E-Learning Lane with Brady Licht

Virtual reality in education has been "almost here" for years. This episode takes a realistic look at where VR currently adds genuine value in learning, where it falls short, and what would need to change for it to become more broadly useful. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are r...

Generational differences in learning preferences are often overstated, but there are real variations in comfort with technology and expectations around learning experiences. This episode considers what's worth adapting for and what's just stereotyping. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Epis...

"Engagement" is one of the most overused words in e-learning, but the underlying question is real. This episode examines what actually makes online learning hold someone's attention and what common engagement tactics miss. 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, s...

Leading an LXD or L&D team involves a particular set of challenges, from managing creative work to communicating value to the rest of the organization. This episode looks at what effective leadership in this space requires. 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...

Sustainability in learning design means building things that last and that don't consume more resources than they need to. This episode explores what that looks like in practice, from content longevity to environmental considerations. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are recorded...

Self-paced learning gives learners flexibility, but without thoughtful design it can also lead to disengagement and incompletion. This episode covers the design choices that make self-paced courses work. 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 info...

These two titles are sometimes used interchangeably and sometimes treated as fundamentally different disciplines. This episode sorts through what distinguishes them and whether the distinction matters for your work. 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 a...

Paulo Freire's critique of the "banking model," where education is treated as depositing information into passive learners, remains relevant in higher education. This episode considers what alternatives look like in practice, especially in online and blended formats. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and...

Human-in-the-loop is one of the more grounded frameworks for thinking about AI in education. This episode explains what the concept means, how it applies to learning design and training, and where it runs into its own limitations. 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 t...

Learner personas help you design for real people rather than abstract audiences. This episode covers how to build useful personas based on actual data and observation, not just demographic assumptions. 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 inform...

Blended learning isn't a single approach. There are several distinct models, from flipped classrooms to flex programs, and each one structures the relationship between online and in-person learning differently. This episode walks through the main options. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. E...

Every learning design project involves trade-offs between what you'd like to build and what you can actually deliver given your constraints. This episode looks at how to make those trade-offs intentionally rather than by accident. 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 t...

It's easy to get caught up in platform decisions when the more important questions are about design and content. This episode considers how much the platform actually matters and where to focus your energy instead. 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...

Learning professionals often struggle to communicate the value of their work to leadership in terms leadership cares about. This episode looks at strategies for making the case for training and learning initiatives in organizational contexts. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are r...

A well-designed one-pager can communicate more effectively than a 20-page document. This episode covers what makes a one-pager work, from content selection to visual hierarchy. 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 occasionally rough...

Learning designers often end up doing both project management and product management without distinguishing between the two. This episode clarifies the difference and considers how each mindset applies to learning design work. 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...

Book studies are a low-cost, discussion-driven approach to professional development that can work surprisingly well in workplace settings. This episode explores how to structure them effectively and when they're a good fit. 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,...

The first experience a learner has with an online course sets the tone for everything that follows. This episode covers onboarding practices that help new online learners get oriented without overwhelming them. 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...

Getting people to actually complete training is a different challenge from designing good training. This episode considers strategies for promotion and incentivization, including what works, what backfires, and where the line is between encouragement and coercion. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and tr...

Not everyone who needs to use technology for learning is comfortable with it. This episode covers approaches for building tech skills with adult learners in ways that are supportive rather than condescending. 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...

Hybrid training combines in-person and online elements, but doing it well requires more than just offering both options. This episode looks at what hybrid training actually gains you and what it takes to execute it effectively. 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...

The spiral model treats instructional design as iterative rather than linear, cycling through phases of defining, designing, demonstrating, developing, and delivering. This episode explains how it works and why it can be a better fit than traditional models for complex projects. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning...

Running an LMS at scale involves a different set of challenges than setting one up for a single course. This episode covers the organizational, technical, and communication work involved in managing a large deployment. 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...

There's growing pushback against technology in classrooms, from phone bans to skepticism about screen time. This episode considers whether we're seeing a meaningful shift in attitudes toward EdTech and what that means for people who work in this space. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Epis...

New technologies in education tend to follow a predictable pattern: inflated expectations, disappointment, and then sometimes genuine usefulness. This episode explains the hype cycle concept and how recognizing it can help you make better decisions about when to adopt something new. E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, lear...