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Become an IDOL

Become an IDOL

Hosted by: Dr. Robin Sargent

Instructional Design and Online Learning developer tips, tricks, advice, expert interviews, and insider information.

Episodes

Microlearning with 7taps Founder Kate Udalova | episode 42

Episode #43

In this episode, I'm chatting with Kate Udalova about microlearning principles and 7taps. Kate is the founder and CPO of the eLearning software, 7taps. 7taps is the fastest way to create mobile-first courses,...
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IDOL Success Story with Amanda Kulik | episode 41

Episode #42

In this episode, I'll be chatting with an IDOL success story, Amanda Kulik. Amanda is now a former teacher who made the transition to a full-time instructional role in 4 months after she joined the IDOL courses...
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IDOL Success Story with Gretchen Johanson | episode 40

Episode #41

In this episode, I'll be chatting with an IDOL success story, Gretchen Johanson. Gretchen is now a former teacher who made the transition to a full time IDOL role in under 3 months after she joined the IDOL courses...
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Human Centered Design with Andre Plaut | episode 39

Episode #40

In this episode, I'll be chatting with Andre Plaut about LXD and Human-Centered Design principles. Andre Plaut is the founder and owner of Human Machine, a learning design studio. Over the last 10 years, Andre has...
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IDOL Success Story with Star Peterson | episode 38

Episode #39

In this episode, I'll be chatting with an IDOL success story, Star Peterson. Star is now a former teacher who made the transition to a freelance instructional designer in under 3 months after she joined the IDOL...
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IDOL Success Story with Nancy Preetha Varshini | episode 37

Episode #38

In this episode, I'll be chatting with Nancy Varshini. Nancy is the first IDOL courses Academy member from India. It was a huge leap of faith for Nancy to pay the tuition in USD. However, the program has changed...
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IDOL Success Story with Joakima Carter | episode 36

Episode #37

In this episode, I'll be chatting with Joakima Carter about her journey to become an instructional designer and eLearning developer. She landed a 6 figure role after joining the IDOL courses Academy.   Connect with...
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Gamification with Mohsin Memon the Director of Learning Games at Gamitar | 35

Episode #36

In this episode, I'll be chatting with Mohsin Memon who is the director of learning games at Gamitar Learning. Mohsin shares the principles of gamification, what he's been working on, and how he became interested in...
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Become an IDOL Career Journey Story with Talia Taylor | episode 34

Episode #35

In this episode, I'll be chatting with Talia Taylor about her experience making the transition to corporate instructional design.  Connect with Talia Taylor on LinkedIn
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Mindset for Teachers Making Career Changes with Teacher Career Coach Daphne Williams | episode 33

Season #1 Episode #34

In this episode, I'll be chatting with the Teacher Career Coach, Daphne Williams. She has helped 100s of teachers make career pivots to all sorts of roles outside the classroom. We talk about mindset and strategies...
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Learning Management Systems with Samuel Apata | episode 32

Episode #33

In this episode, I'll be chatting with Samuel Apata about learning management systems (LMS) and how you can add this tool to your skill set as a new instructional designer. Connect with Samuel on LinkedIn.
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Data and Analytics in Learning with Anja Hartleb-Parson | episode 31

Episode #32

In this episode, I'll be chatting with Anja Hartleb-Parson about using data and analytics in workplace learning. We try to break down the data that you want and need for the newbies.  Connect with Anja on LinkedIn.
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