The BLOC Podcast
154 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 10 hours ago -The BLOC (Building Learning and Organizational Culture) Podcast is a useful learning and development podcast where Dr Heidi Kirby talks to professionals in the field who are passionate about finding creative, innovative ways to bring learning front and center at their organizations and beyond.
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Episode 52: What Facilitation Can Teach Leaders with Bhakti Karkare
June 14, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode, I chat with Bhakti Karkare, founder of Third Loop Learning about what facilitation can teach leaders. We talk about how leadership has changed since the pandemic and Bhakti gives tips on how to be an inclusive leader. Bhakti Karkare is the founder of Third Loop Learning. She is a Facilitation Evangelist, who takes simple, easy to use facilitation skills and shows you how to use them to become the leader you know you can be - one that inspires loyalty, creativity, and dedic...
52: What Facilitation Can Teach Leaders with Bhakti Karkare
June 14, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode, I chat with Bhakti Karkare, founder of Third Loop Learning about what facilitation can teach leaders. We talk about how leadership has changed since the pandemic and Bhakti gives tips on how to be an inclusive leader. Bhakti Karkare is the founder of Third Loop Learning. She is a Facilitation Evangelist, who takes simple, easy to use facilitation skills and shows you how to use them to become the leader you know you can be - one that inspires loyalty, creativity, and dedic...
51: The Power of Play with Sarah Filman
May 31, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode, I chat with the founder of Playful Perspectives, Sarah Filman about how she helps develop teams and leaders through improv and play. Sarah Filman (she/her) is a certified leadership coach, playful facilitator, and improv comedian based in Seattle, Washington. She founded Playful Perspectives to support mission-driven individuals, leaders, and teams to grow, connect, and create to transform themselves and the world. Grounded in leadership and people management experience i...
Episode 51: The Power of Play with Sarah Filman
May 31, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode, I chat with the founder of Playful Perspectives, Sarah Filman about how she helps develop teams and leaders through improv and play. Sarah Filman (she/her) is a certified leadership coach, playful facilitator, and improv comedian based in Seattle, Washington. She founded Playful Perspectives to support mission-driven individuals, leaders, and teams to grow, connect, and create to transform themselves and the world. Grounded in leadership and people management experience i...
50th Episode Celebration and Reflections
May 17, 2022 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this episode, I look back at some of my favorite BLOC podcast moments, messages, and guests to celebrate the release of the 50th episode. In celebration of the 50th Episode, I've created a document with all of the resources recommended by my guests over the last 50 episodes. You can find it here. (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rCrOvsFGlwUaLRmn9l9r8KWqYa62GQk8ig7shFcLZgA/edit?usp=sharing) Connect with Heidi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidiekirby/ or on my website...
Episode 50: 50th Episode Celebration and Reflections
May 17, 2022 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this episode, I look back at some of my favorite BLOC podcast moments, messages, and guests to celebrate the release of the 50th episode. In celebration of the 50th Episode, I've created a document with all of the resources recommended by my guests over the last 50 episodes. You can find it here. (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rCrOvsFGlwUaLRmn9l9r8KWqYa62GQk8ig7shFcLZgA/edit?usp=sharing) Connect with Heidi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidiekirby/ or on my website...
Episode 49: Cohort-Based Learning in Eduflow with William Cronje
May 03, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBIn this episode, I chat with my dear friend, William Cronje, about the cohort-based learning experiences, social learning, and William's career journey that led him to leading a cohort of 800 instructional designers from all over the world! As an instructional designer and program manager at Eduflow Academy, William Cronje is the co-creator of the popular "Instructional Design Principles for Course Creation" cohort-based course. With over five years of experience creating online and blended...
49: Cohort-Based Learning in Eduflow with William Cronje
May 03, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBIn this episode, I chat with my dear friend, William Cronje, about the cohort-based learning experiences, social learning, and William's career journey that led him to leading a cohort of 800 instructional designers from all over the world! As an instructional designer and program manager at Eduflow Academy, William Cronje is the co-creator of the popular "Instructional Design Principles for Course Creation" cohort-based course. With over five years of experience creating online and blended...
48: The Core of Learning Culture
April 19, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode, I talk about learning culture - a term with a really broad definition that comes down to a human being learning. If we think about what it takes for human beings to learn, we can leverage those conditions to create a positive learning culture. I also announce my new side hustle: learning culture and strategy consulting. Connect with Heidi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidiekirby/ or on my website: www.heidikirby.com Thanks for listening to the BLOC! Connec...
Episode 48: The Core of Learning Culture
April 19, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode, I talk about learning culture - a term with a really broad definition that comes down to a human being learning. If we think about what it takes for human beings to learn, we can leverage those conditions to create a positive learning culture. I also announce my new side hustle: learning culture and strategy consulting. Connect with Heidi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidiekirby/ or on my website: www.heidikirby.com
Episode 47: Psychological Safety and Advice for Toxic Work Environments
April 05, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode, I define psychological safety and explain why it's important in the workplace and what individuals in L&D can do to promote psychological safety in their organizations. I also talk about the traits of toxic work environments, how L&D can help make a difference, and advice for if and when you find yourself in a toxic work environment. As someone who successfully got out of a toxic work environment, this topic is close to my heart. I'm so proud to work for a place that has, ev...
47: Psychological Safety and Advice for Toxic Work Environments
April 05, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode, I define psychological safety and explain why it's important in the workplace and what individuals in L&D can do to promote psychological safety in their organizations. I also talk about the traits of toxic work environments, how L&D can help make a difference, and advice for if and when you find yourself in a toxic work environment. As someone who successfully got out of a toxic work environment, this topic is close to my heart. I'm so proud to work for a place that has, ev...
46: Women in L&D Leadership with Alexandra Smith
March 22, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this episode, I celebrate International Women's History Month with Alexandra Smith, CPTM. We chat about what it's like being a woman leader in L&D and what you can do to learn and grow as a leader! Alexandra Smith, CPTM, is a leading learner who leads leaders! She brings to her team her empathetic leadership approach. They get high-level projects across the finish line. Alexandra is a highly skilled, creative and experienced learning leader with a strong background in communications. Sh...
Episode 46: Women in L&D Leadership with Alexandra Smith
March 22, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this episode, I celebrate International Women's History Month with Alexandra Smith, CPTM. We chat about what it's like being a woman leader in L&D and what you can do to learn and grow as a leader! Alexandra Smith, CPTM, is a leading learner who leads leaders! She brings to her team her empathetic leadership approach. They get high-level projects across the finish line. Alexandra is a highly skilled, creative and experienced learning leader with a strong background in communications. Sh...
Episode 45: Book Release Announcement! Graphic Design for Course Creators with Dr. Dawn DiPeri
March 08, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this episode, I'm bringing my friend, Dr. Dawn DiPeri back to chat about her new book, Graphic Design for Course Creators! Her book is CC-BY, which means you can print, copy, paste, and re-use the content however you like as long as you give her credit. This also means that the web version is FREE!! You can find it here: https://graphicdesignforcoursecreators.pressbooks.com/front-matter/dedication/ Dr. Dawn DiPeri is a learning designer and graphic designer with over 15 years of experi...
45: Book Release Announcement! Graphic Design for Course Creators with Dr. Dawn DiPeri
March 08, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this episode, I'm bringing my friend, Dr. Dawn DiPeri back to chat about her new book, Graphic Design for Course Creators! Her book is CC-BY, which means you can print, copy, paste, and re-use the content however you like as long as you give her credit. This also means that the web version is FREE!! You can find it here: https://graphicdesignforcoursecreators.pressbooks.com/front-matter/dedication/ Dr. Dawn DiPeri is a learning designer and graphic designer with over 15 years of experi...
44: 3 Things You Can Do Now to Improve Scalability for Your L&D Department
February 22, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode, I give you 3 easy tips that you can start incorporating today to ensure that your learning and development department can be more scalable and can contribute the most resources and the most value to your organization. I mention a few L&D communities in this episode: Tim Slade's eLearning Designer's Community: https://community.elearningacademy.io/home GLDC (Global Learning and Development Community): https://mygldc.com/ TLDC (The Training, Learning, and Development Comm...
Episode 44: 3 Things You Can Do Now to Improve Scalability for Your L&D Department
February 22, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode, I give you 3 easy tips that you can start incorporating today to ensure that your learning and development department can be more scalable and can contribute the most resources and the most value to your organization. I mention a few L&D communities in this episode: Tim Slade's eLearning Designer's Community: https://community.elearningacademy.io/home GLDC (Global Learning and Development Community): https://mygldc.com/ TLDC (The Training, Learning, and Development Comm...
43: Musings from an ID Hiring Manager with Matt Gjertsen
February 08, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this episode, I talk to Matt Gjertsen of Better Every Day Studios about his recent hiring process to hire a new part-time instructional designer for his team! Matt's journey into learning started as an Air Force Instructor Pilot where he also spent time teaching people to compete in half marathons and triathlons. After 9 years in the Air Force, Matt took his experience with him to SpaceX where he worked for 4 years as the manager of the Training and Development team. Matt left SpaceX in ...
42: My L&D Bookshelf
January 25, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this episode, I share with you some of my favorite books that are on my L&D book shelf. What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer by Dr. Luke Hobson Design for How People Learn by Julie Dirksen The Non-Designers Design Book by Robin Williams Designing for Modern Learning - Beyond ADDIE and SAM by Crystal Kadakia and Lisa M.D. Owens The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni Enjoy! Connect with Heidi on Link...
Episode 42: My L&D Bookshelf
January 25, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode, I share with you some of my favorite books that are on my L&D book shelf. What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer by Dr. Luke Hobson Design for How People Learn by Julie Dirksen The Non-Designers Design Book by Robin Williams Designing for Modern Learning - Beyond ADDIE and SAM by Crystal Kadakia and Lisa M.D. Owens The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni Enjoy! Connect with Heidi on Link...
41: BLOC Party with Heidi Ranganathan, Elsbeth Seymour, and Sarah Natalie
January 11, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this episode, I talk to three of my favorite former educators who now have a successful career in learning and development. We talk about how they got there and what they've learned so far! Heidi Ranganathan pivoted from bilingual classroom teacher to corporate instructional designer in 2021. She specializes in the alignment of organizational needs with learning objectives and partnering with stakeholders and subject matter experts to achieve the greatest organizational impact. A career...
Episode 41: BLOC Party with Heidi Ranganathan, Elsbeth Seymour, and Sarah Natalie
January 11, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this episode, I talk to three of my favorite former educators who now have a successful career in learning and development. We talk about how they got there and what they've learned so far! Heidi Ranganathan pivoted from bilingual classroom teacher to corporate instructional designer in 2021. She specializes in the alignment of organizational needs with learning objectives and partnering with stakeholders and subject matter experts to achieve the greatest organizational impact. A career...
40: 2021 Retrospective
December 28, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.29 MBIn this brief episode, I talk about my 2021 and give a challenge to all of you listening. Connect with Heidi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidiekirby/ or on my website: www.heidikirby.com Thanks for listening to the BLOC! Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidiekirby/ Or check out what I'm working on over at https://www.getusefulstuff.com/
Episode 39: Trends in L&D in 2021
December 14, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this episode, I talk about three trends that have impacted L&D in 2021. Educators making a career switch into L&D/instructional design Microlearning Learning in the flow of work Here are some links to things I mention in this episode: TLDC's free January 2022 event: The Road to L&D: From Teaching to Instructional Design (https://www.thetldc.com/) 7Taps (https://www.7taps.com/) The HPT Model (https://hptmanualaaly.weebly.com/ispi-hpt-model.html)
39: Trends in L&D in 2021
December 14, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this episode, I talk about three trends that have impacted L&D in 2021. Educators making a career switch into L&D/instructional design Microlearning Learning in the flow of work Here are some links to things I mention in this episode: TLDC's free January 2022 event: The Road to L&D: From Teaching to Instructional Design (https://www.thetldc.com/) 7Taps (https://www.7taps.com/) The HPT Model (https://hptmanualaaly.weebly.com/ispi-hpt-model.html) Connect with Heidi on LinkedIn: ht...
Episode 38: Ann Lopez
November 30, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode, I get to chat with Ann Lopez, creator of The Pivoter website, which is chock FULL of free resources for those looking to change careers and enter the field of L&D. 3 years ago, Ann pivoted out of teaching and found her true calling working in the education technology sector. In 2020, when schools were forced to move to remote learning due to the pandemic, she decided to transition back to public education and supported teachers with technology integrations. She has since...
38: The Pivoter with Ann Lopez
November 30, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode, I get to chat with Ann Lopez, creator of The Pivoter website, which is chock FULL of free resources for those looking to change careers and enter the field of L&D. 3 years ago, Ann pivoted out of teaching and found her true calling working in the education technology sector. In 2020, when schools were forced to move to remote learning due to the pandemic, she decided to transition back to public education and supported teachers with technology integrations. She has since...
Episode 37: My L&D Job Search
November 16, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this episode, I chat about 4 big takeaways I've found to be true in my recent L&D job search. Hone your search. Network, network, network. Practice self-care. Avoid toxic positivity. I mention two great resources in this episode: Sarah Cannistra's The Overnight Trainer Podcast (https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ty9ns-1100e63) Subina Sulat's Agile Unemployment (https://www.amazon.com/Agile-Unemployment-Guide-Thriving-While/dp/1737718308)
37: My L&D Job Search
November 16, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this episode, I chat about 4 big takeaways I've found to be true in my recent L&D job search. Hone your search. Network, network, network. Practice self-care. Avoid toxic positivity. I mention two great resources in this episode: Sarah Cannistra's The Overnight Trainer Podcast (https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ty9ns-1100e63) Subina Sulat's Agile Unemployment (https://www.amazon.com/Agile-Unemployment-Guide-Thriving-While/dp/1737718308) Connect with Heidi on LinkedIn: https://...
36: BLOC Party - Customer Education with Sarah Bedrick, Chris LoDolce, and Lindsay Thibeault
November 02, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this episode I talk to the founders of the Hubspot Academy, Sarah, Chris, and Lindsay about what it's like standing up a customer education academy, difficulties they faced, and fond memories they made. You are NOT going to want to miss the very first (but not the last) BLOC party episode! Sarah Bedrick is an advisor for software companies looking to build and scale their Academy education initiatives. Sarah founded and grew the HubSpot Academy team from 2012 to 2017, and after that cofo...
Episode 36: BLOC Party with Sarah Bedrick, Chris LoDolce, and Lindsay Thibeault
November 02, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this episode I talk to the founders of the Hubspot Academy, Sarah, Chris, and Lindsay about what it's like standing up a customer education academy, difficulties they faced, and fond memories they made. You are NOT going to want to miss the very first (but not the last) BLOC party episode! Sarah Bedrick is an advisor for software companies looking to build and scale their Academy education initiatives. Sarah founded and grew the HubSpot Academy team from 2012 to 2017, and after that cofo...
Episode 35 - Sabina Sulat
October 19, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this episode, I talk to Sabina Sulat about her amazing book Agile Unemployment (https://www.amazon.com/Agile-Unemployment-Guide-Thriving-While/dp/1737718332) and what it is like to be unemployed, how to take care of yourself, and how to focus your search for the next step in your career journey. Sabina is a graduate of St. John’s College in Annapolis, Maryland. While in school, she studied philosophy, mathematics, and physics. She performed her graduate work in Industrial/Organizational...
35: Agile Unemployment with Sabina Sulat
October 19, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this episode, I talk to Sabina Sulat about her amazing book Agile Unemployment (https://www.amazon.com/Agile-Unemployment-Guide-Thriving-While/dp/1737718332) and what it is like to be unemployed, how to take care of yourself, and how to focus your search for the next step in your career journey. Sabina is a graduate of St. John’s College in Annapolis, Maryland. While in school, she studied philosophy, mathematics, and physics. She performed her graduate work in Industrial/Organizational...
34: L&D and the Changing Economy with Chris Young
October 05, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode, I chat with Chris Young about the changing economy and its impact on L&D, what L&D hiring managers are looking for, and about BS words in L&D. :) Chris Young serves as the director of Workforce Development, a section of the Human Resources Division at the Texas Department of Transportation. Chris began his career in the U.S. Army. After the Army and then undergraduate work at the University of Texas, Chris served as a diplomat for the State Department where he led traini...
Episode 34: Chris Young
October 05, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode, I chat with Chris Young about the changing economy and its impact on L&D, what L&D hiring managers are looking for, and about BS words in L&D. :) Chris Young serves as the director of Workforce Development, a section of the Human Resources Division at the Texas Department of Transportation. Chris began his career in the U.S. Army. After the Army and then undergraduate work at the University of Texas, Chris served as a diplomat for the State Department where he led traini...
33: Learning Culture and Mindfulness at Work with Roberta Dombrowski
September 21, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode, I talk to Roberta Dombrowski, VP of User Research, about how to encourage a culture of learning in your organization and what mindfulness in the workplace looks like. Roberta Dombrowski, MS is the VP, UXR at User Interviews, a research recruitment platform aimed at helping teams discover and embrace user insights. Roberta previously led product research at Year Up, edX, and Pluralsight. In her free time, Roberta is an adjunct professor through Boise State University's Organ...
Episode 33: Roberta Dombrowski
September 21, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode, I talk to Roberta Dombrowski, VP of User Research, about how to encourage a culture of learning in your organization and what mindfulness in the workplace looks like. Roberta Dombrowski, MS is the VP, UXR at User Interviews, a research recruitment platform aimed at helping teams discover and embrace user insights. Roberta previously led product research at Year Up, edX, and Pluralsight. In her free time, Roberta is an adjunct professor through Boise State University's Organ...
32: Dear Heidi
September 07, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBOn this Q&A episode of the BLOC, I answer (from my experience and opinion) the following questions: I want to get into an L&D career - what should I do? (or some form of this) What is the best way to tell someone, "Uh, no dude, that is not MY job, that is YOUR job"? I have a new learning program that I am trying to launch, and I just can’t get buy-in past my own boss. What can I do? I met with a SME last week, and I asked a TON of needs analysis questions that I don’t think she had even ...
Episode 32: Dear Heidi
September 07, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBOn this Q&A episode of the BLOC, I answer (from my experience and opinion) the following questions: I want to get into an L&D career - what should I do? (or some form of this) What is the best way to tell someone, "Uh, no dude, that is not MY job, that is YOUR job"? I have a new learning program that I am trying to launch, and I just can’t get buy-in past my own boss. What can I do? I met with a SME last week, and I asked a TON of needs analysis questions that I don’t think she had even ...
31: Instructional Design Interviews
August 24, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this episode, we talk about instructional design interviews. What are the common questions that are asked? What are those questions trying to get at? In this episode, I reference Nyla Spooner's "I'm New Here" podcast, which you can check out here: https://anchor.fm/nylalxd. I also reference Episode 3 of the BLOC with LaToya Smith, which you can find here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1206305/4521908-episode-3-latoya-smith.mp3?download=true Connect with Heidi on LinkedIn: https://www.li...
Episode 31: Instructional Design Interviews
August 24, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this episode, we talk about instructional design interviews. What are the common questions that are asked? What are those questions trying to get at? In this episode, I reference Nyla Spooner's "I'm New Here" podcast, which you can check out here: https://anchor.fm/nylalxd. I also reference Episode 3 of the BLOC with LaToya Smith, which you can find here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1206305/4521908-episode-3-latoya-smith.mp3?download=true
Episode 30: Sarah Cannistra
August 10, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode, I talked to Sarah Cannistra about L&D Leadership. Sarah Cannistra is an L&D career coach and modern learning leader and consultant. Through her company, The Overnight Trainer, Sarah helps people looking to transition into an L&D career, as well as L&D leaders looking to grow their strategic learning mindset. She draws on over 10+ years experience in corporate L&D to provide both group and 1:1 coaching from an L&D executive vantage point. Website: www.theovernighttrainer....
30: L&D Leadership with Sarah Cannistra
August 10, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode, I talked to Sarah Cannistra about L&D Leadership. Sarah Cannistra is an L&D career coach and modern learning leader and consultant. Through her company, The Overnight Trainer, Sarah helps people looking to transition into an L&D career, as well as L&D leaders looking to grow their strategic learning mindset. She draws on over 10+ years experience in corporate L&D to provide both group and 1:1 coaching from an L&D executive vantage point. Website: www.theovernighttrainer....
29: Avoiding L&D Fads with Dr. Julia Huprich
July 27, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode, I talk to Dr. Julia Huprich, Editor-in-Chief of Learning Science Weekly, about how we can avoid L&D fads or trends and focus on what really matters in the field. Julia Huprich is the Vice President of Learning Science at Intellum, where she leads the initiative to establish evidence-based practices in corporate learning and customer education that drive real-world results. She is also the Editor-in-Chief of Learning Science Weekly (www.learningscienceweekly.com), an outrea...
Episode 29: Dr. Julia Huprich
July 27, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode, I talk to Dr. Julia Huprich, Editor-in-Chief of Learning Science Weekly, about how we can avoid L&D fads or trends and focus on what really matters in the field. Julia Huprich is the Vice President of Learning Science at Intellum, where she leads the initiative to establish evidence-based practices in corporate learning and customer education that drive real-world results. She is also the Editor-in-Chief of Learning Science Weekly (www.learningscienceweekly.com), an outrea...
28: User Experience Design with Mark Hoffman
July 13, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode, I talk to Mark Hoffman about user experience (UX) design, which is closely tied to learning design and why Mark, an instructional designer, has decided to take this career side step. Mark is an educator and learning development professional who began his career as a high school social studies teacher and happily landed in the career of instructional design. Mark has a passion for leveraging technology to make materials that are respectful of learner's time, and are learner...
Episode 28: Mark Hoffman
July 13, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode, I talk to Mark Hoffman about user experience (UX) design, which is closely tied to learning design and why Mark, an instructional designer, has decided to take this career side step. Mark is an educator and learning development professional who began his career as a high school social studies teacher and happily landed in the career of instructional design. Mark has a passion for leveraging technology to make materials that are respectful of learner's time, and are learner...
27: Creating Value as an L&D Department
June 29, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this solo episode, I talk about a couple of ways we can add value to our organization as an L&D department - by collaborating with our SMEs and stakeholders so that they understand the time and effort it takes to create learning experiences and by innovating and using a variety of tools to create learning experiences quickly and efficiently. I mention the wonderful 7taps tool in this podcast. If you haven't tried it yet, you should because it's great! Connect with Heidi on LinkedIn: h...
Episode 27: Creating Value as an L&D Department
June 29, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this solo episode, I talk about a couple of ways we can add value to our organization as an L&D department - by collaborating with our SMEs and stakeholders so that they understand the time and effort it takes to create learning experiences and by innovating and using a variety of tools to create learning experiences quickly and efficiently. I mention the wonderful 7taps tool in this podcast. If you haven't tried it yet, you should because it's great!