The Learning Geeks Podcast

If 2020 has taught us anything, it's the importance of stepping back and reflecting. The Geeks did just that as they continue their yearly tradition and share their 8 lessons from the year. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

The Geeks react to a fantastic Season 2 finale of The Mandalorian. There's so much to talk about including reactions to a surprise appearance, new story plots, emotional endings, and much more. Major spoilers ahead. May the Force be with you! CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. READ BOB’s BATUUAN RECCE BLOG https://therecce.substack.com/ AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading "Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Trailer III Music Cover | The Force Theme" by Parademics at https://youtu.be/iop__6nlNJE

Learning is a skill and considered the most fundamental skills of our time. In this episode, Lisa Christensen (Director of Learning and Development CoE at McKinsey & Company) and Matt Smith (Partner and CLO at McKinsey & Company) join the show to discuss their research on Intentional Learning. The crew discusses the mindsets and skills of intentional learners, why it’s difficult to master and support, and steps you can begin today to unlock intentionality in your career. MORE ON INTENTIONAL LEARNING https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/future-of-work/the-most-fundamental-skill-intentional-learning-and-the-career-advantage CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading WHAT IS A VCR? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Videocassette_recorder

It's that time of the year again - The Mandalorian Season 2 premiered so a Star Wars aftershow is in order. Special guest Dan Zehr sticks around to breakdown the episode and nerd out with us. If you didn't catch the previous Learning Geeks episode, Dan joined us to discuss teaching with pop culture. Dan is a high school educator, podcast host of Coffee with Kenobi Podcast, and author of the “Teaching with Star Wars” blog on StarWars.com. May the Force be with you! CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. READ BOB’s BATUUAN RECCE BLOG https://therecce.substack.com/ FOLLOW DAN ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @MrZehr Facebook: CWK Cafe Group SUBSCRIBE TO COFFEE WITH KENOBI PODCAST https://coffeewithkenobi.com/ COFFEE WITH KENOBI PATREON PAGE https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeWithKenobi READ DAN’S NEW BOOK – “THE STAR WARS BOOK” https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/636357/the-star-wars-book-by-cole-horton-pablo-hidalgo-and-dan-zehr/ WORK WITH DAN https://danzmedia.com/ AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading "Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Trailer III Music Cover | The Force Theme" by Parademics at https://youtu.be/iop__6nlNJE

Special guest Dan Zehr - high school educator, podcast host of Coffee with Kenobi Podcast, and author of the “Teaching with Star Wars” blog on StarWars.com - joins the show to discuss how educators in K-12, Higher Ed, and corporate education can learn from the Star Wars franchise. Dan has become well-known for being a teacher who uses Star Wars and pop culture in his classroom to teach about failure, mentors, teachers, family, diversity and much more. So even if you're not a fan of Star Wars, this is still a must listen! CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. READ BOB’s BATUUAN RECCE BLOG https://therecce.substack.com/ FOLLOW DAN ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @MrZehr Facebook: CWK Cafe Group SUBSCRIBE TO COFFEE WITH KENOBI PODCAST https://coffeewithkenobi.com/ COFFEE WITH KENOBI PATREON PAGE https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeWithKenobi READ DAN’S NEW BOOK – “THE STAR WARS BOOK” https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/636357/the-star-wars-book-by-cole-horton-pablo-hidalgo-and-dan-zehr/ WORK WITH DAN https://danzmedia.com/ AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

Learning from failure is powerful, but sharing stories of our failure takes courage. A recent epic fail inspired us to share stories of our past/recent failures, including why failure feels bad, what can be learned from failure, how to create a culture that accepts failure, and much more. Plus, Bob ends the episode with one of the most inspiring quotes of all-time! CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading “The Jedi Lives Forever (Star Wars fan made soundtrack)” by Luis Humanoide at https://youtu.be/gwWGG_Kgags

Following performance reviews, it's often the time to plan our future development. And that’s where learning kicks in. So in this episode of the Learning Geeks, the guys discuss development plans, how to make them relevant for you, what our development plans typically look like, and why we believe in balancing prescription with self-direction. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

Covid-19 has disrupted traditional modes of safe practice, but the advances in virtual reality and simulations are making it possible to provide memorable and impactful learning through practice. In this episode, Carrie Straub, Executive Director: Educational Programs and Research at Mursion, joins the Learning Geeks to discuss the advances in immersive, virtual practice. With Carrie’s immense experience on helping others authentically practice interpersonal skills, she shares why it’s important to create psychologically safe environments, how AI could play a role in the future, and why authentic, safe practice is essential for today’s most important issues (e.g. racial inequalities, unconscious bias). CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. RESOURCES Stanford Virtual Human Interaction Lab (Publications) – https://vhil.stanford.edu/pubs/ Diamond Age – by Neal Stephenson DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

In this episode, we explore why it’s okay to be bored, and the science on why it can positively impact creativity, imagination and learning. Finally, we discuss how we should seek boredom during our day to be better learners. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading RESOURCES Link to Manoush Zomorodi’s Ted Talk – How boredom can lead to your most brilliant ideas https://www.ted.com/talks/manoush_zomorodi_how_boredom_can_lead_to_your_most_brilliant_ideas?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

In Part 2 of a two-part series, Tad Leckman, Professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz, continues to share tales of his abrupt end of the traditional university classroom and everything he has learned to deliver remotely. Part two focuses on the light side (meaning everything good!) of remote teaching. The findings are incredibly relevant and allow many learning professionals to gain empathy for not just the instructor, but also the learner as well. The guys discuss certification from a distance, remote collaborative game-play, attrition, things that will stick, and much more. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

In Part 1 of a two part series, Tad Leckman, Professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz, joins the show to share his tales of his abrupt end of the traditional university classroom and everything he has learned to deliver remotely. The findings are incredibly relevant and allow many learning professionals to gain empathy for not just the instructor, but also the learner as well. The guys discuss concentration fatigue, psychological changes, exhaustion, learner collaboration, economic factors, design, and much more. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

Some in-person events are meant to only be conducted live…right? Bob gets us to discuss this common belief to understand if an online experience could be equivalent to an in-person event. We do this by analyzing two popular fitness brands – one that focuses on the ‘at home’ model, and another that focuses on the in-person, community feel. We hope that you can play along at home and hopefully able to facilitate the same activity with your colleagues. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

Matt Pierce, Learning and Video Ambassador at TechSmith Corporation, joins the show to talk about the ins-and-outs of storytelling with video. Including how you get started, audio quality, personality, and how to engage your audience. A great discussion for anyone new or experienced in this space. Plus, Matt secretly throws in a possible RIP term that we should no longer use when creating video. What that is…well I can’t tell you until you listen! TECH SMITH ACADEMY Be sure to check out Tech Smith Academy for plenty of tutorials and tips on getting started with video https://academy.techsmith.com/. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

The Learning Geeks are joined by special guest Elliott Masie, Learning Host and Curator for the Masie Center, and Allison Horn, Global Lead for Talent at Accenture, to discuss how we can pivot in the moment when our best laid plans in our learning programs are quickly disrupted. We discuss the appropriate design mindset, how to embrace the design opportunity in virtual learning, emotional relevancy, practical tips, and much more. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

The Geeks are live at the #ATD Techknowledge Conference in San Jose, CA. They were joined with special guest Dr. Britt Andreatta, CEO and President of 7th Mind Inc. and author of several books including her latest, Wired to Grow 2.0. Britt shares her extensive research into how the brain learns and discusses the importance of learning from failure, avoiding learned helplessness, impact on learning with change fatigue, and much more. Britt closes the show by sharing his "RIP" topic - which is something in the learning world she believes should be put to rest. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

The Learning Geeks are back for 2020 and recording LIVE at the ATD Techknowledge Conference and joined by special guest Karl Kapp. Karl is an Instructional Technology Professor at Bloomsburg University who is widely known as a learning game design guru in our field. The Geeks and Karl discuss games for learning, types of gameplay, lessons we can learn from game designers, and much more. Karl closes the show by sharing his "RIP" topic - which is something in the learning world he believes should be put to rest. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

Join the Learning Geeks as they continue their end-of-year tradition reflecting back and looking forward. Bob, Dana, and Jake share their lessons learned as learning professionals from 2019. Dana explains why 2020 continues to be a great time to be in the learning profession. The guys then conclude the show (and year) by sharing their goals in 2020 and how they plan to continue to grow and contribute to the learning field. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

This special edition of the Learning Geeks - Star Wars Aftershow comes heels of the Skywalker Saga coming to a close and Baby Yoda rising to fame. The Geeks discuss their favorite episodes of Mando so far and reflect on the emotion and excitement of watching the final movie of the 9 episode saga. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

Allison Horn, Global Lead of Learning & Development at Accenture, joins the show again to talk about a topic near and dear to our hearts – how we learn and how we can be better learners. Allison and the Geeks discuss techniques to learn better, learning as a skill, common challenges, our role as a better learner, our favorite resources that helps us learn better, and much more. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

This special edition of the Learning Geeks - Star Wars Aftershow, comes live from Jake's Basement immediately following the debut of The Mandalorian. The Geeks discuss non-spoiler reactions first, and then transition to a spoiler-filled discussion on all surprises, our intrigue, and the fun in the premiere. And yes, we were able to somehow weave a little learning discussion within our chat! CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

The Geeks are recording live at Learning 2019 in Orlando, Florida in front of a “studio audience”. In Segment 3 of their show, the Geeks welcome studio guests Matt Houck and Doug Holt for a special Q&A on how the Geeks do podcasting. We discuss our format, how we plan, how we record, and how others can bring podcasting into their own environment. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

The Geeks are recording live at Learning 2019 in Orlando, Florida in front of a “studio audience”. In Segment 2 of their show, the Geeks welcome special guests Caro Paduch and Carey Paquette to discuss the agile mindset, agile coaching, and additional lessons learned from their Learning Organization's shift to agile. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

The Geeks are recording live at Learning 2019 in Orlando, Florida in front of a “studio audience”. In Segment 1 of their show, the Geeks welcome special guest Elliott Masie to discuss Storytelling in Learning and why it’s one of Elliott’s top trends in learning. RESOURCES You can learn more about Elliott at https://masie.com/ CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

Lauren Hodges (Ed. D.) joins the Geeks to discuss Health and Science within learning. Lauren is a professional trainer, performance coach, researcher, and consultant who has spent years practicing and applying new ways in which we can approach learning in a more holistic way. Lauren and the Geeks discuss energy management, purpose driven learning, recovery moments, learning with emotion, digital detox, wellness tech for good, and more! Be sure to tune in and take your breaks while you listen! ABOUT LAUREN You can find Lauren at grasshoppertraining.com and drlaurenhodges.com. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

After reading ‘Essentialism’ by Greg McKeown, Dana found a direct application to our Learning world. As the author states, “our society has been consumed by the undisciplined pursuit of more…” So in this episode, the Geeks unpack the core principles of Essentialism and discuss why adopting a mindset on an Essentialist can help us be better teachers, designers, learners, and colleagues. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

Providing our learners with more practice opportunities is always a good thing, but when do certain situations require more serious engagement versus a playful one? The Learning Geeks kick off the show discussing this topic after Bob shares a recent discover when moving from a more classic role play simulation, to one that is more game-based. To close the show, Dana introduces the concept of Essentialism and previews the impact on learning. The Geeks plan to discuss this topic more in depth in our next episode, so check out the book Essentialism by Greg McKeown for a preview! CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

The Geeks are finished with their Summer breaks and crazy travel schedules to officially kickoff Season 2 of the Learning Geeks podcast. The guys recap their summer tales, share what they’ve been learning, and explain why the best educators can appear when you least expect it. We look forward to a fun season and can’t wait to enjoy the learning geekiness with you all. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own. AUDIO CREDIT "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

Summer is here and our PTO and traveling schedules have made us take a summer break. However, the Geeks got together from all over the galaxy, to record a special episode to talk about Learning Experience Design. Bob is vacationing in Batuu and is sharing the planet's secret on how to immerse your guests taking advantage of our senses, imaginations, and emotions. So many lessons we can learn as learning professionals! Starting in August 2019, we will return to our normal schedule and have plenty of guests lined up. If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter, or other channels! All thoughts and views are of our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

All of us in the learning and education profession are asked to innovate, but this can take time, requires support, and doesn’t always have a clear path. So when we’re asked to innovate, how do we do it? The Learning Geeks try to tackle these questions and share tips, successes, and failures that we can all learn from to create the future of learning. If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter, or other channels! All thoughts and views are of our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

Before Dana heads off to ATD International Conference, the Learning Geeks dedicate another episode workshopping a new design challenge - how do we better articulate the learner experience to our stakeholders and sponsors? The Geeks discuss journey design, mapping, energy, and even the hero’s journey. Also, If you’re at ATD ICE, stop by and say hello to Dana. He will be presenting Wednesday at the “ATD Forum 5: Be the Hero Benchmarking Learning in the Future” session. If you have a design challenge that you would like to discuss, or even participate live on the show, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter, or other channels! All thoughts and views are of our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

The Learning Geeks decide to dedicate the entire episode to a very popular learning principle – Spaced Learning. It’s never easy and always a topic of debate and discussion, so Bob shares a current learning challenge and the Geeks discuss how to possibly solve it. They also discuss what space really means, why it’s important, and why it could influence the future of learning professionals. If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter, or other channels! All thoughts and views are of our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

With so much to share in the Star Wars world, the Geeks stick around for their special segment to discuss everything Star Wars. Bob and Jake completed a two week Star Wars celebration that included a Star Wars themed 5K and Half Marathon, a road trip, and a long weekend full of surprises and announcements. Thoughts and views are our own. Find us at www.learninggeekspod.com. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

The Learning Geeks have a smorgasbord of topics on today’s episode. Jake kicks it off discussing why our brains battle between unconscious and conscious learning. Dana has another flight adventure and shares how it’s possible to teach a simple technique to learn a complex skill. And Bob shares his recent experience with a popular MOOC and tries to discover the secret sauce and what we can learn from it. All thoughts and views are of our own. Book Credit: Atomic Habits by James Clear. https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

The Learning Geeks are back and kick off the show discussing why Dana’s recent flight experience led him to discover new connections with immersive learning. Bob shares an update on his learning goals and why building a habit full of practice, immersion, and contextual learning has become so critical to his success. We close the show by sharing some big life news from one of the geeks – but from who? You’ll have to listen and find out! Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

Dana kicks off the show by sharing his love of questions, so the Geeks discuss why falling in love with the question can lead to better design, learning, and teaching. Jake shares a video tip and explains why focusing on sharing stories vs. sharing memories can dramatically improve your video game. Jake then previews ATD’s Techknowledge 2019 Conference. The Geeks also pay tribute to a major advocate for continuous learning and curiosity – Pierre Nanterme. Check us out at https://www.learninggeekspod.com/. Check out Jake’s ATD TK Promo Video called “There’s Hope in January” https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6496014304909885440 Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

The Learning Geeks are back and kickoff 2019! We learn that Bob’s most influential teacher shared a surprise response which sparks a great discussion on the importance of not only creating the environment to learn, but having the desire to learn. Dana then shares his favorite Christmas gift and Bob gives a progress update on his learning resolution. The Geeks close the show talking about a new concept, Learning Ecosystems, and how it relates to personalizing our learning. Check us out at https://www.learninggeekspod.com/. Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

Join the Learning Geeks once again as they wrap up 2018. Jake shares his ‘Ode to the Teacher’, the geeks reflect on their most inspirational teachers, and they close year by looking ahead at their 2019 learning resolutions. Oh, and Bob gives us a quick review of the new Mary Poppins movie, and Jake tells us why Elf on the Shelf gives him nightmares. Check us out at https://www.learninggeekspod.com/. Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

Join the Learning Geeks as they (finally) welcome Allison Horn, Global Lead for Learning at Accenture and patron saint of the Geeks, to the studio. Hear what Allison likes about our field right now, what she’s looking forward to in the future, and exactly how she got to where she is today. Check us out at https://www.learninggeekspod.com/. Check out the Learning to Learn Coursera Course - https://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learn Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

The Learning Geeks sit around the campfire to tell the classic tale of the Scandinavian warship – the Vasa – and why an almost 400-year-old ship has a valuable lesson to be learned. Later, Bob brings the funeral music back and lays to rest a classic learning activity that too often results with head scratching. Check us out at https://www.learninggeekspod.com/. Check out the Vasa Museum - https://www.vasamuseet.se/en Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

The Learning Geeks are back at home and joined by the Learning Geekette (Michelle Voytko) to discuss what we walked away with following our time at Learning 2018. This is a great run-down of some key learnings and we hope you can learn from them too. And considering it’s Thanksgiving week in the U.S., what better way to close the show then to share something we’re all thankful for. Check us out at https://www.learninggeekspod.com/. Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

Live from Elliott Masie’s Learning 2018 conference, the Learning Geeks are joined by the Learning Geekette (Michelle Voytko) for a pre-conference run-down. We’ll share a preview of what we’re presenting at the conference, plus some tips for making the most of the experience. Even if you can’t make it to the conference this year, you’ll get some great snippets of some of our latest work! Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

The Geeks stick around following Episode 07 to talk Star Wars, and why not, we have Tad Leckman in studio with us! Tad shares how his R2-D2 model became a star, Bob shares what Immersion was to him growing up and compares it to modern day versions including Disney (Galaxy's Edge) and The Void (Secret's of the Empire VR). Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

In today’s episode, the Geeks are joined by Tad Leckman, artist, designer, and educator for the entertainment world. Tad shares an on-the-job learning experience while learning 3D modeling at Industrial Light and Magic. That eventually led him to found the Jedi Master's program for LucasFilm Animation in Singapore, an apprenticeship program for designers and artists. Many connections to any learning professional. Have a listen! Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

In today’s episode, the Geeks are live again in Chicago, IL. Bob begins the show sharing a new study he is working on with Dr. Paul Zak, Neuroscientist and Professor at Claremont Graduate University. Bob shares how they are measuring immersion in real-time, within the classroom. The Geeks discuss the latest findings and what we can learn from it. To close the show, Dana puts another familiar learning term to rest – Learning Styles. To learn more about Immersion Neuroscience, see http://www.immersionneuro.com Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

In today’s episode, we welcome our first guest to the show, Lauren Lobel - Global Lead of Onboarding at Accenture. Lauren joins the geeks to discuss why onboarding is a powerful and emotional opportunity to capture the hearts and minds of your newly hired employees. Whether your organization is large or small, the crew discuss ways to increase learning durability, increase sense of belonging, and empower the learner to learn better. To connect with Lauren, reach out on LinkedIn at Lauren W. Lobel, Twitter is @LaurenLobel. And Instagram is laurenwlobel. Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

In today’s episode - Bob Gerard, Dana Koch, and Jake Gittleson open it up with listener mailbag and share why one listener’s letter may change the show’s structure forever. The geeks revisit the topic of Mental Representations but dive deeper and explain what learning designers can learn from it. To close the show, we share our perspective on how humans, not cats, can build a habit of learning. Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

Following the recording of Episode 03, the Learning Geeks stuck around to discuss why a recent Star Wars announcement triggered a connection on what we can do to help people feel a sense of surprise and delight. In addition, they discuss how immersive reality is helping certain theme parks rise to the top in the global ranks. Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

In Episode 03, the Learning Geeks - Bob Gerard, Dana Koch, and Jake Gittleson discuss "Learning about Education" through our own experiences. Topics include purposeful learning, Educere vs, Educare, mental representations, and "being good enough vs. being an expert". To close out, we try a new segment called "Rest in Peace" where we put to rest a term that's overly used in the learning world. Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

In our second, but first public episode, the Learning Nerds - Bob Gerard, Dana Koch, and Jake Gittleson, discuss the neuroscience of teams and learning, the magic of creativity, and the rituals of learning. Dana also tries a new segment called the "Lighting Round" and of course, no podcast would be complete without mentioning Star Wars at some point. Be sure to check out Britt Andreatta's book "Wired to Connect" at your preferred book store! Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading