students at his university. Listen to his story and learn from his mistakes. And remember, as incredible as it sounds, launching a course in VR is not a simple exercise. Get ready for hardware, software, and instructional challenges that just "might" be worth overcoming in the end.

Alan Natachu's Misadventures in VR: The Reailty of Virtual Reality for Learning

Shawn Rosler

Special guest today is Shawn Rosler, People &amp; Development Manager at SEKISUI SPI and Owner/Vice-President of Radius Leaders LLC and an instructional designer and developer of dynamic, interactive, and highly efficient computer and web-based training for over 10 years. He shares his knowledge of microlearning and how trends flow through L&amp;D. Shawn’s history Microlearning Classroom vs. video Working with an LMS Video editing tips Microvideo inspiration Learning ecosystem Using actors vs. work associates The future

Special guest today is Shawn Rosler, People &amp; Development Manager at SEKISUI SPI and Owner/Vice-President of Radius Leaders LLC and an instructional designer and developer of dynamic, interactive, and highly efficient computer and web-based training for over 10 years. He shares his knowledge of microlearning and how trends flow through L&amp;D. <ul><li>Shawn’s history</li> <li>Microlearning</li> <li>Classroom vs. video</li> <li>Working with an LMS</li> <li>Video editing tips</li> <li>Microvideo inspiration</li> <li>Learning ecosystem</li> <li>Using actors vs. work associates</li> <li>The future</li></ul>

Special Guest Shawn Rosler Talks Brass, Microvideo, and Learning Ecosystem

Kim Edwards

With 10 years’ experience designing, delivering and evaluating learning experiences, her biggest strengths are resilience in volatile and complex environments, ability to seek solutions and make progress, and strong communication and collaboration skills. Brent and Kim discuss this ideal and how it fits into L&amp;D, design, and being on video Kim’s History Learning Now TV Real world examples Getting used to video Life work balance

With 10 years’ experience designing, delivering and evaluating learning experiences, her biggest strengths are resilience in volatile and complex environments, ability to seek solutions and make progress, and strong communication and collaboration skills. Brent and Kim discuss this ideal and how it fits into L&amp;D, design, and being on video <ul><li>Kim’s History</li> <li>Learning Now TV</li> <li>Real world examples</li> <li>Getting used to video</li> <li>Life work balance</li></ul>

Special Guest Kim Edwards of Getty Images

Toddi Norum

James Romick

Tom Dheere

Toddi Norum is our guest host today and we have two great guests. Both guests have years of experience in the voice over industry. We have Tom Dheere and James Romick join us in the video window and share their background in the VO world and where this talent fits into the L&amp;D world. Tom and James’s history Getting into the VO industry Skillsets for different genres Cutting up audio vs. recording multiple times VO is a skill Tips for amateurs Get out of your own way Q&amp;A round

Toddi Norum is our guest host today and we have two great guests. Both guests have years of experience in the voice over industry. We have Tom Dheere and James Romick join us in the video window and share their background in the VO world and where this talent fits into the L&amp;D world. <ul><li>Tom and James’s history</li> <li>Getting into the VO industry</li> <li>Skillsets for different genres</li> <li>Cutting up audio vs. recording multiple times</li> <li>VO is a skill</li> <li>Tips for amateurs</li> <li>Get out of your own way</li> <li>Q&amp;A round</li></ul>

Guest Host Toddi Norum with Voice Over Pros Tom Dheere and James Romick

Connie Malamed

Megan Torrance

Megan Torrance and Torrance Learning takes over TLDCast with guest Connie Malamed. Not to be missed!

Megan Torrance and Torrance Learning takes over TLDCast with guest Connie Malamed. Not to be missed!

Torrance Learning takeover! Megan Torrance and Connie Malamed

Kristen Hayden Safdie

John Temples went from middle school science teacher to instructional designer to learning consultant. Working with manufacturing companies, he learned that focusing on performance outcomes is key in successfully achieving organizational learning objectives, and that just building training isn't the best solution - focus on performance. If you're someone who works with or in a manufacturing company, or if you deal with alot of troubleshooting processes, this will be a great listen. It's an excellent conversation between two seasoned instructional designers and is part case study and part profile of John Temples. This episode covers: Making the transition from being a middle school teacher to a instructional designer Using field trips for training - "experiential onboarding" The culture advantages of working for a family owned business Moving to a larger company and the challenges that go with it Migrating from technical training to operational excellence Building a web app for performance support and tracking ... and more.

John Temples went from middle school science teacher to instructional designer to learning consultant. Working with manufacturing companies, he learned that focusing on performance outcomes is key in successfully achieving organizational learning objectives, and that just building training isn't the best solution - focus on performance. If you're someone who works with or in a manufacturing company, or if you deal with alot of troubleshooting processes, this will be a great listen. It's an excellent conversation between two seasoned instructional designers and is part case study and part profile of John Temples. This episode covers: <ul><li>Making the transition from being a middle school teacher to a instructional designer</li> <li>Using field trips for training - "experiential onboarding"</li> <li>The culture advantages of working for a family owned business</li> <li>Moving to a larger company and the challenges that go with it</li> <li>Migrating from technical training to operational excellence</li> <li>Building a web app for performance support and tracking</li> <li>... and more.</li></ul>

Focus on Performance Outcomes not Training Request with guest John Temples and host Kristen Hayden Safdie.

In this Storytelling Playlist episode, our guest is Sarah Ann Houghton - a comedian, actress, and instructional designer based out of New York City. This is a really interesting episode in that Sarah presents the topic, comedy, just the way an instructional designer would, which is not a typical way of looking at comedy, but oh so familiar and well thought out. The title of the presentation is Comedy Writing Tips for Learning Design and you're going to get some great ideas on how to connect with your audience using humor, making your training more engaging and memorable, and thankfully, a much needed change of pace from what's been typical lately.  You can find Sarah Ann Houghton at www.sarahannhoughton.com and on twitter on her comedy profile: https://twitter.com/sarahannho1 and her learning designer profile: https://twitter.com/sa_houghton

In this Storytelling Playlist episode, our guest is Sarah Ann Houghton - a comedian, actress, and instructional designer based out of New York City. This is a really interesting episode in that Sarah presents the topic, comedy, just the way an instructional designer would, which is not a typical way of looking at comedy, but oh so familiar and well thought out. The title of the presentation is Comedy Writing Tips for Learning Design and you're going to get some great ideas on how to connect with your audience using humor, making your training more engaging and memorable, and thankfully, a much needed change of pace from what's been typical lately. You can find Sarah Ann Houghton at <a href="http://www.sarahannhoughton.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sarahannhoughton.com</a> and on twitter on her comedy profile: <a href="https://twitter.com/sarahannho1" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/sarahannho1</a> and her learning designer profile: <a href="https://twitter.com/sa_houghton" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/sa_houghton</a>

Comedy Writing Tips for Learning Design with Sarah Ann Houghton

Jac Hutchinson

In this Case Study episode by Host Kristen Hayden Safdie, the guest was Jacqueline Hutchinson, eLearning Designer/Developer and host of the The Lounge podcast. Their discussion topic was a recent project Jac took on: Moving 48 courses from ILT to eLearning for a healthcare organization. The project required taking the organization's Powerpoints, and using the services of an SME from the UAE, convert all of the instructional design into eLearning courses.  Listen to this episode to hear details on how Jac completed this project, as well as replies to Q&amp;A from the live webcast audience.

In this Case Study episode by Host Kristen Hayden Safdie, the guest was Jacqueline Hutchinson, eLearning Designer/Developer and host of the The Lounge podcast. Their discussion topic was a recent project Jac took on: Moving 48 courses from ILT to eLearning for a healthcare organization. The project required taking the organization's Powerpoints, and using the services of an SME from the UAE, convert all of the instructional design into eLearning courses. Listen to this episode to hear details on how Jac completed this project, as well as replies to Q&amp;A from the live webcast audience.

Case Study with Host Kristen Hayden Safdie and Guest Jac Hutchinson: Moving 48 Courses from ILT to eLearning

Kassy LaBorie

Today, Brent Schlenker talks to Kassy LaBorie talk VILT strategies and bring up 3 issues that should be discussed when conducting virtual learning. Kassy LaBorie is the principal consultant at Kassy LaBorie Consulting, LLC. She is a speaker, instructional designer, classroom facilitator, and author who specializes in virtual learning, teams, and live online technology. Kassy is passionate about helping organizations, learning teams, and training professionals successfully move to the virtual environment. She is the co-author of the book: Interact and Engage! 50+ Activities for Virtual Training, Meetings, and Webinars. Kassy’s 3 issues from today’s talk: Issue 1. You are not using the features of the online training technology to your advantage.  Solution: Learn exactly how the technology works and then use it to create the “virtual non-verbal communication” you need! Issue 2: You’re asking low level or leading questions which simply ask people to respond rather than to think.  Solution: Ask thoughtful, learning focused questions. Issue 3: You’re not listening to their responses, and you’re missing coaching opportunities.  Solution: Facilitate thoughts and ideas rather than giving answers or simply encouraging interaction. Show topics: Introduction  3 issues to consider in a virtual classroom Issue 1: You are not using the features of the online training technology to your advantage Manage the audience by helping them use the tool Teaching people how to be facilitators, in a virtual environment Examples on how to introduce people to the environment and keep them engaged VILT, VC, Online Training…what’s the correct verbiage? Book: Interact and Engage! 50+ Activities for Virtual Training, Meetings, and Webinars Issue 2: You’re asking low level or leading questions which simply ask people to respond rather than to think Webcams considerations in VILT Issue 3: You’re not listening to their responses, and you’re missing coaching opportunities Q &amp; A with chat Links in the chat:  https://kassyconsulting.com/resources/ https://www.td.org/books/interact-and-engage https://www.adobe.com/de/products/adobeconnect/apps/locationmap.html

Today, Brent Schlenker talks to Kassy LaBorie talk VILT strategies and bring up 3 issues that should be discussed when conducting virtual learning. Kassy LaBorie is the principal consultant at Kassy LaBorie Consulting, LLC. She is a speaker, instructional designer, classroom facilitator, and author who specializes in virtual learning, teams, and live online technology. Kassy is passionate about helping organizations, learning teams, and training professionals successfully move to the virtual environment. She is the co-author of the book: Interact and Engage! 50+ Activities for Virtual Training, Meetings, and Webinars. Kassy’s 3 issues from today’s talk: Issue 1. You are not using the features of the online training technology to your advantage. Solution: Learn exactly how the technology works and then use it to create the “virtual non-verbal communication” you need! Issue 2: You’re asking low level or leading questions which simply ask people to respond rather than to think. Solution: Ask thoughtful, learning focused questions. Issue 3: You’re not listening to their responses, and you’re missing coaching opportunities. Solution: Facilitate thoughts and ideas rather than giving answers or simply encouraging interaction. Show topics: <ul><li>Introduction </li> <li>3 issues to consider in a virtual classroom</li> <li>Issue 1: You are not using the features of the online training technology to your advantage</li> <li>Manage the audience by helping them use the tool</li> <li>Teaching people how to be facilitators, in a virtual environment</li> <li>Examples on how to introduce people to the environment and keep them engaged</li> <li>VILT, VC, Online Training…what’s the correct verbiage?</li> <li>Book: Interact and Engage! 50+ Activities for Virtual Training, Meetings, and Webinars</li> <li>Issue 2: You’re asking low level or leading questions which simply ask people to respond rather than to think</li> <li>Webcams considerations in VILT</li> <li>Issue 3: You’re not listening to their responses, and you’re missing coaching opportunities</li> <li>Q &amp; A with chat</li> </ul>Links in the chat: <a href="https://kassyconsulting.com/resources/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://kassyconsulting.com/resources/</a> <a href="https://www.td.org/books/interact-and-engage" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.td.org/books/interact-and-engage</a> <a href="https://www.adobe.com/de/products/adobeconnect/apps/locationmap.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.adobe.com/de/products/adobeconnect/apps/locationmap.html</a>

Special Guest Kassy LaBorie Talks VILT

Andy Hughes

Thursday brings Andy Hughes of Designing Digitally into the window. For nearly a decade, Andrew Hughes has made it his personal mission to ensure that commonly-used ineffective and lackluster training techniques are a thing of the past. Realizing his passion for changing the way we learn and evolve, in 2006 Andrew founded and became President of Designing Digitally, Inc., an E-Learning and Serious Game Development firm that creates fully customized learner retention solutions for various types of industries. Andy’s history Group think xAPI Data Content verification vs structural gamification Rewards for training Security Real world examples from Designing Digitally Links in the chat: https://maketimebook.com/ https://www.dailydot.com/wp-content/uploads/6b2/79/a466411474bc5578-1365×1024.jpg https://www.wnyc.org/story/886-the-price-of-a-hack/ Watch the Playback: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/012419  Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs. Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. Our company offers a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs.

Thursday brings Andy Hughes of Designing Digitally into the window. For nearly a decade, Andrew Hughes has made it his personal mission to ensure that commonly-used ineffective and lackluster training techniques are a thing of the past. Realizing his passion for changing the way we learn and evolve, in 2006 Andrew founded and became President of Designing Digitally, Inc., an E-Learning and Serious Game Development firm that creates fully customized learner retention solutions for various types of industries. <ul><li>Andy’s history</li> <li>Group think</li> <li>xAPI</li> <li>Data</li> <li>Content verification vs structural gamification</li> <li>Rewards for training</li> <li>Security</li> <li>Real world examples from Designing Digitally</li> </ul>Links in the chat: <a href="https://maketimebook.com/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://maketimebook.com/</a> <a href="https://www.dailydot.com/wp-content/uploads/6b2/79/a466411474bc5578-1365%C3%971024.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.dailydot.com/wp-content/uploads/6b2/79/a466411474bc5578-1365×1024.jpg</a> <a href="https://www.wnyc.org/story/886-the-price-of-a-hack/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.wnyc.org/story/886-the-price-of-a-hack/</a> Watch the Playback: <a href="https://www.crowdcast.io/e/012419" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.crowdcast.io/e/012419</a> Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs. Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. Our company offers a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clients’ individual needs.

Special Guest Andy Hughes of Designing Digitally

Craig Wiggins

We have a special guest today. Craig Wiggins joins the video chat today to discuss everything ID. He has ten years’ experience in the field and was the former community manager at Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative. Craig’s history Learning Technology IEEEI IEEEICICLE Communication between platforms Learning environments Sponsored by:

We have a special guest today. Craig Wiggins joins the video chat today to discuss everything ID. He has ten years’ experience in the field and was the former community manager at Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative. <ul><li>Craig’s history</li> <li>Learning Technology</li> <li>IEEEI</li> <li>IEEEICICLE</li> <li>Communication between platforms</li> <li>Learning environments</li> </ul>Sponsored by:

Craig Wiggins on xAPI, IEEE, and SCORM

In this episode moderated by host Cara North, Rubina Halwani discusses her recent experience building an eLearning Program from Scratch.  Rubina shares what is basically a case study on launching an entirely new eLearning project at a job she was just hired for a few months ago. I'm sure many of you listeners will hear some familiar experiences in this episode, and I'm sure you'll learn a few new things too. Enjoy.

In this episode moderated by host Cara North, Rubina Halwani discusses her recent experience building an eLearning Program from Scratch. Rubina shares what is basically a case study on launching an entirely new eLearning project at a job she was just hired for a few months ago. I'm sure many of you listeners will hear some familiar experiences in this episode, and I'm sure you'll learn a few new things too. Enjoy.

Case Study: Building an eLearning Program From Scratch

Rubina Halwani

In this Community Discussion TLDCast episode, Rubina Halwani led an excellent conversation about finding jobs in Instructional Design. Rubina is a teacher turned Instructional Designer that used her backgrounds in Business Development and the film market to eventually begin her career as an ID. Some highlights of the discussion:  Network as much as possible. Use the power of social media to find other professionals like yourself to learn what they're doing and how they've found employment. Use Linkedin and Twitter to join conversations.   Go to conferences and attend sessions. Connect with speakers and attendees; this is another great way to network. Zero in on what you find most interesting and put your career focus there.   Focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses. Highlight what you're good at and work on those weaknesses when you can. Find the situation your strengths complement.   Put the time in and learn a relevant software tool. And just pick one, don't try to learn several. Get good at it.   If you'd like to get real-world experience learning a piece of technology, volunteer for a non-profit or similar and build for them. This will always look great on your resume and will often lead to employment opportunities.   Build a portfolio and get as much feedback about it as you can. The better your portfolio is, the better chance you'll have of finding the employment you're looking for.  To see the live video recording and blog post, you can find that here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/052319

In this Community Discussion TLDCast episode, Rubina Halwani led an excellent conversation about finding jobs in Instructional Design. Rubina is a teacher turned Instructional Designer that used her backgrounds in Business Development and the film market to eventually begin her career as an ID. Some highlights of the discussion: <ul><li> Network as much as possible. Use the power of social media to find other professionals like yourself to learn what they're doing and how they've found employment. Use Linkedin and Twitter to join conversations. </li> <li> Go to conferences and attend sessions. Connect with speakers and attendees; this is another great way to network. Zero in on what you find most interesting and put your career focus there. </li> <li> Focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses. Highlight what you're good at and work on those weaknesses when you can. Find the situation your strengths complement. </li> <li> Put the time in and learn a relevant software tool. And just pick one, don't try to learn several. Get good at it. </li> <li> If you'd like to get real-world experience learning a piece of technology, volunteer for a non-profit or similar and build for them. This will always look great on your resume and will often lead to employment opportunities. </li> <li> Build a portfolio and get as much feedback about it as you can. The better your portfolio is, the better chance you'll have of finding the employment you're looking for. </li> </ul>To see the live video recording and blog post, you can find that here: <a href="https://www.crowdcast.io/e/052319" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.crowdcast.io/e/052319</a>

Community Discussion: How to Find Jobs in Instructional Design featuring Rubina Halwani

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