The Learning Geeks Podcast

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

Simon Allardice, full-time author at Pluralsight, is a master at teaching through video. Simon is known for teaching technical training but approaches the medium much differently than what you typically expect. Simon shares his teaching and recording process and explains ways in which you can develop in this art form to effectively educate and entertain your audience. 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

It's been awhile, but with so many things happening in the Star Wars universe, we have a lot to talk about! In this aftershow, we discuss why the Obi-Wan Kenobi series is a better show than the Book of Boba Fett. 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. READ BOB’s BATUUAN RECCE BLOG https://therecce.substack.com/ AUDIO CREDIT "Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Trailer III Music Cover | The Force Theme" by Parademics at https://youtu.be/iop__6nlNJE

Krista Taylor, Immersive Learning Lead at Accenture, joins the show to discuss the Metaverse and its current and potential impact on learning. Krista and Bob break it down for us, including why it’s here to stay, implications on learning, case examples, why content and design matter, and what it’s not good for. Dana also shares the best Dad joke of all time… 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

Mike Vaughan, Managing Director and CEO at The Regis Company, joins the show to discuss how to make the process of learning more impactful by engaging the brain more effectively. Mike shares his expertise in the L&D field and passion in researching and applying cognitive and neuroscience. We then specifically discuss why science is difficult to apply both as a learner and professional, your brain on simulations and the metaverse, and common misconceptions 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