

#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 production, operations, and proving business value.
Expect lively chats with guest experts and practical tips you can plug straight into your learning strategies or production 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 production, operations, and proving business value.
Expect lively chats with guest experts and practical tips you can plug straight into your learning strategies or production 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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Nov 16, 2022 • 44min
Shifting from Internal to External Customer Training with B.J. Schone
Having instructional design skills and knowledge can open up many different career paths. The easiest distinction for many is either being in education/higher ed or going the corporate route. If you decided to go the corporate route, you would typically land in the HR department designing training solutions for internal employees.However, more and more IDs are making the shift to corporate product departments and designing learning systems for external users of the product or services the company offers.Is there a difference in your ID work for one versus the other? Some say yes. Others say no, instructional design is instructional design no matter what.We asked B.J. Schone to join us and help facilitate this conversation. He's an experienced instructional designer and has been in both departments over his career. This career conversation will help IDs get a better understanding of their options and how they may, or may not, be shifting their methods and models between settings.We'll also talk about the technology issues involved as well. So, if you're an eLearning developer with instructional design skills and looking at an opportunity as a one-person-band this conversation is for you as well.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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Nov 9, 2022 • 42min
The Learning Engineering Toolkit You Need with Jim Goodell
Learning Engineer may sound like a fancy new title for instructional designers, but it's so much more than that. The current state of our "industry" is spread quite thin across many domains. There is art, science, technology, humanity, politics, business, and so much more all part of the work we do as corporate training professionals of one form or another. Learning Engineering finally brings it all together under one banner.Jim Goodell is the editor of the new book The Learning Engineering Toolkit. He joins us to talk about the growing number of practitioners adapting to this more complete understanding of the work we do and services Learning Engineering provides for the enterprise.This conversation will appeal to everyone in the L&D, and corporate training industry. And whether you're new to Instructional design or a seasoned professional you'll benefit from understanding the future of Learning Engineering. The Learning Engineering Toolkit is everything you need to get started.You don't want to miss this conversation!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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Nov 2, 2022 • 44min
The Big Shift – Virtual and Hybrid Learning in the Wake of COVID-19 with Jo Cook
So much changed in the spring of 2020. In our L&D world there was a massive shift to online learning to deal with the elimination of in-person events.Two-and-a-half years later online virtual and hybrid sessions are still a highly popular way of delivering training. Our industry has had time to settle in with tools like Teams and Zoom – but how many of us have actually been able to shift to using them in the most effective ways possible?In this week’s session we’ll talk with Jo Cook to discuss her research with Jane Daly, Behavioral Scientist specializing in evidence-based culture and capability transformation.Jo and Jane are this week releasing the results of their research report on the use of virtual and hybrid learning for organizational training.Jo was with us last December to discuss early insights of this research a year ago, so we’re excited to have her back to learn more now that the report is out in full and see what has and hasn’t changed in the past 12 months!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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Oct 26, 2022 • 36min
Top Trends in eLearning - LIVE #IDIODC from DevLearn 2022
DevLearn is always filled with new solutions, forward thinking conversations, and great people. This episode of IDIODC will be a special DevLearn episode to discuss the most exciting new trends in eLearning. Most of these trends will be on display during the event, so it's a great opportunity to discuss and experience the future of eLearning.You may be wondering why we don't have a guest listed. Well, we expect several guests to be joining Brent in the foyer outside the expo, as well as special guests invited to join us online to engage in the conversation.What's different this year is Chris will not be at the event. He will be hosting the event from dominKnow HQ in Canada. However, Brent will be there hosting the IDIODC booth and managing co-hosting duties for the Wednesday morning episode.You may also have heard that we have our own booth and lots of topics to discuss throughout the expo. So, if you're going to be at #DevLearn22 we hope you'll stop by, say hi, and take a selfie pic with Brent at booth #227.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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Oct 19, 2022 • 45min
Why Does Corporate Training Struggle? "It's the Balance Sheet, Stupid!" with Mark Oehlert
There are many frustrations working in Corporate Learning & Development. And there are many opinions as to why Learning & Development, and training departments struggle to be recognized as important parts of the business.Mark Oehlert joins us with what may, or may not, be one of the most controversial reasons why L&D struggles. And could it really be as simple as how the accounting department accounts for our existence?But wait! This conversation is surely not as boring as accounting sounds. Trust me, it won't be. Mark is not your typical eLearning geek. He's a deep thinker with unique insights into many of the cultural struggles that have plagued enterprises for decades. And as an anthropologist and historian he brings a very different thinking process to our industry.This is sure to be an enlightening and entertaining episode... especially if someone will do me a favor and ask in the chat why SCORM was his fault. Save your spot in crowdcast so you're notified with a reminder. 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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Oct 12, 2022 • 44min
Automate Your Instructional Design Work Using No-code Tools with Mike Taylor
Designing and developing instruction is a creative and fun process. But it can also be filled with boring and frustrating details and "administrivia". In the not so distant past automating simple workflow processes meant learning to code and programming sequenced tasks, or worse, doing them yourself, over and over again, manually. But not any more.Mike Taylor joins us to talk about no-code tools that can help you improve your workflow and make you more efficient. If you're not sure what no-code tools are and how they can help you, then this episode is perfect for you. We'll start with the basics and work up to more advanced no-code tools.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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Oct 5, 2022 • 48min
How to Balance Instructional Design Visuals that Avoid Cognitive Overload with Rachel Allen Dillon
Rachel Allen Dillon, an expert in visual design for learning experiences, joins the discussion to explore the intersection of design and effective learning. She shares valuable tips on balancing visuals to prevent cognitive overload, emphasizing key design principles that can transform presentations. Dillon highlights the importance of recognizing common visual pitfalls and simplifying designs to boost clarity. Listeners will gain insights into how to enhance memory retention and engagement in educational materials through mindful visual strategies.

Sep 28, 2022 • 48min
Improving Corporate Training Using Hollywood Experience with Jim Piechocki
What happens when experienced Hollywood professionals join the corporate training industry and begin to solve real world safety and training problems? I get very curious. That's what happens. And when I find out they're creating successful training using Hollywood storytelling skills instead of instructional design methods, then I invite them to be on IDIODC to talk about it.Jim Piechocki is part of a growing group of entertainment professionals taking advantage of new technologies like VR/AR/MR to deploy training solutions with high quality storytelling, production value, and game elements. Jim has successfully completed projects for major corporations like Microsoft, Amazon, META, and more. We'll discuss those projects as well as the market landscape for VR hardware and software and the general state of the eLearning industry.Join us for this broad ranging, eye-opening, conversation and discussion that is sure to impact the direction of your career.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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Sep 21, 2022 • 44min
How to Storyboard for eLearning with Tim Slade
Tim Slade, a freelance e-learning designer with 15 years of experience, shares insights on the art of storyboarding in e-learning. He discusses various techniques, from pen-and-paper sketches to digital templates. Tim emphasizes the iterative nature of storyboarding and the importance of clear communication with stakeholders. He also addresses challenges like imposter syndrome and the necessity of detailed storyboards for enhancing course clarity. Listeners can expect practical tips to elevate their instructional design projects.

Sep 14, 2022 • 49min
What You Need to Know about Nudge-Learning with Amy Parent
Nudge-Learning. Is it micro-learning? Is it slow-drip learning? It is work-flow learning? Whatever it is, it's become another hot new term being used amongst instructional design communities. It's a new one for me, so of course we needed to learn more about it. I reached out on LinkedIn, commented on an article about it, and found Amy Parent from Salience Learning.Amy is an experienced and passionate instructional designer and learning technologist who loves to experiment with new ideas, concepts, and trends. She's been experimenting with nudge-learning and so we asked her to join us for a discussion on the topic.We'll cover everything we can from beginning to end. What it is. What it isn't. What are some current ideas for implementation. And what Amy has discovered during her experimentation.Please tune in for this insightful discussion.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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