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The iDeas Podcast

The iDeas Podcast

Tom McDowall

In each episode, Tom McDowall, Chief Learning Geek at Evolve Learning Design, virtually sits down for a chat with a learning and development professional. We discuss instructional design, eLearning development, EdTech, accessibility and all things relating to workplace learning and development.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The iDeas Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The iDeas Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The iDeas Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The iDeas Podcast - The Adapt Freelancer with Simon Date
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04/11/22 • 48 min

In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Simon Date, The Adapt Freelancer. We discuss what the Adapt framework is and why it's so important to the development of our industry, as well as how the framework and authoring tool have shaped Simon's career and formation of husi business, Adapt Unlimited.

You can connect with Simon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-dat...

Check out Simon's company, Adapt Unlimited: https://www.adaptunlimited.net/

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In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Olga Anishenkova about her career in instructional design, the changing job roles our industry has created and how she is driving the adoption of accessibility within her team.

You can connect with Olga on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olganishenkova/

Check out her website as well: https://mindupscaler.com/

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The iDeas Podcast - The Role of Voice Acting in L&D (ft Christopher Tester)
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03/28/22 • 59 min

I chat with Christopher Tester, a UK-based voice actor, in this episode. We discuss the role of voice acting in L&D, how the field is evolving and what AI may bring in the future. Christopher also shares some thoughts on how instructional designers can work with voice actors.

You can connect with Christopher here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgtester/

Check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIVXC-X9YE3378rKxzaWD2w

And his website: https://www.naturallyrp.co.uk/

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The iDeas Podcast - Going Solo (ft Joe Suarez)
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03/28/22 • 61 min

In this episode, I chat with Joe Suarez, freelance learning experience designer, about his journey into the world of freelance work, running his own business and the direction of the industry today.

You can connect with Joe here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephsuarez/

And catch his podcast and YouTube channel here:

Instructional Redesign: http://instructionalredesign.com/

eLearning Out Loud: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDjs4IXB4qO_4rDvIi3mD-Q

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The iDeas Podcast - L&D as a Product (ft Phill Lord-David)
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03/28/22 • 58 min

In this episode, I chat with Phill Lord-David, head of Learning and UX at iAM Learning, about why L&D professionals need to start thinking like product managers.

You can connect with Sarah here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-lord-david-10a100a4/

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The iDeas Podcast - Making L&D Career Dreams a Reality (ft Sarah Cannistra)
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03/28/22 • 48 min

In this episode, I catch up with Sarah Cannistra, L&D and Executive career coach and host of the overnight trainer podcast, about how career dreams can become a reality.

You can connect with Sarah here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scannistra/

Check out the overnight trainer podcast here: https://theovernighttrainer.podbean.com/

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The iDeas Podcast - Bringing L&D into High Education (ft Katie Del Bagno)
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03/28/22 • 64 min

In the first episode of season 2 of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Katie Del Bagno, a communication studies instructor based in California. We talk about how higher education is evolving and how Katie has brought elements from the wider L&D world into her course design.

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You can connect with Katie on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiedelbagno/

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In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Catherine Nicholson about the importance of virtual facilitation in the current and future L&D landscape. Catherine also shares some top tips for improving your virtual facilitation, and we discuss how developing this range of skills can improve your overall learning design.

You can connect with Catherine on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-nicholson/

Check out the virtual training team website as well: https://www.thevirtualtrainingteam.com/

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The iDeas Podcast - Personal Brand and Being Vibrant (ft Erin Chancellor)
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02/27/22 • 57 min

In this episode, I chat with Erin Chancellor, curriculum developer, about personal branding in the L&D space. You can connect with Erin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chancellorerin/

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The iDeas Podcast - Deciding What's Next with Sandi Volpe
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04/12/22 • 47 min

In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Sandi Volpe about her carer in L&D, how she avoids investing time in fads, and decides what to focus on next.

You can connect with Sandi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandimarinarovolpe/

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FAQ

How many episodes does The iDeas Podcast have?

The iDeas Podcast currently has 42 episodes available.

What topics does The iDeas Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Instructional Design, Learning And Development, Elearning, Podcasts, Edtech, Technology, Business and Careers.

What is the most popular episode on The iDeas Podcast?

The episode title 'Brain Waves: The Power of Designing for the Brain with Lauren Waldman' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The iDeas Podcast?

The average episode length on The iDeas Podcast is 52 minutes.

How often are episodes of The iDeas Podcast released?

Episodes of The iDeas Podcast are typically released every 9 days, 2 hours.

When was the first episode of The iDeas Podcast?

The first episode of The iDeas Podcast was released on Jul 31, 2020.

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