Adult Learning Exchange Virtual Community Podcast

Conversations on Learning Design

This episode features David Kelly, CEO of the Learning Guild, who was interviewed by Les Howles earlier this year at a national conference.  David provides a critical but optimistic perspective on the current state of learning experience design (LXD) and how it needs to become more than a buzz word.

Conversations from the Front Porch

In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Sarah Bond about teaching online and maintaining work/life balance. Dr. Bond is an instructional designer and online instructor at Oakland City University School of Business. Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.

Conversations on Learning Design

In this episode of Conversations on Learning Design, Les Howles interviews Dr. Michael Allen. Often considered the godfather of e-learning, Dr. Allen shares his thoughts about learning experience design (LXD) and offers a key strategy for creating meaningful and impactful learning experiences.

Conversations from the Front Porch

In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Matt Simoneau about barriers to online learning. Dr. Simoneau is an Associate Professor in career and technical education at the University of Wisconsin – Stout where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in career and technical education topics.

Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.

Information Literacy

For several weeks now, we have been talking about different forms of literacy, beginning with basic literacy, “the ability to comprehend and create a variety of written texts, encompassing knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, and discourse features alongside reading and writing skills” (Pegrum et al., 2014, p. 8). In this episode of Information Literacy, Dr. Lilian Hill discusses cultural literacy and its links to awareness, sensitivity, competence, and humility. Listen to the episode and join the online forum.

Reference

Pegrum, M., Hockley, N., & Dudeny, G. (2014). Digital literacies. Routledge.

Information Literacy

Digital Literacy is the ability to "find, evaluate, organize, create, and communicate information; and developing digital citizenship and the responsible use of technology” (Museum and Library Services Act of 2010, Pub. L. 111-340, 22 Dec. 2010). In this episode of Information Literacy, Dr. Lilian Hill defines digital literacy, compares it with other types of literacy, identifies the digital literacy skills and proficiencies needed to function in society, and provides practical examples of why we need digital literacy skills today. Listen to the episode and join the online forum.

Reference

Museum and Library Services Act of 2010, Pub. L. 111-340, 22 Dec. 2010. Retrieved from https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-111publ340

Conversations from the Front Porch

In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Tricia Berry about remote supervision in higher education. Dr. Berry is the Associate Dean and Director of Clinical and Practicum Programs for Purdue University Global. 

Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.

Information Literacy

Media literacy involves interpreting and creating information in multiple media, including radio, television, videos, social media, printed text, and digital information. In this podcast episode, Lilian Hill defines media literacy, compares it with digital literacy, and identifies the problems with the lack of media literacy and the skills needed today to function in society. Listen to the episode and join the online forum.

Conversations from the Front Porch

In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Robert Mizzi about digital teaching strategies. Dr. Mizzi is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Manitoba, Canada. Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.

Reflective and Creative Practice for Adult Educators

Our relationship and beliefs about time impact our daily activity and our educational undertakings yet these time perspectives are learned and can be changed. In this episode, Dr. Kathy Lohr describes one typology of time perspective described in the literature and how it can be applied in the adult classroom. By integrating reflective activities such as stories that encourage accomplishment, gratitude, and endeavor, we as facilitators help our adult learners develop balance and flexibility. Join the online forum and share your insights.