The iDeas Podcast (Tom McDowall)
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| 28 Aug 2020 | Episode 5. Build your own toolkit (ft Amanda Nguyen) | 00:39:20 | |
This week, we hear from Amanda Nguyen about her career in L&D, how her journey has shaped her design philosophy and the need for us all the build our toolkits. We'd love to hear which tools are in your tool kit from software to gear and anything else you use to create great content. You can get in touch with us using the details below: Tom McDowall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcdowall/ Amanda Nguyen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandalxd/ Amandalxd: https://www.amandalxd.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-ideas-podcast/message | |||
| 14 Nov 2020 | Episode 10. The Challenges of Adult Learning (ft Cheryl Oberlin) | 00:48:36 | |
In this episode, I chat with Cheryl Oberlin about the challenges and opportunities of adult learning. Cheryl shares her own experiences in creating safe and effective learning environments as well as some key things we should all be considering. If you want to continue the conversation, you'll found our details below: Tom McDowall: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcdowall/ Cheryl Overlin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-oberlin/ During the show, Cheryl mentioned a platform called elearning launch. Check it out here: elearninglaunch.com Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/IDTips --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-ideas-podcast/message | |||
| 05 Dec 2021 | PhDs, Career Funnels & Geeking Out (ft Heidi Kirby) iDeas Podcast | 00:43:17 | |
In this episode, I chat with Heidi Kirby, host of the BLOC podcast and an L&D leader; Heidi share's her insights in her journey towards a PhD in the fields and a range of current L&D topics. You can connect with Heidi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidiekirby/ Check out the BLOC podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YGQtyZ18YNd8HQN5UCaNN -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT IDT AND FUTURE IDTX EVENTS
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| 30 Oct 2020 | Episode 9. Building Your Brand (ft Vanessa Alzate) | 00:50:14 | |
ATTENTION: The recording quality of this episode is significantly lower than usual. Please be assured the problem microphone has now been identified and dealt with (fixed, don't worry, we didn't hurt it). In this episode, I chat with Vanessa Alzate, CEO of Anchored Training about the process she went through when creating her brand. We also talk about some of the biggest mistakes L&D professional make when creating their brand and what we should all do the start the process the right way. If you want to keep the conversation going, you can find us using the details below: Tom McDowall LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcdowall/ Vanessa Alzate Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC6KXT8kU1uUzj23n76kpzQ/about?view_as=subscriber LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-alzate/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessaanchored/ Website: www.anchoredtraining.com Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/IDTips --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-ideas-podcast/message | |||
| 21 Aug 2020 | Episode 4. Variety is the spice of L&D (ft Shirleen Wong) | 00:47:41 | |
In this episode, I have a chat with Shirleen Wong following her being named "Best Learning Designer 2020" by winning The Show as part of The Learning Con. We discuss how we ended up with careers in L&D, good whiskey and why the variety of paths people to take into L&D is a wonderful thing. If you'd like to get in touch, all our details are below. Tom McDowall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcdowall/ Shirleen Wong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lin-wong/ If you'd like to be on the show, drop me an email: tom@evolvelearningdesign.com or message me here on the Anchor platform. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-ideas-podcast/message | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | Going Solo (ft Joe Suarez) | 01:01:37 | |
In this episode, I chat with Joe Suarez, freelance learning experience designer, about his journey into the world of freelance work, running his own business and the direction of the industry today. You can connect with Joe here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephsuarez/ And catch his podcast and YouTube channel here: Instructional Redesign: http://instructionalredesign.com/ eLearning Out Loud: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDjs4IXB4qO_4rDvIi3mD-Q -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT IDT AND FUTURE IDTX EVENTS Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aJ3fsB-TlLLU8O7f8B6fw Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/GRxNCc2eks Become one of our awesome Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/IDT Buy me a Beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idtips Get some ID swag at the IDT store: https://idt-store.creator-spring.com/? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-ideas-podcast/messageBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE iSpring: Start creating eLearning today! Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 11 Sep 2020 | Episode 6. The eLearning Revolution (ft Allie York) | 00:50:31 | |
In this episode, I chat with Allie York, learning a development specialist and founder of York & Yours - Creative Education Solutions. We discuss her route to starting her own business, the divide between the corporate and academic learning worlds and the ongoing eLearning revolution. Allie shares some insights into the role digital learning can play in driving interest and engagement in STEM subjects and we define what we mean by meaningful interactions. Contact Details You can get in touch with me or Allie using the link below. Tom McDowall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcdowall/ Allie York: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allie-york/ York & Yours: https://www.linkedin.com/company/york-and-yours York & Yours: https://www.yorkandyours.com/ Supporting the Community Love the show and want to be part of our new learning community? Join the discord server today! It's totally free and all about sharing ideas and experiences. https://discord.gg/Q9cGPeh --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-ideas-podcast/message | |||
| 07 May 2021 | Episode 14. From teacher to ID, not a 2020 phenomenon (ft Natalie Friedman) | 00:58:22 | |
In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Natalie Friedman about her journey from teacher to instructional designer for the state of Colorado. It turns out; people were making this switch long before 2020 and the deluge of 'how-to articles'. Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/InstructionalDesignTips You can connect with Natalie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nmfriedman/ Want to support IDT and the iDeas Podcast? Buy me a beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/IDTips Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/IDT Buy some stuff: https://idt-store.creator-spring.com/? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-ideas-podcast/message | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | The Role of Voice Acting in L&D (ft Christopher Tester) | 00:59:20 | |
I chat with Christopher Tester, a UK-based voice actor, in this episode. We discuss the role of voice acting in L&D, how the field is evolving and what AI may bring in the future. Christopher also shares some thoughts on how instructional designers can work with voice actors. You can connect with Christopher here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgtester/ Check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIVXC-X9YE3378rKxzaWD2w And his website: https://www.naturallyrp.co.uk/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT IDT AND FUTURE IDTX EVENTS Subscribe right here on YouTube. It's quick and free! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT IDT AND FUTURE IDTX EVENTS Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aJ3fsB-TlLLU8O7f8B6fw Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/GRxNCc2eks Become one of our awesome Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/IDT Buy me a Beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idtips Get some ID swag at the IDT store: https://idt-store.creator-spring.com/? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-ideas-podcast/messageBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE iSpring: Start creating eLearning today! Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 16 Oct 2020 | Episode 8. A.I Revolution or Marketing Buzz? (ft David Kofoed Wind) | 00:46:43 | |
In this episode, I chat with David Kofoed Wind about his career in EdTech, the power of peer review and how A.I is reshaping the learning landscape. If you want to keep the conversation going, get in touch: Tom McDowall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcdowall/ David Kofoed Wind: https://www.eduflow.com/ Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/IDTips Join of FREE Discord community: https://discord.gg/EXEg95J --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-ideas-podcast/message | |||
| 17 Jun 2022 | Embracing an Abundance Mindset with Kim Tuohy of Belvista Studios | 01:19:37 | |
Kim Tuohy is a passionate instructional designer and eLearning creator with a background in organisational development, learning, training and graphic design. I like to inspire learning through creative training solutions that solve real business problems. Kim is the founding director of Bevista Studios, an organisation that creates an insane amount of value not only for its clients but also for the wider L&D industry. In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, Kim and I chat about how she has cultivated her business culture and adopted an abundance mindset in our industry. You can connect with Kim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-tuohy/ Belvista Studios: https://belvistastudios.com/ The Creator Hub: https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/ Belvista Studios YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/belvistastudios --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-ideas-podcast/message | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | Virtual Facilitation; We Have Some Work To Do! with Catherine Nicholson | 00:51:19 | |
In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Catherine Nicholson about the importance of virtual facilitation in the current and future L&D landscape. Catherine also shares some top tips for improving your virtual facilitation, and we discuss how developing this range of skills can improve your overall learning design. You can connect with Catherine on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-nicholson/ Check out the virtual training team website as well: https://www.thevirtualtrainingteam.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT IDT AND FUTURE IDTX EVENTS Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/InstructionalDesignTips Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/GRxNCc2eks Become one of our awesome Patrons from just £1 per month: https://www.patreon.com/IDT Buy me a Beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idtips Get some ID swag at the IDT store: https://idt-store.creator-spring.com/? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-ideas-podcast/messageBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE iSpring: Start creating eLearning today! Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 11 Apr 2022 | The Adapt Freelancer with Simon Date | 00:48:44 | |
In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Simon Date, The Adapt Freelancer. We discuss what the Adapt framework is and why it's so important to the development of our industry, as well as how the framework and authoring tool have shaped Simon's career and formation of husi business, Adapt Unlimited. You can connect with Simon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-dat... Check out Simon's company, Adapt Unlimited: https://www.adaptunlimited.net/ Want to try Adapt for yourself? You can follow the IDT install guide here: https://youtu.be/kTUX-tX4S0s -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT IDT AND FUTURE IDTX EVENTS Subscribe on YouTube. It's quick and free! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/GRxNCc2eks Become one of our awesome Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/IDT Buy me a Beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idtips Get some ID swag at the IDT store: ht iSpring: Start creating eLearning today!Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 06 Feb 2021 | Episode 13. For the Love of Data and Learning! (ft Anja Hartleb-Parson) | 01:18:13 | |
In this episode, we're talking data and it's role in the world of learning design. With me, is Anja Hartleb-Parson, a data scientist turned L&D professional. We discuss the role of data, the basics of data management and some simple tips on making data useful. You can get in touch with Anja on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anja-hartleb-parson/ Catch every episode and all our other great content on the Instructional Design Tips YouTube channel You can help support IDT and the iDeas podcast by buying me a beer or becoming a patron! Buy me a beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/IDTips Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/IDT --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-ideas-podcast/message | |||
| 02 Dec 2020 | Episode 12. Visual Design in eLearning (ft Craig Sybert) | 01:02:43 | |
In this episode, I chat with Craig Sybert about the role of visual design in creating effective eLearning. We also discuss why LMSs look the way they do, our personal preferences when it comes to background music whilst learning and if gravity is real (sort of). If you'd like to keep the conversation going, you can find out details and details about the Big Fat Instructional Design Review of 2020 below. Craig Sybert
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| 12 Apr 2022 | Deciding What's Next with Sandi Volpe | 00:47:25 | |
In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Sandi Volpe about her carer in L&D, how she avoids investing time in fads, and decides what to focus on next. You can connect with Sandi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandimarinarovolpe/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT IDT AND FUTURE IDTX EVENTS Subscribe on YouTube. It's quick and free! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/GRxNCc2eks Become one of our awesome Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/IDT Buy me a Beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idtips Get some ID swag at the IDT store: https://idt-store.creator-spring.com/? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-ideas-podcast/messageBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE iSpring: Start creating eLearning today! Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 26 Jun 2022 | The L&D Hypocratic Oath, and a Higher Standard with Cara North | 00:41:09 | |
In this episode, I chat with Cara North about her move into learning consultancy and how we, as an industry, need to hold ourselves to higher standards. Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 18 Jul 2022 | Building and Improving L&D Teams with Neil Cunningham | 00:50:47 | |
Neil Cunningham is the founder and learning & development solutions director at Align Learn Do. He works with organisations to help build world-class L&D functions and programmes. Start for FREE iSpring: Start creating eLearning today! Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 22 Aug 2022 | On the Bleeding Edge: AR, EdTech and Social Responsibility with Rustica Lamb | 00:42:55 | |
Rustica Lamb is the founder of Bloom Learning Technologies, an international award-winning learning technologies company that is bringing the cost of elearning way, way down. Start for FREE iSpring: Start creating eLearning today! Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 29 Aug 2022 | Your Instructional Design Tech Stack with Zak Rittenhouse | 00:32:08 | |
Zak Rittenhouse is a senior learning experience design lead at Braze. In this episode, we chat about what makes for a great tech stack for an instructional design, learning experience designer or eLearning developer. Beyond just saying what tech we like, this discussion is about selecting the right tools for the job. Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 04 Sep 2022 | Construcive Learning and Emotive Design with Angela Ross | 00:45:55 | |
Angela Ross is the co-founder & COO of Sub-10. In this episode, we discuss her approach to learning design and why Sub-10 focuses on constructive learning and emotive design over micro-learning. Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 12 Sep 2022 | The Power of Netwokring in your Learning and Development Career with Gemma Wells | 00:48:51 | |
Gemma Wells is a digital programme manager at The Opportunity Group and the chairperson of The Learning Network. Start for FREE iSpring: Start creating eLearning today! Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 19 Sep 2022 | The Importance of Embracing Technologies and Practices in Instructional Design with Terry Godfrey | 00:50:29 | |
In this episode, I chat with Terry Godfrey about his instructional design and eLearning development career. He explains the importance of always trying new things and continuing to evolve as new technologies and practices move into the industry. Start for FREE iSpring: Start creating eLearning today! Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 23 Oct 2022 | Learning Experience Design for Education with Dr Sonia Tiwari | 00:46:26 | |
In this episode I chat with Dr Sonia Tiwari, a learning experience designer focussing on children's education. Start for FREE iSpring: Start creating eLearning today! Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 17 Nov 2022 | Adventures in Instructional Design Freelancing with IDLance, with Andrea Dottling and Parker Grant | 00:56:44 | |
In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Andrea Dottling and Parker Grant, the co-founders of IDLance. Start for FREE iSpring: Start creating eLearning today! Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 17 Nov 2022 | Community, Instructional Design, Posters and Generalism with Linnéa Sjögren | 00:53:39 | |
In this episode, I chat with @Linnéa Sjögren about the solutions she creates for her clients, her approach to SME's and whether to remain a generalist or niche down to find success. Start for FREE iSpring: Start creating eLearning today! Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 17 Nov 2022 | Upskilling and the Future with Darren Nerland | 00:44:11 | |
In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Darren Nerland, senior leadership development manager, speaker and co-founder of Learnapalooza. Start for FREE iSpring: Start creating eLearning today! Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 24 Jan 2023 | Getting Practical with Matt Gjertsen | 00:44:12 | |
In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I'm joined by Matt Gjertsen from Better Every Day Studios. We discuss his career path in the L&D world and focus on the practical side of our profession. Start for FREE iSpring: Start creating eLearning today! Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 16 Feb 2023 | Writing an Instructional Design Book, Backwards Design and Sharing Experiences with Dr Luke Hobson | 01:01:19 | |
In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Dr Luke Hobson about his recent (at the time of filming) book, backwards design and its role in learning design, and the importance of sharing experiences with others. Start for FREE iSpring: Start creating eLearning today! Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 12 Nov 2023 | Brain Waves: The Power of Designing for the Brain with Lauren Waldman | 00:35:33 | |
Yo ho, ho ho, it's a learning life for me! In this episode, I had an absolute blast chatting with Lauren Waldman, a.k.a 'The Learning Pirate'. Lauren's a certified learning scientist who's on a mission to make brainy stuff more approachable. We kick things off by hearing about how she ended up becoming a 'Learning Pirate' and what made her venture into the fascinating world of learning sciences. Start for FREE iSpring: Start creating eLearning today! Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 19 Nov 2023 | Looking to the Future: Live at LN Connect 23 with Helen Marshall | 00:26:01 | |
This episode of the iDeas Podcast was recorded live on 17th November 2023, at LN Connect 23, The Learning Network's annual conference. I am joined by the fantastic Helen Marshall, CLO at Thrive Learning who I first met at LN Connect 2019. Start for FREE iSpring: Start creating eLearning today! Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 08 Jan 2025 | Low Fidelity, High Impact - Live from LN Connect 2024 with Heidi Kirby | 00:37:13 | |
Can instructional designers create impactful learning experiences using low-fidelity modalities? Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 08 Jan 2025 | Making Data Work for You: Overcoming the Fear and Finding Meaning | 00:41:36 | |
In this episode, Dr. Alaina Szlachta shares her thoughts on overcoming the fear and overwhelm often associated with data. She explores how to use data strategically to make informed decisions, the importance of asking the right questions, and how to build a strong foundation of baseline data. Dr. Szlachta offers practical insights for making data accessible and useful, even without deep technical expertise, to drive meaningful change in learning and development. Start for FREE iSpring: Start creating eLearning today! Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 28 Jan 2025 | Want to Revolutionise Learning? Start with Product Thinking! | 00:36:16 | |
In this episode of the Ideas Podcast, we sit down with Greg, founder of Two Circle Studio, to explore a bold vision for the future of learning and development. Greg dives into the idea of applying a "product mindset" to L&D, challenging traditional approaches and advocating for a shift towards standardisation, clear requirements, and defining genuine needs before diving into solutions. We also discuss the unique power dynamics of being an external consultant and how adopting a consultant’s perspective can help internal teams ask tougher questions and deliver more impactful results. Start for FREE iSpring: Start creating eLearning today! Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 07 May 2021 | Episode 15. The Kanye West of instructional design (ft John Hinchliffe) | 00:53:33 | |
In this episode of the iDeas podcast, I'm chatting with John Hinchliffe. The award-winning instructional designer, head of talent at Jam Pan, founder of GLDC, and now the organiser of the Welcome to Aweseom conference. We discuss his career and the road less traveled and why he is most grateful for the times he didn't win awards he's been nominated for. You can get in touch with John on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-hinc... Join GLDC here: https://www.mygldc.org/ Want to support IDT and the iDeas Podcast? Buy me a beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/IDTips Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/IDT --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-ideas-podcast/messageBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE iSpring: Start creating eLearning today! Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | Making L&D Career Dreams a Reality (ft Sarah Cannistra) | 00:48:57 | |
In this episode, I catch up with Sarah Cannistra, L&D and Executive career coach and host of the overnight trainer podcast, about how career dreams can become a reality. You can connect with Sarah here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scannistra/ Check out the overnight trainer podcast here: https://theovernighttrainer.podbean.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT IDT AND FUTURE IDTX EVENTS Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aJ3fsB-TlLLU8O7f8B6fw Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/GRxNCc2eks Become one of our awesome Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/IDT Buy me a Beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idtips Get some ID swag at the IDT store: https://idt-store.creator-spring.com/? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-ideas-podcast/messageBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE iSpring: Start creating eLearning today! Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | L&D as a Product (ft Phill Lord-David) | 00:58:42 | |
In this episode, I chat with Phill Lord-David, head of Learning and UX at iAM Learning, about why L&D professionals need to start thinking like product managers. You can connect with Sarah here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-lord-david-10a100a4/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT IDT AND FUTURE IDTX EVENTS Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aJ3fsB-TlLLU8O7f8B6fw Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/GRxNCc2eks Become one of our awesome Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/IDT Buy me a Beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idtips Get some ID swag at the IDT store: https://idt-store.creator-spring.com/? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-ideas-podcast/messageBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE iSpring: Start creating eLearning today! Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 27 Feb 2022 | Personal Brand and Being Vibrant (ft Erin Chancellor) | 00:57:18 | |
In this episode, I chat with Erin Chancellor, curriculum developer, about personal branding in the L&D space. You can connect with Erin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chancellorerin/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT IDT AND FUTURE IDTX EVENTS Subscribe right here on YouTube. It's quick and free! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/GRxNCc2eks Become one of our awesome Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/IDT Buy me a Beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idtips Get some ID swag at the IDT store: https://idt-store.creator-spring.com/? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-ideas-podcast/messageBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE iSpring: Start creating eLearning today! Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 11 Dec 2020 | The Big Fat Instructional Design Review of the Year (2020) | 01:46:01 | |
2020 has been rough. So why not round out the year with some fun? Join me and panel of my fellow learning geeks for an honest, and hopefully entertaining, review of instructional design in 2020. See the original show here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aJ3fsB-TlLLU8O7f8B6fw VOTE FOR THE L&Dism OF THE YEAR HERE: https://strawpoll.com/3a4bgqz6e The deadline for voting is 10PM UK-time on the 18th December. Your host:
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| 28 Mar 2022 | Bringing L&D into High Education (ft Katie Del Bagno) | 01:04:20 | |
In the first episode of season 2 of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Katie Del Bagno, a communication studies instructor based in California. We talk about how higher education is evolving and how Katie has brought elements from the wider L&D world into her course design. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can connect with Katie on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiedelbagno/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT IDT AND FUTURE IDTX EVENTS Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aJ3fsB-TlLLU8O7f8B6fw Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/GRxNCc2eks Become one of our awesome Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/IDT Buy me a Beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idtips Get some ID swag at the IDT store: https://idt-store.creator-spring.com/? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-ideas-podcast/messageBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE iSpring: Start creating eLearning today! Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | Make It Better, Not More Complicated ft. Olga Anishenkova | 01:00:33 | |
In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Olga Anishenkova about her career in instructional design, the changing job roles our industry has created and how she is driving the adoption of accessibility within her team. You can connect with Olga on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olganishenkova/ Check out her website as well: https://mindupscaler.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT IDT AND FUTURE IDTX EVENTS Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aJ3fsB-TlLLU8O7f8B6fw Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/GRxNCc2eks Become one of our awesome Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/IDT Buy me a Beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idtips Get some ID swag at the IDT store: https://idt-store.creator-spring.com/? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-ideas-podcast/messageiSpring: Start creating eLearning today!Design courses like a pro. Create interactive online courses and assessments. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| 20 Nov 2020 | Episode 11. From Teacher to Instructional Designer (ft Justin Talbot) | 00:58:03 | |
This week I spoke with Justin Talbot, a teacher and educator currently expanding his experience and skills into the wider digital learning world. he shares his experience of pivoting between the two fields and we discuss some of the big things the corporate and educational worlds can learn from each other. If you'd like to keep the conversation going, get in touch: Tom McDowall
Justin Talbot
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| 14 Aug 2020 | Episode 3. Do I have to become a graphic designer? (ft Joe Senart) | 00:45:08 | |
In this episode, I chat with Joe Senart, trainer, instructional design, graphic designer and author of the brilliant 'Training is BLANK' blog and YouTube channel. Between talk of beer, Star Wars and Joe's Dog, we discuss the role of graphic design in learning design, what you can do without any specialist software, and why we all need to respect fonts more. If you'd like to get in touch all our details are below. AND make sure you check out Joe's blog and YouTube channel. Tom McDowall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcdowall/ Joe Senart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephsenart/ Training is BLANK: https://www.trainingisblank.com/ If you want to come on the show, get in touch using the message button on our Anchor.fm homepage or drop me an email: tom@evolvelearningdesign.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-ideas-podcast/message | |||
| 31 Jul 2020 | Episode 1. UI & UX in digital learning design with Phill Lord-David | 00:45:46 | |
In the first episode of this podcast, I catch up with Phill about the role of UI and UX in digital learning design. How visual design should play a supporting role and reveal my distaste for the term ‘gamification, without using a single word. If you’d like to get in touch you’ll find our details below. And, if you’d like to come on the show for a chat, get in touch using the link below. Phill Lord-David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-lord-david-10a100a4/Tom McDowall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcdowall/Come on the show: tom@evolvelearningdesign.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-ideas-podcast/message | |||
| 07 Aug 2020 | Episode 2. Developer or eLearning Creative? (ft Luke Westwood) | 00:30:59 | |
This week I'm catching up with Luke Westwood, founder of 'The eLearning Mentor' and full-time developer. We talk about career opportunities in digital L&D and what we can all do to help people find their feet as they start out. If you’d like to get in touch you’ll find our details below. And, if you’d like to come on the show for a chat, get in touch using the link below. Luke Westwood: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukewestwood/The eLearning Mentor: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-elearning-mentor/Tom McDowall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcdowall/Come on the show: tom@evolvelearningdesign.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-ideas-podcast/message | |||