The Learning Geeks Podcast

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The Learning Geeks podcast is dedicated to those that passionately support the world in experiencing better learning. The podcast is hosted by three learning professionals - Bob Gerard, Dana Koch, and Jake Gittleson. In each episode, we dedicate time to talk about the things impacting the learning world including new science, approaches, technologies, and ideas. Guests will appear, popular games and movies may be discussed, and geeks will laugh.

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10: A Long Awaited Visit with Allison Horn

Join the Learning Geeks as they (finally) welcome Allison Horn, Global Lead for Learning at Accenture and patron saint of the Geeks, to the studio. Hear what Allison likes about our field right now, what she’s looking forward to in the future, and exactly how she got to where she is today. Check us out at https://www.learninggeekspod.com/ . Check out the Learning to Learn Coursera Course - https://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learn Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagull...

Dec 20, 2018•28 min

09: King Knows Best and RIP Mindscrew Activities

The Learning Geeks sit around the campfire to tell the classic tale of the Scandinavian warship – the Vasa – and why an almost 400-year-old ship has a valuable lesson to be learned. Later, Bob brings the funeral music back and lays to rest a classic learning activity that too often results with head scratching. Check us out at https://www.learninggeekspod.com/ . Check out the Vasa Museum - https://www.vasamuseet.se/en Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Li...

Dec 03, 2018•28 min

08: Reflecting on Learning 2018 and Giving Thanks

The Learning Geeks are back at home and joined by the Learning Geekette (Michelle Voytko) to discuss what we walked away with following our time at Learning 2018. This is a great run-down of some key learnings and we hope you can learn from them too. And considering it’s Thanksgiving week in the U.S., what better way to close the show then to share something we’re all thankful for. Check us out at https://www.learninggeekspod.com/ . Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it...

Nov 20, 2018•31 min

Special Edition: Masie Learning 2018 Preview

Live from Elliott Masie’s Learning 2018 conference, the Learning Geeks are joined by the Learning Geekette (Michelle Voytko) for a pre-conference run-down. We’ll share a preview of what we’re presenting at the conference, plus some tips for making the most of the experience. Even if you can’t make it to the conference this year, you’ll get some great snippets of some of our latest work! Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at htt...

Nov 04, 2018•29 min

Star Wars After Show - These Aren’t the Droids You’re Looking For

The Geeks stick around following Episode 07 to talk Star Wars, and why not, we have Tad Leckman in studio with us! Tad shares how his R2-D2 model became a star, Bob shares what Immersion was to him growing up and compares it to modern day versions including Disney (Galaxy's Edge) and The Void (Secret's of the Empire VR). Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading...

Oct 19, 2018•15 min

07: Real Life Padawans: Mentors, Apprentices, and Learning on the Job

In today’s episode, the Geeks are joined by Tad Leckman, artist, designer, and educator for the entertainment world. Tad shares an on-the-job learning experience while learning 3D modeling at Industrial Light and Magic. That eventually led him to found the Jedi Master's program for LucasFilm Animation in Singapore, an apprenticeship program for designers and artists. Many connections to any learning professional. Have a listen! Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now"...

Oct 18, 2018•35 min

06: Immersion Neuroscience and RIP Learning Styles

In today’s episode, the Geeks are live again in Chicago, IL. Bob begins the show sharing a new study he is working on with Dr. Paul Zak, Neuroscientist and Professor at Claremont Graduate University. Bob shares how they are measuring immersion in real-time, within the classroom. The Geeks discuss the latest findings and what we can learn from it. To close the show, Dana puts another familiar learning term to rest – Learning Styles. To learn more about Immersion Neuroscience, see http://www.immer...

Sep 28, 2018•32 min

05: Capturing Hearts and Minds

In today’s episode, we welcome our first guest to the show, Lauren Lobel - Global Lead of Onboarding at Accenture. Lauren joins the geeks to discuss why onboarding is a powerful and emotional opportunity to capture the hearts and minds of your newly hired employees. Whether your organization is large or small, the crew discuss ways to increase learning durability, increase sense of belonging, and empower the learner to learn better. To connect with Lauren, reach out on LinkedIn at Lauren W. Lobe...

Sep 17, 2018•28 min

04: Mental Representations and Curious as a Cat

In today’s episode - Bob Gerard, Dana Koch, and Jake Gittleson open it up with listener mailbag and share why one listener’s letter may change the show’s structure forever. The geeks revisit the topic of Mental Representations but dive deeper and explain what learning designers can learn from it. To close the show, we share our perspective on how humans, not cats, can build a habit of learning. Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them ou...

Aug 31, 2018•27 min

Star Wars After Show - Surprise and Delight

Following the recording of Episode 03, the Learning Geeks stuck around to discuss why a recent Star Wars announcement triggered a connection on what we can do to help people feel a sense of surprise and delight. In addition, they discuss how immersive reality is helping certain theme parks rise to the top in the global ranks. Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading...

Aug 14, 2018•8 min

03: Learning about Education and Our New RIP Segment

In Episode 03, the Learning Geeks - Bob Gerard, Dana Koch, and Jake Gittleson discuss "Learning about Education" through our own experiences. Topics include purposeful learning, Educere vs, Educare, mental representations, and "being good enough vs. being an expert". To close out, we try a new segment called "Rest in Peace" where we put to rest a term that's overly used in the learning world. Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out ...

Aug 13, 2018•39 min

02: Science of Teams, Magic of Creativity, and Learning Rituals

In our second, but first public episode, the Learning Nerds - Bob Gerard, Dana Koch, and Jake Gittleson, discuss the neuroscience of teams and learning, the magic of creativity, and the rituals of learning. Dana also tries a new segment called the "Lighting Round" and of course, no podcast would be complete without mentioning Star Wars at some point. Be sure to check out Britt Andreatta's book "Wired to Connect" at your preferred book store! Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagull...

Jul 17, 2018•47 min

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