The Learning Geeks Podcast

In Jake's favorite episode from the show, we learn from Tessa Forshaw (originally recorded in Season 4) co-founder of Harvard University’s Next Level Lab. Tessa joined the show to discuss how to bring learning sciences to life. This is a goal of the Next Level Lab, specifically in workforce development and workforce career readiness. Tessa shares five focus areas and we dive into each including transfer, adaptive expertise, intelligence augmentation, agency, and disposition. We also discuss challenges in reskilling and learning in relation to emotional states, including during stressful times when you experience an amygdala hijack. LEARN ABOUT THE NEXT LEVEL LAB http://www.pz.harvard.edu/projects/the-next-level-lab 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.

In Dana's favorite episode from the show, we learn from Clint Pulver (originally recorded in Season 3) and his insights from interviews of over 10,000 employees in 180 organizations. Clint learned why mentorship and learning were reasons why organizations retain their employees. This work was part of his "Undercover Millennial" research which led to his book "I Love it Here". Throughout the show, Clint shares his insights from the research, and his experience as an author, leadership speaker, and drummer. 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. HOW TO CONNECT WITH CLINT PULVER Website: https://clintpulver.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpWB8oLO5HOjstE9gmL9Qxg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clintpulver/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintpulver/ WHERE TO BUY CLINT'S BOOK - "I LOVE IT HERE" https://clintpulver.com/book/ AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

Jake previews our plan for the month of December and what we will be doing with our "favorite picks". 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

Dr. Paul Zak returns to the show to discuss his continued work on the neurological state of Immersion. We discuss the latest research insights from 50,000+ brains, how immersion may affect how someone learns, proven and practical learning design strategies, and why cats can still give you an oxytocin boost despite common misconception. 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. LEARN MORE ABOUT PAUL’S WORK Books: https://pauljzak.com/books/ Media/Publications: https://pauljzak.com/pressroom/ 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

Two experts in the field of games join the show to discuss learning games. Guests include Tad Leckman, Director of Learning and Development at Activision Blizzard, and Micah Sawyer, Games-based learning, simulations, and immersive experience designer at Root. We discuss various types of learning games, why gamification is not fun, marrying game mechanics to reinforce learning, testing games, pro tips, and more. 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

Lisa Christensen returns to the show to discuss a simple, yet extremely effective learning support technique that more people beyond the learning profession should learn and master: scaffolding. We discuss what scaffolding is, why it’s important, why it matters to your organization, and practical examples of scaffolding in our everyday lives.   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.   LEARN MORE FROM LISA -------------------------- Lisa is a learning learner who leads the Learning Design Center of Excellence at McKinsey & Company. You learn more from Lisa from past shows and other podcasts: S3 E06: Intentional Learning: A Fundamental Skill https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/s3-e06-intentional-learning-a-fundamental-skill/id1413446184?i=1000498757169 S3 E12: Why Cognitive Apprenticeship is New Again: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-e12-why-cognitive-apprenticeship-is-new-again-feat/id1413446184?i=1000518139784 Apprenticeship gets a Makeover: https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/apprenticeship-gets-a-makeover   RESEARCH ON SCAFFOLDING -------------------------------- Reiser B., Tabak I. (2022). Scaffolding. The Cambridge handbook of the learning sciences, (3rd ed.) (pp. 53-71). New York, NY: Cambridge University Press. Collins, A., Brown, J. S., & Holum, A. (1991). Cognitive apprenticeship: Making thinking visible. American educator, 15(3), 6-11.   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

With many people moving into the L&D field, pondering a change, or questioning if they should stay, the three of us each share why it’s a great time to be an L&D professional. We share why we love it so much, what you can learn, and why it continues to grow. 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 guys stuck around from their last recording to hear how Bob saved his pennies and bought a round trip ticket on the new Galactic Starcruiser at Disney World. Bob shares the details of the experience, the immersive elements, and how it links to learning and development. 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

Joe Folkman, psychometrician, author and expert in leadership assessments joins the show to discuss what years’ worth of data tells us about creating and maintaining trust in an organization, with leaders, and with people. He also shares how he measures trust, his ‘trifecta of trust”, trust in the pandemic, the relationship of feedback and trust, and much more. 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. READ JOE’S BOOK The Trifecta of Trust - https://zengerfolkman.com/the-trifecta-of-trust/ 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 almost over - which means we are back with a new season of the Learning Geeks. Jake shares a preview of what you can expect in the upcoming season which premiers on August 16th. 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