The eLearning Alchemist

Clint Clarkson

Corporate learning is only valuable when it drives change in performance and influences business results. On this podcast, we explore the technical, instructional, and operational factors that create effective corporate learning. Nobody wants another eLearning course, they want change. We're here to help learning professionals and business leaders create change for their organizations through learning initiatives.

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Ep. 9 | Design for Non-Designers (Part 2/3)

In the second episode of this 3 part podcast, we’ll dive into the importance of fonts and colours in eLearning and presentation design. Even if you’re working from a corporate branding document there are still many important considerations regarding fonts and colours. 📑 REFERENCES: 1. The Non-Designers Design Book by Robin Williams: http://ow.ly/nXnI30mZNBb 2. San Serif vs. Serif Fonts - http://ow.ly/DeP230nbiQJ 3. Some Example Font Combinations - http://ow.ly/HGm130nbiS8 4. How to Pick Colors ...

Jan 10, 2019•19 min

Ep. 8 | Design for Non-Designers (Part 1/3)

In the first episode of this 3 part podcast, we’ll discuss the significance of grids to slide design. Grids are a powerful design tool that help you create a consistent design. Then we’ll dive into backgrounds and explore a collection of different background types that any developer can create. 📑 REFERENCES: 1. PPT 2016 Grid File - http://ow.ly/p3mM30n061p 2. Articulate Storyline 360 Grid File - http://ow.ly/XzXB30n061H 📽️ SCREEN CASTS: 3. Elements of a Grid - https://youtu.be/_Ef50uN8mYQ 4. B...

Jan 03, 2019•20 min

Ep. 7 | Millennials, Goldfish & Other Training Misconceptions

In this podcast we review Clark Quinn’s newest book: Millennials, Goldfish & Other Training misconceptions. Broken into three categories (myths, superstitions, and misconceptions) Clark explores 38 L&D topics in this book. Clark answers essential questions such as: Why the myth is appealing? What’s wrong with it? What the science says? And, what to do instead? In this podcast we review 4 of the most critical topics to workplace learning professionals. 📑 REFERENCES: 1. Quote: “When our designs v...

Dec 06, 2018•17 min

Ep. 6 | Should Training be fun?

Should training be fun? Is training more effective if it is? Could it make the training worse? While there are lots of questions about fun in training, there is also a lot of anecdotal evidence to suggest we should make our training sessions more fun when appropriate. However, in spite of this, L&D practitioners are often resistant to incorporate fun due to uncertainty about how it will be perceived. Let's explore some of the questions around fun in training with input from participants of the 1...

Nov 29, 2018•20 min

Ep.5 | What will disrupt L&D next?

In this episode, we dive into one of today's hottest buzzwords: "Disruption." But, what is disruption really? And, what's likely to be the next big disruption in L&D? Listen to find out. 🎁CONTRIBUTORS: 👩 BIANCA BAUMANN Twitter: @biancabaumann LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancabau... Web: Biancabaumann.com 👨 MIKE TAYLOR Twitter: @tmiket LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miketaylor/ Web: mike-taylor.org 📽️ VIDEO REFERENCES: 1. Clayton Christensen’s Disruptive Innovation Video - h...

Nov 23, 2018•21 min

Ep. 4 | Did we learn from our "millennial" obsession?

L&D - like most of the world became - became obsessed with the "Millennial" generation from 2012-2018. What caused this obsession and was it logical? But, more importantly, what can we learn from it? 📑 REFERENCES: 1️. Why Won’t “Millennials” Just Die? - http://ow.ly/cfXf30mzyf7 2️. Social Media Timeline - http://ow.ly/q7JY30mzyep 3. Innovative Performance Support (US) - http://ow.ly/Fxk030mzyiC 4. Innovative Performance Support (CAN) - http://ow.ly/EHQT30mzyiK 📚 RESOURCES: 5. None ❌ CORRECTION...

Nov 18, 2018•13 min

Ep. 3 | The Language of L&D

Language is a communication mechanism that helps create understanding... as long as you're speaking the right language. L&D practitioners need to be careful when using the "Language of L&D" or risk being seen as an outsider that is not in tune with the business they serve. 📑 REFERENCES: 1️. None. 📚 RESOURCES: 2. Video made with: https://www.headliner.app/ ❌ CORRECTIONS: 3. None... yet. 🔊 LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST: 🔷 On SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/theelearningalchemist 🔷 On Youtube: https...

Nov 08, 2018•13 min

Ep. 2 | State of the Industry (PART II)

A continuation of Episode 1's examination of the current state of the L&D Industry. In this episode we examine the "re-branding" of training and development, the gig economy, and outsourcing. 📑 REFERENCES: 1️. None 📚 RESOURCES: 2. Video made with: https://www.headliner.app/ ❌ CORRECTIONS: 3. None... yet. 🔊 LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST: 🔷 On SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/theelearningal... 🔷 On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyYi... 🔷 On these podcast apps: ▷ Apple Podcasts - http:/...

Nov 01, 2018•16 min

Ep. 1 | State of the Industry (PART I)

Setting the stage for "The eLearning Alchemist Podcast" then checking in on the current state of the L&D industry. How do our customers feel right now? What challenges are we facing? How do we fix them? REFERENCES: Podcasts: 1. Podlearn Adventure - https://bit.ly/2RGVp5P 2. TLD Cast - https://bit.ly/2ORjQPw 3. The Learning Hook Podcast - https://bit.ly/2Oluj6n RESOURCES: N/A CORRECTIONS: None... yet.

Oct 28, 2018•23 min

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