The Social Learning Lab

The Social Learning Lab

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The Social Learning Lab episodes

  • Connection Over Content: How Play Levels up Social Learning

    Improv isn't just for comedians; it's a dynamic tool that can foster creativity, adaptability, and collaboration in the workplace. Join us as we chat with improv genius Gary Ware who reveals how improv principles can enhance training programs, boost employee engagement, and cultivate a culture of innovation. Whether you're an L&D professional, a manager, or simply curious about new learning methodologies, this episode promises to spark fresh ideas and inspire you to think outside the box.

    Special Guest

    Gary Ware, Breakthrough Play

    Gary Ware is a dynamic facilitator, magic enthusiast, and the visionary founder of Breakthrough Play.

    Connect with Gary on LinkedIn

    Check out Breakthrough Play

    Resources

    Share your experiences and connect with peers in🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.

     

    Practice your new knowledge with an experiment. Download the Experiment Brief here.

     

    Work with us to implement effective, scalable social learning in your organization. Schedule a Discovery Session here.

    Your Hosts

    Rocio Granela, Jr. Project Manager | LinkedIn

    Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer | LinkedIn

    Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist | LinkedIn

    Diego Diaz, Jr. Digital Designer | LinkedIn

     

    Check us out at

    https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com

    34 min
  • Beyond the Scroll: Social Media Strategies for Effective Learning Design

    How can you turn social media from a distraction to a skill-building opportunity? Work out loud with us! Join the Your ID team as we tackle our "Scroll to Skill" experiment brief from Episode 12 of Season 2. Learn how to tap into the mind of a social media marketer to create effective learning design!

     

    Check out Episode 11 with guest Vanessa Alzate: https://sociallearninglab.podbean.com/e/what-we-can-steal-from-social-media/

     

    Resources

    Share your experiences and connect with peers in🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.

     

    Practice your new knowledge with an experiment for any of our previous episodes. 

     

    Episode 11 Experiment Brief here.

     

    Check out Rocio's experiment attempt here.

     

    Watch Nicole's experiment attempt here.

     

    Work with us to implement effective, scalable social learning in your organization. Schedule a Discovery Session here.

     

    Your Hosts

    Rocio Granela, Jr. Project Manager | LinkedIn

    Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist | LinkedIn

    Diego Diaz, Jr. Digital Designer | LinkedIn

     

    Check us out at

    https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com

     

    Join us for a free live masterclass - 3 Ways to Level Up from ID to L&D Strategist!

    Register here.

    21 min
  • Cultivating Leadership Skills with Social Learning

    There's a leadership skills gap that is plaguing organizations right now, but you, labmate, can close the gap. Discover how social learning fosters collaboration, peer mentoring, and real-world problem-solving, all crucial for effective leadership. We'll explore what makes a great leader and how leveraging social learning techniques can enhance these qualities. Hear practical examples and strategies for implementing social learning in your organization, ensuring your leaders are equipped with the skills needed for success. Join us and unlock the potential of social learning to cultivate exceptional leadership.

    • Introduction - 00:00
  • What Makes a Great Leader? - 02:15
  • The Role of Social Learning in Leadership - 10:30
  • Practical Examples and Case Studies - 18:45
  • Implementing Social Learning in Organizations - 25:00
  • Q&A Session - 35:10
  • Conclusion and Takeaways - 45:00
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    Resources

    Share your experiences and connect with peers in🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.

     

    Practice your new knowledge with an experiment. Download the Experiment Brief here.

     

    Work with us to implement effective, scalable social learning in your organization. Schedule a Discovery Session here.

     

    Mentioned In This Episode

    Deloitte Study:

    https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/global/Documents/HumanCapital/dttl-hc-leadershippremium-8092013.pdf

    https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/uk/Documents/about-deloitte/deloitte-uk-the-dna-of-leadership-potential-updated.pdf

    https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/us/Documents/about-deloitte/dei/us-uncovering-culture-a-call-to-action-for-leaders.pdf

     

    HBR Frontline Workers Survey:

    https://www.harvardbusiness.org/frontline-leaders-are-hungry-for-development-can-organizations-deliver/

     

    Your Hosts

    Rocio Granela, Jr. Project Manager | LinkedIn

    Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer | LinkedIn

    Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist | LinkedIn

    Diego Diaz, Jr. Digital Designer | LinkedIn

     

    Check us out at

    https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com

    43 min
  • Infuse Live Sessions with the Magic of Social Learning

    Tech is Cool, but People are Cooler! It’s time to learn how to take live facilitation and infuse it with the magic of social learning. The Your ID team is joined by special guest, Kassy LaBorie, to gain insight to creating these live magical moments. 

     

    🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.

     

    The Experiment

    Click here.

     

    Special Guest

    Kassy LaBorie, Kassy Speaks and Kassy LaBorie Consulting, LLC

    Kassy LaBorie is a keynote speaker and principal consultant at Kassy LaBorie Consulting, LLC. She is an author, facilitator, and instructional designer who specializes in human connection in a remote world. She has trained thousands of people around the world on topics such as virtual learning, remote teams, and using live online technology in engaging and creative ways. Kassy loves helping organizations, learning teams, and training professionals experience success while working in a digital world.

    Connect with Kassy on LinkedIn

    Check out Kassy Consulting

     

    Your Hosts

    Rocio Granela, Jr. Project Manager | LinkedIn

    Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer | LinkedIn

    Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist | LinkedIn

    Diego Diaz, Jr. Digital Designer | LinkedIn

     

    Check us out at

    https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com

     

    33 min
  • The Sky is Falling, Nope it's Just AI

    The latest buzz across all industries is AI, sparking some Chicken Little-style hysteria. It's revolutionary power and potential to be disruptive seems like the sky is falling. However, no need to worry. Join the Your ID team as they learn from Myra Roldan the benefit that AI and its tool can have on social learning dynamics in corporate settings.

     

    🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.

     

    The Experiment

    Click here.

     

    Special Guest

    Myra Roldan, UnDesto AI Agency

    Myra is a technologist. She innovates ahead of the curve, demystifying AI to empower businesses with their initial steps to integrate AI into their space. An author, she’s written five books. Her latest book was published in January, Unlocking the Power of AI. She’s also a Red speaker, a builder, and overall creative. She’s been a AI consultant to state representatives and business executives. Her greatest job is as mom to 3 young women - Jean, Steph and Bela

    Connect with Myra on LinkedIn

     

    Check out YourAI Academy

    https://edl.youracademy.ai/

     

    Your Hosts

    Rocio Granela, Jr. Project Manager | LinkedIn

    Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer | LinkedIn

    Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist | LinkedIn

    Diego Diaz, Jr. Digital Designer | LinkedIn

     

    Check us out at

    https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com

     

    40 min
  • Are You Yeti? Season 3 LIVE

    Are you Yeti? The Your ID team is back with an all new season of The Social Learning. Join us as we kick-off season 3 on LinkedIn LIVE.

    We unravel our biggest takeaways from Season 2, discuss what we are most looking forward to in this upcoming season, and answer some burning questions from our labmates! 

     

    🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.

     

    Your Hosts

    Diego Diaz, Jr Digital Designer

    Rocio Granela, Jr Project Manager

    Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer

    Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist

     

    Mentioned in This Episode

    📗Book: The Art of Gathering, Priya Parker

     

    Check us out at

    https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com

    35 min
  • Season 2 Wrap Up

    What was your favorite episode of the season? Join us as we take a look back on Season 2 of The Social Learning Lab, highlighting our favorite topics, guests, and moments of this past season. While Season 3 is around the corner, we still encourage you to listen back, perform the experiment briefs, and join our social learning community on LinkedIn.

     

     🧪The Social Learning Lab Facebook community.

    🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.

     

    I Can Ducking Write 

    Click here to Register

     

    Mentioned in this Episode

    📙Rituals for Virtual Meetings

     

    📙Creativity, Inc.

     

    Your Hosts

    Rocio Granela, Jr. Project Manager | LinkedIn

    Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer | LinkedIn

    Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist | LinkedIn

    Diego Diaz, Jr. Digital Designer | LinkedIn

     

    Check us out at

    https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com

    23 min
  • Inclusive By Design: Harnessing the Power of Socialization in DEIB Efforts

    In a world where diversity is celebrated but often misunderstood, and where inclusion is strived for yet sometimes falls short, it’s time to bridge the gap between intention and action through social learning.

    Join the Your ID team as they learn from expert Tonya Tucker Collins on how we can use our socialized experiences to shift narratives in conversations surrounding DEIB initiatives in the workplace

     

    🧪The Social Learning Lab Facebook community.

    🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.

     

    The Experiment

    Click here.

     

    I Can Ducking Write 

    Click here to Register

     

    Special Guest

    Tonya Tucker Collins, Global Head of DEIB at Zscaler

    Tonya Tucker Collins is an executive leader with extensive experience in driving employee experience, organizational development, and DEIB initiatives. Tonya is passionate about fostering individual growth and creating opportunities that empower employees to realize their full potential. Her mantra, "Your past is not your potential," underscores her belief in the boundless capacity for personal and professional development.

     

    Tonya's HR journey began when she discovered her passion for organizational development and Industrial Psychology. Known for aligning people strategy with business goals, Tonya has made impactful contributions to various industries, including retail, energy, healthcare, insurance, and technology, at companies such as Safeway, PG&E, Kaiser Permanente, and AAA. At Twitch, Tonya was the VP of Employee Experience, Talent Development, Talent Management, and DEIB. Tonya designed interventions that positively impact organizational culture, employee experience, and DEIB.

    Connect with Tonya on LinkedIn

    TroyeTucker.com

     

    Your Hosts

    Diego Diaz, Jr. Digital Designer

    Connect with Diego on LinkedIn

     

    Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer

    Connect with Katie on LinkedIn

     

    Check us out at

    https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com

     

    38 min
  • Copywriting that Compels People to Connect

    Whether you’re a seasoned instructional designer or a budding wordsmith, get ready to master the power of words and revolutionize your approach to ID writing. Sit down with our PhD holders in English Composition, Katie and Nicole, to learn how to craft compelling content that connects people with ideas and each other. 

     

     🧪The Social Learning Lab Facebook community

    🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community

     

    The Experiment

    Click here.

     

    I Can Ducking Write 

    Get ducky with us! Register here.

     

    Mentioned in this Episode

    The Cognition of Discovery 

    Talking Shrimp by Laura Belgray

    Adweek Copywriting Handbook by Joseph Sugarman

    15 Traits of Excellent Copywriters by Megan Keeney Anderson

     

    Your Hosts

    Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist

    Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn

     

    Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer

    Connect with Katie on LinkedIn

     

    Check us out at

    https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com

    35 min
  • Your ID in the Lab

    Ready to laugh and socialize? In this episode of The Social Learning Lab, it’s time to play Wisecracks and Workshops: The Social Learning Shenanigans Game. Inspired by Moe Ash’s episode in Season 1, the Your ID team sits down to play a game created by Nicole and Katie. 

     

     🧪The Social Learning Lab Facebook community.

    🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.

     

    The Experiment

    Click here.

     

    Are You Talking to Me? Writing Dialogue that Speaks to Learners Workshop

    Click here to Register.

     

    Your Hosts

    Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist

    Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn

     

    Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer

    Connect with Katie on LinkedIn

     

    Rocio Granela, Jr. Project Manager

    Connect with Rocio on LinkedIn

     

    Diego Diaz, Jr. Digital Designer

    Connect with Diego on LinkedIn

     

    Check us out at

    https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com

    25 min

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