Become an IDOL: Instructional Design and Online Learning

In this episode, Laurel Schulert, the Senior Director of Learning Experience at SAP Concur, discusses her journey from being an English teacher to becoming a successful instructional designer. 

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• Laurel's insights on why English majors make great instructional designers and the valuable skills they bring to the field.

In this episode of the Become an IDOL Podcast, Tamara McLemore, a project management expert, shares her insights and strategies for effective project management, particularly in the context of learning and development. 

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• Tamara's approach to building relationships and communicating with stakeholders, including her emphasis on understanding people's perspectives and what's in it for them.
  

In this episode, Dr. Robin Sargent interviews Kayvon Touran, the CEO and co-founder of Zal.ai, about the role of generative AI in workforce learning and development.

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• How Kayvon and his company are using generative AI to enhance employee training and practice through AI-powered practice partners and feedback facilitators.

In this episode, Utdam Song, an instructional designer from Cambodia, shares his career journey from being a high school teacher to landing his first instructional design job. Utdam discusses how the IDOL courses Academy provided him with practical, hands-on learning that complemented his academic studies. This helped him succeed in the interview process and secure his current role. The episode highlights Utdam's success story and the value of the IDOL program in supporting career changers and aspiring instructional designers.

In this episode, Dr. Robin Sargent interviews Dr. Natalie Berkman about her journey to becoming an instructional designer through IDOL courses. They discuss her background in higher education, achievements, and transition into a C-level role.

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In this episode of the Become an IDOL podcast, host Dr. Robin Sargent interviews Juliana Stancampiano, founder and CEO of Oxygen Experiences.

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In this episode of the Become an IDOL podcast, Dr. Robin Sargent interviews Dr. Dwayne Wood about leadership and teaching. 

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• How Dr. Wood explains how leadership and teaching are interchangeable concepts based on his military and educational background.
  

In this episode of the Become an IDOL podcast, Betty Dannewitz and Dr. Robin Sargent discuss leadership training and overcoming imposter syndrome in L&D.

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• Betty’s background in learning and development and how she became a known conference speaker

In this episode of the Become an IDOL podcast, Amanda Nguyen shares her journey and advice on creativity in instructional design. 

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- Amanda's experience working as a learning experience designer at Canva and how she utilized their platform for educational purposes.

- Her creative process and workflow, including how she draws inspiration from other designers and industries to spark new ideas.

- Her unconventional path to becoming an instructional designer, including how she "bootlegged" her way into her first role through perseverance and taking chances.

In this episode of the Become an IDOL podcast, Alyssa Coiro shares her journey from teacher to instructional designer. 

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- Alyssa's story of how she discovered instructional design during the COVID pandemic and decided to pursue it through IDOL.

- Details about Alyssa's experience building her portfolio within 8 weeks of the IDOL program and starting to apply for jobs.

- An overview of Alyssa's career progression so far, including her roles at Lowe's and a large construction company.

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