The Social Learning Lab

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Social learning isn’t new, but the ways we socialize are. This podclass by Your Instructional Designer explores strategies, technologies, and theories about how we learn and grow together in the workplace. You’ll leave with actionable insights and hands-on application activities, and an invitation to share what you’ve done with your new knowledge in the Social Learning Lab community.

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July 15, 2024Episode 2833 min

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

July 8, 2024Episode 2720 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.

July 1, 2024Episode 2642 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 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

June 24, 2024Episode 2532 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

June 17, 2024Episode 2439 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

June 11, 2024Episode 2334 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

April 1, 2024Episode 2222 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

March 25, 2024Episode 2137 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

March 18, 2024Episode 2034 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

March 11, 2024Episode 1924 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