If you are a learning professional or if you think of yourself as a product designer, one of the most important aspects of your work is understanding how people learn. Yet, many of us in the field … [Read more...]
ELC 054: Do learners understand your instructional graphics?
A Conversation with Elizabeth Boling
Are we all a little over-confident about the graphics we use to promote learning? Today’s guest, Elizabeth Boling, has done research that demonstrates we are. We assume that people can understand our … [Read more...]
ELC 053: Creating Long-term Engagement with Game Thinking
A Conversation with Amy Jo Kim
As learning experience designers, we can borrow techniques for innovation from product design and game design. That's why I was eager to chat with Amy Jo Kim, who has written an excellent book, Game … [Read more...]
ELC 052: The Story of Becoming a Great Manager
A Conversation with Katy Tynan
If you are a new or experienced manager or an aspiring manager, this episode is for you. If you want to develop leadership skills, you'll find some relevant conversation here too. And if you want to … [Read more...]
ELC 051: Tips and Tools for Creating an eLearning Portfolio
A Conversation with Mike Taylor
Life happens. You never know when you might need to show an eLearning portfolio. If you don't have one yet, this episode will demonstrate how valuable a portfolio can be. If you've been resisting, … [Read more...]
ELC 050: Should you believe it?
A Conversation with Clark Quinn
Are you inadvertently believing learning myths? Are your best practices based on hearsay? In this episode, I speak with Clark Quinn, Ph.D., about many of the myths, superstitions and misconceptions he … [Read more...]
ELC 049: How to ‘Find Funny’ When Speaking, Writing and Installing Mufflers
A Conversation with Mark Shatz
Mark Shatz, Ph.D., teaches educational psychology, statistics and a course on writing humor at the University of Ohio, Zanesville. He's a coauthor of the book, Comedy Writing Secrets. Research shows … [Read more...]
ELC 048: The Strategic Use of Learning Management Systems
A Conversation with John Leh
If you think of the learning management system (LMS) as an antiquated platform, then listen to this conversation with John Leh. He has a fascinating perspective on the evolution of LMSs and the value … [Read more...]
ELC 047: The Action Mapping Alternative
If you are frustrated with the limited models available for instructional design, then you’ll be interested in this conversation with Cathy Moore. She is the creator of Action Mapping and author of … [Read more...]
ELC 046: Best Podcast Gems Of 2013
From the eLearning Coach Podcast
I've been producing The eLearning Coach podcast since January of 2013, and I've been learning and growing along with you. When I look back through the podcasts I see that there are many older ones … [Read more...]
ELC 045: The Art And Science Of Practice And Feedback
Practice and feedback. Seems easy, right? Actually, designing the appropriate type of practice and providing effective feedback requires a lot of know-how. Patti Shank, PhD., has been studying the … [Read more...]
ELC 044: Behind The Scenes With Three Voice Actors/Artists
Conversations with Kim Handysides, George Washington III and Rebecca Haugh
If you use audio in your learning materials, then you'll be fascinated by what these voice actors reveal about their work and the scripts they are given. What do voice actors, voice artists and … [Read more...]