TLDCast Podcast

In this episode, Host Cara North talks with Clint Clarkson, author of "The L&D Scenes", a collection of comics about L&D practitioners and the challenges they go through. Cara and Clint mostly focus on why Clint started writing the comic series, with some details about how the series has evolved and how he produces it. If you aren't already aware of the comic, you can find it here and on linkedin. And if you'd like to purchase a copy of the book, you can find it on Amazon here.

This Community Discussion episode features special guests Christiana Houck and Joe Ganci as they join host Luis Malbas in a series of Q&A answering questions about Instructional Designers and Learning. Most popular question: "Are there elements of instructional design that you used to use, but no longer use?" Want to know the answer? Listen in...

In this XR Playlist episode, James Watson, discussed the key benefits of using VR for training or assessment, and some of the main factors to be aware of when implementing a VR training program. He presented an excellent set of slides that were centered on the top 7 things you need to know if you're considering launching VR at your org. If you're interested in implement virtual reality in your training program, this is a highly recommended listen. You can find James at james.watson@immerse.io.

Augmented reality is a powerful tool that can help your team achieve learning goals in a meaningful and hands-on way. But within the L&D field, there’s a lot of misunderstanding about what exactly AR can do and how it can be implemented. And this can make it a challenge get everyone at your organization—and even just your team— on board with what you need to know to make an augmented reality learning program a success. Join Debbie Richards and host Luis Malbas as Debbie discusses implementing an AR program in your organization - why to do it, what you'll need, how to make it happen, and where to go to get buy in.

Duncan Welder is a long time instructional designer and LMS implementation specialist with a passion for tracking data. As the Director of Client Services at RISC Inc he focuses on using learning analytics to find solutions for customers and clients. Duncan and Andrew talk about the similarities of their background and common experiences they share "coming up" in the L&D space at the same time. They also discuss: Making sure you have a great relationship with IT Trends, adaptation, and the current state of and future of xAPI The Learning Record Store (LRS) as the central hub of L&D Data Privacy and Data Tracking and much more. Sponsored by Designing Digitally

John Temples went from middle school science teacher to instructional designer to learning consultant. Working with manufacturing companies, he learned that focusing on performance outcomes is key in successfully achieving organizational learning objectives, and that just building training isn't the best solution - focus on performance. If you're someone who works with or in a manufacturing company, or if you deal with alot of troubleshooting processes, this will be a great listen. It's an excellent conversation between two seasoned instructional designers and is part case study and part profile of John Temples. This episode covers: Making the transition from being a middle school teacher to a instructional designer Using field trips for training - "experiential onboarding" The culture advantages of working for a family owned business Moving to a larger company and the challenges that go with it Migrating from technical training to operational excellence Building a web app for performance support and tracking ... and more.

This audio only version of TLDCast took place on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 online in front of a live audience. In this episode, Andrew Hughes of Designing Digitally talks with Matthew Pierce of Techsmith about how video can improve learning outcomes. They also discuss mentorship, leadership, and go into Matt's backstory about his journey to becoming a learning and video ambassador for some of the world's leading visual communication software tools, Camtasia and Snagit. You can access the full video and audio of this episode on the TLDC.us website. And if you're a current TLDC member, you can also get access to the entire transcript of this episode, as well as the audience chat. To learn more and to find all of our episodes, please go to TLDC.us. Sponsored by: Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clientsí individual needs.

This audio only version of TLDCast took place on Friday, November 1, 2019 online in front of a live audience. In this episode, I talk with Niels Floor, Learning Experience Design Pioneer. Niels originated and coined the term "Learning Experience Design" in May 2007, with the job title following shortly thereafter. He's also the Founder & Owner of Shapers, a Learning Experience Design Consultancy based out of the Netherlands. This was a very interesting conversation that shed light on the beginnings of Learning Experience Design, how it originated, some perspectives on its global impact, and where its going. This discussion is a must listen for anyone doing instructional design that find themselves particularly focused on the design aspect of things. And if you're wondering about how instructional design is evolving, understanding the beginnings of LXD and why it's relevant is definitely something you're going to want to learn about. You can access the full video and audio of this episode on the TLDC.us website. And if you're a current TLDC member, you can also get access to the entire transcript of this episode. This one is particularly good, with quite a few profound tidbits from from Niels. To learn more and to find all of our episodes, please go to TLDC.us. This episode is sponsored by: Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. They offer a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clientsí individual needs. Designing Digitally, Inc. specializes in creating educational, engaging, and entertaining learning experiences that incorporate innovation, creativity, and gamification to enhance learner retention. Our company offers a wide spectrum of solutions, including interactive custom eLearning, Serious Games, Training Simulations, and Mobile Learning. All developments are customized to our clientsí individual needs.

You would think the way some L&D folks talk about VR, implementing this groundbreaking technology is as simple as buying some headsets, strapping them on students, and pressing go. Not so. Not. At. All. The reality of Virtual Reality is that getting it to run for a single student is no bed of roses. And a class of 25? Forget about it. That is unless you have the know-how and determination that Learning Experience Designer, Alan Natachu does. With a background in IT, media production, and instructional design, Alan was the perfect guest for this conversation. In the last few months, Alan built and tested an Oculus Quest system for learning — then pushed out a total of 25 Quests to students at his university. Listen to his story and learn from his mistakes. And remember, as incredible as it sounds, launching a course in VR is not a simple exercise. Get ready for hardware, software, and instructional challenges that just "might" be worth overcoming in the end.

This episode is a brief conversation with Kristen Hayden Safdie, Learning Technology Specialist at Motivf. We discuss her upcoming DevLearn Session "What's Your Problem? Using Design Thinking to Frame Performance Issues". If you're interested in using design thinking to solve some of your instructional design challenges, this is a great interactive session to attend next week in Las Vegas.