The Art & Science of Learning

Discussing the latest trends, tips to incorporate learning in the workplace, and the upcoming Canadian eLearning Conference with someone at the center of the workplace learning technologies industry in Canada. Dr Cindy Plunkett is Director of Learning Design & Development at PointClickCare, a platform that connects data in the care sector. She is also the Executive Director of the Canadian eLearning Conference, the first conference in Canada to focus on learning technologies in the workplace. With over 20 years of experience in online instructional design and development, specializing in learning in the healthcare sector, Cindy has worked with three of the largest academic teaching hospitals in Canada on high profile projects. She is deeply involved in the learning technology community in Canada and shares her knowledge as a part-time professor in the faculty of education at Ontario Tech University teaching the Financial Management of eLearning Projects course. Dr Cindy Plunkett: https://canadianelearning.ca/cindy-plunkett/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindyplunkett/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrSenseiCindy Canadian eLearning Conference: https://canadianelearning.ca

In the fifth episode of the special series - Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 – we discuss the nuances of programming a hybrid event. Scheduling a hybrid event in a way that integrates those attending in person and those online, requires specific strategies. In-person events are slowly returning, and the future is hybrid. Creating a successful hybrid class, conference, or meeting requires new skills. In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022, we will explore the different aspects of how to create a successful hybrid event. In the months leading up to the conference, we will follow the journey of how The Learning Ideas Conference prepares a new hybrid experience for June 2022. The Learning Ideas Conference is dedicated to reimagining education and workplace learning, using new technologies to provide us with new opportunities. With the goal to always innovate, in 2022 The Learning Ideas Conference is creating new approaches to hybrid experiences, and exploring what collaboration and networking could be in a hybrid environment. In this special series of The Art & Science of Learning podcast, we will follow the progress of creating this new hybrid experience, discuss the best practices in the field, and share useful tips on creating successful hybrid events. I am very happy to have back on the podcast the founder of The Learning Ideas Conference. Dr David Guralnick is President and CEO of Kaleidoscope Learning and a consultant specialized in the use of technology to improve job performance. He is also the current president of the International E-Learning Association, founder and chair of The Learning Ideas Conference and an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University. David has created the first e-learning-specific authoring tool, and the award-winning Watch, Rate, and Compare e-learning approach. David has won over 200 awards in the e-learning industry, and his unique approach to his consulting and project work have saved over $2 billion, due to improved employee performance, for Fortune 500 and multinational clients such as Target, IBM, GE, Time Warner, and many others. David focuses his deep knowledge of the industry to reimagine learning in higher education and the workplace. Dr David Guralnick: http://www.davidguralnick.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dguralnick_IELA The Learning Ideas Conference: https://www.learningideasconf.org/ Kaleidoscope Learning: https://www.kaleidolearning.com/index.html International E-Learning Association: https://www.ielassoc.org/index.html

Creating something new is never a linear process, there are ups and downs along the way. However, there are striking similarities in the process of different types of creative work. Understanding these similarities enables us to make the best of each aspect of the creative process. To discuss this, I am joined by an artist who teaches her students to embrace the creative process. Prof Jinny Yu is an internationally recognized artist and professor of visual arts at the University of Ottawa. Her practice is an inquiry into the medium of painting as a means of trying to understand the world around us. Her work presented at the 56th Venice Biennale addresses themes about migration, which resonate with larger political concerns globally. Jinny works simultaneously to scrutinize conventions and to explore new possibilities within the medium of painting, oscillating between the fields of the abstract painting and the object. Her work has been shown widely, including exhibitions in Canada, Germany, Japan, Italy, Portugal, South Korea, UK and USA. Prof. Jinny Yu: http://www.jinnyyu.com

Policy makers around the world are faced with complex and quickly changing issues that they need to understand in order to design public policy. Learning effectively and continuously is imperative to them managing the shifting landscape. To discuss new and impactful ways of learning, I’m joined by an expert in the field of learning for policy makers and government leaders. Francois Gagnon is Vice-President of Learning at the Institute on Governance (IOG), an organization in Ottawa that is dedicated to improving public governance in Canada and around the world. Francois has worked in the Public Service of Canada for 25 years, including 13 years as an executive, leading and designing a variety of learning experiences. Prior to joining IOG, Francois founded Lead-Action, a firm specialized in Leadership Development. At the IOG Francois leads a diverse offering of unique learning experiences for government leaders and policy makers. Francois Gagnon: https://iog.ca/team/francois-gagnon/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francois-gagnon-8b5a2939/

Constructive feedback is essential to learning, both in the workplace and beyond. But giving feedback does not always have the intended outcomes. My guest in this episode has trained and provided feedback to senior leaders across industries around the world. Laura Peck is Co-founder and Senior Partner of Transform Leaders in Ottawa Canada. For over 30 years, Laura has trained and coached CEOs, Deputy Ministers, Ministers, and C-Suite Executives in the public, private, and non-profit sectors around the world. Laura is a frequent media and issues analyst on a variety of television and radio programs and her articles appear in several national newspapers. She is a Fellow at Carleton University’s Riddell Masters Program in Political Management, where she frequently lectures on Strategic Communications and Political Management and the Media. She is also Adjunct Professor in the MBA program at the Shannon School of Business, Cape Breton University where she teaches Strategic Communications. In 2014, Laura was awarded the Communications Excellence Award by Women in Communications and Technology (WCT). Laura Peck: https://www.transformleaders.ca/about-us/laura-peck/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraPeck6 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-peck-02408884/ Transform Leaders: https://www.transformleaders.ca Twitter: https://twitter.com/Trans4mLeaders

This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week. To mark the occasion, I am joined by the United Kingdom’s former Health Secretary, who is working to improve the outcomes for all children with dyslexia and neurodivergence. The Rt Hon Matt Hancock is the Member of Parliament for West Suffolk in the UK and served as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care from 2018 to 2021. Matt is proud to be dyslexic, but this has not always been the case. Going through school without knowing he had dyslexia, Matt spent all his school years focusing on math and science subjects, trying to avoid anything that needed more than a few sentences. Once he got to Oxford University, his tutor told him “the problem is, Matt, you can talk, but you can’t write.” He was one of the lucky ones as he was sent to be diagnosed and received support. Now, Matt has introduced the Dyslexia Screening Bill in the UK Parliament, which calls for all children to be screened for the condition before the end of primary school and provide training on neurodiversity to all teachers. The Rt Hon Matt Hancock: https://www.gov.uk/government/people/matthew-hancock Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattHancock Neurodiversity in Business: https://neurodiversityinbusiness.org

In the fourth episode in the special series - Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 - we will discuss the reasons for selecting a specific technology platform, the pros and cons of not selecting an off-the-shelf platform, and how to start designing an online experience. In-person events are slowly returning, and the future is hybrid. Creating a successful hybrid class, conference, or meeting requires new skills. In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022, we will explore the different aspects of how to create a successful hybrid event. In the months leading up to the conference, we will follow the journey of how The Learning Ideas Conference prepares a new hybrid experience for June 2022. The Learning Ideas Conference is dedicated to reimagining education and workplace learning, using new technologies to provide us with new opportunities. With the goal to always innovate, in 2022 The Learning Ideas Conference is creating new approaches to hybrid experiences, and exploring what collaboration and networking could be in a hybrid environment. In this special series of The Art & Science of Learning podcast, we will follow the progress of creating this new hybrid experience, discuss the best practices in the field, and share useful tips on creating successful hybrid events. I am very happy to have back on the podcast the founder of The Learning Ideas Conference. Dr David Guralnick is President and CEO of Kaleidoscope Learning and a consultant specialized in the use of technology to improve job performance. He is also the current president of the International E-Learning Association, founder and chair of The Learning Ideas Conference and an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University. David has been first e-learning-specific authoring tool, and the award-winning Watch, Rate, and Compare e-learning approach. David has won over 200 awards in the e-learning industry, and his unique approach to his consulting and project work have saved over $2 billion, due to improved employee performance, for Fortune 500 and multinational clients such as Target, IBM, GE, Time Warner, and many others. David focuses his deep knowledge of the industry to reimagine learning in higher education and the workplace. Dr David Guralnick: http://www.davidguralnick.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dguralnick_IELA The Learning Ideas Conference: https://www.learningideasconf.org/ Kaleidoscope Learning: https://www.kaleidolearning.com/index.html International E-Learning Association: https://www.ielassoc.org/index.html

Learning is about being open to the possibility of changing our minds. Without the ability to constantly learn and change our minds, it is impossible to live in harmony with other people and the world around us. I’m joined by someone who has made it her mission to connect with people from all walks of life and share the stories that make us human. Anne Mahon is an author and the 14th chancellor of the University of Manitoba in Canada. With a deep interest in people, their stories and making meaningful connections, Anne is a committed life-long volunteer and an oral history author. She has written two books which tell the stories of local marginalized communities: The Lucky Ones: African Refugees Stories of Extraordinary Courage (2013) and Redemption: Stories of Hope, Resilience and Life After Gangs (2017). Anne’s third book is going to be published in the fall 2022 and it is tentatively titled Overcome: Stories of Strong Women Who Grew Up in the Child Welfare System. Having volunteered extensively for over 35 years, Anne also co-founded and co-facilitates the Book Mates Book Club at the Winnipeg Women’s Correctional Center. Anne Mahon: http://www.annemahon.ca

Heidi Bernhardt is the founder of the Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada (CADDAC), a charity dedicated to awareness, education, and advocacy for ADHD. There are many misconceptions on what ADHD is and particularly on how it impacts adults in the workplace. Over the past 30 years, Heidi has made it her mission to raise awareness and understanding on all aspects of ADHD and how it impacts people in all stages of life. Heidi Bernhardt, is a psychiatric nurse by training, mother of three grown sons with ADHD who inspired her to build the Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada (CADDAC), a Canadian charity dedicated to awareness, education, and advocacy for ADHD. Heidi was the Executive Director of the Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA), a national not-for-profit organization of the leading clinicians and researchers in ADHD in Canada, from 2006 to 2012. During these years she built CADDAC in her volunteer life, nationally incorporating CADDAC as a not-for-profit in 2006 and becoming the Executive Director and President from 2012 to 2019. Heidi currently focuses on ADHD education material and systemic advocacy while holding the role of Director of Education and Advocacy for CADDAC. She also continues to teach and present on ADHD for CADDAC. Heidi Bernhardt: https://caddac.ca/about/ Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada (CADDAC) https://caddac.ca CADDAC YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/adhdvid/featured Twitter: https://twitter.com/CentreforADHD

Intelligence is an area that we don’t truly understand. Only recently have we started to understand and acknowledge the different strengths of neurodiversity. We are still learning about the many different forms of intelligence in other living organisms. Is it optimal to base AI on a narrow definition of human intelligence, or is there a lot more for us to learn? In her book, A Human Algorithm, Flynn Coleman highlights the many forms of intelligence that exists in other living organisms and the need for us to better understand what exactly we mean by intelligence. Flynn Coleman is an author, international human rights attorney, a fellow at Harvard and Yale, public speaker and social innovator. She has worked with the United Nations, the United States federal government, and international corporations and human rights organizations around the world. Flynn has written extensively on issues of global citizenship, the future of work and purpose, political reconciliation, war crimes, genocide, human and civil rights, humanitarian issues, innovation and design for social impact, and improving access to justice and education. Flynn Coleman: https://flynncoleman.community Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlynnColeman

The Learning and Development (L&D) Global Sentiment Survey takes the pulse of where workplace learning is headed this year. With thousands of L&D professionals from around the world answering the key question of “What will be hot in workplace L&D in 2022?” this survey for nine years provided a unique overview of what is happening in workplace learning. In this episode, I’m thrilled to have back on the podcast the person who founded and runs the Learning & Development Global Sentiment Survey. Donald Taylor is Chair of the Learning Technologies Conference in London, the leading workplace learning event in Europe and one he has led for the past twenty years. He was also Chairman of the Learning and Performance Institute from 2010-2021. Donald is the author of the book Learning Technologies in the Workplace (Kogan Page, 2017) and many articles. In 2007, he received the Colin Corder award for services to training, and in 2016, an honorary doctorate from London’s Middlesex University, for services to the Learning and Development profession. Since 2014, Donald has run the Learning & Development Global Sentiment Survey, which provides valuable insights to leaders of organizations and L&D professionals. It’s a pleasure to have Don back on the podcast to discuss the results of the L&D Global Sentiment survey for 2022. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldhtaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DonaldHTaylor L&D Global Sentiment Survey 2021: https://donaldhtaylor.co.uk/survey/ Book: How to be a Webinar Master can be downloaded from www.webinarmaster.com Learning Technologies – London UK – 4-5 May 2022 https://www.learningtechnologies.co.uk

Nancy Knowlton is the co-founder and CEO of Nureva Inc., an award-winning technology company that builds audio conferencing solutions that supports hybrid meetings and learning experiences. There are many important elements to effective learning and collaboration. The ability to hear clearly is one of those important issues that can easily be ignored when we think about innovative ways of learning and working. However, Nureva addresses this important issue with an innovative patented technology called Microphone Mist™ technology, that fills a space with thousands of virtual microphones to provide full room audio pickup and truly enable remote participation. Prior to founding Nureva, Nancy was the CEO of SMART Technologies Inc., which she co-founded in 1987 with her husband David Martin in Calgary, Canada. One of the iconic products they created was the SMART Board® interactive whiteboard that changed the way people worked and learned around the world in millions of meeting rooms and classrooms. Over the years SMART Technologies grew to a global company with annual revenues just under $800 million. Nancy has received numerous awards, including Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year. In 2015, she received the C21 Shifting Minds National Award for her distinctive achievements in 21st-century learning and innovation. Nancy Knowlton: https://www.nureva.com/product-news/author/nancy-knowlton-president-and-ceo-of-nureva-inc https://nancyknowlton.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/nancyknowlton11 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-knowlton-848116184/ Nureva: Website: https://www.nureva.com Blog: https://www.nureva.com/blog Twitter: https://twitter.com/NurevaInc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nureva-inc

In the third episode of the special series - Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 - we will explore the latest tech platforms available on the market and what to consider when demoing these technologies. In-person events are slowly returning, and the future is hybrid. Creating a successful hybrid class, conference, or meeting requires new skills. In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022, we will explore the different aspects of how to create a successful hybrid event. Each month we will explore different aspects of a hybrid event and follow the journey of how The Learning Ideas Conference, as they prepare a new hybrid experience for June 2022. The Learning Ideas Conference is dedicated to reimagining education and workplace learning, using new technologies to provide us with new opportunities. With the goal to always innovate, in 2022 The Learning Ideas Conference is creating new approaches to hybrid experiences, and exploring what collaboration and networking could be in a hybrid environment. In this special series of The Art & Science of Learning podcast, we will follow the progress of creating this new hybrid experience, discuss the best practices in the field, and share useful tips on creating successful hybrid events. To Start this series, I am very happy to have back on the podcast the founder of The Learning Ideas Conference. Dr David Guralnick is President and CEO of Kaleidoscope Learning and a consultant specialized in the use of technology to improve job performance. He is also the current president of the International E-Learning Association, founder and chair of The Learning Ideas Conference and an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University. David has been credited with the creation of the first corporate training learning-by-doing simulation, the first e-learning-specific authoring tool, and the award-winning Watch, Rate, and Compare e-learning approach. David has won over 200 awards in the e-learning industry, and his unique approach to his consulting and project work have saved over $2 billion, due to improved employee performance, for Fortune 500 and multinational clients such as Target, IBM, GE, Time Warner, and many others. David focuses his deep knowledge of the industry to reimagine learning in higher education and the workplace. Dr David Guralnick: http://www.davidguralnick.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dguralnick_IELA The Learning Ideas Conference: https://www.learningideasconf.org/ Kaleidoscope Learning: https://www.kaleidolearning.com/index.html International E-Learning Association: https://www.ielassoc.org/index.html

In the second episode of the special series - Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 - we will explore how to select the right technology that powers the online components of a hybrid event. In-person events are slowly returning, and the future is hybrid. Creating a successful hybrid class, conference, or meeting requires new skills. In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022, we will explore the different aspects of how to create a successful hybrid event. Each month we will explore different aspects of a hybrid event and follow the journey of how The Learning Ideas Conference, as they prepare a new hybrid experience for June 2022. The Learning Ideas Conference is dedicated to reimagining education and workplace learning, using new technologies to provide us with new opportunities. With the goal to always innovate, in 2022 The Learning Ideas Conference is creating new approaches to hybrid experiences, and exploring what collaboration and networking could be in a hybrid environment. In this special series of The Art & Science of Learning podcast, we will follow the progress of creating this new hybrid experience, discuss the best practices in the field, and share useful tips on creating successful hybrid events. To Start this series, I am very happy to have back on the podcast the founder of The Learning Ideas Conference. Dr David Guralnick is President and CEO of Kaleidoscope Learning and a consultant specialized in the use of technology to improve job performance. He is also the current president of the International E-Learning Association, founder and chair of The Learning Ideas Conference and an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University. David has been credited with the creation of the first corporate training learning-by-doing simulation, the first e-learning-specific authoring tool, and the award-winning Watch, Rate, and Compare e-learning approach. David has won over 200 awards in the e-learning industry, and his unique approach to his consulting and project work have saved over $2 billion, due to improved employee performance, for Fortune 500 and multinational clients such as Target, IBM, GE, Time Warner, and many others. David focuses his deep knowledge of the industry to reimagine learning in higher education and the workplace. Dr David Guralnick: http://www.davidguralnick.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dguralnick_IELA The Learning Ideas Conference: https://www.learningideasconf.org/ Kaleidoscope Learning: https://www.kaleidolearning.com/index.html International E-Learning Association: https://www.ielassoc.org/index.html

Lack of access and equity to receiving a good education has been exacerbated during the last year and a half. The need to address these gaps is more important than ever. In Canada, the Catapult program within the Rideau Hall Foundation, is addressing this problem directly. Catapult is a national, community-building platform that aims to increase equity of learning access in youth across Canada. It does this by channeling resources to community programs, helping them build know-how, capacity, funding, evaluation framework, partnerships and infrastructure. To learn more about Catapult, and the work they are doing to empower youth to receive a good education, I am joined by the person leading Catapult. Ikem Opara is Director of National Learning Partnerships at the Rideau Hall Foundation and leads the newly created Catapult program. The Rideau Hall Foundation is a nation-building charity that was established to amplify the impact of the office of the Governor General. This is a platform to connect people, causes and organizations which – while they will exist for differing purposes – share a common belief in and commitment to the potential of Canada. Ikem Opara: https://catapultcanada.ca/about/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ikemopara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ikemopara/ Catapult Canada: https://catapultcanada.ca Catapult launch press release: https://rhf-frh.ca/new-program-receives-government-of-canada-funding-to-support-equity-in-access-to-learning-opportunities-for-young-canadians/ There has never been a better time to reimagine learning: https://www.policymagazine.ca/there-has-never-been-a-better-time-to-reimagine-learning/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RideauHallFdn

It is never too late to learn a new skill, however learning at different stages in life may require different strategies. Yoga is recognized for having incredible health benefits throughout life. But learning yoga for the first time at the age of 50, 60, 70 or 80 requires some different strategies. Georgia Morissette teaches yoga to seniors in Ottawa, Canada. Georgia is herself in her 70s, and she started to learn yoga after the age of 50, when chronic back pain was impacting the quality of her life. Having spent her career as a high school teacher, Georgia understands how people learn, and the need to modify her strategy to different students, something she brings to her yoga teaching. Having experienced first-hand the life altering impact of regular yoga practice, she began to teach senior citizens, most of whom have never practiced yoga, and may not have even been very active throughout their life. I’m very happy to have her as a guest on the podcast to discuss the skills and strategies needed to teach, as well as learn, yoga at any age, as well as her any wonderful tips for wellbeing throughout life. Georgia Morissette – Yoga Meditations Introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7w4IB-4qyL8 Chapter 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLDZ7NJIpDU Chapter 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDwE0wSO2bU Chapter 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzjnIBw-p1Y

It is never too late to learn a new skill, however learning at different stages in life may require different strategies. Yoga is recognized for having incredible health benefits throughout life. But learning yoga for the first time at the age of 50, 60, 70 or 80 requires some different strategies. Georgia Morissette teaches yoga to seniors in Ottawa, Canada. Georgia is herself in her 70s, and she started to learn yoga after the age of 50, when chronic back pain was impacting the quality of her life. Having spent her career as a high school teacher, Georgia understands how people learn, and the need to modify her strategy to different students, something she brings to her yoga teaching. Having experienced first-hand the life altering impact of regular yoga practice, she began to teach senior citizens, most of whom have never practiced yoga, and may not have even been very active throughout their life. I’m very happy to have her as a guest on the podcast to discuss the skills and strategies needed to teach, as well as learn, yoga at an advanced age, as well as her any wonderful tips for wellbeing throughout life. Georgia Morissette – Yoga Meditations Introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7w4IB-4qyL8 Chapter 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLDZ7NJIpDU Chapter 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDwE0wSO2bU Chapter 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzjnIBw-p1Y

Innovation and civic engagement are important elements for a thriving community and country. Fostering an environment where people can learn to be innovative, and supported in contributing to their community, requires a multitude of different programs and organizations. The organization in Canada that works to connect these efforts, and develops programs that impact and unite people across Canada, is the Rideau Hall Foundation. The Rideau Hall Foundation is a nation-building charity that was established to amplify the impact of the office of the Governor General. This is a platform to connect people, causes and organizations which – while they will exist for differing purposes – share a common belief in and commitment to the potential of Canada. I am joined by Teresa Marques, the President and CEO of the Rideau Hall Foundation, to discuss how they foster innovation and civic engagement across Canada. Teresa Marques: https://rhf-frh.ca/about/our-team/ Rideau Hall Foundation: https://rhf-frh.ca/ Innovation Learning Resources – Classroom ready resources for teachers: https://canadianinnovationspace.ca/resources/ Innovation Index: https://rhf-frh.ca/innovation-index/ 30 Years of Giving in Canada: https://rhf-frh.ca/our-initiatives/giving/thirty-years-of-giving-in-canada/

In-person events are slowly returning, and the future is hybrid. Creating a successful hybrid class, conference, or meeting requires new skills. In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022, we will discuss what it takes to create a successful hybrid experience. Over the months leading up to the conference, we will explore different aspects of a hybrid event and follow the journey as The Learning Ideas Conference prepares a new hybrid experience for June 2022. The Learning Ideas Conference is dedicated to reimagining education and workplace learning, using new technologies to provide us with new opportunities. With the goal to always innovate, in 2022 The Learning Ideas Conference is creating new approaches to hybrid experiences, and exploring what collaboration and networking could be in a hybrid environment. In this special series of The Art & Science of Learning podcast, we will follow the progress of creating this new hybrid experience, discuss the best practices in the field, and share useful tips on creating successful hybrid events. To Start this series, I am very happy to have back on the podcast the founder of The Learning Ideas Conference. Dr David Guralnick is President and CEO of Kaleidoscope Learning and a consultant specialized in the use of technology to improve job performance. He is also a Columbia University adjunct professor, the current president of the International E-Learning Association, and the founder and chair of The Learning Ideas Conference. David has been credited with the creation of the first corporate training learning-by-doing simulation, the first e-learning-specific authoring tool, and the award-winning Watch, Rate, and Compare e-learning approach. David has won over 200 awards in the e-learning industry, and his unique approach to his consulting and project work have saved over $2 billion, due to improved employee performance, for Fortune 500 and multinational clients such as Target, IBM, GE, Time Warner, and many others. David focuses his deep knowledge of the industry to reimagine learning in higher education and the workplace. In-person events are slowly returning, and the future is hybrid. Creating a successful hybrid class, conference, or meeting requires new skills. In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022, we will discuss what it takes to create a successful hybrid experience. Over the months leading up to the conference, we will explore different aspects of a hybrid event and follow the journey as The Learning Ideas Conference prepares a new hybrid experience for June 2022. The Learning Ideas Conference is dedicated to reimagining education and workplace learning, using new technologies to provide us with new opportunities. With the goal to always innovate, in 2022 The Learning Ideas Conference is creating new approaches to hybrid experiences, and exploring what collaboration and networking could be in a hybrid environment. In this special series of The Art & Science of Learning podcast, we will follow the progress of creating this new hybrid experience, discuss the best practices in the field, and share useful tips on creating successful hybrid events. To Start this series, I am very happy to have back on the podcast the founder of The Learning Ideas Conference. Dr David Guralnick is President and CEO of Kaleidoscope Learning and a consultant specialized in the use of technology to improve job performance. He is also a Columbia University adjunct professor, the current president of the International E-Learning Association, and the founder and chair of The Learning Ideas Conference. David has been credited with the creation of the first corporate training learning-by-doing simulation, the first e-learning-specific authoring tool, and the award-winning Watch, Rate, and Compare e-learning approach. David has won over 200 awards in the e-learning industry, and his unique approach to his consulting and project work have saved over $2 billion, due to improved employee performance, for Fortune 500 and multinational clients such as Target, IBM, GE, Time Warner, and many others. David focuses his deep knowledge of the industry to reimagine learning in higher education and the workplace. Dr David Guralnick: http://www.davidguralnick.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dguralnick_IELA The Learning Ideas Conference: https://www.learningideasconf.org/ Kaleidoscope Learning: https://www.kaleidolearning.com/index.html International E-Learning Association: https://www.ielassoc.org/index.html

What we value in education greatly informs both the kind of research that takes place and the technologies that are developed in support. Globally there are countless important skills that people learn, or should learn, that are not currently valued as part of a good education. Educational research findings and the tools offered by learning technologies can contribute to more effective and engaging learning design. But are there important skills that are not being developed because they are ignored by the researchers and the EdTech sector? Does what we value hinder our potential to improve important skills needed in the future of work? My guest has spent her career immersed in both the research and practice of learning, and has been addressing this issue in terms of designing both research and learning technologies. Dr Alison Clark-Wilson is Professorial Research Fellow at the UCL Knowledge Lab at University College London (UCL) Institute of Education. Her research focuses on school mathematics education, particularly on the design and use of digital technologies and the related professional development for teachers. She also co-ordinates UCL's founding partnership within the European EdTech Network (www.eetn.eu) that brings together EdTech experts, innovators, higher-education professionals and students, in order to connect the best specialists with the most creative minds from all over Europe, providing them with the most relevant EdTech content, to foster innovation in the field of higher education. Among her extensive publications, Alison also edited and authored three books, the most recent of which is The Mathematics Teacher in the Digital Age. This continues to be the most successful book in the series Mathematics Education in the Digital Era published by Springer Nature. Dr Alison Clark-Wilson: https://iris.ucl.ac.uk/iris/browse/profile?upi=ACLAR76 Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliClarkWilson

Highly skilled tradespeople are in great demand, but there can be some significant barriers that prevent talented individuals from completing their training. Learning disabilities, essential skills gaps, or language barriers can prevent top talent from entering, or remaining, in the skilled trades workforce. To address these obstacles, the Government of New Brunswick in Canada has become a leader in innovative solutions to meet training needs. Dr Lori Leach is Director of Virtual Learning Strategist Program at the Government of New Brunswick in Canada. Lori and her team have developed the innovative and holistic Virtual Learning Strategist Program to address learning barriers and support students to be successful in the skilled trades. The successful outcomes of their program are being recognized across Canada increasing the demand for their service model. Most recently they have received an additional $10 million in funding to further their research and program delivery. Dr Lori Leach: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-leach-phd-713751165/ Email: [email protected] Virtual Learning Strategist Program: [email protected]

Rapid learning is critical in a crisis, as well as in a quickly changing business landscape. However, doing it well, particularly in a crisis, requires individuals and organizations to integrate well practiced learning strategies into the regular workflow long before a crisis occurs. The Scan-Orient-Decide-Act (SODA) loop is a strategy that has been used by the military and businesses alike to continuously notice where improvements can be made and learn to make them quickly. To explain how rapid learning can enable success in these uncertain times, my guest in this episode is a global health professional who has worked in variety of high-pressure environments in which rapid learning was part of the job. Dr Shan Soe-Lin is Managing Director at Pharos Global Health Advisors, a non-profit policy and advisory organization whose mission is to save lives on a large scale by focusing on emerging issues in global health. Shan specializes in developing solutions to complex strategic, organizational and operational issues affecting global health and helps organizations and governments focused on nutrition, HIV, TB, and maternal and child health issues. More recently, Shan has advised developing countries and NGOs on Covid control, and published several op-eds in the New York Times, the Boston Globe and Politico on domestic Covid control and return-to-work strategies. Dr Shan Soe-Lin: https://pharosglobalhealth.com/team/

Developing a global mindset is an important part of educating young people in our interconnected world. An essential part of this process is to travel and learn in different contexts. This is exactly what Semester at Sea does. University students spend a semester taking their courses on a ship while traveling to ten different countries on three continents. Their classes take on a new life as the courses are embedded in the context of the countries that they visit. My guest in this episode discusses how this program works and the impact it has on the students and their teachers. Scott Marshall is the President and CEO of the Institute for Shipboard Education (ISE), a non-profit organization that administers the Semester at Sea study abroad program. With a background in business and education, Scott has experience in several aspects of this program and it’s aim to develop global engagement. He also taught students on the ship prior to becoming CEO and is a passionate traveler, having visited more than 80 countries. Scott Marshall: linkedin.com/in/scott-marshall-b250305 Semester at Sea: https://www.semesteratsea.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semesteratsea/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SemesterAtSea Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SemesteratSea TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@semesteratsea?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/semester-at-sea-ise

Where would we be without people who excelled in the trades? Skills such as carpentry, auto mechanics, hairdressing, cooking, and plumbing, only to name few, are an essential part of our daily lives. Training for excellence in the trades is not only critical to all of us, but also to the individuals who want to have fulfilling careers in the trades. To discuss the importance of training for excellence in the trades, and how we can make that a reality, I am joined by an expert in vocational education who advocates for excellence in the trades. Dr Susan James Relly is an Associate Professor and Deputy Director of the Department of Education at Oxford University, as well as the Director of Skills, Knowledge and Organisational Performance (SKOPE) research centre. Susan’s entire career has been in education in various forms: she taught in secondary schools in Australia and England before starting her academic career. Her research interests include Vocational Education and Training (VET) systems and policy, vocational excellence, and work-based learning. Her interest in vocational education developed while teaching in secondary schools where she recognised the need and importance of vocational subjects for students not interested in a purely academic route. Dr Susan James Relly: http://www.education.ox.ac.uk/people/susan-james-relly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SusanJamesRelly Report: Good People in a Flawed System https://www.worldskillsuk.org/insights/good-people-in-a-flawed-system/ Article: The Political Rhetoric of Esteem https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03054985.2020.1866522 Word Skills Competitions: https://worldskills.org/ Guest Recommendations: Book - The Craftsman https://www.amazon.ca/Craftsman-Richard-Sennett/dp/0300151195 Book – Injustice: Why Social Inequality Still Persists https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00YCU92QW?SubscriptionId=AKIAJA54JMESX73IGPXQ&ascsubtag=701171120-6-&linkCode=osi&psc=1&tag=besdeatod038-20&th=1

Apolitical is a peer-to-peer learning platform for governments around the world. Using their fully online platform, they bring to public servants the sharing and ongoing learning of the latest and best ideas through their courses, articles, events and by fostering a global community. I am joined on this episode by the co-founders of Apolitical to discuss how they started their organization, how they help public servants learn, and insights on what it takes to create a thriving global learning community. Robyn Scott and Lisa Witter are co-founders of Apolitical, which they launched in 2017 and a year later it was named one of Fast Company’s most innovative companies. Today Robyn is the CEO of Apolitical and Lisa is the CEO of the Apolitical Foundation. Together, with a team of about 60 employees, they are transforming workplace training by making it continuous and engaging learning within a global community of like-minded peers. Apolitical: https://iris.ucl.ac.uk/iris/browse/profile?upi=ACLAR76 Apolitical Foundation: https://apolitical.foundation/ Robyn Scott & Lisa Witter: https://about.apolitical.co/meet-our-team Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobynScott & https://twitter.com/lisamwitter Guest Recommendations: Failure of Kindness speech: https://jamesclear.com/great-speeches/failures-of-kindness-by-george-saunders Quote: “When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.” ― George Saunders Book: Influence - The Psychology of Persuasion: http://www.harperbusiness.com/book/9780062937650/Influence-New-and-Expanded-Robert-B.-Cialdini-PhD/ Book: Deep Work: https://www.calnewport.com/books/deep-work/

What impact would learning about our family history have on the way we live our life today? Understanding our family history goes beyond dates and places of our ancestors, it is digging into the historic context, events and motivations that shaped their lives. My guest has extensive experience in researching and writing family histories in a unique way that helps families learn how their lives have been shaped by the past. Janet Uren is a professional writer in Ottawa, Canada. She has written many books, family histories, biographies, feature articles, as well as writing for exhibitions. Janet began her career as assistant editor at the Canadian Geographic Magazine as well as working on several other publications, she is now an independent writer and consultant. Her passion for history, people and community comes across beautifully in her writing, but it also extends to other fields. In 2007, Janet founded the Linden House Theatre Company, a successful community theatre company in Ottawa. She not only runs Linden House, but also acts in its wonderful productions. Janet Uren: https://wordimage-history.ca/ Linden House Theatre Company: https://www.lindenpro.ca/

Bonnechere Caves in Canada is located under a hill of limestone, said by geologists to have been the bottom of a tropical sea 500 million years ago. The Caves are a weird and wonderful sight but it is also a rich learning experience that promotes lifelong learning in all aspects of the business. From young children going to learn about caves, bats, and fossils from a time before the age of the dinosaurs, to the young people working at the Caves who learn about geology and the running of a business. How can a tourism site be run as a learning experience for all that enter? I am joined by the owner who will share his story and how he built a business that promotes lifelong learning. Chris Hinsperger is the co-owner of Bonnechere Caves, an ancient natural wonder in Eganville, Ontario, about 120km west of Ottawa. As a student Chris worked at the Caves learning about the history and how to run the business from the owners, Tom and Ruth Woodward. The Caves were discovered and explored by Tom Woodward in 1955 and became a major attraction with learning at the heart. Bonnechere Caves: http://www.bonnecherecaves.com/

One of the great challenges in learning new skills is being able to put them to practice in real scenarios. Although practicing in real scenarios offers critical learning, it also comes with serious risks. Can AI be the answer in creating on the job learning without the risks? My guest is an internationally recognized expert in AI in education and the technology he created helps people learn faster and more effectively. Dr Lewis Johnson co-founded Alelo in 2005 as a spinout of the University of Southern California, under his leadership Alelo has developed into a major producer of AI-driven learning products focusing on communication skills. Alelo has developed courses for use in a number of countries around the world, all using the Virtual Role-Play method. For his work on the first Alelo immersive game, Tactical Iraqi, he won DARPA’s Significant Technical Achievement Award and the I/ITSEC Serious Games Challenge. Alelo was a runner-up in the 2021 International E-Learning Awards and is a qualified team in the XPRIZE Rapid Reskilling competition. Lewis has been a past President of the International AI in Education Society, and was co-winner of the 2017 Autonomous Agents Influential Paper Award for his work in the field of pedagogical agents. Dr Lewis Johnson: https://www.alelo.com/team-w-lewis-johnson-ph-d/ Alelo: https://www.alelo.com/team-w-lewis-johnson-ph-d/ Topics discussed: Rapid Reskilling https://www.alelo.com/rapid-reskilling/ Case Study: Alelo’s learning products save lives in Iraq and Afghanistan https://www.alelo.com/2018/08/case-study-alelos-learning-products-save-lives-in-iraq-and-afghanistan/ Video demonstration of Alelo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edNIK6iONFA Rapid Reskilling Part I: Time for a radical rethinking of training https://www.alelo.com/2020/12/rapid-reskilling-part-i-time-for-a-radical-rethink-of-training/ Twitter: @LewisJohnson, @AleloTLT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lewis.johnson.7370/ https://www.facebook.com/Alelo-129539007396 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-johnson-468679/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/1123771/

From the start of the 2020 global pandemic, teachers around the world have experienced a drastically different way of teaching. It has been a challenging and often chaotic time, but there are also many valuable lessons to be taken that can improve teaching and learning in the long run. My guest has worked for many years with students and teachers in drastically different contexts and around the world. I’m happy to have her join me to discuss what we can take away from the extraordinary experience of teaching in the global pandemic. Aneeqa Rana is a solution-focused global education entrepreneur and consultant with more than 30 years of success across technology, innovation, and global education. Aneeqa has worked with teachers from around the world, and in a variety of contexts, to help them improve their teaching. Her entrepreneurial projects include franchising an afterschool learning center in Colorado, founding a tutoring center in Dubai, launching a hybrid afterschool learning center in Iraq, piloting a hybrid teacher professional development program in rural Pakistan, and developing a digital school/community center concept for rural Morocco. Aneeqa Rana: https://www.aneeqarana.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aneeqa-rana-m-s-m-ed-9a95348/

Virtual reality is well known for immersing people in activities such as flying, traveling in time, or in fictional worlds. But virtual reality can also be a powerful training tool. My guest in this episode has developed a virtual reality training experience that helps people to develop the capabilities to advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. Prof Jason Chen is the Gerdelman Family Term Distinguished Associate Professor of Education at the William & Mary School of Education in Virginia, USA. The questions that drive his research have to do with the variety of ways innovative technologies can be used as a tool for motivation, engagement, and learning. In 2016, with funding from the National Science Foundation, Jason and his multidisciplinary team of geoscientists, social scientists, theater professionals and technologists created a program called GeoDES. This program involves the use of innovative virtual reality simulations designed to help university faculty practice advocating for more diverse, equitable and inclusive departments. Prof Jason Chen: https://education.wm.edu/ourfacultystaff/faculty/chen_j.php The GeoDES program: https://www.wm.edu/peopleofwm/creative-critical-thinkers/chen-j/index.php Video: Virtual Reality Simulations for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: https://tinyurl.com/bnk95cc

Digital transformation has been a hot topic for some time. Integrating new digital technologies into the workflow of organizations, has been the focus of may leaders and IT departments. The focus is often on the actual technology, the investments needed, and the training that will be required. However, without carefully designing a new system (both in terms of technology and organizationally) there is a real danger that the new technologies will not have the desired impact. Although designing a system to support new technologies is time consuming and costly, my guest in this episode will explain why it is invaluable to the success of the organization. Kevin Pashuk is the Associate Vice-President of Digital Transformation & Technology at Sheridan College in Oakville Canada. Sheridan College is a leading postsecondary institution, educating approximately 24,500 full-time and 18,500 part-time students every year. Prior to this role, Kevin was Chief Information Officer at Appleby College in Oakville, Canada, a co-educational independent school serving over 750 students. Under his leadership, Appleby was a trailblazer in North America in implementing 1 to 1 educational technologies. Kevin has received several awards for his vision and leadership in digital transformations. He was awarded the inaugural 2010 IT Leader of the Year (SME) Award from Computerworld Canada, and awarded one of the Top 20 Innovative CIOs by Computer Reseller News for his work at Appleby College. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kpashuk Twitter: https://twitter.com/InvisiTech

Everyone’s brain is wired differently, some more different than others, but none are the same. Understanding these differences, their strengths and challenges, are important to realize our full potential, learn better and work together. Siena Castellon is an 18-year-old neurodiversity advocate and best selling author of the wonderful book The Spectrum Girl's Survival Guide: How to Grow Up Awesome and Autistic. At the age of 12, Siena was diagnosed as autistic, dyslexic, dyspraxic and ADHD. As she searched for information to better understand these labels, she realized that the information she was looking for did not exist. This inspired her to set up a mentoring website for other people like her, to give practical tips and advice on how to navigate a world along neurotypical lines. Siena has gone on to have many great achievements that have helped and supported countless individuals. She launched Neurodiversity Celebration Week, an international campaign that aims to challenge negative perceptions and stereotypes about autism and learning differences by encouraging schools to flip the narrative from focusing on the challenges of being neurodivergent to focusing on strengths and talents. Over 760 schools and over half a million students from around the world took part in 2020. Siena has also won the 2018 Teen Hero BBC Radio One for her inspiring work. I’m thrilled to have her on the podcast to discuss the importance of understanding how people think and learn differently. Siena Castellon: https://twitter.com/NCWeek Neurodiversity Celebration Week: https://www.neurodiversity-celebration-week.com/ Book: The Spectrum Girl's Survival Guide: How to Grow Up Awesome and Autistic https://www.amazon.ca/Spectrum-Girls-Survival-Guide-Autistic/dp/178775183X

Oxford University offers a very unique learning experience that combines the tutorial system, ancient traditions, cutting-edge research and facilities, as well as diverse individuals from all corners of the world. The University is comprised of 39 colleges, with all students and faculty belonging to a college as well as their course department. One of the largest Oxford colleges is St Catherine’s College, fondly referred to as St Catz. I am delighted to be joined by the person leading St Catz to discuss the Oxford learning experience as well as her experience leading the College. Professor Kersti Börjars is the Master of St Catherine’s College and Professor of Linguistics. Her academic focus is in how languages change and why it happens. In January of 2020 Prof Börjars became the Master of St Catherine’s, coming from the University of Manchester where she was a linguistics professor and Associate Vice-President. Prof Kersti Börjars: https://www.stcatz.ox.ac.uk/person/borjars/ St Catherine’s College Oxford: https://www.stcatz.ox.ac.uk/

In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2021, each episode will feature conversations with a selection of conferences speakers from around the world. In these conversations, each guest shares highlights from their conference talk, highlighting their fascinating work in the field of learning, sharing insights and tips, as well as what they are excited about in the future of learning. The Learning Ideas Conference: https://www.learningideasconf.org/ (0:06:15 hours) Gamification of Project Business Studies Matti Koivisto, Ph.D., South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences, Mikkeli, Finland (0:20:15 hours) Make it Matter: A Collaborative Student-Led Engagement and Persistence Program Linda Elkins-Tanton, Ph.D., Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA; Turner Bohlen and Carolyn Bickers, Beagle Learning, Inc., Concord, New Hampshire, USA Beagle Learning https://en.beaglelearning.com/makeitmatter/ (0:32:45 hours) Integrating Intelligent Avatars with Classroom Teaching Lewis Johnson, Ph.D., Co-founder Alelo Inc., Los Angeles, California, USA Alelo https://www.alelo.com/team-w-lewis-johnson-ph-d/

In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2021, each episode will feature conversations with a selection of conferences speakers from around the world. In these conversations, each guest shares highlights from their conference talk, highlighting their fascinating work in the field of learning, sharing insights and tips, as well as what they are excited about in the future of learning. The Learning Ideas Conference: https://www.learningideasconf.org/ (0:05:45 hours) * Wearable Enhanced Learning (WELL): Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges Prof. Dr. Ilona Buchem Professor of Media and Communication, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences Beuth University of Applied Sciences Berlin, Berlin, Germany EATEL https://ea-tel.eu/sig /well Twitter https://twitter.com/mediendidaktik LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibuchem/ (0:22:00 hours) * ALICE (Adaptive Learning via Interactive, Collaborative and Emotional approaches) Track Chair: Santi Caballé, Ph.D., Open University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain Chair: Nicola Capuano, Ph.D., University of Basilicata, Potenza, Italy Prof Santi Caballé http://smartlearn.uoc.edu/team-members/santi-caballe/ Dr Nicola Capuano https://www.capuano.biz/ (0:33:50 hours) * BUILDING A UNIVERSITY OF TOMORROW - Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) * Cultivating Globally Minded Educators Chair: Sarah Qian Wang, Ph.D., Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Jiangsu, China Dr Sarah Qian Wang https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/index.php?cultureKey=en&q=staff&alias=qian-wang (0:47:20 hours) * Online Learning Always Happens Somewhere: Where and When Will Office Workers Learn Post-Pandemic? Imogen Casebourne, Learning Designer, University of Oxford, UK Imogen Casebourne http://www.education.ox.ac.uk/people/imogen-casebourne/ Twitter https://twitter.com/icasebourne LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/imogen-c-6170111/ (1:04:20 hours) * Remote Learning and Training Israel in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from the Field Gila Kurtz, Ph.D., Holon Institute of Technology (HIT), Holon, Israel Prof. Gila Kurtz https://www.hit.ac.il/en/faculty_staff/Gila_Kurtz Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-gila-kurtz-ph-d-35619811/ Twitter https://twitter.com/gkurtz Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gila.kurtz/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kurtzgila (1:18:45 hours) * Topic-Based Learning Saves Resources and Improves Learning * Engagement between Corporate L&D and Education Sector Bruce Cronquist and Todd Stone, Dell Technologies, Seattle, Washington Bruce Cronquist https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucecronquist/ Todd Stone https://www.linkedin.com/in/tstone/ (1:32:20 hours) * Solving Gender and Racial Equity with Experiential Learning and AI Sheffie Robinson, Founder & CEO of Shamrck Education, Mississippi, USA Shamrck Education https://shamrck.education/ LinedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheffierobinson/

In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2021, each episode will feature conversations with a selection of conferences speakers from around the world. In these conversations, each guest shares highlights from their conference talk, highlighting their fascinating work in the field of learning, sharing insights and tips, as well as what they are excited about in the future of learning. The Learning Ideas Conference: https://www.learningideasconf.org/ (0:04:10 hours) * A Look Ahead: The Now and the Next of Learning and Technology within Organizations David Kelly, EVP & Executive Director, The Learning Guild, New York, NY, USA The Learning Guild https://www.learningguild.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/LnDDave (0:19:15 hours) * Mindfulness Intervention Courses in STEM Education: A Qualitative Assessment Eunmi Kim, Ph.D., Co-founder of the Center for Contemplative Science, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, Korea Prof. Eunmi (Jina) Kim https://www.chacmc.org/eunmi-kim (0:36:50 hours) * It's Time to Shift Our Perspectives: From Teaching How to Enabling Doing Hal Christensen, President of QuickCompetence, Forest Hills, New York, USA LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/halchristensen/

In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2021, each episode will feature conversations with a selection of conferences speakers from around the world. In these conversations, each guest shares highlights from their conference talk, highlighting their fascinating work in the field of learning, sharing insights and tips, as well as what they are excited about in the future of learning. The Learning Ideas Conference: https://www.learningideasconf.org/ (0:02:50 hours) * Museums as Catalysts for Digital Learning Deborah Howes Adjunct Faculty , Museum Studies Program, Johns Hopkins University President of Howes Studio Inc, New York, NY, USA Howes Studio Inc. https://howesstudio.com/ Muslims in Brooklyn https://muslims.brooklynhistory.org/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/debseidhowes/ (0:31:15 hours) * Supporting the Development of Critical Thinking Skills through Work-Based Learning Activities: A Pilot Experience in the Educational Science Context Antonella Poce, Ph.D., Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Rome, Italy LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonella-poce-9a63789/ Intellect https://piattaformaintellect.it/portale/index.php/about/ (0:45:25 hours) * Lab 21 – A Space for Learning, Sharing and Innovating Christina Merl, Ph.D., TalkShop/2CG®, Vienna, Austria Talk Shop/ 2CG https://www.lab21.cc/ Dr Christina Merle https://www.christinamerl.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CMerl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinamerl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poetryinbusiness Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TalkShop.cc (1:01:15 hours) * Teaching Data Science in a Synchronous Online Introductory Course at a Business School: A Case Study Prof. Dr. Marcus Birkenkrahe, Berlin School of Economics and Law, Berlin, Germany LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/birkenkrahe/ Twitter https://twitter.com/birkenkrahe

In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2021, each episode will feature conversations with a selection of conferences speakers from around the world. In these conversations, each guest shares highlights from their conference talk, highlighting their fascinating work in the field of learning, sharing insights and tips, as well as what they are excited about in the future of learning. The Learning Ideas Conference: https://www.learningideasconf.org/ (0:03:30 hours) * Introduction to The Learning Ideas Conference David Guralnick, Ph.D. Founder and Chair of The Learning Ideas Conference President and CEO, Kaleidoscope Learning New York, New York, USA Website: http://www.davidguralnick.com/ (0:15:00 hours) * Learning on the Seam: The Intersection between Learning Science and User-Centered Design Alicia Sanchez, Ph.D. Director of Innovation, Defense Acquisition University Department of Defense, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, USA Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative https://adlnet.gov/ DAU https://www.dau.edu/ (0:32:00 hours) * At Your Best: Artificial Intelligence, People Analytics, Highly Realistic Avatars, Innovative Learning & Development Methodologies * Speech Analysis for Advanced Simulation * Digital Learning and Medical Simulation * A Digital Mindset for the Society 5.0: Experience an Online Escape Room Fernando Salvetti, Ph.D., Logosnet, Houston, Texas, USA LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernandosalvetti/ Logosnet www.logosnet.org e-REAL https://e-real.net/about/ (0:48:30 hours) * Taking Project-Based Learning Online Gary Natriello, Ph.D., Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA Website https://www.tc.columbia.edu/faculty/gjn6/ (1:07:25 hours) * How to Design Compliance Training that is Engaging for Frontline Workers Lucia Stejer, Kaplan Professional, Sydney, Australia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-stejer-bbb0a122 Twitter: https://twitter.com/lstejer

Educational technology (EdTech) is a fast-growing industry that is expected to reach $404B in total expenditure by 2025. There are a staggering number of technologies that are labeled as educational, the Apple App Store alone has over 80 000 educational apps. However, the educational value of these technologies is not always clear. In this episode I am joined by a successful entrepreneur who shares her insights and experiences going from academia to building an EdTech startup. Dr Lindy Ledohowski is the Co-founder and CEO of EssayJack, a successful Canadian software startup that helps students improve their academic writing. Lindy was a tenure-track English professor, specializing in contemporary Canadian literature, when she developed the idea for her company. After years of teaching English to high school and university students, she saw that often students had great ideas, but made errors in academic writing. With her believe that if you can master the art of writing well, then you can achieve all your dreams, she quite her academic career and developed the technology to help her students. Dr Lindy Ledohowski Twitter: https://twitter.com/doctorlindy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindy-ledohowski EssayJack: https://www.essayjack.com/ EssayJack Twitter: https://twitter.com/essayjack EssayJack LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/essayjack/ EssayJack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essayjack/ EssayJack Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essayjack

Great art aims to transform us and our ideas in some way. As technology has enabled us to customize many of our interacts with the world, including the news we see and the people we communicate with, this can narrow our views. The pandemic has further put people in tiny social bubbles to keep them safe. But in the safety of our bubbles there is a danger of distancing everything and everyone who is different, causing catastrophic divisions. Humans are social animals and diversity of people and ideas is essential for a healthy life. Literature and film have a unique and important ability to take us out of our safe space to interact with different ideas and ways of being in this world. In this episode I’m joined by an expert in literature and film to discuss important ways in which we can break out of our bubbles and expand our minds through film and literature. Prof David Jarraway is Professor of American Literature and Film Studies at the University of Ottawa. His work focuses on 20th century American literature and film noir. David is the author of the book Wallace Stevens Among Others: Diva-dames, Deleuze, and American Culture (2015), among others including many essays on modern American literature and film. He is also the editor of Double-takes: Intersections Between Canadian Literature and Film (2013). Prof David Jarraway: https://uniweb.uottawa.ca/members/583v Books: TEACHING FILM, Edited by Lucy Fischer and Patrice Petro, esp. Part III: “Interdisciplinarities,” and Part VI: “Film and Media in the Digital Age” (New York: The Modern Language Association of America, 2012). David R. Jarraway, GOING THE DISTANCE: DISSIDENT SUBJECTIVITY IN MODERNIST AMERICAN LITERATURE (Baton Rouge: LSU Press, 2003), where I elaborate further on the “Open Subject” concept discussed in the Podcast. Blake Bailey, CHEEVER: A LIFE (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2009). The passage I quoted from this book (at the end of our conversation) appears on page 302, and is part of a Journal entry American novelist John Cheever wrote in 1962 just after the publication of his second novel entitled THE WAPSHOT SCANDAL. The citation reads: “I think of the enormous responsibilities and burdens that have, recently, overtaken modern fiction; to hold the attention of an audience whose attention is seriously challenged; to describe with coherence a society that has no coherence; to discover or invent links of precedence and tradition where there are none; to look into the moral questions . . . [and] to renew our sense of good and evil.”

Teaching topics that are sensitive, personal, or even taboo, can be extremely difficult. The skills needed go beyond good pedagogy and many other considerations need to be addressed. To discuss best practices and strategies for teaching sensitive topics, I am joined by a person running a ground breaking program that is teaching sexual assault prevention strategies to young women in Canada Dr Sara Crann is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Windsor, Canada. She is the Co-Principal Investigator on a Public Health Agency of Canada grant to adapt and evaluate the Enhanced Assess, Acknowledge, Act (EAAA) Sexual Assault Resistance Program, also know as the Flip the Script program. This program is aimed at women in their first year of university, now also being adapted to adolescent girls, and teaches them ways to defend themselves against sexual violence. The program also addresses topics such as the definition of consent, discusses positive attitudes about sex and addresses society's pattern of victim-blaming. Flip the Script has proven to be a very effective program and I’m so glad to have Sara here to discuss how they address the teaching of such sensitive topics. Dr Sara Crann LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-crann-47755951/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/saracrann SARE Centre Sexual Assault Resistance Education Centre : http://sarecentre.org/ Article: Teaching women to fight back an effective way to reduce sexual assaults https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/teaching-women-to-fight-back-an-effective-way-to-reduce-sexual-assaults-study/article36702176/ Sexual Assault Resistance Education for University Women: https://charlenesenn.ca/research/ Flip the Script study for teens will be recruiting participants. If you are interested please follow on social media: Instagram: @Girls.Resist Twitter: @Girls_Resist Wen Do Women’s Self Defence: wendo.ca Book: I Never Called it Rape https://www.harpercollins.ca/9780062844309/i-never-called-it-rape-updated-edition/

Reskilling and upskilling have become the leading trend in the field of Learning and Development (L&D) for 2021. With the start of the pandemic in 2020, L&D has had an unprecedented year in a variety of ways. Focus in the field has sharply moved away from the leading trends of the of the past few years, such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and learning analytics. To discuss the latest trends in workplace learning I am joined by a leader in learning technologies in the workplace. Donald Taylor is Chair of the Learning Technologies Conference in London, the leading workplace learning event in Europe and one he has led for the past twenty years. He was also Chairman of the Learning and Performance Institute from 2010-2021. Donald is the author of the book Learning Technologies in the Workplace (Kogan Page, 2017) and many articles. In 2007, he received the Colin Corder award for services to training, and in 2016, an honorary doctorate from London’s Middlesex University, for services to the Learning and Development profession. Since 2014, Donald has run the Learning & Development Global Sentiment Survey, which provides valuable insights to leaders of organizations and L&D professionals. It’s a pleasure to have Don back on the podcast to discuss the results of the L&D Global Sentiment survey for 2021. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldhtaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DonaldHTaylor L&D Global Sentiment Survey 2021: https://donaldhtaylor.co.uk/survey/ Book: How to be a Webinar Master can be downloaded from www.webinarmaster.com

Critical thinking is a widely sought-after skill in individuals, both in education and the workplace, but achieving it is often elusive. Although the definition of what critical thinking is has been changing since the time of Socrates, the core idea has remained the same. Socrates established the importance of asking deep questions before a particular idea is accepted as worthy of belief. Socrates established the importance of seeking evidence, and reflectively questioning beliefs and explanations. What does critical thinking mean in the modern workplace and how can it be developed in individuals? My guest is a leader in organizational development and has been successfully embedding critical thinking skills in the workplace. Julie Lavergne is the Vice-President of Organizational Development at CBN, the Canadian Bank Note Company - an award-winning Canadian secure solutions company, best known for printing Canada’s banknotes. Julie is a chemical engineer with extensive experience in senior roles in the areas of operations, quality management and systems development. In her current role, she has developed a new corporate division focused on attracting, developing, retaining and organizing people to support the business now and in the future. Julie Lavergne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-lavergne/

Managing major programs in government, such as digitally enabled transformations, requires different skillsets from regular project management. Projects that take many years, and enormous investments, are extremely complex. My guest in this episode has led, and developed learning programs to teach others to lead, major programs in government. Nick Borwell is the Co-founder of Oxford8, a consulting firm based in London, UK. Nick is highly experienced as a major program director and as a leader of organisations facing complex challenges. He has operated in both the private and public sectors most notably in the United Kingdom’s Cabinet Office, defense and health. He was the Principal of the UK Civil Service Leadership Academy (CSLA), after which he developed the program for the Office of Civil Society’s Covid-19 volunteering effort. While Nick was an Associate with the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) in the Cabinet Office, he transformed the UK Government’s capability and capacity for delivering projects. A key plank of this success was the development of the Major Projects Leadership Academy (MPLA) and its associated programs delivered by Said Business School at Oxford University. He is currently cohort program leader with the MPLA where he has devised and delivered the first distance learning digital program. Nick gained an MSc in Major Program Management from Said Business School in 2011 where he is now an Associate Fellow. Nick Borwell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickborwell/ Oxford8: https://oxford8.com/ MSc in Major Programme Management at Said Business School: https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/programmes/degrees/msc-major-programme-management

Teaching is a complex skill that requires deep knowledge and practice. This is particularly true when the classroom suddenly transitions online and new pedagogical skills need to be learned and adapted quickly. Continuously learning and innovating in teaching is essential for helping students learn. To discuss how to innovate in teaching I am joined by a university professor who’s teaching has won her many prestigious teaching awards. Dr Melanie Adrian is Associate Professor in the Department of Law and Legal Studies at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. She has been appointed to the Order of Ontario, the province’s highest honour, for establishing Carleton University as a global leader in protecting vulnerable scholars and founding an organization to help cancer patients navigate their treatment options. In addition to her academic work, Melanie is also a pioneer and innovator in her pedagogical approach. In 2019 she was appointed one of Carleton University’s inaugural Chair in Teaching Innovation. This prestigious position is awarded to educators who have demonstrated teaching excellence and innovation across their academic careers. It provides the professor with funding to develop a scholarly project to advance teaching excellence, with a particular emphasis on strategies to foster student success. Throughout her career, Melanie was recognized as an exceptional teacher. At Harvard University she was awarded five distinctions in teaching, and at Carleton University she received several teaching awards from the Faculty of Public Affairs and several at the University level.Dr Melanie Adrian: https://carleton.ca/law/people/melanie-adrian/Twitter: https://twitter.com/melanieadrianBe the Choice: https://bethechoice.orgScholars at Risk Network: https://www.scholarsatrisk.orgArticles: All Together Now: Teaching Trailblazer Melanie Adrian Wants to Make Remote Learning a Social Experiencehttps://carleton.ca/ravenmag/story/melanie-adrian-remote-learning/Carleton’s Melanie Adrian Appointed to Order of Ontariohttps://newsroom.carleton.ca/2021/melanie-adrian-order-of-ontario/

Having a positive mindset is a critical part of overcoming adversity and living a happy life. Although there are challenges that seem insurmountable, history is filled with examples of individuals who never lost hope and overcame the most harrowing challenges. But what does it mean to have a positive mindset when faced with a great adversity, and how can we learn to think positively? My guest in this episode is a truly inspiring individual, who faced an unimaginable challenge with a positive mindset that he attributes to enabling him to turn obstacles into opportunities. Andrew Mangan had an accident in December 2016, at the age of 17, that injured his spinal cord and left him paralyzed from below his neck. The doctors were unable to predict if Andrew would ever recover and be able to walk again. However, Andrew was always convinced that if he worked harder and pushed further, he would one day recover. In the four short years since his accident Andrew went on to be able to walk again, he started Connecting the Resilient, a platform for spinal cord injury information, researched and wrote the book Plugged In: How mind-machine interfaces will transform the world, and is now in his second year of mechanical engineering and computer science at Stanford University. He has recently started a company that helps people apply to jobs and internships. Andrew has been working on this company, Kiter, with his older brother. Andrew attributes his ability to achieve all that he has done to his positive mindset, which we will discuss in this episode. Andrew Mangan: https://www.connectingtheresilient.com/new-blog/2017/7/7/andrew-mangan-c5 Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewmangan2?lang=en Connecting the Resilient: https://www.connectingtheresilient.com/new-blog/2017/7/7/andrew-mangan-c5 Book: Plugged In: How mind-machine interfaces will transform the world https://www.amazon.ca/Plugged-Machine-Interfaces-Transform-World-ebook/dp/B07H7RJLYC Article: Severe spinal cord injury inspires student to help others https://news.wbfo.org/post/severe-spinal-cord-injury-inspires-student-help-others Kiter: www.kiter.app

There are many different kinds of schools that offer different experiences for children. The United Kingdom is home to some of the most famous and historic independent schools in the world, with some schools dating back to as far as the 600s. What do these schools look like in the modern era and what is their approach to education that keeps them among the most sought-after schools in the world? To give an inside look at the best independent schools in the UK, I am joined by the person at the core of investigating and writing about these schools. Tori Cadogan is the Education Editor at Tatler, the British magazine owned by Conde Nast. She writes about the UK’s independent schools, edits the annual Tatler Schools Guide, and she offers parents bespoke 1:1 educational consultation. Tori also wrote, produced and presented the accompanying podcast series Tatler Talks: Education, focusing on wellbeing and mental health within the education system. Tatler Schools Guide 2020: https://www.tatler.com/article/schools-guide-2020 Twitter: https://twitter.com/schoolstatler?lang=en Tatler Talks Education Podcast: https://www.tatler.com/article/schools-guide-podcasts

Innovation is an essential part of our increasingly complex world. This can not be more important that in governments that serve the public good. In order to innovate, there needs to be an effective and innovative learning resources that enables innovation. In this episode I speak to the person leading innovations in learning in the Canadian Government. Neil Bouwer is Vice President of the Innovation and Policy Services Branch at Canada School of Public Service (CSPS). The mission of Canada School of Public Service is to provide a broad range of learning opportunities and establish a culture of learning within the public service. Neil’s career as a leader in government spans many sectors, including his role as Assistant Secretary at Treasury Board Canada, Assistant Deputy Minister at Natural Resources, and Senior Vice President at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdneilbouwer Canada School of Public Service: https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/index-eng.aspx

The only way that humans can have a peaceful and collaborative society is by having effective conversations. However, in an increasingly polarized and complicated world, having difficult conversations, that result in deeper understanding, is challenging. It is more important than ever to learn to have constructive conversations. My guest today has extensive experience on this topic, both personally and professionally. Catherine Clark is an internationally respected broadcaster, writer, emcee and the co-founder of the popular podcast The Honest Talk. She also runs Catherine Clark Communications, a consultancy which provides strategic communications advice and support to institutions, corporations, and individuals. Catherine has spent her entire life observing and conducting meaningful conversations. As the daughter of former Canadian Prime Minister Joe Clark and the prominent lawyer Maureen McTeer, Catherine grew up observing her parents have meaningful conversations with diverse groups of people across the country and around the world, and in her professional life, Catherine leads engaging conversations through the television shows, documentaries, panels and events that she hosts. Website: https://catherineclark.ca/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/catherinejclark The Honest Talk: https://www.thehonesttalk.ca/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinejclark76/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-clark-50b7247b/?originalSubdomain=ca

For the past three years the Canadian Government has been transforming and modernizing the way Canadian public servants are learning in the workplace. I’m thrilled to have on this episode the individual leading this change to discuss learning in the government context and how to modernize a learning organization that serves a massive and diverse workforce. Taki Sarantakis is the President of the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS). The Canada School of Public Service leads the Canadian Government's enterprise-wide approach to learning by providing a common, standardized curriculum that supports public servants through key career transitions, ensuring that they are equipped to serve Canadians with excellence. Since Taki’s appointment to this role in 2018, he has transformed and modernized this learning organization. Among his many achievements, in 2011 he was awarded Canada's Public Service Award of Excellence in Public Policy, and in 2013 he was a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Taki Sarantakis: https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/about_us/organizationalstructure/president-eng.aspx Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakiSarantakis Canada School of Public Service: https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/index-eng.aspx Twitter: https://twitter.com/School_GC