Adventures in Learning Design
Martin Bloomfield joins us again for yet another fascinating foray into neurodiversity and learning design. We discuss the differences between learning ‘input’ and what ‘output’ is expected from learners, why it’s so important to identify neurodivergence early in a learner’s life, and who’s responsible for ensuring learning is more inclusive. Martin also introduces us to a new acronym – PERDISOMOLO – and invites us to imagine we were wombats! (Stick with it – he’s making a very important point!) This episode is the last in our Season 2 mini-series focusing on inclusive...
info_outline S02 EP04: ILXD Dimensions – The MaterialsAdventures in Learning Design
Michelle Mangal talks to LearnJam about why representation matters in learning resources, how to do justice to learners’ complex identities, and how good teachers can make learning materials interesting and relevant to young people. This episode is part of our Season 2 mini-series focusing on inclusive learning design (ILXD). Download the ILXD Dimensions framework at www.learnjam.com/resources and find out more about our inclusive approach to learning design at www.learnjam.com/inclusive-online-learning
info_outline S02 EP03: ILXD Dimensions – The EnvironmentAdventures in Learning Design
How can a learner's environment – physical or digital – affect the inclusivity of learning design (ILXD)? Featuring special guest Runna Badwan, talking about the need to adapt techniques and approaches for learners in different contexts, the risk of making assumptions about learners' knowledge of digital technologies and how teachers and learners can thrive even in particularly challenging environments.
info_outline S02 EP02: ILXD Dimensions – The LearnerAdventures in Learning Design
In this episode, we explore one very important factor in inclusive learning design (ILXD) – the learners themselves. Featuring special guest Martin Bloomfield, talking about how individuals think and learn in different ways, and how education and assessment need to reflect this diversity.
info_outline S02 EP01 – Welcome to Season 2!Adventures in Learning Design
We reflect on some highlights from the first year of the Adventures in Learning Design podcast and look ahead to what's coming up in Season 2. Plus, Tim has an announcement to make...
info_outline EP. 14 - Learning through text messagesAdventures in Learning Design
In this episode we have a scintillating conversation with Rachel Nemeth, CEO of New York-based startup Opus. Opus is a digital platform that delivers text message courses to deskless workers.
info_outline EP. 13 - StoryboardingAdventures in Learning Design
In this episode, Tim and Laurie speak to Lucy Williams from the LearnJam team about how we use storyboarding in our online course development and why it works so well. We also share some tips and ideas for how to storyboard remotely.
info_outline EP. 12 - Inclusive Learning DesignAdventures in Learning Design
Tim and Laurie talk to fellow LearnJammers Laura Patsko and Lucy Williams about an Innovate UK project we are working on to develop and share best practices in inclusive online learning.
info_outline EP. 11 - AgileAdventures in Learning Design
Tim and Laurie speak to Jo Sayers, fellow co-founder of LearnJam, about how (and why) he uses the Agile product development methodologies to develop digital learning products and solutions. We find out a bit more about his approach and Jo shares advice for anyone looking to find out more about Agile and how it can be put into practice.
info_outline EP. 10 - ResearchAdventures in Learning Design
Tim and Laurie talk to Laura Patsko – a language and pedagogy consultant exceptional researcher. Laura shared insights into how she worked through vast quantities of learning research and evidence in order to develop our evidence-informed Learning Design Principles.
info_outlineWe reflect on some highlights from the first year of the Adventures in Learning Design podcast and look ahead to what's coming up in Season 2. Plus, Tim has an announcement to make...
Find out more about our inclusive approach to learning design at www.learnjam.com/inclusive-online-learning/