Learning Well Podcast

How an Opportunity Analysis and Curriculum Mapping Services Can Jumpstart a Project: An Interview with Grant Tucker of Sonepar - Learning Well S2E2

Join us as we talk with Grant Tucker Learning and Development Manager at Sonepar and Blayne Gregory Director of Consulting at MindSpring. We’ll begin by discussing Grant’s journey in the L&D world and his view of the industry through the lens of his current position. Then we’ll focus on a project Blayne and Grant worked on employing the consulting services of opportunity analysis and curriculum mapping.
Segment One: A journey to learning experience design  
Segment Two: State of the Industry  
Segment Three: Making use of an opportunity analysis and curriculum mapping 
Segment Four: What are you learning well now? 

Learning Trends 2023 - Learning Well S2E1

Join Miriam Taylor and Dr. Jerry Zandstra as we discuss Learning Trends in the upcoming year! 
We’ll discuss extended reality trends, upskilling/reskilling, and AI as well as several other trends.
 
Segment One: Looking back at 2022. What were the popular trends and where do we see them now?
Segment Two: Immersive Learning
Segment Three: Trends related to Upskilling/reskilling
Segment Four: Content is King–using AI to generate it
Articles referenced:
Training Industry 2023 Trends
2023: Managing Training for a changing workplace
https://www.talentguard.com/blog/reskilling-upskilling-strategic-response-changing-skill-demands
elearning industry the future of work 2023
LinkedIn learning workplace learning report 2023

Happy Holidays! Examining Christmas Movies through the Lens of Learning - LW Ep. 26

MindSpring’s learning experts see learning in everything. Even our favorite Christmas movies! Come along for the ride and also hear our exciting plans as we move into Season 2 of the podcast in the new year. 
 
Segment One: A Christmas Story-motivation can lead to powerful learning experiences.
Segment Two: It’s a Wonderful Life-don’t be distracted by the “shiny-new” when designing learning experiences. 
Segment Three: Home Alone-fear is a powerful motivator. Applying creative thinking to learning.
Segment Four: Christmas Vacation-lessons learned through failure
Segment Five: Elf-self-directed learning is hard and requires help along the way
Segment Six: The Santa Clause-learning principles should inform on-boarding and improve the experience

Clearing Creative Hurdles - Learning Well Ep. 25

Today Martha Lanaghen joins us to share ways to Clear Creative Hurdles. This isn’t just the traditional writer’s block conversation. In our world, there are all kinds of creative roles from choosing learning strategies, to design, to writing and beyond. 
Join us to discover: 
What’s the difference between being stuck vs stumped?
 How to ask juicy questions?
 7 fun and interesting ways to jump-start creativity no matter your role. 
Make sure to download the handout Martha graciously provided as a reference.
Martha Lanaghen is an experienced operations executive accustomed to rapid-change, high-growth environments. She is successful in start-up and turnaround situations. She also has, extensive experience in customer and student lifecycle management (retention, engagement, win-back, and lifecycle experiences). Public speaker. Author.
Martha Lanaghen can be found on LinkedIn and via email at Martha@SparrowGroup.biz

Things that Scare Us but Shouldn’t: Demystifying XR - Learning Well Ep. 24

In this episode, we take a deeper dive into Immersive technologies. Join us as Adam Navis takes us on his journey of discovering, understanding, and teaching others XR technologies. Beginning with the creation of 3D objects Adam explains how those objects relate to VR and eventually AR technologies. He’ll also share the best use cases and some first steps for implementation within your organization.  Finally, we’ll briefly discuss the proprietary software MindSpring uses and sells to develop these learning experiences. 
Adam Navis is a Solutions Architect for MindSpring specifically serving our clients that deliver their learning through XR technologies.
 
Segment One: Building 3D objects
Segment Two: Development of VR using 3D
Segment Three: AR technologies 
Segment Four: What are you learning well now?

Things that Scare Us: Immersive Technology - Learning Well Ep. 23

It’s October! In this episode, we’re going to discuss an L&D topic that is scary to many. Immersive technology–VR/AR/MX feels scary for a variety of reasons but it doesn’t need to! Join us as we gain a better understanding of these tools, and how to create, evaluate and measure when designing immersive learning experiences. We’re joined by our favorite guest host Dr. Jerry Zandstra and his encouraging breakdown of this topic will leave you feeling reassured and definitely not scared!
 
Segment One: Definitions, State of the Industry, and Barriers
Segment Two: Approaches
Segment Three: Designing for a non-linear experience, evaluation, and ROI
Segment Four: What are you Learning Well now?
 
MindSpring Examples of recent XR projects

Back to School Pt. 2: A Fresh Start for In-Person Learning - Learning Well Ep. 21

Today we explore the landscape of in-person learning as more organizations return to the office. In this episode, I’m joined by 2 experts who share some new and innovative ideas you can use to keep your ILT or vILT experiences fresh.
 
Segment One: 
Current Industry Trends
Segment Two: 
Creative ILT design strategies
Managing vILT well
Other digitally infused design strategies
Segment Three:
What are you learning well now? 
 

Back to School Pt. 1: Practical Ways to Build a Culture of Learning - Learning Well Ep. 20

In this episode, Miriam climbs on her soapbox as we discuss a culture of learning. It’s oft aspired to but rarely achieved in the organizations we work in. We’ll spend some time defining what it is and then talk through ways to improve the learning culture no matter what circumstances you’re working in. Last, we’ll discuss 5 very practical ways to build a culture of learning.
 
Segments:
Segment One: What is a Culture of Learning
Defining it
Understanding its importance
Segment Two: How to Improve a Culture of Learning
Segment Three: Practical Tips for Creating a Culture of Learning
Segment Four: Measuring a Culture of Learning
Resources:
Articles Referenced
Building a Culture of Learning: The Foundation of a Successful Organization
Harvard Business Review: 4 Ways to Create a Culture of Learning on Your Team
Building a culture of learning at work
How To Build A Culture Of Learning

Back to School Pt. 3: Using Podcasting as a Creative Learning Solution in your Organization - Learning Well Ep. 22

In this episode, we discuss how to implement podcasting as a learning solution within your organization.  We’re joined by the genius behind our Learning Well podcast, our producer, Jeff Helmus. We talk about everything from the technology needed to get it up and running to planning, writing, and interviewing guests. Along the way, Jeff will share some of his favorite podcasts and we’ll talk about what we all hate–listening to our own voice.
 
Segment One: Getting started
Equipment: hardware and software
Simple and more sophisticated equipment
Keeping it entertaining
Segment Two: Learning from others
Podcasts we love and why
Podcasts we love to hate
Segment Three: Marketing and release schedules
How to market for an internal audience vs an external one
What is the best release schedule
Segment Four: What are you Learning Well Now?

FAQs About the Learning ScoreCard - Learning Well Ep. 19

There’s been a lot of buzz about our Learning ScoreCard! In this short episode, we answer some of the most common questions asked about our new software tool that allows you to measure the true ROI of your learning initiatives.