Happy New Year! We start the year off with special guest, Clint Clarkson, the VP, elearning at Xpan Interactive. After a brief history from Clint, we dove into a discussion that spanned from getting certifications all the way to his current position as VP of elearning and everything in between. Be sure to check out Clint’s comic that is related to the L&D field as well for a good laugh! Clint’s history in the industry Certifications Balancing out elearning visuals Clint’s comics and the indu...
Jan 16, 2018•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Special guest Michelle Fanfarillo joins the video today to talk about leaders and leadership teams with the group. Michelle is part of the PeopleFirm team and brings a great wealth of information on the subject and the Q&A was full of great questions to day. Topics discussed: Michelle’s history in the field Difficulty in change Peer learning Leadership and followership Personality types in leaders Coaching certifications/programs Q&A lightning round Links mentioned in this episode: https...
Dec 20, 2017•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Special guest Mike Rustici, CEO and co-founder of Watershed and comes to talk about standards and xAPI with the group. We talked about the collection and usage of data for analytics and how that can apply to the world of L&D, standards in L&D, and general learning experiences. Topics discussed: Mike’s history in the field Standards of xAPI in L&D LRS SCORM vs xAPI What data is needed xAPI Adoption Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.watershedlrs.com/ https://www.hapyak.com/ ...
Dec 20, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Special guest Randy Emelo, the founder and Chief Strategist at River, a mentoring software company brings his expertise in mentoring to the group for a great discussion. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
Dec 18, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast We are joined in the video chat by Ollie Gardener of NoddlePod. She discussed how NoodlePod was a was created as a solution to the poor choice in tools that the learning community had at the time. This lead to a great conversation on community in general and it was then linked back into the L&D field with some key discussions around bots and AI. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
Dec 18, 2017•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Tuesday brought us the consistently brilliant Brian Fanzo, iSocialFanz. He talked a variety of subjects, mostly focused around his 4 Ts: Trust, Training, Transparency and Technology. You’ll also find lots of info on livestreaming, blockchain, and technology in this discussion. Brian was conference favorite at our 2016 Training, Learning, and Development Conference. You can find his keynote HERE . This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm...
Dec 18, 2017•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Special guest Tom Hickmore, founder of Nice Media, who is well seasoned in the field of video tells us about his transition from art video to the corporate sector and, eventually, the L&D field. He talked about creating a story, video technology, and where video sits in the L&D field. Tom’s background The three acts; setup, confrontation, solution Important parts of the story Video/writing influence The importance of sound This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm...
Dec 11, 2017•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Special guest Allison Wagda of Versal stops in to talk about collaborative learning in the L&D field. We had an enjoyable conversation with Allison on the difficulties of collaboration as it pertains to creating courses, managing SMEs, and in social media use in the workplace. Allison’s background Breaking down silos Smaller chunk learning Social interaction platforms SME interactions Wearing different hats Sponsored by:...
Dec 11, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Special guest Richard Boyd joins us to talk about game technology from a long history in the field. The conversation started around games, but completely morphed into a deep dive on AI, Machine Learning, and how to recreate a social history of someone from the past. It was an amazing conversation, packed tight with some great information. Richard’s background Virtual world framework Open source adoptions Machine learning AI timeline Creating a social footprint This podcast is powered by ZenCast....
Dec 11, 2017•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Creating a Culture of Learning program is designed to help you lay the foundation for building meaningful learning. To learn more, click here: http://tldc18.com/creating-a-culture-of-learning/ We teach you how to create learning programs that INSPIRE and ENGAGE. Maximize your experience at The Training, Learning, and Development Conference 2018. Join our six-week course online, then meet us in Phoenix January 28, 29 & 30! It’s well worth the effort to transition from an organization that...
Dec 04, 2017•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Special guest Megan Morrone of TWiT.tv brought us her incredible experience as an internet video livestream broadcaster to TLDChat. We talked the history of the internet, how technology has affected social interaction, and the media bubble that is L&D. Megan’s background in the field Internet changes over the last 20 years Social aspect of training Who to follow in tech Seeking out training Microlearning™ Length of content; training vs tech vs podcasts Lightning round in the Q&A This pod...
Dec 04, 2017•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Special guest Mark Tegtmeier joins us on a Thursday with some UX design talk. We had a great conversation on the ins and outs of UX/UI, visual design, and how it all fits into the bigger training picture. There were also some great links to resources on the level of a Video Friday, so be sure to check those out as well! https://tldc.us/2017/11/30/27069/ Mark’s background in the field Getting into UX design Visual preferences Graphics in training Responsive design Work critique Sketching ideas Th...
Dec 04, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Special guest Matt Pierce of Techsmith drops in and gives us a run-down of his background with Techsmith and where the current state of video is as it relates to the learning and development field. He had some great questions for the group and there was some excellent text chat exchanges. Matt’s origin story Pushing the industry forward Reviewing video in the real world The phases of video production Video examples, based on needs Content of your video and how it is accepted This podcast is powe...
Dec 04, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Toby Harris with Filtered joined us on a Monday edition and shared his insight to the Learning and Development world. We discussed the company Filtered, the eLearning Network, and machine learning. The conversation in video went very deep on directed learning and the text chat followed with their usual banter. How Toby got into the field Machine learning Global filters and the L&D community Competency frameworks Q&A lightning round This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm...
Dec 04, 2017•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Today on TLDChat we welcomed eLearning Developer, Director, Innovation and Learning Solution at PDG (Performance Development Group) and now author Zsolt Olah. Zsolt kicked off this discussion by promising that this episode would not just be a book presentation, something he says is the most boring thing in the world. This episode is anything but boring and the perfect episode to kick off a long holiday weekend for many. Topics discussed: Zsolt’s background Topics in his whimsical book Why L&...
Nov 27, 2017•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Debra’s passion for learning, transformation and travel have taken her across the United States working with busy professionals like you. For more than two decades, she has helped thousands blast through life’s big and little work/life obstacles. Her programs–including Winner’s Track and Write Path–have been shared with millions throughout the United States, Canada, Guam and Puerto Rico. Debra has an incredible origin story of being a “wannabe” instructional designer and much, much more… This po...
Nov 27, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Troy Nguyen brought something very different to TLDChat this day. Troy has an HR and Organizational Development background, and we had him as a guest to speak about his ideas on The Noble Organization and being a Noble Leader. The audience was very engaged throughout for this broadcast. It's definitely worth reviewing. We discussed: Troy’s history Personal vs. professional growth Noble-self description Mentors Ethos in society Interconnected core values/Share prosperity This podcast is powered b...
Nov 13, 2017•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we were joined by Connie Malamed, The eLearning Coach. Connie was fantastic as expected, and offered tremendous insight into her approach for designing learning, especially as a visual designer. Get to know Connie, she is easily one of the top learning designers in our industry. We discussed: Connie’s history in the field “Perfect” learning solutions Graphic design in L&D L&D field evolution Predictably irrational This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm...
Nov 13, 2017•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we welcomed Learning Architect and Author, Candice Kramer, who has more than 30 years’ experience in adult learning. She brought her experience to the broadcast and talked about the consulting world and fielded a good amount of questions brought up through the chat. We discussed: Candice’s history in the field Consulting Angst in the L&D community Good and bad elearning Books for the industry Q&A responses This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm...
Nov 13, 2017•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Jeff Long of onlinecoursecoach.com joined us for Video Friday and shared his insight to the video world and how it relates to training. The discussion warped around using social media to share training, making training exciting, and the ins-and-outs of video in general. History FB Live for training Sharing mechanism for training Making training exciting This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm...
Nov 06, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast TLDChat was thrilled to welcome BACK to the show, Adam Weisblatt. Adam has 20 years experience in all aspects of workplace learning and a proven track record of implementing global enterprise-wide projects. In this episode, we also learned about Adam’s background as an artist. Creative musings is not a new topic for TLDChat, but it’s always great to learn more about our guests and community. Topics discussed: Adam’s background The importance of user interface in design Making the best of what te...
Nov 06, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast We are back to the Rings of Focus, the projects ring, in particular. We have special guest Ajay Parngarkar to help us get a deep dive into how training fits into the ‘business’ side of a business. He touched on the separation of the two and bringing those two together. He offered some insight and practices and the text chat responded in kind. How Ajay got here Where does training fit into the business Moving from academia to private sector Integrated learning The perfect training department Sell...
Nov 06, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast No tricks today, just an ID treat. Today TLDChat welcomed chat regular Jeroen Breman in the boxes. Jeroen is a Learning Development Consultant at Northwest Lineman College in Meridian, Idaho. His specialties include L&D, management training, leadership development, adult education, online learning, web-based learning, instructional design, (online) facilitation, (online) coaching. Topics discussed: Jeroen’s background What makes Jeroen a unicorn in L&D How AECT led Jeroen to the US Appre...
Nov 06, 2017•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast The British invasion replaces Video Friday for this week. We had a great panel with Jo Cook guiding Bethany Taylor and Marco Faccini through a great conversation. It was a great back and forth on open source resources and some practical applications from the real world. Introductions Software creation: open source vs. proprietary creation Open source examples Talent track example Learning Now TV This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm...
Oct 30, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast We were joined by Kim Lindsey from Cinecraft. We started off with her amazing winding story of how she got into the world of L&D. The rest of the day was spent talking about working with clients and how that affects your working process. Great discussions in the text chat, so be sure to scroll up through and catch up while you are enjoying the playback! Entering the L&D field Aggregation and curation Working with clients Adapting your training scripts Purpose of work This podcast is powe...
Oct 30, 2017•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast We were joined by Anna Rose Leach today with a conversation on what it is like just getting into the field today. We wound through the community aspect and how the connections make a difference in this industry. The key word ‘connection’ kept popping up throughout the video and the text chat, so make sure you scroll up if you're watching the playback to follow the line of discussion. Entering the field The importance of community Anna’s current projects Q&A gauntlet Data analytics Adoption o...
Oct 30, 2017•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today TLDChat welcomed Tricia Ransom of Guardian Analytics. Tricia has a robust career in learning development and has worked in many different parts of the world. Tricia started her career in L&D in technical writing as a subcontractor before moving to PwC. She also attended TLDC16 and shares her vibrant personality in this session. Topics discussed: Tricia’s background The power of people and relationships The one person she says you should work with if you can How helping IT helped levera...
Oct 24, 2017•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast An excellent discussion with special guest Brandon Carson, Director of Design and Development for the Learning Department at The Home Depot. Brandon discussed the culture of The Home Depot, and how technology is helping it become one of the premiere retail destinations in the world. Imagine the complexity of this environment and the kind of training employees require to properly service customers. There are thousands of items in inventory, and luckily, Home Depot’s new beta mobile is helping wit...
Oct 24, 2017•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode brought Bethany Taylor on to discuss a blog she wrote on the TDLC site on ‘What is the Impostor Phenomenon?’ We also had Kristin Anthony in a window to talk about this idea and expand upon the blog written by Bethany. The background on Impostor Phenomenon Statistics on this feeling Deeper dive on how we feel about this idea Practical applications Phenomenon leading to challenges This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm...
Oct 03, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast A fantastic video Friday with special guest with Steve Haskin and Sam Rogers as they discuss the Online Learning Conference and all things video. They discussed pre and post production tools and tips and the logistics of 360 video, among other things.. Online Learning Conference Video solving problems Defining ‘video’ Production toys 360 video in the L&D field Round trip editing Recording audio for video Microvideo This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm...
Oct 02, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
