Category: Presentations

Join us at the 20th Anniversary of DevLearn

I’m so excited to announce that we’ll be attending, speaking, and sponsoring DevLearn this year, and I’d love for you to join me! The primary event takes place Nov 6-8 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. DevLearn is the premier event for learning and development professionals, and it’s the perfect opportunity to learn about the latest trends in e-learning, network with other professionals, and discover new tools and technologies. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned pro, there’s something for everyone at DevLearn. Plus, it’s always more fun to attend conferences with friends! So mark your calendars and register today

3 Great Keynote Events:

Kara Swisher

Kara Swisher
Co-founder and Editor-at-LargeRecode

Erik Wahl

Erik Wahl
Internationally Recognized Graffiti Artist

Dani Johnson

Dani Johnson
Co-founder and Principal AnalystRedThread Research

David Kelly
CEO
The Learning Guild

Learn More >

#IDIODC Tech Tools & Toys for Learning Design & Development

Got to hang out with Brent and Chris broadcast of Instructional Designers in Offices Drinking Coffee this morning to talk about the latest tech gadgets and apps to improve creativity and productivity. You can watch the replay via CrowdCast.

We also let 100+ attendees jump into the Miro board to add their own tools, ideas, and grab links during the session.

Highlight overview of Miro

Next Steps:

#IDIODC CrowdCast on Virtual Training Tips and Tricks With Karen Hyder

Got a chance to listen to Karen Hyder on the #IDIODC CrowdCast. Karen has facilitated and assisted in developing The Learning Guilds online conferences and sessions. I’ve been lucky enough to have been coached by Karen over the years and appreciate all the tips, feedback, and guidance she has provided.

She shared the following tips:

  • Prior to the event, align with your participants and provide a list of expectations and have them commit to participating, focusing and interacting with you (the facilitator)
  • Think about a timed block and build in breaks if you need a longer session.
  • Everyone should be off mute, use video when necessary but not always needed. Think about your use case and what makes sense. Recommend at the opening.
  • As a general guideline, try to get participants involved every 2-3 minutes.
  • In the beginning, have them share a little about themselves, prefers this idea where people can share via chat vs using the time to go around the room in traditional training classrooms.
  • Prior to starting, play slides, rotating that provide best practices, how to solve issues, and upcoming things to remember.
  • Think about providing reading, video, or additional delivery of content prior to the interactive session so that everyone can take advantage of the LIVE time.
  • Have a backup plan, PLAN B, from a second internet connection (you can use your MiFi or phone) with a backup computer and headset to minimize disruptions or delays in your session.
  • Think about how you can educate and motivate your audience to make a difference.
Watch the CrowdCast replay.

Listen to all the DomainKnow #IDIODC casts hosted by Brent Schlenker and Chris Van Wingerden. They do a new cast every Tuesday for 30 minutes.

Learn more about Karen on KarenHyder.com.

TLDC: Jo Cook Q+A Session around Live Online Learning

If you haven’t heard of the TLDC community online, you should strongly consider joining them. They offer daily chats using CrowdCast where you can listen in, share, and contribute as well as a Slack channel to stay connected within the L+D community.

Once you join, you have access to all the live broadcasts or can access via podcast or video replay post-event if you could not join in live. It’s $150 per year or $15 per month. https://www.thetldc.com

Last week, Jo Cook of Lighbulb Moment was a featured guest (she was amazing + dynamic) and I summarized some of her key points shared:

  • wired connection to your router will provide a faster connection for improved bandwidth
  • investing in a faster computer
  • audio quality is the most critical
  • adding a microphone or headset, based on the number and how often you use Logitech headsets recommended (I love them)
  • giant monitor or multiple monitors to be able to see all the feedback
  • minimize size and optimize assets to work with audience members who may have slower connections
  • can link to tools – adding surveys, feedback based on your tool
  • cameras = webcams – adding a external device leads to higher quality
  • what do I love best about the virtual classroom – “what drives me is helping people “Love when I can see people get that lightbulb moment”
  • what do I like least about the virtual classroom – “when the tech goes wrong” “this can happen in live classrooms, so learn around and how to work around these challenges
  • love hearing and seeing different perspectives, all sorts of different options and styles
  • Design interactions to avoid crickets, get the interaction from the start to help take advantage of the tools you have
  • Crowdcast. Adobe Connect, Zoom, GoToTraining, Webex, plus a whole lot more
  • What do you want to achieve?
  • Who are you working with?
  • Ease of use of the tool for the facilitator and the audience
  • Interactive: role plays (breakout rooms Zoom and Adobe Connect),
  • Need to let participants know what they need to do, prep and if they are using their webcam
  • Jo prefers 10 people in a virtual classroom so that she can get to know them and have the interactions she thinks is most helpful to adapt to their needs
  • More people, the fewer connections you can have with individuals which can prevent you from knowing the learning transfer
  • During your session, always think about how to get your audience involved, ask a question, feedback and the outcome you want
  • Think about “What can they be saying or doing instead of me?”
  • Download Jo’s Facilitation Guide via Jo’s blog can help and plan your session.
  • Adding a producer to assist, support, and provide quick feedback during a session.
  • Deliver with energy to help break thru the technology barrier
  • Get familiar with the technology ahead of time and get comfortable.
  • Call out, acknowledge, and connect with your audience chatting with you to build a bond. This is where a producer can assist while you are speaking to help provide feedback and support participants.
  • It’s ok to have silence for a moment.
  • Asking participants, what is your lightbulb moment for today?

Follow Jo on twitter @LightBulbJo and check out her web site.

Check out the live and free recorded sessions from the #learningcollective created by @RISC_Inc with content by @KristenLearning @LearnNuggets @sarahmerci @JD_Dillon (to name a few)

RISC has been curating content to help L+D professionals stay ahead of the curve and learn, expand and grow their knowledge-based from creating content, UX, designing for every screen, to how to conduct interviews to learning about AI just to name a few of the topics:

Check out at: sealworks.team/LearningCollective

I’ve watched and taken notes on sessions from JD, Kevin, Kristen, and Sarah’s so far. Join me for my live broadcast on Getting Started with Prototyping using Adobe XD, we’ll cover the basics to get you launched as well as share several resources and our favorite tips, tricks and plugins. May 20th at 10am ET.

https://sealwrks.com/2WZuOof

You can watch the recorded presentation below.

https://www.facebook.com/RISCInc/videos/672681696920264/

View & Download Presentation: Using Your Mobile Device to Create Amazing Content #ATDTK19

View & Download the deck from the presentation on Thursday, Feb 7, 2019.

Are you looking for amazing ways to use your mobile device to create content? In this session, you will learn how to use your phone or tablet to brainstorm, sketch, take notes, collaborate, create audio- and video-based media, and animate using several mind-blowing apps. You’ll leave the session feeling inspired and have the practical information to apply one or more apps when you get back on the job. 

– Explore several apps to enhance creativity on your mobile device. 
– Discover several free and inexpensive apps to improve brainstorming, productivity, and collaboration. 
– Apply these apps immediately on your next project. 

Download a copy of the #OLC Learning Brainstorms, Tips & Techniques Jam Session

Get the most out of your conference experience by starting with this morning brainstorming session with award-winning eLearning expert Nick Floro. You’ll explore design trends and walk away with resources, tips, and techniques to help you build your next generation of learning.

My 2017 Distance Teaching & Learning Conference #DTLC Preso Decks

 

Keynote: DESIGNING ELEARNING: THE FUTURE IS TODAY
Creativity and design thinking are essential for educators to provide engaging learning experiences. In this talk Nick will unleash your creativity showing how good design in everyday things can be a source of inspiration to spark ideas for new and better ways to teach with technology. You’ll get practical tips, see examples of new tools and learn about innovative design strategies that can be applied in simple ways to produce learning results without a huge team or budget. You’ll also hear about several trends, just around the corner, that all instructors and learning designers need to know to be an effective 21st century educator. Fasten your seat belts for a fast-paced and fun exploration of design for learning with technology.

https://www.slideshare.net/nickfloro/designing-elearning-the-future-is-today-78464114

Session: USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE TO CREATE NEW LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Learn about amazing apps and new techniques for quickly creating, editing and delivering new course content using just your mobile devices to maximize learning. You’ll also learn how to best capture, record and share content via your mobile devices.

Workshop: eLEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGN: TURNING IDEAS INTO REALITY
Learn the latest strategies, workflows, and tools for creating eLearning products using a prototyping design process. Get hands-on practice communicating a concept beginning with low-fidelity mock-ups; gather user feedback and translate into high fidelity prototypes before you start development. Come to this session with at least 2 project ideas for further development.

 

 

 

2017 Distance Teaching & Learning Conference DT&L Conference

Design, Create & Explore Learning with Your Mobile Devices #DevLearn Presentation Resource

View and Download a copy of the DevLearn 2016 Presentation. Any questions, feel free to reach out and connect.

Do you feel like you’re not taking advantage of your tablet or smartphone outside of email, text messaging, and a couple apps? Mobile devices can be much more than tools to consume content and conduct conversations. Your mobile device is armed and ready to not only uncover learning opportunities but also help create them.

In this session, you will learn about several amazing apps that will provide new ways for you to explore, learn, and create new content for your learners. The session will examine the various ways you can not only move content on and off your device but also edit it. You will leave this session with new applications, ideas, and approaches to maximize the potential of your best device for learning today!

In this session, you will learn:

  •  How to take advantage of your mobile device
  • New ways to be creative with your tablet and phone
  •  About new apps and tools to add creative splash to your content
  • How to create, edit, and move content on and off your device