The Learning Geeks Podcast

Lauren Hodges (Ed. D.) joins the Geeks to discuss Health and Science within learning. Lauren is a professional trainer, performance coach, researcher, and consultant who has spent years practicing and applying new ways in which we can approach learning in a more holistic way. Lauren and the Geeks discuss energy management, purpose driven learning, recovery moments, learning with emotion, digital detox, wellness tech for good, and more! Be sure to tune in and take your breaks while you listen! ABOUT LAUREN You can find Lauren at grasshoppertraining.com and drlaurenhodges.com. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at learninggeekspod@gmail.com. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

After reading ‘Essentialism’ by Greg McKeown, Dana found a direct application to our Learning world. As the author states, “our society has been consumed by the undisciplined pursuit of more…” So in this episode, the Geeks unpack the core principles of Essentialism and discuss why adopting a mindset on an Essentialist can help us be better teachers, designers, learners, and colleagues. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at learninggeekspod@gmail.com. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

Providing our learners with more practice opportunities is always a good thing, but when do certain situations require more serious engagement versus a playful one? The Learning Geeks kick off the show discussing this topic after Bob shares a recent discover when moving from a more classic role play simulation, to one that is more game-based. To close the show, Dana introduces the concept of Essentialism and previews the impact on learning. The Geeks plan to discuss this topic more in depth in our next episode, so check out the book Essentialism by Greg McKeown for a preview! CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at learninggeekspod@gmail.com. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

The Geeks are finished with their Summer breaks and crazy travel schedules to officially kickoff Season 2 of the Learning Geeks podcast. The guys recap their summer tales, share what they’ve been learning, and explain why the best educators can appear when you least expect it. We look forward to a fun season and can’t wait to enjoy the learning geekiness with you all. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at learninggeekspod@gmail.com. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

Summer is here and our PTO and traveling schedules have made us take a summer break. However, the Geeks got together from all over the galaxy, to record a special episode to talk about Learning Experience Design. Bob is vacationing in Batuu and is sharing the planet's secret on how to immerse your guests taking advantage of our senses, imaginations, and emotions. So many lessons we can learn as learning professionals! Starting in August 2019, we will return to our normal schedule and have plenty of guests lined up. If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter, or other channels! All thoughts and views are of our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

All of us in the learning and education profession are asked to innovate, but this can take time, requires support, and doesn’t always have a clear path. So when we’re asked to innovate, how do we do it? The Learning Geeks try to tackle these questions and share tips, successes, and failures that we can all learn from to create the future of learning. If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter, or other channels! All thoughts and views are of our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

Before Dana heads off to ATD International Conference, the Learning Geeks dedicate another episode workshopping a new design challenge - how do we better articulate the learner experience to our stakeholders and sponsors? The Geeks discuss journey design, mapping, energy, and even the hero’s journey. Also, If you’re at ATD ICE, stop by and say hello to Dana. He will be presenting Wednesday at the “ATD Forum 5: Be the Hero Benchmarking Learning in the Future” session. If you have a design challenge that you would like to discuss, or even participate live on the show, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter, or other channels! All thoughts and views are of our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

The Learning Geeks decide to dedicate the entire episode to a very popular learning principle – Spaced Learning. It’s never easy and always a topic of debate and discussion, so Bob shares a current learning challenge and the Geeks discuss how to possibly solve it. They also discuss what space really means, why it’s important, and why it could influence the future of learning professionals. If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter, or other channels! All thoughts and views are of our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

With so much to share in the Star Wars world, the Geeks stick around for their special segment to discuss everything Star Wars. Bob and Jake completed a two week Star Wars celebration that included a Star Wars themed 5K and Half Marathon, a road trip, and a long weekend full of surprises and announcements. Thoughts and views are our own. Find us at www.learninggeekspod.com. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

The Learning Geeks have a smorgasbord of topics on today’s episode. Jake kicks it off discussing why our brains battle between unconscious and conscious learning. Dana has another flight adventure and shares how it’s possible to teach a simple technique to learn a complex skill. And Bob shares his recent experience with a popular MOOC and tries to discover the secret sauce and what we can learn from it. All thoughts and views are of our own. Book Credit: Atomic Habits by James Clear. https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading