Become an IDOL: Instructional Design and Online Learning

Learning Measurement and Evaluation on a Shoestring with Dr. Alaina Szlachta | Ep 109

In this episode of the Become an IDOL Podcast, Dr. Alaina Szlachta, author of the book "Measurement and Evaluation on a Shoestring," shares her insights on simplifying measurement and evaluation…

Become an IDOL Podcast: IDOL Success Story with Stacey Carter | Ep 108

In this episode of the Become an IDOL Podcast, Stacy Carter shares her inspiring journey of transitioning from a career in education to becoming an Instructional Design Specialist for the U.S.…

Become an IDOL Podcast: From Teacher to Sr. Director at McGraw Hill with Matthew Campbell | Ep 107

In this episode of the Become an IDOL Podcast, Matthew Campbell, a former Senior Director at McGraw Hill, shares his insights on transitioning from a social studies teacher to a successful career in…

Become an IDOL: English Majors as Instructional Designers with Laurel Schulert | 106

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.  Tune…

Become an IDOL Podcast: Project Management for Learning and Development with Tamara McLemore | 105

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…

Become an IDOL Podcast: Learning in Context - Generative AI with Kayvon Touran | 104

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. Tune in to find out: How Kayvon…

Become an IDOL Podcast: Instructional Design in Cambodia - A Success Story with Utdam Song | 103

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…

Become an IDOL Podcast: What Higher Ed Can Learn From Corporate Instructional Design with Dr. Natalie Berkman | 102

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,…

Become an IDOL Podcast: Learning Designer to CEO with Juliana Stancampiano | 101

In this episode of the Become an IDOL podcast, host Dr. Robin Sargent interviews Juliana Stancampiano, founder and CEO of Oxygen Experiences. Tune in to hear: - Juliana's journey from working at…

Become an IDOL Podcast: Leading is Teaching with Dr. Dwayne Wood Professor | 100

In this episode of the Become an IDOL podcast, Dr. Robin Sargent interviews Dr. Dwayne Wood about leadership and teaching.  Tune in to find out: How Dr. Wood explains how leadership and teaching are…

Become an IDOL Podcast: Imposter Syndrome in L&D with Betty Dannewitz | 99

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. Tune in to hear: Betty’s background in…

Become an IDOL Podcast: Creativity for Instructional Designers with Amanda Nguyen, LXD | 98

In this episode of the Become an IDOL podcast, Amanda Nguyen shares her journey and advice on creativity in instructional design.    Tune in to hear: - Amanda's experience working as a learning…

Become an IDOL Podcast: Teacher to Instructional Designer for Lowes with Alyssa Coiro | 97

In this episode of the Become an IDOL podcast, Alyssa Coiro shares her journey from teacher to instructional designer.  Tune in to hear: - Alyssa's story of how she discovered instructional design…

Become an IDOL Podcast: Gamification Framework with Terry Pearce | 96

Become an IDOL Podcast: AI for Learning and Development with Ross Stevenson | 95

Become an IDOL Podcast: Freelancing as an Instructional Designer with Jessica Evans | 94

In this episode, Jessica Evans shares her journey from classroom teacher to freelance instructional designer.  Tune in to hear:  Jessica's career path from teacher to instructional designer and how…

Become an IDOL Podcast: Upskilling in Instructional Design with Chris Skees | 93

In this episode, Robin Sargent interviews Chris Skees, a Learning Product Manager at Cisco, about his career progression in the learning and development industry. He provides insights into career…

Become an IDOL Podcast: Training Management with Russell Sweep | 92

In this episode, Robin Sargent interviews Russell Sweep about his career transition from professor to instructional designer and training manager.  Tune in to hear:  Russell's story of transitioning…

Become an IDOL Podcast: Immersive Technologies for Learning AR and VR with Destery Hildenbrand | 91

In this episode of the Become an IDOL podcast, Robin Sargent interviews Destery Hildenbrand, an XR Solution Architect who helps clients realize their immersive technology dreams through virtual…

Become an IDOL: Educated Exit with Kelsie Marks | 90

In this episode of the Become an IDOL podcast, host Robin Sargent interviews Kelsie Marks, the director of resume services at Educated Exit, an organization that helps teachers transition out of the…