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The Outer Realm - Speculative Talk About Soul Harvesting_ Traps_Planetary Control-Carolann Iadorola The Outer Realm welcomes the return of fellow UPRN Host of Ethereal Encounters Unveiled, Carolann Iadorola Date: June 3rd, 2026 EP: 727 TOPIC - We will be having a speculative discussion about Soul Traps,Soul Harvesting, the hypothesis of an Archonic Planetary Control System and more! For many, this is a topic that should be explored in a LITERAL while for others, it goes back to a millennial old battle for our Soul. Spiritual Warfare that continues today! Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you !!! About Carolann: After a lifetime of exploring high strangeness and living life as an empath, she embarked on a new journey with Ethereal Encounters Unveiled to share opinions, experiences, and powerful insights from authors, ufologists, psychics, and others who have stepped inside unknown universes. Carolann Iadarola owns and is also the author of Sassy Townhouse Living, a lifestyle website dedicated to sharing innovative ideas and resources in home decor, food, beauty, and overall living. She holds a master's degree in education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technologies and Instructional Design from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. Her show features an eclectic mix of guests with unique perspectives and experiences from the paranormal world. Her goal is for you to embark on a journey that will leave you spellbound, enlightened, and even forever transformed. Every week, you will meet authors, ufologists, spiritualists, light workers, and people from varying walks of life. Ethereal Encounters Unveiled is your gateway to the unseen and the mystical. Dive into the world of the paranormal, supernatural, and inexplicable. Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or simply curious, travel with us beyond the veil to discover the mysteries that lie beyond our grasp. If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All A formal disclosure: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio and Beyond The Outer Realm are not necessarily those of the TOR, BTOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. Although the content may be interesting, it is deemed "For Entertainment Purposes

If you've ever wondered what to actually do during small group time in math, this episode will give you a clear and practical way to support students without lowering expectations.We built a simple Math Coherence Compass to help district and school leaders make aligned decisions around math—without adding another initiative. Get your free copy and training here https://makemathmoments.com/compass/Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Looking to supplement your curriculum with problem-based lessons and units? Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & Units Description:Not all math tasks are created equal. Some lead to deep thinking, rich discussion, and meaningful learning—while others fall flat. So what actually makes a math task effective?It's easy to assume that a “good” task is just one that students can complete. But truly powerful mathematical experiences go beyond that. They provide access for all learners while still offering meaningful challenge. They invite multiple strategies and solutions, encouraging students to think, question, and engage with the math in different ways. And they require careful design—not just of the task itself, but of how it's facilitated in the classroom.In this episode, you'll explore:The key criteria of a high-quality math taskWhat “low floor, high ceiling” really means in practiceWhy multiple strategies and solutions matterHow teacher moves impact the effectiveness of a taskThe role of high-quality instructional materialsHow to reflect on and improve the tasks you're already usingIf you want to create more engaging and meaningful math experiences for your students, this episode will give you a clear lens for evaluating and improving the tasks in your classroom.Show Notes PageLove the show? Text us your big takeaway!Empower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning PlanThat Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action! Book a time to chat with our team to see how we can help you achieve your math goals! https://makemathmoments.com/plan/Are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don't want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.

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Curiosity turns into clarity when a seasoned teacher names the practices that work. Jackie sits down with Caroline Amberson, a K–12 demonstration teacher who completed her M.S. in Instructional Design at Grand Canyon University, to unpack how research transformed instinct into intention. She walks us through the moment Mayer's multimedia principles gave her a common language, how UDL and cognitive load theory run alongside them, and why the Kirkpatrick model finally made evaluation feel practical across classrooms and PD.What makes this conversation sing is the translation layer. Caroline shows how she rebuilt project-based learning into nimble microlearning and scenario-based experiences that her students ask for, using Genially's branching paths and embedded audio to differentiate without chaos. We get specific about tool choices—when linear, streamlined content suits Canva and when interactive decision-making calls for Genially—so listeners can pick the right medium without overloading learners.If you care about creating learning that actually works—clear, accessible, and grounded in evidence—you'll find practical steps you can use today. Subscribe, share this conversation with a colleague who designs learning, and leave a review to help more educators discover it. What's one design choice you'll rethink this week?

Most companies don't fail because they lack process. They fail because they keep the wrong ones alive for too long.Process starts as a survival tool. It reduces chaos, aligns people, and turns scattered effort into repeatable execution. But at scale, the same systems that create clarity slowly become the thing that blocks it. The real challenge isn't building structure, it's knowing when it stops serving the work.Chap Snowden, COO of AstroForge, has had to live inside that tension in one of the most extreme environments possible: building a company trying to mine asteroids. When your timeline is measured in mission cycles and your risks are existential, there's no room for process that exists “just because it used to work.”What emerges instead is a different operating principle: processes are temporary hypotheses. They exist to solve problems inside a specific window of time, sometimes 60 days, sometimes 180. After that, they either prove their value or they get removed without hesitation.This episode explores what it actually takes to build that kind of operating system in practice. Not in theory, not in frameworks, but in real organizational decision-making where speed, alignment, and clarity constantly collide.It's a conversation about how companies scale without calcifying, how leaders stay aligned when they don't always agree, and why the most dangerous thing in any growing organization is an unexamined process that no one remembers the origin of.Episode Highlights:[00:00] When processes quietly become the problem (and why most teams miss it) [03:53] From Banking to Building: The Search for Meaningful Systems[08:35] Choosing High-Binary Bets and Aligning Under Uncertainty [14:57] Disagree Fast, Design Light: The Minimum Viable Process Mindset[20:56] Minimum Viable Process: Killing Tribal Knowledge and Friction[24:16] Instructional Design and Respecting User Attention[27:06] Communication Speed Over Perfection[31:27] Bad Process Starts With Unclear ProblemKey TakeawaysProcess is temporary and should expire when the problem changesThe real failure in scaling is keeping outdated process too longMisalignment in mental models is a bigger problem than lack of effortMinimum viable process means only what is necessary for repeatabilitySpeed forces clarity and exposes weak assumptions earlyTribal knowledge does not scale and eventually breaks systemsOperations should be designed like product experiencesThe hardest skill in leadership is removing process not adding itIf this resonates with how you are thinking about leadership and scaling teams, subscribe for more conversations like this.Links & ResourcesChapman SnowdenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmansnowdenWebsite: https://www.astroforge.com/Matt GjertsenWebsite: https://www.bettereverydaystudios.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewgjertsen/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BetterEveryDayStudios

AI can write your design doc. It can build your storyboard. It can draft your script, your rubric, your assessment, your video outline, and half of your e-learning module before lunch. So what's left for the instructional designer?According to Jonathan De La Cruz, everything that actually matters.Jonathan is an instructional designer at a supply chain company and at a Plano, Texas startup building an AI-assisted learning management system. But before all of that, he was a music educator. He worked at DePauw University and Indiana University. He played mariachi on weekends, jazz combos, cathedral gigs, Costa Rican punk reggae, full symphonies. He didn't know "instructional designer" was a job title. He just knew he loved video editing, building websites, and figuring out how learning actually happens.In this conversation, Jonathan and I talk about the parts of instructional design AI is genuinely making faster and the parts no model will ever touch. The language you use when you collaborate. The way you receive feedback. The relationships you build before you ever press record on a training. The reason someone will or won't watch what you built.Jonathan also breaks down the custom AI agent he trained on his reviewers' feedback patterns to cut his iteration cycles from version 5 down to version 2. He shares how he manages a tech stack that includes Articulate, Camtasia, Arcade, Figma Make, Claude Code, Gemini, NotebookLM, and Perplexity, and why he just bought a Claude Code membership last week.If you're an instructional designer wondering where you still fit, an educator thinking about transitioning into ID, or anyone trying to figure out what the human in the loop actually does, this episode is for you.

In math education, there are a lot of terms that get used interchangeably—unpacking standards, planning units, designing lessons. But for many teachers, it's not always clear how these pieces fit together. Are they all the same thing, or is there an important difference that impacts how we teach?At first glance, it might seem like lesson planning is simply following a resource or turning the page in a curriculum. But without a clear understanding of the standard—the destination we're aiming for—it becomes difficult to make intentional decisions during instruction. When teachers aren't clear on what success actually looks like, it limits their ability to question effectively, give meaningful feedback, and gather evidence of student understanding. Whether you're using a high-quality resource or building lessons from scratch, clarity around the standard is what connects everything together.In this episode, you'll explore:The difference between unpacking a standard, planning a unit, and designing a lessonWhy standards should be viewed as the destination for learningHow teacher clarity impacts student successWhat it really means to “unpack” a standardHow to define success criteria and identify evidence of learningWhy collaboration is key to strengthening this workIf you've ever wondered whether you're truly planning with purpose—or just following a resource—this episode will help you rethink your approach and bring more clarity to your math instruction.Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Looking to supplement your curriculum with problem-based lessons and units? Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & Units Show Notes PageLove the show? Text us your big takeaway!Get a Customized Math Improvement Plan For Your District.Are you district leader for mathematics? Take the 12 minute assessment and you'll get a free, customized improvement plan to shape and grow the 6 parts of any strong mathematics program.Take the assessmentAre you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don't want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.

MAy 4th, 2026 EP: 005 After a lifetime of exploring high strangeness and living as an empath and lightworker, she embarked on a new journey with Ethereal Encounters Unveiled to share opinions, experiences, and powerful insights from authors, ufologists, psychics, and others in the high-strangeness genre who have stepped into unknown universes. Her show, Ethereal Encounters Unveiled, features an eclectic mix of guests with unique perspectives and experiences from the paranormal world. Her goal is for you to embark on a journey that will leave you spellbound, enlightened, and even forever transformed. Ethereal Encounters Unveiled is your gateway to the unseen and the mystical. Dive into the world of the paranormal, supernatural, and inexplicable. Whether you are skeptic, a believer, or simply curious, travel with her beyond the veil to discover the mysteries that lie beyond our grasp. Carolann Iadarola owns and is also the author of Sassy Townhouse Living, a lifestyle website dedicated to sharing innovative ideas and resources in home decor, food, beauty, and overall living. She also holds a master's degree in education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technologies and Instructional Design from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and worked as a Manager of Training in Corporate America. Description TITLE : Beyond the Veil: Navigating Near-Death Experiences Your Gateway to the Unseen and the Mystical Are you ready to travel beyond the veil? Hosted by Carolann Iadarola, Ethereal Encounters Unveiled is a deep dive into the world of high strangeness, the paranormal, and the supernatural. After a lifetime of living as an empath and lightworker, Carolann—a former corporate Training Manager with a Master's in Instructional Design—brings a unique blend of grounded insight and spiritual curiosity to the most inexplicable mysteries of our universe. Whether you are a lifelong believer, a curious skeptic, or somewhere in between, this channel is designed to leave you spellbound, enlightened, and forever transformed.

Are we using AI to assist our brains, or are we using it to replace our thinking? Join us for our upcoming RER Report Livestream as we unpack the critical intersection of generative AI, cognitive development, and the modern educational landscape. As AI tools become deeply integrated into our daily workflows and classrooms, we are facing a new phenomenon: "Knowledge Collapse." When information is delivered without friction, we lose the productive struggle required to actually synthesize knowledge.   In this episode of the Red Eye Report, we will dive into the latest research—from the RAND Corporation to the latest trials in cognitive retention—to explore the reality of how AI is reshaping the human brain and our educational systems. We will move beyond the hype to have a candid, data-driven conversation about the risks of learning atrophy, the systemic pressures driving student AI adoption, and how we can effectively pivot to Instructional Design 2.0.   theredeyereport.com facebook.com/redeyereport

In this episode of Why Distance Learning, your hosts talk with Dr. Helaine Marshall — retired professor of education at Long Island University Hudson and creator of SOFLA, the Synchronous Online Flipped Learning Approach — about the pedagogy most online courses never get around to designing, and what it costs when they don't. Drawing on five years of development work, Community of Inquiry theory, and her own linguistics teaching, Helaine walks through an eight-step cycle that treats synchronous virtual instruction as its own medium rather than a degraded version of in-person teaching. The reframe at the center of the conversation: online learning isn't a tool problem, it's a design problem — and empowerment isn't something teachers do to students, it's what happens when the conditions are built for it.Together, the hosts and Helaine explore why most virtual classrooms default to lecture-over-Zoom, the eight-step SOFLA cycle that weaves asynchronous pre-work with structured synchronous sessions, the two steps that actually determine whether it succeeds (the SHAC share-out protocol and "preview and discovery"), the control issues that make teachers resist the model, and how SOFLA adapts across content areas — from linguistics to Boyle's Law — and age groups. They also work through Helaine's four E's framework — equity, enrichment, engagement, empowerment — and a single linguistic observation that reframes how to think about agency in virtual classrooms: empowerment is not a transitive verb.Key TopicsThe eight-step SOFLA cycle: pre-work, sign-in, whole group application, breakouts, share-out, preview and discovery, assignment instructions, reflectionWhy pedagogy outlasts tech tools — and why most online teaching skips pedagogy entirelyThe SHAC protocol for accountable, substantive peer feedback"Preview and discovery" as the motivational hinge between lessonsThe four E's: equity, enrichment, engagement, empowermentP-P-R-R (patience, persistence, reflection, renewal) for teachers new to the modelAdapting SOFLA across content areas, age groups, and even in-person classrooms4. Links & ResourcesSOFLA® (book, forthcoming May 2026) — Helaine W. Marshall and Ilka Kostka, University of Michigan Press, Brief Instructional Guide Series: https://press.umich.edu/Books/S/SOFLA-RHelaine's SOFLA hub — overview, training team, and resources: https://malpeducation.com/sofla/Helaine's bio and full publication list — https://malpeducation.com/our-experts/helaine-w-marshall/"Fostering Teaching Presence through the Synchronous Online Flipped Learning Approach" — Marshall & Kostka, TESL-EJ, Vol. 24 (open access): https://tesl-ej.org/wordpress/issues/volume24/ej94/ej94int/Breaking New Ground for SLIFE: The Mutually Adaptive Learning Paradigm, 2nd ed. (2023) — Helaine's other signature framework (MALP), University of Michigan PressMeeting the Needs of SLIFE: A Guide for Educators, 2nd ed. — Marshall, DeCapua, and Tang, University of Michigan PressPerusall — the social annotation platform Helaine uses for pre-work: https://www.perusall.com/Flipped Learning Network — founded by Jon Bergmann and Aaron Sams, referenced as the origin of flipped learning: https://flippedlearning.org/Community of Inquiry framework — Garrison, Anderson & Archer, the theoretical grounding for teaching presence: https://coi.athabascau.ca/CILC — Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration: https://cilc.orgBanyan Global Learning — https://banyangloballearning.com/global-learning-live/Guest Bio: Dr. Helaine W. MarshallDr. Helaine W. Marshall is the creator of two instructional frameworks — SOFLA (Synchronous Online Flipped Learning Approach) and MALP (Mutually Adaptive Learning Paradigm) — and currently serves as president of MALP, LLC, where she trains educators on both models. Her work centers on culturally responsive-sustaining education and online flipped learning, particularly for teachers working with language learners and students whose prior schooling has been disrupted. She is retired Professor of Education and Director of Language Education Programs at Long Island University – Hudson, has published three books with University of Michigan Press, and received the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award from New York State TESOL.About the Hosts: Seth Fleischauer is the founder of Banyan Global Learning and host of Why Distance Learning. Through Banyan, he designs live virtual programs that connect K-12 classrooms to global peers and expert facilitators — building the kind of structured, human-centered distance learning the podcast explores. See https://banyangloballearning.com/Tami Moehring and Allyson Mitchell work with CILC, the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration, to help educators implement high-quality live virtual learning experiences across grade levels. Discover more at CILC.org.

This episode is sponsored by TWT Audio. Are your students dealing with broken headsets, poor audio quality, or unreliable microphones at moments that matter most? TWT Audio was built for educators, by educators, designing headsets specifically for real classroom environments, durable enough to last, and comfortable for all-day use. With over 5 million headsets and headphones sold, schools trust TWT because they just work, delivering consistent performance while simplifying technology.Instead of replacing cheap headsets year after year, invest in a solution that schools nationwide trust every day.TWT Audio — hear the difference.AI isn't going away but the way schools are handling it might be doing more harm than good. In this episode, I chat with Annie Kim Sytsma from Michigan Virtual to unpack what's really happening inside schools right now. From districts banning AI to others fully embracing it, the reality is messy and there's no one-size-fits-all solution.We dive into:Why banning AI is no longer realisticHow teachers are redesigning assignments to outsmart shortcutsWhat students are actually doing with AI (hint: it's changing)How to build transparency instead of fear in your classroomIf you've been unsure how to approach AI with your students or feel like you're already behind, this episode gives you practical, honest strategies you can start using immediately. Buen provecho!Connect With Gabriel CarrilloEdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.comEdTech Bites On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.socialEdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbitesEdTech Bites X: https://twitter.com/edtechbitesEdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbitesEdTech Bites On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbitesEdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbitesAbout AnnieAnnie Kim Sytsma serves schools across the state of Michigan as an AI Strategist with Michigan Virtual. With over 13 years of experience in education and dual Master's degrees in Educational Technology and Instructional Design, she brings a balanced, ethical, and thoughtful approach to integrating AI in teaching and learning. Her background as an English and Psychology teacher, District Technology Specialist, District Intervention Coordinator, and school administrator gives her deep instructional and systemic insight into how intentionally designed technology can transform education. Annie focuses on creating learning experiences that harness AI to deepen thinking, strengthen metacognition, and expand student agency while supporting responsible engagement with emerging technologies.Connect With Annie Kim SytsmaAnnie On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-kim-sytsma-64a3306/

Education researcher Susanna Loeb studies the broad spectrum of learning experience, including ways to recruit and retain expert teachers, how to optimize classrooms, and the impact of technology on learning. She says pandemic-inspired innovations in tutoring have led to greater student engagement and improved learning outcomes. And on the growing influence of AI in education, Loeb counts herself an optimist. She sees it as a tool for good, enhancing personalized learning and supporting teachers. These innovations that didn't exist a few years ago stand to help students to thrive, Loeb tells host Russ Altman on this episode of Stanford Engineering's The Future of Everything podcast. Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu. Episode Reference Links: Stanford Profile: Susanna Loeb Connect With Us: Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything Website Connect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / Mastodon Connect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction Russ Altman introduces guest Susanna Loeb, a professor of education at Stanford University. (00:02:58) Path into Education Susanna's journey from engineering to education and her focus on impact at scale. (00:04:41) The Field of Learning Science The different approaches and challenges in education and its research. (00:07:06) Tutoring After the Pandemic How COVID exposed learning gaps and accelerated interest in tutoring. (00:10:14) What Makes Tutoring Effective The different factors that go into making tutoring effective. (00:12:16) Spreading Proven Practices Using proof points and partnerships to drive adoption across districts. (00:14:00) Building Education Networks The importance of trusted relationships and communication channels. (00:14:50) AI in the Classroom How schools are beginning to adopt AI tools and respond to demand. (00:16:00) AI & Education How teachers are leading AI adoption, with limited direct student use. (00:19:37) A Framework for Using AI The focus on improving student experiences and personalized learning. (00:21:23) Studying AI in Real Time Challenges of evaluating fast-changing tools and the need for rapid testing. (00:23:22) Partnering with AI Companies Collaborating with industry to test tools like ChatGPT in schools. (00:25:26) AI & Tutoring Blending human tutors with AI support to improve outcomes. (00:27:22) The Limits of AI Tutors Why human motivation and relationships remain essential. (00:28:54) The Future of Education Systems Balancing innovation with equitable access and student engagement. (00:30:51) Future In a Minute Rapid-fire Q&A: optimism, scaling education, and collaboration. (00:32:54) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Beyond The Outer Realm welcomes the return of fellow UPRN Host of Ethereal Encounters Unveiled, Carolann Iadorola Date: April 14th, 2026 EP: 705 TOPIC: Carolann Iadorola who will be joining me for another interesting open discussion. This time we will be Navigating through the Illusion of Time . We will delve into Time Slips, Timelines, the belief in Time Travel , Multiverses and much more! Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com Michelle Desrochers and The Outer Realm :https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you all !!! About Carolann: After a lifetime of exploring high strangeness and living life as an empath, she embarked on a new journey with Ethereal Encounters Unveiled to share opinions, experiences, and powerful insights from authors, ufologists, psychics, and otherswho have stepped inside unknown universes. Carolann Iadarola owns and is also the author of Sassy Townhouse Living, a lifestyle website dedicated to sharing innovative ideas and resources in home decor, food, beauty, and overall living. She holds a master's degree in education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technologies and Instructional Design from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. Her show features an eclectic mix of guests with unique perspectives and experiences from the paranormal world. Her goal is for you to embark on a journey that will leave you spellbound, enlightened, and even forever transformed. Every week, you will meet authors, ufologists, spiritualists, light workers, and people from varying walks of life. Ethereal Encounters Unveiled is your gateway to the unseen and the mystical. Dive into the world of the paranormal, supernatural, and inexplicable. Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or simply curious, travel with us beyond the veil to discover the mysteries that lie beyond our grasp. If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All A formal disclosure: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio and Beyond The Outer Realm are not necessarily those of the TOR, BTOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. Although the content may be interesting, it is deemed "For Entertainment Purposes" .

This is the second of a two-part conversation with Michael Barbour, one of the most cited researchers in K-12 distance and online learning. Michael is assistant dean for academic innovation and integration at Touro University California, and has spent nearly three decades studying the design, delivery, and support of K-12 distance, online, and blended learning — as well as the policy and governance structures that shape it. If you haven't listened to part one yet, start there.In this episode, we examine an assumption that surfaced repeatedly during the pandemic: that because distance learning has been around for decades, schools should have been ready. Michael has the data on why they weren't — and why, despite a global wake-up call, most still aren't. The numbers are striking: less than 10% of teacher preparation programs included any meaningful content on K-12 online learning even after COVID. And as Michael makes clear, the next disruption — whether pandemic, weather event, or political unrest — is not a question of if, but when.From there, the conversation takes a surprising turn. Michael shares a counterintuitive research finding: students who had K-12 online learning experience actually performed worse as online learners at the university level — and he unpacks exactly why that happened and what it reveals about the difference between synchronous and asynchronous program design. He also walks through one of the most compelling real-world models of synchronous distance learning in K-12 — the Center for Distance Learning and Innovation in Newfoundland — and what it would actually take to replicate that kind of intentional design at scale."Every single one of your listeners, unless they plan on retiring in the next year or two, will likely experience another regional or global pandemic. And that's just on the pandemic side." — Michael BarbourTopics covered:~1:30 — Bridging policy, pedagogy, and technology: why hopes and prayers aren't a strategy~3:20 — What the National Education Technology Plans have been saying since 1996~4:20 — The teacher preparation gap: the numbers before, during, and after COVID~7:20 — The history of pandemics and why every educator needs distance learning skills~13:20 — A counterintuitive finding: why K-12 online experience made university online learners worse~19:20 — Synchronous vs. asynchronous design and the CDLI model~28:20 — Why distance learning matters for every educator, not just virtual school teachersLinks and resources:MichaelBarbour.com - all of Michael's researchA Vision for K-12 Online and Blended Learning in Teacher Education — the teacher preparation work referenced in this episodePart 1 of this conversation is available now — start there if you haven't already.Discover more virtual learning opportunities at CILC.org with hosts Tami Moehring and Allyson Mitchell.Seth Fleischauer's Banyan Global Learning combines live virtual field trips with international student collaborations for a unique K12 global learning experience. See https://www.banyangloballearning.com/

Mon. April 6th/26 Join Me tonight LIVE as I welcome back fellow UPRN Host & friend Carolann Iadorola, who hosts her own show Ethereal Encounters on Thursdays 5pm-7pm EST. After a lifetime of exploring high strangeness and living life as an empath, Carolann embarked on a new journey with ‘Ethereal Encounters Unveiled' to share opinions, experiences, and powerful insights from authors, ufologists, psychics, and in the high strangeness genre who have stepped inside unknown universes. Her show, Ethereal Encounters Unveiled, features an eclectic mix of guests with unique perspectives and experiences from the paranormal world. Her goal is for you to embark on a journey that will leave you spellbound, enlightened, and even forever transformed. Ethereal Encounters Unveiled is your gateway to the unseen and the mystical. Dive into the world of the paranormal, supernatural, and inexplicable. Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or simply curious, travel with her beyond the veil to discover the mysteries that lie beyond our grasp. Carolann Iadarola owns and is also the author of Sassy Townhouse Living, a lifestyle website dedicated to sharing innovative ideas and resources in home decor, food, beauty, and overall living. She also holds a master's degree in education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technologies and Instructional Design from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and worked as a Manager of Training in Corporate America.

In this episode of Tips from Trestle, Aaron sits down with Sadiya Abjani, Director of Learning and Instructional Design at SAGE, to explore how senior living organizations can better serve LGBTQ+ older adults through inclusive leadership, cultural competency, and person-centered care. Sadiya brings 15 years of training and curriculum design experience, deep expertise in LGBTQ+ aging, diversity and equity, and a track record of training more than 80,000 people across multiple learning environments. The conversation covers inclusive marketing, non-discrimination language, intake forms, hiring, staff retention, chosen family, and the practical steps leaders can take to create safer, more affirming senior living communities. This episode is essential for senior living operators, executive directors, healthcare leaders, and hospitality professionals who want to improve resident experience, strengthen workplace culture, and deliver equitable care that truly reflects every community they serve.Tips from Trestle is sponsored by:WiseOx: https://bit.ly/TFT_WiseOxAdvantageTrust GPO: https://bit.ly/TFTAdvTrustDining With Dementia: https://bit.ly/TFT_DwD100% Leader: https://bit.ly/TFT_100#TFT509 #SeniorLiving #LGBTQSeniors #InclusiveCare #SadiyaAbjani #SAGE #HealthcareLeadership #ResidentExperience #CulturalCompetency #PersonCenteredCare #AgingServices #HealthEquity #InclusiveLeadership #ElderCare #LGBTQAging #SeniorLivingLeadership

This is the first of a two-part conversation with Michael Barbour, one of the most cited researchers in K-12 distance and online learning. Michael is assistant dean for academic innovation and integration at Touro University California, and has spent nearly three decades studying the design, delivery, and support of K-12 distance, online, and blended learning — as well as the policy and governance structures that shape it. His work has brought him before legislatures and policymakers around the world.In this episode, we put a foundational assumption on the table: that research gives teachers answers. Michael makes a clear and generous case that it doesn't — and that both researchers and classroom teachers share responsibility for that misunderstanding. The distinction he draws between best practices and promising practices isn't semantic. It has real consequences for how leaders build cultures of evidence-informed decision-making, and how teachers are trained to engage with research in the first place.From there, the conversation moves into some of the most persistent misconceptions in the field — including the idea that distance learning only works for certain types of students, and the often-overlooked role that local support plays in whether any online program succeeds or fails. Michael also challenges the assumption that face-to-face teachers have a natural engagement advantage over their online counterparts, and makes a compelling case for why the distance environment may actually offer more tools for meaningful connection — not fewer."The best that we can hope for in all honesty is that research might lead us to a promising practice as a starting point." — Michael BarbourTopics covered:00:00 — Michael's origin story in K-12 distance learning~04:00 — Why teachers don't engage with research, and why researchers share the blame~10:00 — Best practices vs. promising practices: why the distinction matters~17:00 — Who distance learning actually works for~21:00 — The role of local support in online program design~24:00 — Engagement, belonging, and the myth of the visual cue~30:00 — What "personalized learning" actually looks like in K-12 online contextsLinks and resources:DLAC Research Agenda Summary — referenced early in the conversationNEPC Newsletter: AI and Personalization in K-12 Online Learning — Michael's recent piece on what personalized learning actually means in practiceDiscover more virtual learning opportunities at CILC.org with hosts Tami Moehring and Allyson Mitchell.Seth Fleischauer's Banyan Global Learning combines live virtual field trips with international student collaborations for a unique K12 global learning experience.

Candace Thille is an authority in learning science, educational technology, and AI-enabled learning environments. She is closing the two-way gap between the science of learning research and the hands-on practice of instruction to help students learn better. Timely and targeted feedback with the opportunity to apply that feedback is critical to learning, Thille says, and this is an area where AI supporting humans excels. She imagines a day in the not-too-distant future when human educators and AI-enabled assistants unite to help students learn faster and better than ever before. Learning is not a spectator sport, and AI can help us engage with learners – and educators – in new ways, Thille tells host Russ Altman on this episode of Stanford Engineering's The Future of Everything podcast. Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu. Episode Reference Links: Stanford Profile: Candace Thille Connect With Us: Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything Website Connect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / Mastodon Connect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction Russ Altman introduces guest Candace Thille, a professor of education at Stanford University. (00:03:16) Path into Learning Science How Candace became interested in improving how people learn. (00:03:47) The Science of Learning An overview of the field and why it's still developing. (00:04:42) Training Educators How learning science is applied in teacher education. (00:05:17) The Research to Practice Gap Why insights from classrooms rarely feed back into research. (00:06:43) Technology Supporting Teachers Using AI and other technological tools to enhance teaching. (00:09:00) The Open Learning Initiative (OLI) The origins of one of the first large-scale digital learning systems. (00:11:08) Learning with OLI How feedback and structured practice improved student outcomes. (00:13:14) Building OLI Across Disciplines The collaboration between researchers, instructors, and engineers. (00:14:36) The Accelerated Learning Study Evidence that students can learn faster without sacrificing outcomes. (00:18:02) Learning Science at Amazon Applying learning science research to workplace education. (00:22:29) Research as a Feedback Loop Why teaching practice should continuously inform research. (00:24:49) The Importance of Infrastructure Using captured learning data to improve instruction at scale. (00:25:37) Predictive AI for Learning Science The applications of older AI models in learning science research. (00:28:22) Generative AI as a Learning Interface How generative AI can make education more accessible. (00:31:01) The Myth of Learning Styles The misconception that most people have different learning styles. (00:33:30) Future In a Minute Rapid-fire Q&A: new tools, data infrastructure, and supporting learners. (00:35:24) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In this episode, I'm joined by Anjanette McNeely, an award-winning kindergarten teacher in Davis County, Utah, who is deeply committed to research-informed classroom practice. Anjanette focuses on translating educational research into practical strategies that help every student build strong foundations in literacy and mathematics.She is LETRS-certified (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) and holds a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a master's degree in Instructional Design. In addition to her classroom work, Anjanette has served as a literacy coach and curriculum writer. She is currently a Goyen Literacy Foundation Fellow, where she continues to deepen her work advancing evidence-based literacy instruction.Links:Substack:  https://substack.com/@anjanettemcneelyX: Anjanette McNeely (@anjanettemcnee2) / X This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Brooke McKinney is an instructional designer and former AP English teacher who specializes in building engaging, judgment-centered learning experiences. As the founder of The Engaging Teacher, she creates practical, teacher-built resources that help educators design lessons students actually want to think inside of. Brooke's work blends instructional theory, AI integration, and classroom-tested strategy — always with the goal of making thinking visible and meaningful. She believes the best classrooms aren't just efficient — they're alive.  ______________________________________________________________________ The Edupreneur: Your Blueprint To Jumpstart And Scale Your Education BusinessYou've spent years in the classroom, leading PD, designing curriculum, and transforming how students learn. Now, it's time to leverage that experience and build something for yourself. The Edupreneur isn't just another book; it's the playbook for educators who want to take their knowledge beyond the school walls and into a thriving business.I wrote this book because I've been where you are. I know what it's like to have the skills, the passion, and the drive but not know where to start. I break it all down: the mindset shifts, the business models, the pricing strategies, and the branding moves that will help you position yourself as a leader in this space.Inside, you'll learn how to:✅ Turn your expertise into income streams, without feeling like a sellout✅ Build a personal brand that commands respect (and top dollar)✅ Market your work in a way that feels natural and impactful✅ Navigate the business side of edupreneurship, from pricing to partnershipsWhether you want to consult, create courses, write books, or launch a podcast, this book will help you get there. Stop waiting for permission. Start building your own table.Grab your copy today and take control of your future.Buy it from EduMatch Publishing https://edumatch-publishing.myshopify.com/collections/new-releases/products/the-edupreneur-by-dr-will

What does it really take to design learning that works?In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich is joined by instructional designer, professor, and podcast host Jackie Pelegrin, who brings nearly two decades of experience in higher education and curriculum design.Jackie breaks down what instructional design actually is, why so many online courses fail to engage learners, and how education must be built with intention, empathy, and real-world outcomes in mind. The conversation also explores AI in education, adult learning challenges, podcasting as a teaching tool, and how Jackie turned one of her most popular podcast series into a book.Whether you're an educator, trainer, podcaster, or lifelong learner, this episode delivers practical insights and behind-the-scenes wisdom on designing learning experiences that truly stick.Send us a textVote for us hereSupport the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCast Subscribe by Email

Stephan Taeger is an assistant professor in Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University. He received a PhD from BYU in Instructional Design and Technology. Stephan's research focuses on Homiletics (the study of preaching), narrative instruction, and ancient scripture. He is also an author and co-host of the RVVL podcast with David Butler. Links Y Religion: Justification by Faith The Science of Speaking in Sacrament Meeting | An Interview with Stephan Taeger President Spencer W. Kimball: “Jesus the Perfect Leader” Sermons and talks by Timothy Keller on YouTube Stephan Taeger: “Declared Guiltless: Justification by Faith in the Latter-day Saint Classroom” Toxic Perfectionism at Church | An Interview with Justin Dyer Justification: God’s Plan, Paul’s Vision N.T. Wright on YouTube Weakness Is Not Sin: The Liberating Distinction That Awakens Our Strengths RVVL Podcast StephanTaeger.com Tim Keller: Sin as Self-Deceit Watch the video and share your thoughts in the Zion Lab community Transcript available with the video in the Zion Lab community Highlights 00:04:00 – Stephan Taeger’s Background and Teaching Focus 00:05:00 – Influence of Tim Keller on Understanding Justification 00:06:00 – Justification Explained 00:09:00 – The Relationship Between Justification and Works 00:10:30 – Understanding the Role of Covenants 00:11:30 – The Importance of Faithfulness 00:12:30 – The Marriage Analogy for Justification 00:13:30 – The Role of the Sacrament in Justification 00:14:30 – Defining Sanctification 00:15:30 – The Process of Becoming More Like God 00:17:00 – The Role of Obedience in Response to Grace 00:18:00 – Addressing Perfectionism in Leadership 00:19:00 – The Impact of Sin on Community 00:20:00 – The Role of Bishops in Restricting Ordinances 00:22:00 – Understanding Restrictions as Support 00:23:00 – The Nature of Punishment vs. Guidance 00:24:00 – Mental Health and Perfectionism 00:25:00 – Addressing Sexual Development and Sin 00:26:00 – The Importance of Striving for Sanctification 00:27:00 – The Role of the Bishop in Mental Health 00:28:00 – The Challenge of Perfectionism 00:29:00 – The Concept of Forgiveness 00:30:00 – The Nature of Grace in the Gospel Key Insights Justification Defined: Justification is described as being pardoned from sin and declared guiltless, occurring when individuals enter a covenant relationship with God through faith, repentance, baptism, and receiving the Holy Ghost. Sanctification Explained: Sanctification is the ongoing process of becoming more like God, involving a change in one's nature, thoughts, and desires over time, as individuals strive to live in accordance with their covenants. The Role of Grace: Grace is central to understanding both justification and sanctification. It emphasizes that salvation is a gift from God, not solely based on individual works, and that individuals can have confidence in their justified state. Addressing Perfectionism: Many Latter-day Saints struggle with perfectionism, often feeling unworthy despite understanding the doctrine. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing one’s worth as inherent and not solely based on actions. Mental Health Considerations: The discussion touches on the intersection of mental health and religious beliefs, particularly regarding OCD and scrupulosity, emphasizing the need for compassion and understanding in addressing these issues. Leadership Applications Fostering a Culture of Grace: Leaders can create an environment where members feel secure in their justified state, encouraging them to engage in the gospel without the burden of shame or guilt. Understanding Individual Needs: By recognizing that unmet needs may drive certain behaviors, leaders can approach members with empathy, focusing on support rather than judgment. Promoting Continuous Growth: Leaders should emphasize the importance of striving for sanctification, framing commandments and ordinances as opportunities for growth rather than as mere obligations, thus inspiring members to engage more fully in their spiritual journeys. The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints’ mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Find Leadership Tools, Courses, and Community for Latter-day Saint leaders in the Zion Lab community. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Benjamin Hardy, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Kirby Heyborne, Taysom Hill, Coaches Jennifer Rockwood and Brandon Doman, Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, Ganel-Lyn Condie, Michael Goodman, Wendy Ulrich, Richard Ostler, and many more in over 800 episodes. Discover podcasts, articles, virtual conferences, and live events related to callings such as the bishopric, Relief Society, elders quorum, Primary, youth leadership, stake leadership, ward mission, ward council, young adults, ministering, and teaching.

Dave McAlinden is an instructional designer at Columbia University's School of Professional Studies. In this episode, we start by clarifying a question many educators have: What does an instructional designer actually do? If you've ever taken an online course, you've already experienced the impact of instructional design—whether you realized it or not.You can connect with Dave on LinkedIn: (2) Dave McAlinden | LinkedInFeel free to reach out—Dave enjoys engaging with educators and talking through ideas about teaching, learning, and instructional design. This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Date: January 27, 2026 Episode: 113 Discussion: Paranormal Activity & Spiritual Awakening About Carolann: About Carolann: After a lifetime of exploring high strangeness and living as an empath and lightworker, she embarked on a new journey with Ethereal Encounters Unveiled to share opinions, experiences, and powerful insights from authors, ufologists, psychics, and others in the high-strangeness genre who have stepped into unknown universes. Her show, Ethereal Encounters Unveiled, features an eclectic mix of guests with unique perspectives and experiences from the paranormal world. Her goal is for you to embark on a journey that will leave you spellbound, enlightened, and even forever transformed. Ethereal Encounters Unveiled is your gateway to the unseen and the mystical. Dive into the world of the paranormal, supernatural, and inexplicable. Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or simply curious, travel with her beyond the veil to discover the mysteries that lie beyond our grasp. Carolann Ladarola owns and is also the author of Sassy Townhouse Living, a lifestyle website dedicated to sharing innovative ideas and resources in home decor, food, beauty, and overall living. She also holds a master's degree in education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technologies and Instructional Design from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and worked as a Manager of Training in Corporate America.

On this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner welcome back Dr Carl Hendrick - writer, researcher and relentless “research distiller” - for a wide-ranging conversation about what the educational research can (and can't) tell us, and how ideas mutate as they travel through schools. Starting with Carl's monthly research round-ups and emerging areas like pre-questions (“pre-trieval”), they dig into a lively debate about the replication of the original scaffolding study and what that means for teachers: why learning science is probabilistic, why single studies shouldn't become dogma, and how “evidence-based” can be misapplied in crude tick-box ways. From there, Carl makes the case for thinking less about “teaching” as an all-purpose term and more about instructional design - the alignment of curriculum, instruction and assessment - and introduces Herbert Simon's idea of instructional invariants: the conditions that must hold for learning to happen (working memory limits, attention, cumulative knowledge and prerequisites). Along the way they tackle the “lethal mutations” of retrieval practice, the expertise required to design coherent curricula (and why most teachers shouldn't be expected to do it all), and the implications of AI for homework, assessment and the future of curriculum design.Carl Hendrick is an internationally recognised expert in the science of learning and instructional design. He is a professor at Academica University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam and leads research projects that bridge cognitive science, educational psychology, and classroom practice. Carl's work focuses on helping teachers and school leaders apply robust, evidence-based strategies - such as retrieval practice, spacing, and explicit instruction - to improve student learning. He has co-authored several influential books, including How Learning Happens and Instructional Illusions, and regularly advises schools and organisations on implementing research-informed approaches.Tom Sherrington has worked in schools as a teacher and leader for 30 years and is now a consultant specialising in teacher development and curriculum & assessment planning. He regularly contributes to conferences and CPD sessions locally and nationally and is busy working in schools and colleges across the UK and around the world. Follow Tom on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@teacherhead⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Emma Turner FCCT is a school improvement advisor, education consultant, trainer and author. She has almost three decades of primary teaching, headship and leadership experience across the sector, working and leading in both MATs and LAs. She works nationally and internationally on school improvement including at single school level and at scale. She has a particular interest in research informed practice in the primary phase, early career development, and CPD design. Follow Emma on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@emma_turner75⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This podcast is sponsored by Teaching WalkThrus and produced in association with Haringey Education Partnership. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://walkthrus.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/⁠

Distance learning doesn't fail because of tools—it falters when leadership, policy, and systems don't align around student success. In this episode, Seth Fleischauer and Allyson Mitchell sit down with Dr. Alexandra Salas, founder and CEO of the Delmarva Digital Learning Association, to unpack what institutional readiness for digital learning actually requires.Drawing on her experience in higher education leadership, instructional design, and nonprofit systems change, Dr. Salas challenges the idea that digital learning is merely a delivery mode. Instead, she frames it as a connective infrastructure—one that can support access, belonging, wellness, and persistence when designed intentionally.The conversation moves beyond emergency remote learning to examine how organizations evaluate readiness, why frameworks matter, and what leaders must confront if digital learning is going to meaningfully support students rather than strain them.What This Episode ExploresWhy digital learning should be evaluated at the systems level—not course by courseThe difference between emergency remote teaching and sustainable digital learningHow leadership, governance, policy, and student support services shape online successWhy “online readiness” is about people and structures as much as platformsThe role of reflection frameworks (Quality Matters, OLC, ISTE, and others) in continuous improvementHow wellness, trauma-informed practices, and student belonging intersect with distance learningWhat teaching yoga online revealed about presence, connection, and learning in virtual spacesWhy distance learning is better understood as connected, accessible, future-ready learningGolden MomentDr. Salas shares an early career story from her time as an instructional designer—partnering with faculty to bring courses like anthropology, chemistry, and Arabic online before large-scale platforms made it commonplace. The moment highlights a recurring theme of the episode: trust, curiosity, and collaboration matter more than tools when innovation involves real change.Why Distance Learning?In Dr. Salas's words, distance learning isn't about distance at all. It's about access, inclusion, and possibility—especially for learners in rural or underserved communities. When aligned with strong leadership and intentional systems, digital learning becomes a bridge rather than a substitute.Mentioned Work & ResourcesDelmarva Digital Learning Association — https://delmarvadla.orgUnited States Distance Learning Association - https://usdla.org/Bestemming Yoga — https://www.bestemmingyoga.com/meet-ytNumbers and Sense by Alexandra SalasQuality Matters, OLC, Blackboard, and ISTE digital learning frameworks (referenced conceptually)Host LinksDiscover more virtual learning opportunities at CILC.org with hosts Tami Moehring and Allyson Mitchell.Seth Fleischauer's Banyan Global Learning combines live virtual field trips with international student collaborations for a unique K12 global learning experience. See https://banyangloballearning.com/global-learning-live/

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Five new tools are reshaping how we design for real skill: spatial computing, generative AI co‑pilots, learning analytics with xAPI, adaptive learning, and immersive simulations. In this episode, Jackie walks through practical use cases, tiny starter activities, and simple design rules so you can test what works without overbuilding or overspending. The goal is clarity over flash—short experiences that improve a behavior you can measure and explain.Subscribe for more practical learning design strategies, share this episode with a teammate who builds content, and leave a review with the one metric you'll track next. Your feedback helps us decide what to prototype next.

Beyond The Outer Realm welcomes the return of fellow UPRN Host of Ethereal Encounters Unveiled, Carolann Iadorola Date: December 30th, 2025 EP: 660 TOPIC: Examining Thought Forms, Manifestation, Predcitions, Prophecies Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you all !!! About Carolann: After a lifetime of exploring high strangeness and living life as an empath, she embarked on a new journey with Ethereal Encounters Unveiled to share opinions, experiences, and powerful insights from authors, ufologists, psychics, and otherswho have stepped inside unknown universes. Carolann Iadarola owns and is also the author of Sassy Townhouse Living, a lifestyle website dedicated to sharing innovative ideas and resources in home decor, food, beauty, and overall living. She holds a master's degree in education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technologies and Instructional Design from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. Her show features an eclectic mix of guests with unique perspectives and experiences from the paranormal world. Her goal is for you to embark on a journey that will leave you spellbound, enlightened, and even forever transformed. Every week, you will meet authors, ufologists, spiritualists, light workers, and people from varying walks of life. Ethereal Encounters Unveiled is your gateway to the unseen and the mystical. Dive into the world of the paranormal, supernatural, and inexplicable. Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or simply curious, travel with us beyond the veil to discover the mysteries that lie beyond our grasp. If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All A formal disclosure: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio and Beyond The Outer Realm are not necessarily those of the TOR, BTOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. Although the content may be interesting, it is deemed "For Entertainment Purposes" . We are always respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all!

Good design starts with a clear goal and ends with a real-world result. We walk you through a practical, human-centered approach to data-driven instructional design that turns scattered metrics into confident, ethical decisions. From writing a sharp creative brief and instrumenting your learning ecosystem to analyzing patterns and testing targeted fixes, you'll get a repeatable playbook built to reduce risk and improve outcomes without burning time or trust.Ready to turn evidence into impact? Follow the flow, try one small experiment this week, and tell us what you learn. If this guide helped, subscribe, share with a teammate, and leave a review so more designers can build learning that truly works.

Karen Nix's journey from journalism to instructional design showcases how diverse backgrounds can create exceptional instructional designers. After stumbling into professional development as an administrative assistant, Karen discovered her passion for transforming complex information into engaging educational experiences. Now, working as a Design Strategist and Communications Lead at Orbis Education, her recent master's degree from GCU has added theoretical foundations to her practical expertise.For those considering a master's in instructional design, Karen offers encouraging advice: "Come as you are and be prepared to work hard." Her experience demonstrates that diverse backgrounds enrich the field and that practical experience combined with theoretical knowledge creates powerful learning designers. Whether you're transitioning from another field or deepening your expertise, Karen's story reminds us that instructional design offers endless opportunities for creative problem-solving and meaningful impact.

on. Apr. 28th/25 Join Me tonight LIVE as I welcome fellow UPRN Host Carolann Iadorola, who hosts her own show Ethereal Encounters on Thursdays 5pm-7pm EST & Fridays 3pm-4pm EST. After a lifetime of exploring high strangeness and living life as an empath, Carolann embarked on a new journey with ‘Ethereal Encounters Unveiled' to share opinions, experiences, and powerful insights from authors, ufologists, psychics, and in the high strangeness genre who have stepped inside unknown universes. Her show, Ethereal Encounters Unveiled, features an eclectic mix of guests with unique perspectives and experiences from the paranormal world. Her goal is for you to embark on a journey that will leave you spellbound, enlightened, and even forever transformed. Ethereal Encounters Unveiled is your gateway to the unseen and the mystical. Dive into the world of the paranormal, supernatural, and inexplicable. Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or simply curious, travel with her beyond the veil to discover the mysteries that lie beyond our grasp. Carolann Iadarola owns and is also the author of Sassy Townhouse Living, a lifestyle website dedicated to sharing innovative ideas and resources in home decor, food, beauty, and overall living. She also holds a master's degree in education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technologies and Instructional Design from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and worked as a Manager of Training in Corporate America. You can reach Carolann Iadorola here: https://sassytownhouseliving.com

In this episode we're delving back into the world of OBM with special guest Dr. Doug Johnson. And after giving us a crash course in meaningful instrucitonal design, Dr. Johnson discusses many of the ways that meaningful teaching can leverge amazing business trainings. Shockingly tons of video and flashy graphics don't actually make your new employee orientation webinar good. There are rules about this kind of stuff, and Dr. Johnson points out some of the most important ones. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Johnson, D.A. (2021). The foundations of behavior-based instructional design within business. In Houmanfar, R.A., Fryling, M., & Alavosius, M.P. (Eds.), Applied behavior science in organizations. (pp. 65-80). Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003198949-3 Johnson, D.A., Li, A., McCalpin, A.L., & Laske, M.M. (2024). The advancement of training within business using behavior-based instructional design. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 44, 150-171. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2023.2225792 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

Dr. Safary Wa-Mbaleka and Dr. Baiyun Chen join hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss the future of the field of higher education instructional design and their comprehensive(!) new book on the subject. 

Beyond The Outer Realm - UNCENSORED - welcomes back Carolann Iadarola Date: November 11th, 2025 EP: 639 TOPIC: Join Carolann Iadarola and I unlock the doors to The Mysterious, The Unconventional and The Hidden! Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com Michelle Desrochers and The Outer Realm :https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you all !!! About Carolann: After a lifetime of exploring high strangeness and living life as an empath, she embarked on a new journey with Ethereal Encounters Unveiled to share opinions, experiences, and powerful insights from authors, ufologists, psychics, and otherswho have stepped inside unknown universes. Carolann Iadarola owns and is also the author of Sassy Townhouse Living, a lifestyle website dedicated to sharing innovative ideas and resources in home decor, food, beauty, and overall living. She holds a master's degree in education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technologies and Instructional Design from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. Her show features an eclectic mix of guests with unique perspectives and experiences from the paranormal world. Her goal is for you to embark on a journey that will leave you spellbound, enlightened, and even forever transformed. Every week, you will meet authors, ufologists, spiritualists, light workers, and people from varying walks of life. Ethereal Encounters Unveiled is your gateway to the unseen and the mystical. Dive into the world of the paranormal, supernatural, and inexplicable. Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or simply curious, travel with us beyond the veil to discover the mysteries that lie beyond our grasp. If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All A formal disclosure: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio and Beyond The Outer Realm are not necessarily those of the TOR, BTOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. Although the content may be interesting, it is deemed "For Entertainment Purposes" . We are always respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all!

Ever felt stuck translating learning theories into actual instructional design practice? You're not alone. Learning theories like Behaviorism and Constructivism often remain abstract concepts rather than practical tools—until now.This episode bridges that crucial gap between theory and application, transforming five major learning theories into actionable design strategies you can implement immediately. We explore Behaviorism's power for compliance training through immediate feedback and reward systems, Cognitivism's approach to organizing information to reduce cognitive load, and Constructivism's emphasis on building understanding through authentic problem-solving experiences. We also discover how Humanism recognizes learners as whole people with personal goals and motivations, and how connectivism addresses learning in our networked, digital world.The most valuable insight? You don't need to pledge allegiance to a single theory. The art of instructional design lies in intentionally selecting the right theoretical approach—or blend of approaches—for your specific learning context, goals, and audience. As we explore in this episode, when we move beyond being mere content creators to becoming experience architects, we transform learning from information delivery to genuine transformation.

What did you think of this episode?Are faith-based publications an answer to mentoring today's youth? Beth Hanning and Linda Goldfarb share tips for fiction and non-fiction.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I'm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I'm so glad you're listening in. During this episode, you'll learn how to mentor youth through faith-based publications.Linda's industry expert is Beth Hanning. Beth is the founder of Paradise Rivers Publishing, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping the next generation of world changers. She's also the author of two Amazon #1 Best Sellers that blend her love for storytelling with a mission to mentor.With degrees in Electrical Engineering and Instructional Design, Beth brings creativity and innovation to her work. Beth is the mom of two artistic daughters and a certified Stephen Minister. She lives in Florida with her husband and six koi fish.1. Fiction manuscripts – how storytelling can shape, inspire, and guide young people in their relationships.2. Non-fiction manuscripts: How practical, truth-driven writing can guide youth in real-world career exploration and mentoring relationships.Connect with Beth HanningVisit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024". Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

Whether you're brand new to the field or just looking for a refresher, today's episode will help you understand what constructivism is, how it's applied in instructional design, and how you can begin to incorporate it into your own practice. Constructivist Learning Theory transforms how we understand the learning process, positioning learners as active builders of knowledge rather than passive recipients of information. Whether you're new to instructional design or looking to refresh your theoretical foundation, this episode offers valuable insights into this powerful approach.Share this episode with fellow instructional designers and let us know how you're implementing constructivist principles in your work. Together, we can create learning experiences that truly transform understanding.

Episode 609 - Kristin Aurelia - SHE Wise Publications, illuminate, guide, and empower souls on their journeyMeet Kristin AureliaKristin Aurelia grew up in a small town in New England and currently resides in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. She is a Soul-Led Author, Podcaster, Public Speaker, Coach and Teacher. Additionally, she is a Certified Health Coach (CHC), NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC), Certified Wellness Coach (CWC), Certified Biofield Tuner and Reiki Master. Kristin obtained her MBA, M.A. in Human Resources Management and Instructional Design and B.A. in Psychology from Marymount University in Arlington, VA. She has spent much of her life studying and observing human behavior. She has made it her life's mission to share experiences and bring wisdom and knowledge to the forefront of her works with the desire to help others along their journey.Kristin is a messenger sent to spread light and love while creating unity. As she puts it, "We are ALL CHILDREN OF GOD…one collective consciousness…Surviving the Human Experience!"https://www.shewisepublications.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

Host Brian Washburn talks with Katrina Kennedy, author of Learning That Lasts: Reflection Activities for Trainers and Designers, about how reflection helps transform training from a one-time event into lasting behavior change. Katrina shares practical ways to integrate reflective activities before, during, and after learning—what she calls “pre-flection” and reflection—to deepen understanding and strengthen application. She also offers tips for choosing the right activities based on outcomes, time, and audience, and explains why skilled facilitation and time management are key to making reflection work.

Has AI created a spark for community? On today's episode, we'll explore three reasons for this surge of communities in practice around AI.

Today's episode explores the potential of part-time entrepreneurship for educators. This seems to be something many of you have been thinking about, but don't know where to begin. I'll share my thoughts around this topic, the importance of starting small, identifying a niche, and building a community. I'll share some real-life success stories and offer practical advice on diversifying income streams and avoiding common mistakes. 

Research shows that management quality is the single biggest predictor of employee satisfaction and retention. In this episode, Brian Washburn speaks with Dan Lawner, Founder of Bevel Talent, about why managers are the key to employee engagement and organizational success. They discuss common challenges mid-sized organizations face as they grow, what makes leadership development programs effective, and practical ways to start improving leadership, even without formal programs.From accountability and peer support to mentorship and cohort discussions, Dan shares actionable strategies to address leadership gaps and help organizations align managers, boost engagement, and drive performance.

On today's episde, we are joined by Dr. Guieswende Rouamba. He's the author of the book the Instructional Designer's Guide to Project Management and a Learning Designer at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.  In this conversation, you'll hear about his journey into instructional design and the critical role project management plays in the field. We discuss why project management often doesn't get the attention it deserves, the challenges instructional designers face today, the power of storytelling in conveying complex ideas, and the importance of collaborating with SMEs. Guieswende shares insights on conflict resolution, preventing burnout through effective project management strategies, and the future of instructional design in an AI-driven world. Our conversation focuses on strong leadership skills and the integration of project management principles into instructional design practices. Connect with Dr. Guieswende Rouamba Read his book Read the transcript / article with this link

Too often in L&D, we're handed a “training solution” and asked to deliver it without question. In this episode, Brian Washburn talks with L&D expert Jess Almlie about how to stop being an “order taker” and become a strategic business partner. They discuss why relationships matter, how small mindset shifts—from helper to partner—can increase influence, and practical ways to add real business value. Packed with actionable insights, this episode is perfect for anyone looking to elevate their impact in learning and development.

Instructional designers have played an increasingly important role in supporting instruction in all modalities. In this episode, Safary Wa-Mbaleka and Gianina-Estera Petre join us to discuss a new resource describing effective instructional design practices in a global context. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

In this episode, Kevin Yates - widely known as the L&D Detective® - joins David to explore why measuring impact remains one of the most persistent challenges in Learning & Development, and how L&D can finally start getting it right. Together, they unpack why reporting on learning activity isn't enough, what it really means to uncover evidence of performance impact, and how L&D must evolve to contribute meaningfully within the wider performance ecosystem. Kevin outlines the flaws in traditional training needs analysis, introduces his Workplace Performance Investigation Framework, and explains how business metrics—not LMS data—must become the cornerstone of meaningful measurement. Kevin also shares how L&D teams can use tools like the Performance Impact Blueprint and Instructional Design for Performance to plan for outcomes from the outset, and why embracing the identity of ‘impact investigators' is critical for L&D's future. If you're serious about proving learning's contribution to business performance, this episode is unmissable. KEY TAKEAWAYS The "village" approach is central to performance. L&D should measure collective, not isolated, impact. LMS data is easy to get, but it does not truly measure the impact on business performance. The 6 questions for business performance and 6 for human performance, in the framework, uncover the true needs behind a training request. Because improving performance involves many teams, a project management approach helps organize everyone's roles, tasks, and contributions toward a shared business goal. BEST MOMENTS “It takes a village to impact workplace performance." “We must define impact. Before we can investigate it.” "Designing for performance is very different than designing for training." Kevin M. Yates Bio Kevin M. Yates is globally recognised as the L&D Detective®, known for investigating the impact of training and learning on workplace performance. With over 25 years of experience across major brands like McDonald's, Meta, and Grant Thornton, Kevin brings a practical, data-driven approach to measuring learning's contribution to business results. His work empowers L&D teams to go beyond activity metrics and uncover real evidence of performance impact. Kevin is also the founder of Meals in the Meantime, a nonprofit tackling food insecurity with the same focus on measurable outcomes. You can follow and connect with Kevin via: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmyates/ Book: https://kevinmyates.com/detective-kit Website: https://kevinmyates.com/ VALUABLE RESOURCES The Learning And Development Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-development-podcast/id1466927523 L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home ABOUT THE HOST David James David has been a People Development professional for more than 20 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East & Africa. As well as being the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning, David is a prominent writer and speaker on topics around modern and digital L&D. CONTACT METHOD Twitter:  https://twitter.com/davidinlearning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin L&D Collective: https://360learning.com/the-l-and-d-collective Blog: https://360learning.com/blog L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

We know about the importance of evaluation, especially from the ADDIE process. But most evaluations end with adding in more content. What if the solutions to our learning design problems were to destroy clutter? On today's episode, let's talk about making our designs clearer and concise.  Read the transcript / article with this link

What if we had to rebuild L&D from scratch? What could we do differently?There have been rumblings in the L&D world that roles are gradually going to be replaced by AI. While we don't predict an L&D apocalypse coming our way, maybe it's time to start thinking differently about the role of L&D in broader business terms. Joining this episode is Tracie Cantu, Chief Learning Strategist at her company, Your CLO, and a Training Advisory Board Member at TechSmith. Tracie comes on the show with two decades of experience leading L&D transformation at organizations like Meta, Atlassian, and Whole Foods Market.Tracie shares a bold vision for the future of L&D – we need to start thinking like business partners, not just L&D. She explains what she'd like to see more and less of in L&D, why we need a service catalog, and why the intake stage is the most important step in a consultation.Learning points from the episode include:00:00 – 01:52 Introduction to Tracie01:52 – 02:47 Tracie's biggest tip for using images and video02:47 – 07:23 How Tracie would rebuild L&D from scratch as a team of business partners07:23 – 12:13 How smaller L&D teams can do more with less12:13 – 18:28 The most repeatable tasks you can do to scale your impact18:28 – 23:23 Skills all L&D professionals should start focusing on23:23 – 24:54 Tracie's challenge for L&D people24:54 – 28:31 Speed round questions28:31 - 29:57 How to connect with Tracie and Your CLO29:57 - 31:00Tracie's final take31:00 - 31:57 OutroImportant links and mentions:Connect with Tracie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traciemcantu/Your CLO website: https://www.yourclo.net/