Best Elearning Tools Podcasts (2025)

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Beyond Vanity Metrics: Driving Growth with Learner Engagement 42:07

4d ago42:07

42:07

L&D teams face mounting pressure to prove engagement isn’t just a vanity metric. Join Becky Willis, learning strategist and co-founder of Tractus Learning, as she reveals how to transform engagement from abstract concept to measurable business driver. Discover practical frameworks for connecting learning maturity to engagement strategies, including…

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The Accessibility Edge: How Benchmarking Fuels Inclusive Learning Success with Susi Miller 50:27

18d ago50:27

50:27

Tune in as 2025 LPI Learning Professional of the Year Susi Miller reveals how inaccessible learning content creates significant organizational risks, including compliance violations, talent exclusion, and reputational damage. Through her groundbreaking eLa1000 Accessibility Assessment initiative, Susi demonstrates how organizations that prioritize …

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xAPI in 2025: Growing Pains and Future Gains with Megan Torrance 50:24

2M ago50:24

50:24

It's been almost 12 years since Experience API (xAPI) version 1.0 was released, and it’s still experiencing some growing pains. With so much potential yet still waiting to take the world by storm (or by SCORM?), xAPI seems much like many other Tweens. The fabulous Megan Torrance joins us for this episode of IDIODC to discuss where xAPI stands in 20…

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Must-Steal Marketing Strategies for Your L&D Toolkit with Bianca Baumann 44:45

2M ago44:45

44:45

The goal of any L&D department is to influence and change behavior. And guess what? That’s the same goal of the marketing department. Marketers are great at grabbing attention and convincing people to carry out an action, and many of the strategies and tools they use can also help L&D teams improve the success of training programs. Tune in for a gr…

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Getting Real-World L&D Benefits from Artificial Intelligence with Tim Handley 53:58

2M ago53:58

53:58

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is in the spotlight these days, and many L&D teams are exploring the role it can play in their development processes—and even in the learning content itself. The team at Welbee began incorporating AI into its dominKnow | ONE courses a year ago. Welbee provides courses and learning content focused on school staff well-be…

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Top eLearning Challenges in 2025 - Obstacles or Opportunities? 44:00

3M ago44:00

44:00

It’s time to dust off our trusty coffee mugs and get back on the mic! Instructional Designers In Office Drinking Coffee (IDIODC) is back, and we have a lot to discuss. In our first session this year, we’ll cover the top eLearning industry challenges in 2025 – some are new and trendy, while others are legacy and persistent. How can we tackle these c…

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On the Importance of Learning Portfolios 6:34

4M ago6:34

6:34

Kick off the new year with Sarah as she dives into the must-have tool for every instructional designer: a learning portfolio. In this episode of Learning to Design with Sarah, discover why portfolios are game-changers for aspiring, developing, and professional instructional designers alike. Join Sarah as she unpacks the essentials of what a learnin…

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Aligning L&D with Corporate Strategy feat. Darlene Weghorst 33:19

4M ago33:19

33:19

In this episode of Leading L&D, host Adrian West sits down with Darlene Weghorst, Director of Enablement at Relias. Darlene shares her insights on aligning Learning & Development with corporate strategy, the role of business acumen in L&D leadership, and how to foster collaboration with business stakeholders. From navigating shifting priorities to …

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The Future of L&D feat. Adri Maisonet Morales 31:02

5M ago31:02

31:02

We're joined by Adri Maisonet Morales, VP of Talent Management at Blue Cross NC, to discuss the future of corporate L&D. Along with sharing a bit of her own story, Adri shares her thoughts on: Aligning L&D with business strategy to build a competitive and future-ready workforce A centralized L&D structure using a hub-and-spoke model for efficiency …

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Generative AI in L&D - Leah Houde 28:40

8M ago28:40

28:40

We're thrilled to welcome Leah Houde, Chief Learning Officer at PwC, to discuss her journey in embracing AI and generative AI (Gen AI) within the L&D landscape and its impact in organizational upskilling. Leah dives into the collaborative efforts between PwC’s L&D, tech, and change management teams to upskill 75,000 employees, ensuring they become …

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The REAL Learning Curve - Michael Cannon 25:02

10M ago25:02

25:02

The learning curve is very real, and it's different for everyone. Sometimes, learners pick things up quickly and barely skip a beat. More often, though, training can actually lead to a temporary 'regression' as a learners work to replace the old, familiar habits and skills in pursuit of a 'new normal' with a higher ceiling. Michael Cannon, VP of Gl…

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Evaluating, Choosing, and Implementing an LMS - Jim Farrell 36:38

11M ago36:38

36:38

Does anyone truly *love* their LMS? Good question, and a common point of discussion among learning leaders. For this month's episode, Jim Farrell (Director of Learning Design & Development at SAS) stopped by to share his experience and perspective, from the decision to transition to a new LMS, evaluating potential solutions, pitching internal stake…

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Aligning L&D with Corporate Goals - Tomislav Vujec 38:37

12M ago38:37

38:37

We've got a wonderful guest for this edition of Leading L&D as Tomislav Vujec, Director of Learning at Red Hat, joins us to discuss aligning L&D with corporate strategy. When a company begins shifting its focus, that can be a tough ship to steer -- but ultimately, L&D is the sail for creating those foundational changes. With more than 20 years of e…

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Preparing the Next Generation - Dr. Pooneh Lari 25:58

1y ago25:58

25:58

For this week's show, were joined by Dr. Pooneh Lari, an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for NC State's Training & Development Program. Dr. Lari and her colleagues are responsible for educating the next generation of instructional designers while also helping mid-career professionals further their education or get valuable credentials f…

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Jumping to Training? 10 Micro-Assessment Ideas to Try: Tales of Mismatched Socks and IT Challenges 9:19

1+ y ago9:19

9:19

Ever found yourself struggling with a problem, only to realize you've been tackling it from the wrong angle? Let Sarah guide you on an insightful journey through the maze of problem-solving with the help of two engaging characters - Sam, the sock enthusiast, and Max, the IT guru. Stay tuned as Sam embarks on a quest to unravel the mystery of mismat…

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Rethinking Training, and Get The FREE Training Needs Report Generator 16:19

1+ y ago16:19

16:19

Are you an aspiring or experienced instructional designer who is looking for support or inspiration for your instructional design? You're in the right place. If you have specific topics that you would like me to cover on an upcoming episode, send me a message at [email protected]! Check out my learning portfolio here. In an effort to help…

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Welcome to Learning to Design! 2:58

1+ y ago2:58

2:58

Are you an aspiring or experienced instructional designer who is looking for support or inspiration for your instructional design? You're in the right place. If you have specific topics that you would like me to cover on an upcoming episode, send me a message at [email protected]! Check out my learning portfolio here. TRANSCRIPT Hi, Welco…

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Managing a Hybrid L&D Team — Candace Marles, Ph.D. 27:42

1+ y ago27:42

27:42

Hybrid work arrangements have gone mainstream in recent years, but Candace Marles has been a part of — and managed — distributed learning and development teams for nearly 20 years. Whether its effectively managing virtual meetings for on-site and remote employees, being more intentional in building culture, or simply having a little more patience f…

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Ep. 2 — Buy, Build or Partner with Michael Grant 29:59

1+ y ago29:59

29:59

In his role as Senior Director of Learning Innovation and Assessment for the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, Michael Grant is responsible for leading L&D initiatives for nearly 700,000 members. Not only does Michael's team face the challenge of serving a diverse, global audience with differing regulations, but it al…

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AI's impact on Learning Measurement — Laura Paramoure 28:43

1+ y ago28:43

28:43

For the inaugural episode of Leading L&D, longtime colleague and friend Laura Paramoure brings her 25+ years of experience in learning measurement to talk about how AI is shaking up her world at eParamus. While some people believe that artificial intelligence might replace some in the workforce, Laura believes that it could actually become a massiv…

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Solve Knowledge and Learning Issues with Organization Enablement with Mike Simmons 47:48

2y ago47:48

47:48

We've all heard of Sales Enablement roles. But why is it that only sales teams get special attention enabling them to do their jobs better? Shouldn't we be enabling the entire organization? One might argue that traditional onboarding and training has that responsibility. But it's not quite the same. Enabling all departments to be successful and pro…

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Debunking Myths About Creating Accessible Learning Content with Diane Elkins 43:59

2y ago43:59

43:59

Have you asked yourself lately why you don't put a stronger focus on accessibility when creating eLearning content? Oh c'mon, you know you've made excuses why you "can't" do it. We all have at one time or another in our careers. I include myself in that. Here are just a few I'm sure you've used: "Yea, but nobody in our organization has a disability…

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Improving Training Videos Using Neuroscience with Patti Shank 46:30

2y ago46:30

46:30

Just because you have the skills to shoot and edit a video doesn't mean it's instructionally sound. This is why some videos are easier to learn from than others. And why that learning sticks. Watching video is a passive experience and therefore you might think there isn't much more to it than just making it more entertaining. Yea, you'd be wrong. D…

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Using AI to Supercharge Training Team Productivity with Myra Roldan 45:19

2y ago45:19

45:19

AI is the hottest topic in L&D since Learning2.0. It's even hotter than Virtual Reality. Why? Because it's something everyone can use and doesn't require additional hardware expenses. And more importantly, when used creatively, AI apps can supercharge your individual productivity. But if you're a manager/director of an L&D or Training department, y…

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Navigating the NonProfit Learning Ecosystem with Nancy Bacon 45:35

2y ago45:35

45:35

Nonprofit organizations need training too. Just like the for-profit enterprise, a nonprofit has learning needs. Some of that learning is unique to the nonprofit world. And just like SMBs and large enterprises, nonprofits come in all sizes. And as these organizations scale up, so do their training needs. If you're an L&D professional you may have co…

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The 10 Principles of an Adaptive Learning Organization with Mike Hruska 43:44

2y ago43:44

43:44

Artificial Intelligence is the hottest thing since the internet. And it's the fastest growing, and fastest changing technology in human history. The businesses that survive will be those that can quickly adapt and incorporate these changes with minimal business disruption. Learning and Development will play a critical role in the future of this aug…

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Becoming an Accidental Instructional Designer with Cammy Bean 46:13

2y ago46:13

46:13

Oops! I tripped on a lego, and got back up as an accidental instructional designer. HA! Okay, maybe not that type of accident. But there aren't that many of us that grew up always wanting to be an ID. The reality of our workforce is that we're the island of misfit corporate professionals, and former school teachers. This is also the story of today'…

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The Realities and Future of Modern Learning Ecosystems with Craig Weiss 40:32

2y ago40:32

40:32

Is your company, or department, growing and needing to upgrade the training systems you've outgrown? Or maybe you're just curious about the future of your career in L&D or corporate training? Perhaps you just like to stay informed about the training industry for other reasons. Digital technology has been changing our industry for over 50 years. Kee…

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Powering Performance with Formal/Informal Learning at the 5 Moments of Need with Bob Mosher 44:56

2y ago44:56

44:56

The 5 Moments of Need exist in every department of every enterprise, and requires a strong and efficient learning ecosystem. Both formal and informal learning solutions support each of the moments in different ways. When you need to learn NEW stuff or MORE stuff, those are the first 2 moments of need and probably the most obvious. But there is also…

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Top Tips for Online Presenting with Kirsten Rourke 43:12

2y ago43:12

43:12

As your career progresses you will be asked to be a speaker, or deliver a presentation, more and more. And it doesn't matter if you enjoy it or not, your thoughts and ideas will need to be communicated to others if you expect to succeed in your career. Working from home, virtual meetings and training sessions, have become the norm. Just because you…

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How L&D Can Become a Trusted Business Advisor with Jess Almlie 39:35

2y ago39:35

39:35

Learning and Development leaders and their teams support many different stakeholders. But all of these stakeholders play an important role in the success of each enterprise. If our job is to help them improve their performance than we must learn to become better advisors to those lines of business. Jess Almlie joins us to talk about becoming a trus…

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eLearning Research Surprises that May Surprise You with Jane Bozarth 47:01

2y ago47:01

47:01

Industry research is an important part of advancing our profession. Did you know that, sometimes, researchers discover interesting trends that don't make the final edit of a report? Obviously, if it was industry changing findings it wouldn't hit the cutting room floor. But even the stuff you never read about can very interesting and helpful in your…

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Data Literacy for Learning Leaders with Zsolt Oláh 43:29

2y ago43:29

43:29

Data literacy is not something traditionally taught to training teams, but leveraging data for decision-making is critical in today's workplace. But just counting butts-in-seats doesn't cut it. It's necessary to interpret the business data you are expecting to impact with your training solutions. But that's often easier said than done. Especially i…

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How to Create Accessible Learning Content Supporting DEI with Susi Miller 45:44

2y ago45:44

45:44

When you hear about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, how often do you associate them with accessibility? Probably not immediately, right? But when you see it, your brain says "of course"! Accessibility conversations are often discussed as a separate initiative, when in reality, creating accessible learning content is exactly what DEI p…

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Beyond Gamification: What Worked, What Didn't, and What's Next with Karl Kapp 45:10

2y ago45:10

45:10

Are you tired of hearing the term "gamification"? Do you even hear it that much any more? Was it just a trend that has finally passed? These are all questions for the master of games for learning, Karl Kapp. He's a regular contributor to IDIODC and we want to know what happened... and what's next. Dr. Kapp is well a well-known professor at Bloomsbu…

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Facilitation in Action for Instructional Designers with Nikki O’Keeffe & Darryl Wyles 46:55

2y ago46:55

46:55

Facilitation is about mastering how to deliver an engaging learning experience, all in the effort of improving workplace performance. Instructional designers work hard to do the same. But often times lack facilitation skills or the nuanced understanding of facilitating a learning experience. Let's connect these valuable skillsets and improve traini…

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Stories that Stick: Using Hollywood Methods to Supercharge Training with Jim Piechocki 45:36

2y ago45:36

45:36

Telling stories is a tried and true method for helping people learn. You've probably studied the traditional story arc, and the hero's journey, but have you ever tried the Sabido Method? Have you heard about it? Yea, I haven't either. The Sabido Method has a few steps in the process: Formative Research Policy Framework The Values Grid Writing and P…

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Digital Design Tips and Tricks for eLearning with Mark Lassoff 45:54

2y ago45:54

45:54

Colors, fonts, images, shapes, white space, and so much more. Our work as instructional designers requires a significant understanding of digital visual design. Even if you're "just an instructional designer" and hand your work over to a "developer", there are still many basics of digital design that make us all better at the work we do. As we've l…

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How AI Impacts Learning and Development Departments with Mark Oehlert 42:49

2y ago42:49

42:49

Artificial Intelligence is the hot topic for 2023. Useful applications seem to be popping up daily, and existing platforms, like Canva and Microsoft, are creating new "magic" features within their existing apps. Do these news apps and new feature sets make our jobs easier? Some might argue they will someday make our jobs obsolete. The only thing we…

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Successful Blended Learning Methods with Michelle Parry-Slater 42:29

2y ago42:29

42:29

Before technology we had 1 method of instruction: Classroom based learning with student/teacher guides. But as technology and the internet began to grow the world gained many new options. Sadly, this initially led to thoughts of learning solutions that would replace the classroom and the instructor. Today, we've all, finally, accepted the fact that…

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Instructional Design Best Practices for Supporting Multiple Languages with Mark Sheppard 41:18

2y ago41:18

41:18

In today's global economy instructional designers are increasingly needing to create learning solutions that meet the needs of many cultures communicating in different languages. For decades the answer was simply mandated within large companies requiring all employees anywhere in the world to understand English. Problem solved? Not so much. Thankfu…

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Make Learning Come to Life Using Readable Videos with Lee LeFever 45:47

2y ago45:47

45:47

Who remembers seeing their first CommonCraft video? I remember seeing RSS in Plain English back in the day and thinking, "Wow, this guy if FANTASTIC!" That particular video is now considered a classic, and low budget, compared to today's Explainer Videos. But the cool thing is that it STILL works. It takes a relatively complex topic and explains it…

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Section 508 Accessibility and TTV5 for eLearning with Jenny Wincek 44:36

2+ y ago44:36

44:36

Do you know if your eLearning is accessible? If no, why not? As an instructional designer it's your responsibility to make sure your eLearning projects are accessible for all possible learners. And hey, you eLearning developers! This is your responsibility as well. Even if it is not mandated within your industry, it's the right thing to do. Jenny W…

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Reflecting on Instructional Design, Performance Support, and Technology with Allison Rossett 44:58

2+ y ago44:58

44:58

Allison Rossett's web site has a great quote, "She works on Learning and Technology in a way that is creative, concrete, and quirky." But what it should say is The Greatest of All Time! And her credits and accolades prove it. Not to mention being a genuinely wonderful human being. She is a legend in L&D, but specifically making her mark in the real…

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Holiday Drink'n'Draw - Creating Custom Graphics in Powerpoint for eLearning with Kevin Thorn 45:12

2+ y ago45:12

45:12

Sure you can find a lot of different free images on the internet, but there's always a project, or 2, that need that extra special custom graphic element. You could pay a graphic designer to create something, but that also comes with some headaches. Why not just learn to create it yourself? I think you'll be surprised as how easy it really is. And …

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Hot Christmas Gifts, Tools, and Apps, for Instructional Designers with Nick Floro 48:01

2+ y ago48:01

48:01

In the past we've covered 15-20 items in one IDIODC episode. And as much as I feel that I'm connected to all things tech, he always surprises me with something I haven't discovered yet. Everything from media creation apps to microphones lighting kits and fancy desks. We all use technology for the work we do and while you might not think you need ne…

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Modern Project-Based Learning for Instructional Designers with Brent Newhall 42:46

2+ y ago42:46

42:46

Most skills will never be learned without actually DOING the skill. Duh. It's basic training 101 that if it's too expensive or too dangerous to simply practice a skill many, many, times, then you the design should include a simulated version of the skill. And all knowledge can only be valuable to a business if it is applied to the work being done. …

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Why Instructional Designers Need to Understand xAPI with Aaron Silvers 46:04

2+ y ago46:04

46:04

You may not know Aaron Silvers, but around here we affectionately refer to him as the OG of xAPI. He has been driving it since its inception as Tin Can and worked tirelessly promoting the benefits for our community of instructional designers and L&D professionals. We'll talk with Aaron about the early days of xAPI and why it was necessary to create…

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Shifting from Internal to External Customer Training with B.J. Schone 43:48

2+ y ago43:48

43:48

Having instructional design skills and knowledge can open up many different career paths. The easiest distinction for many is either being in education/higher ed or going the corporate route. If you decided to go the corporate route, you would typically land in the HR department designing training solutions for internal employees. However, more and…

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The Learning Engineering Toolkit You Need with Jim Goodell 42:28

2+ y ago42:28

42:28

Learning Engineer may sound like a fancy new title for instructional designers, but it's so much more than that. The current state of our "industry" is spread quite thin across many domains. There is art, science, technology, humanity, politics, business, and so much more all part of the work we do as corporate training professionals of one form or…

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