In this episode (our first of 2021), Karen and Krista reflect on the lessons learned from 2020 and provide critical takeaways for L&D professionals seeking success in the new year.

In this episode, we complete our conversation with Will Thalheimer, founder of Work-Learning Research.

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Will Thalheimer, founder of Work-Learning Research and well-known expert on the science of learning. Will talks about creating learning programs that train learners in the proper “real-world” context to generate “spontaneous remembering” and more…

Part 1 of 3: In this episode, Krista and Karen sit down with Will Thalheimer, a leading expert in learning and development and instructional design. Will is also a speaker and writer on L&D, as well as the founder and President of Work-Learning Research, Inc.

In part 1, we get Will’s perspectives on which scientific principles of learning he considers most important, as well as which industries seem to apply those principles most effectively in their training programs.

Part 2 of 2: Krista and Karen continue their discussion on how L&D teams and Marketing can work better together, which would be a “win” for all involved…the learners most of all.

Part 1 of 2: L&D and Marketing: always working together but maybe not always seeing “eye to eye.” In this episode, Krista and Karen discuss how L&D and Marketing can forge a better, more effective partnership, which would be a win for all…especially learners!

Krista and Karen continue their conversation on self-directed learning. They talk about how to make sure self-directed learning programs stay in line with Legal and Compliance requirements, how to motivate learners, and more.

You know the feeling: it’s been a long day of Zoom conferences and PowerPoint deck building, and the last thing you want is more homework. So are those few extra minutes of individual research really worth your time? In Part One of our two-part series, Karen and Krista explain why self-directed learning is crucial in the age of COVID-19.

Effective “multitasking” is a myth. In this episode, Karen and Krista discuss this myth and what it means for designing virtual learning programs.

“Are you a visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learner?” You’ve probably seen more than a few online quizzes promising you the answer to that question. On this episode of Your Brain On…, Karen and Krista discuss what research reveals about learning styles, and what it all means for remote learning in the age of COVID-19.