

#IDIODC Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking Coffee
Chris Van Wingerden, Paul Schneider
Grab your favorite brew (ours is coffee ☕) and sit down with Paul Schneider and Chris Van Wingerden from dominKnow.
Together they unpack the real-world headaches L&D pros face — managing learning content creation, operations, and proving business value.
Expect lively chats with guest experts and practical tips you can plug straight into your learning strategies or development workflows.
Whether you’re a veteran L&D leader or a brand-new instructional designer, tune in for strategic, technology, and business insights into L&D operational excellence.
Together they unpack the real-world headaches L&D pros face — managing learning content creation, operations, and proving business value.
Expect lively chats with guest experts and practical tips you can plug straight into your learning strategies or development workflows.
Whether you’re a veteran L&D leader or a brand-new instructional designer, tune in for strategic, technology, and business insights into L&D operational excellence.
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Jun 21, 2023 • 44min
The 10 Principles of an Adaptive Learning Organization with Mike Hruska
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:Brent: @BSchlenkerChris: @Chris_V_WIDIODC: @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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Jun 14, 2023 • 46min
Becoming an Accidental Instructional Designer with Cammy Bean
In this engaging conversation, Cammy Bean, an e-learning expert with 27 years of experience and author of "Becoming an Accidental Instructional Designer," shares her humorous journey into the field. She discusses the diverse roles that instructional designers now embody, influenced by the technological landscape. Cammy also highlights the importance of foundational knowledge for new designers and the evolving challenges they face, emphasizing the balance between creative design and effective learning outcomes.

Jun 7, 2023 • 41min
The Realities and Future of Modern Learning Ecosystems with Craig Weiss
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!Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on Twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:Brent: @BSchlenkerChris: @Chris_V_WIDIODC: @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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May 31, 2023 • 45min
Powering Performance with Formal/Informal Learning at the 5 Moments of Need with Bob Mosher
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.Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on Twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:Brent: @BSchlenkerChris: @Chris_V_WIDIODC: @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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May 10, 2023 • 43min
Top Tips for Online Presenting with Kirsten Rourke
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!Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on Twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:Brent: @BSchlenkerChris: @Chris_V_WIDIODC: @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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May 3, 2023 • 40min
How L&D Can Become a Trusted Business Advisor with Jess Almlie
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:Brent: @BSchlenkerChris: @Chris_V_WIDIODC: @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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Apr 26, 2023 • 47min
eLearning Research Surprises that May Surprise You with Jane Bozarth
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:Brent: @BSchlenkerChris: @Chris_V_WIDIODC: @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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Apr 19, 2023 • 43min
Data Literacy for Learning Leaders with Zsolt Oláh
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:Brent: @BSchlenkerChris: @Chris_V_WIDIODC: @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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Apr 5, 2023 • 46min
How to Create Accessible Learning Content Supporting DEI with Susi Miller
Susi Miller, an expert in learning and development and author of 'Designing Exceptional,' shares her insights on integrating accessibility into diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. She discusses common pitfalls organizations face and how prioritizing accessibility can elevate overall learning experiences. Susi emphasizes a holistic approach, addressing hidden disabilities and championing inclusive design. The conversation reveals practical steps that instructional designers can take to create empowering learning environments for all, forging a path for true educational inclusivity.

Mar 29, 2023 • 45min
Beyond Gamification: What Worked, What Didn't, and What's Next with Karl Kapp
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.Become virtual friends with the IDIODC gang on Twitter. Remember you can always stay in the loop by searching through the #IDIODC tag:Brent: @BSchlenkerChris: @Chris_V_WIDIODC: @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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