E-Learning Lane with Brady Licht

Skills-based hiring is shifting how employers think about credentials, and that has implications for how we design training and education. This episode considers what that shift means for educators and learning designers, and what it doesn't. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are r...

Designing for low-bandwidth environments requires a different set of priorities than most EdTech assumes. This episode covers practical strategies for creating digital learning experiences that work in areas with limited or unreliable internet access. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episo...

AI integration in learning management systems is becoming a common sales pitch, but the question of whether it's actually useful depends heavily on context. This episode considers what AI in an LMS can realistically do and when it's worth pursuing. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes...

What makes professional development for educational technology actually change practice instead of just filling a seat-time requirement? This episode explores the principles and trade-offs involved in designing PD that sticks. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are recorded on the g...

This episode looks at features in Canvas LMS that tend to get overlooked, including some configuration choices that can make a real difference in how instructors and learners experience the platform. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are recorded on the go, so the audio is informal...

Professional learning communities can be a natural home for technology integration efforts when they're structured well. This episode looks at how PLC teams can drive adoption in ways that are collaborative rather than top-down. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are recorded on the...

Staying current in EdTech means sorting genuine developments from hype, which is harder than it sounds. This episode shares strategies for keeping up with what matters without drowning in noise. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are recorded on the go, so the audio is informal and...

Microlearning is a useful concept, but does delivering it well actually require a dedicated app? This episode weighs when a purpose-built tool adds real value versus when simpler alternatives work just as well. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are recorded on the go, so the audio...

App smashing, combining multiple tools to create a learning experience, can produce creative results but also introduces complexity and failure points. This episode considers when it's worth the effort and when simpler approaches serve better. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are...

Asynchronous learning offers flexibility that synchronous formats can't, but it also introduces challenges around engagement, accountability, and connection. This episode weighs both sides. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are recorded on the go, so the audio is informal and occas...

Clarity in learning design isn't just about simple language. It's about how information is structured, sequenced, and presented so that learners can actually make sense of it. This episode explores what clarity means as a design principle. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are reco...

Documentation during course development improves collaboration, reduces rework, and creates a record that's valuable long after the project is done. This episode makes the case for documentation and covers practical ways to do it without it becoming a burden. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and trainin...

Multiple choice questions get a bad reputation, but much of that comes from how they're typically written rather than from the format itself. This episode covers principles for designing questions that test higher-order thinking rather than just recall. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Epi...

Submitting conference proposals is part of professional development for many learning designers and educators, but the process can feel opaque. This episode shares practical advice for writing proposals that stand out. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are recorded on the go, so th...

Alignment within a training team doesn't happen by default, especially when team members have different backgrounds and design philosophies. This episode covers practical approaches for building shared understanding and consistent practice. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are rec...

Good LMS templates save time, improve consistency, and make courses more accessible. This episode covers design principles for building templates that are flexible enough to reuse without becoming rigid or generic. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are recorded on the go, so the au...

Google's product suite integrates with generative AI in ways that can save real time on routine tasks. This episode looks at practical automation possibilities with Google products, including what works well right now and where the limitations are. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes...

Biomimicry looks to natural systems for design inspiration, and it has some interesting applications in how we think about learning environments, organizational structures, and content design. This episode introduces the concept and considers what it offers. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training...

Cognitive load theory is one of the most practical frameworks for understanding why some e-learning works and some doesn't. This episode covers the basics of the theory and how to apply it to your design decisions. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are recorded on the go, so the au...

The instructional design field has become increasingly crowded, with more people entering the profession and more programs offering credentials. This episode considers what's driving that trend and what it means for people already in the field. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are...

Training fidelity means the training is delivered as designed, which is harder to maintain than it sounds, especially across multiple facilitators or locations. This episode looks at what affects fidelity and how to protect it without micromanaging. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episode...

Not everyone in an organization agrees on what training should look like or whether it's needed at all. This episode covers how to navigate competing perspectives and find workable common ground. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are recorded on the go, so the audio is informal and...

The TPACK framework describes how technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge intersect. This episode explains the model, considers its usefulness, and looks at where it helps and where it falls short as a planning tool. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are recorded on the g...

Soft skills are harder to teach and harder to assess than technical skills, which makes designing training for them a real challenge. This episode looks at approaches that go beyond lectures and role-playing handouts. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are recorded on the go, so the...

Generative AI can be useful at specific points in the instructional design process, but it's not equally helpful everywhere. This episode identifies where AI tools currently add value and where they tend to create more problems than they solve. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are...