Podcast • June 1, 2021

Your Brain On…Podcast Ep. 25: A Conversation with Clark Quinn, Ph.D. (Part 3)

This is the final episode of a three-part series with author Clark Quinn, Ph.D., a recognized leader in learning technology strategy. Karen, Krista, and Clark discuss how L&D experts can advocate for learners and better mediate experiences to drive a greater culture of learning within innovative organizations.

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Podcast • May 24, 2021

Your Brain On…Podcast Ep. 24: A Conversation with Clark Quinn, Ph.D. (Part 2)

This episode is the second part of a three-part series with Clark Quinn, Ph.D., an author and recognized leader in learning technology strategy. Karen, Krista, and Clark discuss using humor to engage learners, and how simple conversations can greatly benefit self-directed learning in the workplace.

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Podcast • May 3, 2021

Your Brain On…Podcast Ep. 23: A Conversation with Clark Quinn, Ph.D. (Part 1)

Karen and Krista speak with Clark Quinn, Ph.D., an author and recognized leader in learning technology strategy, about the latest in cognitive science, and how to hook learners and make knowledge stick. This is the first part of a three-part series.

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Podcast • April 19, 2021

Your Brain On…Podcast Ep. 22: A Conversation with Bob Sottilare (part 3)

In this episode, Amy Parent and Irene Boland of Salience Learning continue their conversation with Bob Sottilare, Director of Learning Sciences at SoarTech, about practical ways to apply adaptive learning in almost every learning scenario. This is the last part of our three-part series.

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Podcast • April 5, 2021

Your Brain On…Podcast Ep. 21: A Conversation with Bob Sottilare (part 2)

In this episode, Amy Parent and Irene Boland of Salience Learning continue their conversation with Bob Sottilare, Director of Learning Sciences at SoarTech, about all things adaptive learning. This is part two of a three-part series.

Listen to the episode here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb0a3ea9

Podcast • March 22, 2021

Your Brain On…Podcast Ep. 20: A Conversation with Bob Sottilare (part 1)

In this episode, Amy Parent and Irene Boland of Salience Learning take over to interview Bob Sottilare, Director of Learning Sciences at SoarTech. The company is a leader in developing intelligent systems that emulate human decision-making for military, government, and commercial applications.

Amy, Irene, and Bob discuss all things adaptive learning and how to create programs structured enough to keep learners motivated, and flexible enough to remain practical. This is part one of a three-part series.

Access the episode here: https://share.transistor.fm/e/7c67bb4e

Podcast • March 9, 2021

Your Brain On…Podcast Ep. 19: Critical Thinking & Strategic Thinking

In this episode, Karen and Krista define critical thinking and discuss why critical thinking skills are becoming more important in the healthcare and biopharmaceutical industries. They also discuss how critical thinking and strategic thinking are different, using real-world examples.

Podcast • February 22, 2021

Your Brain On…Podcast Ep. 18: Part 3 of 3 with Julie Dirksen

In the final part of our interview with Julie Dirksen, Karen, Krista, and Julie discuss what L&D professionals should take away from new research on learning within virtual environments, and how to best communicate with stakeholders to create effective programs.

Podcast • February 8, 2021

Your Brain On…Podcast Ep. 17: Part 2 of 3 with Julie Dirksen

In part 2 of our three-part series with Julie Dirksen, Karen, Krista, and Julie discuss how to provide learners with constructive feedback during complex scenarios that often lack immediate results in the form of rewards and consequences. How do we keep learners motivated when success seems far off in the future?

Learn more about Julie Dirksen: https://usablelearning.com

Podcast • January 25, 2021

Your Brain On…Podcast Ep. 16: Driving Behavior Change Through Better Design

In part 1 of our 3-part series, Karen and Krista are joined by author and instructional designer Julie Dirksen to discuss how to best encourage behavior change through better design, and what really motivates learners.

Learn more about Julie Dirksen: https://usablelearning.com