2018 Education – March Event Details

Title:  Transmissions from the Edge: Learning Through Story-based Podcasts

Date/Time:  Friday, March 30th  11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Presenter Bios:

Jeffrey D’Anza is a multi-media design consultant with Nationwide Insurance, focusing on the creation of eLearning and media-based learning solutions (graphic design, video, and audio). Jeff has been a member of the adult learning community for almost a decade, working as both a facilitator and designer. Jeff is active in the learning community, having been invited to speak at the 2016 & 2017 DevLearn Conferences, as well as being featured in an article for Learning Solutions Magazine and an episode of the Learning Now Podcast. Jeff holds a BA in history, an MA in organizational management, and an MBA.

Joseph Meyer has been an eLearning designer and multimedia consultant with Nationwide since 2014. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Media Production and Visual Communication Design from Kent State University. He has presented at DevLearn and SITE and has been interviewed by Learning Solutions Magazine as well as Learning Now Radio, and is a recipient of the SITE Lois A. Markovich Innovation Award. He is a member of The eLearning Guild, AIGA, SITE, and the Society of Broadcast Engineers.

Session Summary:

Modern adult learners don’t always have time to learn in a classroom; they need engaging mobile learning solutions that can be accessed anywhere and at any time. Teaching through podcasting can allow organizations to package training in a manner that is appealing to learners and easy to consume. On-demand narrative audio can allow learners to gain important skills while on the go.

In this session, originally presented at the eLearning Guild’s 2016 DevLearn Conference, you will explore the science behind podcasting as a learning tool and the benefits of teaching adults through storytelling. Find out why narrative podcasts can provide a successful learning solution to a growing mobile audience. You will learn what you need to get started making your own learning podcasts, as well as gain tips and suggestions for creating effective and interesting narrative podcasts.

In this session, you will learn:

• Why narrative podcasts are an effective learning tool
• About one organization’s successful implementation of a podcast to meet learning needs
• The skills and knowledge you need to construct your own podcast
• Expert tips and tricks to make podcast recording and editing easier and quicker
• About the science behind using audio as a teaching tool

View trailer: https://www.youtube.com/embed/YSujQ1bgCzs

Location:  Virtual - Link available in registration email.

Cost: 

Board Members – FREE

ATD-CI Member – FREE

Non ATD-CI Member - $15