

TLDCast Podcast
The Training, Learning, and Development Community
This podcast is the audio-only version of TLDCast, a livestreamed broadcast for instructional designers, learning experience designers, educational technologists, or anyone involved in workplace learning. Some of the audio content is edited for brevity. Learn more at www.TLDC.us.
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Aug 12, 2017 • 1h 1min
Melissa Milloway on Design Ops, xAPI, and A/B Testing
We had Melissa Milloway on talking about “design ops” and xAPI. We got the basics and a deep dive on both as well as discovery and discussion on some other related topics.
Design ops
xAPI
A/B Testing
LRS
Test groups
Links Mentioned in this Episode
http://www.designops.org/
https://www.lightningdesignsystem.com/
https://canstudios.com/adapt-authoring-tool/
http://adlnet.github.io/
http://getbootstrap.com/components/
https://twitter.com/mdaimler
https://www.facebook.com/NuggetHead/
http://melslearninglab.com/2017/04/18/espresso-matchmaker-xapi-example/
https://www.yetanalytics.com/
https://learninglocker.net/
https://www.learningsolutionsmag.com/authors/625/anthony-altieri
http://adlnet.github.io/
http://melslearninglab.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melmilloway/
Watch the Video Replay
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/081017?rfsn=530134.af795
Gold Nuggets
“L&D’s role is not to innovate.”
“xAPI is helping us to discover just how worthless a “completion” really is.”
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Aug 12, 2017 • 54min
Rock n Roll Wednesday with Andrew Scivally of The eLearning Brothers
We had a rock star in the window today…and we had a guest. Andrew Scivally from eLearning Brothers joined us today. He gave us a quick history of his company, what they do, and how that fits into the current L&D market. It was a fun day with “Garth” hosting in place of Brent today.
eLearning Brothers History
How templates work in creating training
What do their customers want?
The future of Game based learning and VR learning
Links Mentioned in this Episode
http://www.thisdayinrock.com/
http://elearningbrothers.com/
https://youtu.be/i-cPGTi64uY
https://www.helpscout.net/blog/psychology-of-color/
Watch the Video Replay
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/080917?rfsn=530134.af795
Gold Nuggets
“Let’s create a place where people want to be”

Aug 8, 2017 • 56min
Training Confessions from Mike "Tool Man" Taylor
In this episode, Mike Taylor of Mindset Digital brings his vast array of experience to TLDChat to talk about
The "Mike Taylor Method" of curating content for social media
Why more L&D Professionals need to think like marketers
The benefits of working in decentralized environments
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://mindsetdigital.com/
https://feedly.com/i/welcome
http://www.buffer.com
https://www.ottoradio.com/
RSS in Plain English - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0klgLsSxGsU
https://refind.com/
https://www.commoncraft.com/
https://www.trainingindustry.com/ezine/current-issue/9-ways-to-get-business-leaders-to-buy-in-to-your-learning-efforts.aspx
http://www.sixboxes.com/six-boxes-model.html
applies to L&D too (sort of).. http://elitedaily.com/dating/dating-mr-right-mr-right-now/1692777/
https://mike-taylor.org/
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Aug 5, 2017 • 53min
Will Thalheimer on Spaced Learning, Smile Sheets, and Learning Styles
If you wanted some Thursday Thoughts, there were plenty today on the TLDChat! Dr. Will Thalheimer, a 30 year veteran in learning and development and a prolific researcher and speaker, brought his data-informed perspectives. Not only did he share his perspectives on some hot topics in learning and development, but he also provided context. Which of the topics discussed did he track back to the early 1920s? Referenced in the show and for your full viewing pleasure, check out the video of Thalheimer VS Quinn on Kirkpatrick. Also, if you are looking to win $5000, watch the replay to find out about the learning styles challenge.
Topics discussed:
Kirkpatrick 4 Levels of Evaluation
The need for repetition in learning
Learning styles: Fact or fiction?
Neuroscience-helpful, so-so, or not so much?
Guests:
Dr Will Thalheimer
Links mentioned in this episode:
http://www.willatworklearning.com/2016/01/brain-based-learning-and-neuroscience-what-the-research-says.html
http://LearningAudit.net
Knock-Knock! Is Anybody in There? – Why Your Brain is Still Essentially a Black Box
http://www.debunker.club/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/290747074669101/
https://www.amazon.com/Performance-Focused-Smile-Sheets-Rethinking-Dangerous/dp/1941577008
https://secure.mybookorders.com/Orderpage/1773
http://www.willatworklearning.com/
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Aug 5, 2017 • 60min
Cheryl Johnson and The Importance of Creating A Culture of Learning
Special guest, Cheryl Johnson gives us the run-down on Culture of Learning. We discuss the concept and what some of the obstacles are when pursuing that in the L&D industry.
What is Culture of Learning
What are some of the obstacles in getting it started
How it looks to different environments
What can we do to start a culture where there is no training department at all
Links Mentioned in this Episode
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/learners-nick-shackleton-jones
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4939771/profile
http://smartlearningforbusinesssuccess.com/
Watch the Video Replay
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/08012017?rfsn=530134.af795
Gold Nuggets
“I don’t think it (culture of learning) has anything to do with training at all”
“Connect the culture of learning to the business.”
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Jul 30, 2017 • 53min
Marco Faccini on the state of Mixed Realities in L&D
In this episode, Brent Schlenker talks with Marco Faccini of www.Immersive.io. Marco broadcast live from San Jose, CA where he was a featured panelist and speaker at the Realities 360 Conference.
Marco talks about the conference, the current state of mixed realities in L&D, and what the future holds for the instructional designer looking into venturing into this new technology.
Link to Video: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/072817?rfsn=530134.af795
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Jul 30, 2017 • 56min
Margie Meacham Talks Neuroscience, The Brain and the Body, and Spaced Learning
In this episode, Brent Schlenker talks with Margie Meacham, The Brain Lady, of LearningToGo.
The discussion was a deep dive on what neuroscience can tell us about the learning and development field. There were a lot of good questions in the Q&A and our special guest, Margie Meacham brought her expertise in the field to the table to answer them.
Topics Discussed:
Training as a Science
Discussing Learning Styles and Neuroscience
The Brain is Part of the Body
Spaced Learning
Neuroscience in relation to AI
Link to Video: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/072717?rfsn=530134.af795
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Jul 30, 2017 • 34min
Team Talk with Special Guest Lisa Goldstein
In this episode, Brent Schlenker chats with Lisa Goldstein, Senior Learning Technology Consultant for Nielsen. Lisa attended TLDC16 and had many great perspectives about this topic. What type of team challenges are you facing?
Topics discussed:
Mobile learning
Working on virtual teams
Workplace variety and silos
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2017/07/what-youtube-reveals-about-the-toddler-mind/534765/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/290747074669101/?source_id=1784616125092588
Link to video recording:
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/072617
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Jul 25, 2017 • 1h 5min
Stories, Context, and Microactions – Guest: Ray Jimenez
Today we welcomed Ray Jimenez into the box. We had a plethora of questions queued up in the Q&A section and no one was let down by the barrage of answers. Discussion started around story-telling and scenario based learning. The two were compared and the concept of context was brought into the discussion as well. The second half brought out a discussion on microlearning and Ray’s take on the concept and its application. t!
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.amazon.com/Scenario-Based-Learning-Stories-Engage-Learners/dp/0979184746
https://www.kantola.com/
http://vignetteslearning.com/
Review the video:
http://tldc.us/tldchat-archives/
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Jul 15, 2017 • 1h 14min
The L&D Reality of Mixed Realities: Special Guest Marco Faccini with Host Luis Malbas
In today's session, Special Guest Marco Faccini talks about his extensive background in L&D, the shift he's made toward Mixed Realities, and the future of VR in Learning and Development. In the second half of the recording, we also brought on Enzo Silva of SAP and Greg Nagy of Ohio State University. Both of these additional guests have EdTech backgrounds that include implementing Mixed Realities.
We covered:
The differences (critical) between Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
The easiest way to implement a VR strategy in your organization
Building Virtual Reality with Unity
The importance of Design in building VR experiences
Links:
https://www.oculus.com/rift/
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/18/technology/using-virtual-reality-to-create-a-new-corporate-headquarters.html
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-07-13/facebook-said-to-plan-200-wireless-oculus-vr-headset-for-2018?_ga=2.151513978.2142507947.1499961904-1181779340.1498147516
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFKbL-GU-_U
https://www.forbes.com/sites/curtissilver/2017/05/11/how-vr-porn-is-penetrating-our-minds-erecting-the-future-of-virtual-reality/#68c0173b40d1
https://unity3d.com/showcase/gallery/non-games
https://unity3d.com/learn/live-training
https://vr.google.com/blocks/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqCH4DNQBUA
https://www.facebook.com/amusingplanet1/videos/vb.393184097412332/1150742314989836/?type=2&theater
https://mindshow.com/
Orginal Video Broadcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/071417?rfsn=530134.af795
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