In this episode the author of the book How, Organizations Can Make the Most of Online Learning , discusses key strategies and insights on how to improve online learning. Although online learning has become an important part of many organizations learning and development strategy, there is still a lot to understand in how to make it an engaging and effective experience. Dr David Guralnick is President and CEO of Kaleidoscope Learning, a consultant specialized in the use of technology to improve j...
Jun 08, 2023•32 min•Ep. 95
In the seventh, and final, episode of the special series - Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events in collaboration with the The Learning Ideas Conference - we reflect on the experience of creating a hybrid event a year after the conference was designed as a fully hybrid experience. With less than three weeks until The Learning Ideas Conference in NYC and online, we reflect on the process and learnings of creating a this hybrid conference. My guest, the founder and chair of the conference, who shares...
May 24, 2023•30 min•Ep. 94
The Learning and Development (L&D) Global Sentiment Survey takes the pulse of where workplace learning is headed this year. With thousands of L&D professionals from around the world answering the key question of “What will be hot in workplace L&D in 2023?” this survey for nine years provided a unique overview of what is happening in workplace learning. In this episode, I’m thrilled to have back on the podcast the person who founded and runs the Learning & Development Global Senti...
May 02, 2023•32 min•Ep. 93
The start of a new year provides an opportunity to reflect on the past and make plans for the future. On this podcast we talk about different aspects of lifelong learning, with a focus on learning at work. In order to be able to learn and work at our best it is important to care for our overall health and wellbeing. But this is not solely the responsibility of the individual, as our environment, which includes our workplace, also has a role to play. As the first episode of 2023, I’m very pleased...
Jan 07, 2023•59 min•Ep. 92
What does intelligence really mean? Throughout history humans have looked in the mirror and defined intelligence in their image. Tests have been designed to measure people, and even animals, against a narrow definition of intelligence. Although in recent times there have been advances in understanding the flaws in how we test for intelligence, and it’s been recognized that there are more diverse forms, there is still a long way to go. The octopus is a mysterious creature that defies what we cons...
Sep 22, 2022•44 min•Ep. 91
In the hybrid workplace it can be challenging to communicate in a way that fosters engagement. However, there are some new strategies and tools to that can help enhance organizational engagement. My guests in this episode have been helping people communicate more effectively in the workplace for over 40 years. Combining their research and industry experience, they help create engagement and turn conflicts into productive conversations. Dr Susan Glaser and Dr Peter Glaser are the founders of Glas...
Sep 01, 2022•47 min•Ep. 90
Exams can send shivers down a student’s spine, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Exams can be a positive learning experience, not a punitive exercise that induces unnecessary stress. In this episode we discuss an innovative form of testing that is student generated, collaborative and was found to reduce anxiety. An added bonus, it is also less time consuming to mark, allowing educators more time to work with students. This new and innovative testing methodology was developed by Prof Melanie Ad...
Aug 18, 2022•51 min•Ep. 89
Creating and fostering effective learning communities in the workplace requires a lot of skill, particularly in a hybrid world. There are many strategies, tools, and platforms that can help support learning communities, but it’s important to know how to use them effectively. In this episode I speak with a fantastic community builder who creates and fosters vibrant global learning communities. We discuss why it’s important to have learning communities in the workplace, how to create them, and she...
Aug 04, 2022•53 min•Ep. 88
The Work-Learn Institute , at the internationally renowned University of Waterloo in Canada, has developed the Future Ready Talent Framework. This framework is embedding important skills and lifelong learning mindset that are critical in the future of work. To discuss the framework and how it impacts students, employers, and educator, I am joined by the person leading this institute. Anne-Marie Fannon is the director of the Work-Learn Institute at the University of Waterloo. This is the only ins...
Jul 21, 2022•37 min•Ep. 87
Getting your ideas across clearly is a critical skill in any career. However, speaking to an audience is one of the greatest fears people have. In this episode we will discuss how to improve the way you communicate ideas. My guest is an expert communicator who has trained leaders around the world to communicate effectively. Barry J. McLoughlin is the President of TLC Transform Leaders Consultants Inc. – a leadership communications firm in Ottawa Canada – with over three decades of experience as ...
Jul 07, 2022•47 min•Ep. 86
The Indigenous Conservation curriculums, for elementary and high school students, are beautiful and insightful learning resource produced by the United Nations Association in Canada (UNAC). They were launched in June 2022 to coincide with Indigenous History Month and World Environment Day. In this episode, the CEO of the United Nations Association in Canada discusses these fantastic resources, how it teaches about Indigenous cultures and ways to protect the natural world. We also talk about how ...
Jun 24, 2022•32 min•Ep. 85
In the sixth episode of the special series - Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events in collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 – we discuss the nuances of programming a hybrid event. With less than a week until The Learning Ideas Conference in NYC and online, in this episode we discuss many ways that participants can connect and network during the conference. My guest, the founder and chair of the conference, also shares tips on how to help connect the online and in person audience in ...
Jun 10, 2022•28 min•Ep. 84
In this episode I reflect on the Learning Technologies Conference 2022 and my experience attending the conference in May 2022 in London. The following are the links to the people and resources that I discuss in the episode: Learning Technologies, London: https://www.learningtechnologies.co.uk Learning Technologies Conference 2022: https://www.learningtechnologies.co.uk/welcome/conference/conference-programme Donald Taylor: https://donaldhtaylor.co.uk Talk: Creating a high performance culture in ...
Jun 03, 2022•26 min•Ep. 83
In the sixth episode of the special series – Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 – we discuss some important considerations on how to design the physical space of a hybrid event. To truly bridge the in-person and online experience, there are key ways of designing the space, technology, and professional support to blend the experience. We discuss how and why it’s important to think about space differently in the hybrid world. In-person events are slowly retu...
May 18, 2022•33 min•Ep. 82
How can university and high school educators design projects for their students that combine active learning, group work, research and have an impact beyond the classroom? In this episode I speak to a professor who has designed a fantastic project for her students that not only provides a multifaceted learning experience but also has real-world implications. Dr. Heidi Tworek is a Canada Research Chair (Tier II) and Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, jointly appointed at t...
May 04, 2022•37 min•Ep. 81
Discussing the latest trends, tips to incorporate learning in the workplace, and the upcoming Canadian eLearning Conference with someone at the center of the workplace learning technologies industry in Canada. Dr Cindy Plunkett is Director of Learning Design & Development at PointClickCare, a platform that connects data in the care sector. She is also the Executive Director of the Canadian eLearning Conference, the first conference in Canada to focus on learning technologies in the workplace...
Apr 27, 2022•42 min•Ep. 80
In the fifth episode of the special series – Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 – we discuss the nuances of programming a hybrid event. Scheduling a hybrid event in a way that integrates those attending in person and those online, requires specific strategies. In-person events are slowly returning, and the future is hybrid. Creating a successful hybrid class, conference, or meeting requires new skills. In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conferen...
Apr 20, 2022•32 min•Ep. 79
Creating something new is never a linear process, there are ups and downs along the way. However, there are striking similarities in the process of different types of creative work. Understanding these similarities enables us to make the best of each aspect of the creative process. To discuss this, I am joined by an artist who teaches her students to embrace the creative process. Prof Jinny Yu is an internationally recognized artist and professor of visual arts at the University of Ottawa. Her p...
Apr 13, 2022•53 min•Ep. 78
Policy makers around the world are faced with complex and quickly changing issues that they need to understand in order to design public policy. Learning effectively and continuously is imperative to them managing the shifting landscape. To discuss new and impactful ways of learning, I’m joined by an expert in the field of learning for policy makers and government leaders. Francois Gagnon is Vice-President of Learning at the Institute on Governance (IOG), an organization in Ottawa that is dedica...
Apr 06, 2022•43 min•Ep. 77
Constructive feedback is essential to learning, both in the workplace and beyond. But giving feedback does not always have the intended outcomes. My guest in this episode has trained and provided feedback to senior leaders across industries around the world. Laura Peck is Co-founder and Senior Partner of Transform Leaders in Ottawa Canada. For over 30 years, Laura has trained and coached CEOs, Deputy Ministers, Ministers, and C-Suite Executives in the public, private, and non-profit sectors arou...
Mar 30, 2022•45 min•Ep. 76
This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week. To mark the occasion, I am joined by the United Kingdom’s former Health Secretary, who is working to improve the outcomes for all children with dyslexia and neurodivergence. The Rt Hon Matt Hancock is the Member of Parliament for West Suffolk in the UK and served as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care from 2018 to 2021. Matt is proud to be dyslexic, but this has not always been the case. Going through school without knowing he had dyslexia,...
Mar 23, 2022•32 min•Ep. 75
In the fourth episode in the special series - Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 - we will discuss the reasons for selecting a specific technology platform, the pros and cons of not selecting an off-the-shelf platform, and how to start designing an online experience. In-person events are slowly returning, and the future is hybrid. Creating a successful hybrid class, conference, or meeting requires new skills. In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas C...
Mar 16, 2022•35 min•Ep. 74
Learning is about being open to the possibility of changing our minds. Without the ability to constantly learn and change our minds, it is impossible to live in harmony with other people and the world around us. I’m joined by someone who has made it her mission to connect with people from all walks of life and share the stories that make us human. Anne Mahon is an author and the 14th chancellor of the University of Manitoba in Canada. With a deep interest in people, their stories and making mean...
Mar 08, 2022•46 min•Ep. 73
Heidi Bernhardt is the founder of the Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada (CADDAC) , a charity dedicated to awareness, education, and advocacy for ADHD. There are many misconceptions on what ADHD is and particularly on how it impacts adults in the workplace. Over the past 30 years, Heidi has made it her mission to raise awareness and understanding on all aspects of ADHD and how it impacts people in all stages of life. Heidi Bernhardt, is a psychiatric nurse by training, mother of three grown sons w...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 72
Intelligence is an area that we don’t truly understand. Only recently have we started to understand and acknowledge the different strengths of neurodiversity. We are still learning about the many different forms of intelligence in other living organisms. Is it optimal to base AI on a narrow definition of human intelligence, or is there a lot more for us to learn? In her book, A Human Algorithm , Flynn Coleman highlights the many forms of intelligence that exists in other living organisms and the...
Feb 23, 2022•53 min•Ep. 71
The Learning and Development (L&D) Global Sentiment Survey takes the pulse of where workplace learning is headed this year. With thousands of L&D professionals from around the world answering the key question of “What will be hot in workplace L&D in 2022?” this survey for nine years provided a unique overview of what is happening in workplace learning. In this episode, I’m thrilled to have back on the podcast the person who founded and runs the Learning & Development Global Senti...
Feb 16, 2022•36 min•Ep. 70
Nancy Knowlton is the co-founder and CEO of Nureva Inc., an award-winning technology company that builds audio conferencing solutions that supports hybrid meetings and learning experiences. There are many important elements to effective learning and collaboration. The ability to hear clearly is one of those important issues that can easily be ignored when we think about innovative ways of learning and working. However, Nureva addresses this important issue with an innovative patented technology ...
Feb 09, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 69
In the third episode of the special series - Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 - we will explore the latest tech platforms available on the market and what to consider when demoing these technologies. In-person events are slowly returning, and the future is hybrid. Creating a successful hybrid class, conference, or meeting requires new skills. In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022, we will explore the different aspects of how to cr...
Feb 02, 2022•45 min•Ep. 68
In the second episode of the special series - Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 - we will explore how to select the right technology that powers the online components of a hybrid event. In-person events are slowly returning, and the future is hybrid. Creating a successful hybrid class, conference, or meeting requires new skills. In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022, we will explore the different aspects of how to create a successf...
Dec 15, 2021•35 min•0Ep. 67
Lack of access and equity to receiving a good education has been exacerbated during the last year and a half. The need to address these gaps is more important than ever. In Canada, the Catapult program within the Rideau Hall Foundation, is addressing this problem directly. Catapult is a national, community-building platform that aims to increase equity of learning access in youth across Canada. It does this by channeling resources to community programs, helping them build know-how, capacity, fun...
Dec 08, 2021•35 min•0Ep. 66
