The Learning Geeks Podcast

16: We Need Space…But How Much?

The Learning Geeks decide to dedicate the entire episode to a very popular learning principle – Spaced Learning. It’s never easy and always a topic of debate and discussion, so Bob shares a current learning challenge and the Geeks discuss how to possibly solve it. They also discuss what space really means, why it’s important, and why it could influence the future of learning professionals. If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter, or other channels!All thoughts and views are of our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

Star Wars After Show - RunDisney, SW Celebration, and Sheev Palpatine

With so much to share in the Star Wars world, the Geeks stick around for their special segment to discuss everything Star Wars. Bob and Jake completed a two week Star Wars celebration that included a Star Wars themed 5K and Half Marathon, a road trip, and a long weekend full of surprises and announcements. Thoughts and views are our own. Find us at www.learninggeekspod.com.Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

15: Unconscious Learning, Love of Flight, and Mastering Skills

The Learning Geeks have a smorgasbord of topics on today’s episode. Jake kicks it off discussing why our brains battle between unconscious and conscious learning. Dana has another flight adventure and shares how it’s possible to teach a simple technique to learn a complex skill. And Bob shares his recent experience with a popular MOOC and tries to discover the secret sauce and what we can learn from it. All thoughts and views are of our own. Book Credit: Atomic Habits by James Clear. https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

14: Immersion, Habits, and Big Life News

The Learning Geeks are back and kick off the show discussing why Dana’s recent flight experience led him to discover new connections with immersive learning. Bob shares an update on his learning goals and why building a habit full of practice, immersion, and contextual learning has become so critical to his success. We close the show by sharing some big life news from one of the geeks – but from who? You’ll have to listen and find out!Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

13: Falling in Love with Questions and Sharing Stories vs. Memories

Dana kicks off the show by sharing his love of questions, so the Geeks discuss why falling in love with the question can lead to better design, learning, and teaching. Jake shares a video tip and explains why focusing on sharing stories vs. sharing memories can dramatically improve your video game. Jake then previews ATD’s Techknowledge 2019 Conference. The Geeks also pay tribute to a major advocate for continuous learning and curiosity – Pierre Nanterme. Check us out at https://www.learninggeekspod.com/. Check out Jake’s ATD TK Promo Video called “There’s Hope in January” https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6496014304909885440 Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

12: The Desire to Learn and Learning Ecosystems

The Learning Geeks are back and kickoff 2019! We learn that Bob’s most influential teacher shared a surprise response which sparks a great discussion on the importance of not only creating the environment to learn, but having the desire to learn. Dana then shares his favorite Christmas gift and Bob gives a progress update on his learning resolution. The Geeks close the show talking about a new concept, Learning Ecosystems, and how it relates to personalizing our learning. Check us out at https://www.learninggeekspod.com/. Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

11: Inspirational Teachers and Learning Resolutions

Join the Learning Geeks once again as they wrap up 2018. Jake shares his ‘Ode to the Teacher’, the geeks reflect on their most inspirational teachers, and they close year by looking ahead at their 2019 learning resolutions. Oh, and Bob gives us a quick review of the new Mary Poppins movie, and Jake tells us why Elf on the Shelf gives him nightmares. Check us out at https://www.learninggeekspod.com/. Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

10: A Long Awaited Visit with Allison Horn

Join the Learning Geeks as they (finally) welcome Allison Horn, Global Lead for Learning at Accenture and patron saint of the Geeks, to the studio. Hear what Allison likes about our field right now, what she’s looking forward to in the future, and exactly how she got to where she is today.Check us out at https://www.learninggeekspod.com/. Check out the Learning to Learn Coursera Course - https://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learnThoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

09: King Knows Best and RIP Mindscrew Activities

The Learning Geeks sit around the campfire to tell the classic tale of the Scandinavian warship – the Vasa – and why an almost 400-year-old ship has a valuable lesson to be learned. Later, Bob brings the funeral music back and lays to rest a classic learning activity that too often results with head scratching. Check us out at https://www.learninggeekspod.com/. Check out the Vasa Museum - https://www.vasamuseet.se/en Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading

08: Reflecting on Learning 2018 and Giving Thanks

The Learning Geeks are back at home and joined by the Learning Geekette (Michelle Voytko) to discuss what we walked away with following our time at Learning 2018. This is a great run-down of some key learnings and we hope you can learn from them too. And considering it’s Thanksgiving week in the U.S., what better way to close the show then to share something we’re all thankful for. Check us out at https://www.learninggeekspod.com/. Thoughts and views are our own. Audio Credit: "Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading