The LDA Podcast: An Exploration of Evidence-Informed Approaches to Learning and Development
Learning Development Accelerator, Inc.
56 episodes
2 months ago
Originally spearheaded by noted learning scientists and consultants, Will Thalheimer and Matt Richter, and originally called Truth In Learning, the updated, upgraded, and rebooted LDA Podcast explores all aspects of the Learning and Development field- validated tools and resources for better training, debunked learning models, controversies in the industry, and so much more. Now hosted by Matt and Clark Quinn (another noted scientist and consultant, the podcast will dive deeply into what makes learning and development more effective and beneficial for its end-users, stakeholders, and practitioners. Along with our monthly and general episodes, we will also offer a monthly series on AI, hosted by AI expert, Markus Bernhardt. Over the upcoming season, The LDA Podcast will:
-- Keep you current with L&D research and innovations
-- Unpack complex ideas and concepts
-- Sharpen your critical thinking skills
-- Stimulate your L&D grey cells (although this objective may not be evidence-based)
New episodes will hit your feed every two weeks.
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Originally spearheaded by noted learning scientists and consultants, Will Thalheimer and Matt Richter, and originally called Truth In Learning, the updated, upgraded, and rebooted LDA Podcast explores all aspects of the Learning and Development field- validated tools and resources for better training, debunked learning models, controversies in the industry, and so much more. Now hosted by Matt and Clark Quinn (another noted scientist and consultant, the podcast will dive deeply into what makes learning and development more effective and beneficial for its end-users, stakeholders, and practitioners. Along with our monthly and general episodes, we will also offer a monthly series on AI, hosted by AI expert, Markus Bernhardt. Over the upcoming season, The LDA Podcast will:
-- Keep you current with L&D research and innovations
-- Unpack complex ideas and concepts
-- Sharpen your critical thinking skills
-- Stimulate your L&D grey cells (although this objective may not be evidence-based)
New episodes will hit your feed every two weeks.
The LDA Podcast: An Exploration of Evidence-Informed Approaches to Learning and Development
1 hour 14 minutes 4 seconds
1 year ago
The "Game Show" Episode
In this episode, Matt and Clark are joined by the great Karl Kapp. We dive into a favorite topic… using commercial games for learning.
Shameless plug… The Commercial Games Workshop with Karl Kapp and Matt on December 11-12, 2024 in Philadelphia.
We talk about how to utilize games and activities for team building and ensure they become both domain specific and transfer back to the workplace. We also distinguish between cooperative and competitive gaming experiences, as well as their respective pros and cons. We discuss tips, constraints, and applications for using games— specifically commercial games.
The game itself is never the goal… we talk about how to leverage the game to reach an instructional purpose. We talk about balancing fun and the objective. We talk about debriefing game play. Karl refers to war gaming. Learning is a system. A game is a system that is a part of that greater learning system.
Clark refers to Kurt Squire: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Squire
Game of Phones— Kris Rockwell: https://briandusablon.com/2011/07/01/a-game-of-phones/
Matt references Board Game Geek. https://boardgamegeek.com
Wil Wheaton's Tabletop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THjo1hjtz0g&list=PL7atuZxmT956cWFGxqSyRdn6GWhBxiAwE
Games mentioned:
Civilization
Escape Rooms
Timeline
Forbidden Island
New York Times’ Flashback
Fluxx
Break the Safe
Monopoly
Oregon Trail
Lost Dutchman Goldmine (by Scott Simmerman)
Risk
Stratego
Ticket to Ride
Age of Empires
Pandemic
Barnga
War
Gin Rummy
Ninety-Nine
Cards Against Humanity
Titan Quest
Firefly
Code Names
NYT Connections
Reigns
Candy Crush
Plants vs. Zombies
Murder by Choice
JJ Abrams’ S.
Temple Run
The Dwarf King
Hanabi
Guillotine
Hearts
Pitch
Cassino
NYT Strands
A bit about Karl… He has over 27 years of experience as a professor of instructional technology and 15 years as the Director of the Institute for Interactive Technologies at Bloomsburg University— now Commonwealth University, He helps people understand the convergence of learning, technology, games and game-thinking through fun, laughter and insight. As the founder of the Learning and Development Mentor Academy, he provides seasoned L&D professionals with access to a library of on-demand, self-paced workshops, monthly live sessions, and a vibrant community of peers and experts. Karl also co-founded Enterprise Game Stack, a company that designs, develops and delivers online, digital card activities and games that keep participants focused, engaged, and collaborative, while reinforcing learning both in the moment and over time.
You can find Karl on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlkapp/
Or on his website, https://karlkapp.com
The LDA Podcast: An Exploration of Evidence-Informed Approaches to Learning and Development
Originally spearheaded by noted learning scientists and consultants, Will Thalheimer and Matt Richter, and originally called Truth In Learning, the updated, upgraded, and rebooted LDA Podcast explores all aspects of the Learning and Development field- validated tools and resources for better training, debunked learning models, controversies in the industry, and so much more. Now hosted by Matt and Clark Quinn (another noted scientist and consultant, the podcast will dive deeply into what makes learning and development more effective and beneficial for its end-users, stakeholders, and practitioners. Along with our monthly and general episodes, we will also offer a monthly series on AI, hosted by AI expert, Markus Bernhardt. Over the upcoming season, The LDA Podcast will:
-- Keep you current with L&D research and innovations
-- Unpack complex ideas and concepts
-- Sharpen your critical thinking skills
-- Stimulate your L&D grey cells (although this objective may not be evidence-based)
New episodes will hit your feed every two weeks.
