Learning Solutions 2019 Sessions
The Learning Solutions 2019 program delivers over 175 dynamic sessions covering eLearning best practices, how-tos, case studies, and emerging trends. Jump into the topics that best fit your needs, and gain the tools and knowledge to create more effective learning experiences.
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Hands-On Learning BYOD Sessions
Hands-On Learning BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) sessions take learning to the next level. In these sessions, you bring your mobile device or laptop, with the software being discussed already installed, and have the unique opportunity to learn hands-on, following along with an instructor step-by-step.
Data & Measurement
Using Data to Inspire the Development of Performance-Based Leader Learning, Shannon Young & Shelby Dria, Trinity Health
Demonstrating the Value of Training to Your Organization, Nicole Legault, Articulate
Customer Training Data for Every Audience, Linda Schwaber-Cohen & Sara Robba, Skilljar
Design with the End in Mind: Getting Measurable Results with xAPI, Duncan Welder IV & Art Werkenthin, RISC
Correlation Is Not Proof: Gaining Legitimate Insight from Learning Data, A.D. Detrick, MetriVerse Analytics
Prototype to Implementation: Building Organizational Buy-In for xAPI, Andrew McGuire & Ryan Hicks, LLamasoft
Show Me What You Got: Simulation as Assessment, Jenny Saucerman, CUNA
None of the Above: How Good Intentions Create Bad Assessments, Sean Hickey & Cara North, Ohio State University
Are You xAPI Ready? Best Practices for xAPI and Rapid Development, Debbie Richards, Creative Interactive Ideas and Duncan Welder IV, RISC
Building the xAPI Ecosystem of Your Dreams, Rob Houck, UL Compliance to Performance
Demystifying xAPI with Immediate Strategies for Learning Analytics, Phil Littleton, Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
Emerging Tech
Seeing into the Unseen: Using Interactive 360 Video to Explore a Data Center, Tom Pizer & Britney Cole, GP Strategies
Demystifying AI in L&D, Robin Petterd, Sprout Labs
BYOD: Building an Alexa Skill for Learning 
, Almira Roldan, Amazon
From Tourist to Participant: Creating True Immersive VR, Adi Stephan, IQbusiness
BYOD: Getting Started with Augmented Reality , Destery Hildenbrand, Rockwell Collins and Mark Banit, RBC Royal Bank of Canada
Designing a 360 Virtual Reality Tour for Onboarding, Kevin Thorn, NuggetHead Studioz
BYOD: Creating Your Own AI Chatbot for Adaptive Learning , Hugh Seaton, Aquinas
Leveraging Virtual Reality Simulations for Leadership Development, Carrie Straub, Mursion and Brandon Huff, Nationwide Insurance
Assessing Learning Performance in AR and VR Systems, Patricia Bockelman Morrow & Eileen Smith, University of Central Florida
Using Artificial Intelligence to Expand the Realm of Instructional Design, Vikas Joshi & Poonam Jaypuriya, Harbinger Interactive Learning
Using Chatbots to Engage, Support, and Inform Your Learning Audience, Margie Meacham, Learningtogo and Joseph Ganci, eLearningJoe
Transform Training with Google VR & AR and G Suite Productivity Tools, Jennifer Holland & Brittany Mennuti, Google
Creating 360 Interactive VR Training in Minutes, Allen Partridge, Adobe
Games & Gamification
Playing the Game: Getting Leaders and Learners to Go for Gamification, Michelle Monroe, Baker Donelson
Best Practices for Implementing Gamification in Learning Programs, Monica Cornetti, Sententia Gamification
BYOD: Game Changer: Playing Your Way Through Niche or Dry Content , Marci Morford, McKinstry
Best Practices for Developing, Implementing, and Supporting Serious Games, Andrew Hughes, Designing Digitally, Inc.
Instructional Design
Creating an Immersive Onboarding Experience with a Boot Camp Approach, Owen Holt, Lithium Technologies
BYOD: Once Upon a Time: Engaging Learners Through Storytelling , Julie Allen & Mary Chaaban Arcuria, Arizona State University
Get Graphic: eLearning Tips from Comic Book Theory, Michael Sheyahshe, aNm
Headache-Saving Process Shortcuts and Tools for Project Management, Jean Marrapodi & Jason Kramer, Illumina Interactive
Using Design Thinking to Take Control of Your Project, Marco Madrazo, Holiday Inn Club Vacations
The Neuroscience of Designing Memorable Content, Carmen Simon, Memzy
The Three C's of SME Management, Hiba Ismeail & Kat Negron, ICF
Managing Impostor Syndrome and Positioning Yourself as a Business Advisor, Dawn Reynolds, Management Concepts
How Do We Really Learn? Applying the Science of Learning to Design, Michael Allen, Allen Interactions
How We Read: Digital Text and Its Implications for eLearning, Jennifer Mandula, College of Information and Cyberspace
Increasing Engagement and Reducing Procrastination in Compliance Training, Michael Sinno, National Insurance Crime Bureau
Case Study: Using Microlearning to Teach Over-Programmed Learners at Capital One, Heather Lutz, Capital One
The Digital Makeover: The Make-It-Work Moments, Elizabeth Hanna & DeVane Cheney, PwC
Our SMEs Don't Agree with Each Other—and That Improves Our Simulations, Launa Mallett, NIOSH
Developing Hype Resistance: Learning Science and Professional Practice, Clark Quinn, Quinnovation
7 Crucial Factors for Making Transfer Happen, Laura van den Ouden, ICM
Business Storytelling: Creating Persuasive Visual Narratives, Janine Kurnoff, The Presentation Company
Using Branching Scenarios When They Matter Most, Christy Tucker, Syniad Learning
Strategies for Identifying and Removing Performance Barriers, Matthew Papp, Consumers Energy
Designing for All: A Panel About Inclusive, Accessible Design, Brian Dusablon, Learning Ninjas
Visual Literacy: Making Meaning from Images, Sarah Dewar, Michael Garron Hospital
BYOD: Awesome Microlearning: Examples and Tips So You Can Do It, Too! , Carla Torgerson, Bull City Learning
An ID's Approach to Accessibility: Lessons Learned, Justin Tumelaire & Ben Saxon, Cengage Learning
Prototyping: Turning Ideas into Reality, Nick Floro, Sealworks Interactive Studios
One Size Doesn't Fit All: Personalizing Content to Your Learners, Jeff Batt, Learning Dojo
Instructional Design Meets Process Improvement, Faustino Payan, City and County of Denver, and Eric Elmore, University of Colorado Denver
Putting Learners in Control with Flexible Learning Experiences, Diane Belcher & Robert Jones, Harvard Business Publishing
Using Story Beats to Plot eLearning Scenarios, Mike Roy, Royal Oak Media
Establishing Clear Expectations for Successful eLearning Projects, Kacy Deering & Erin Long, Pryor Learning Solutions
You Have 1 Month and No Money to Create an Online Training Program. Go!, Jessica McLin, Versant Learning Solutions
Practical Ways to Bring UX into Learning Solutions, Matthew Daniel, The Learner Collective
SMEs Are from Mars, Instructional Designers Are from Venus, Tara Holwegner, Life Cycle Engineering
Winning the Hearts and Minds of Reluctant Learners, Göran Bolinder, informiQ
Using UX Design to Reduce Cognitive Load in Learning Experiences, Sing Wong & Robin Smail, Penn State University
Designing Engaging Learner/Mentor Modules for Effective Knowledge Transfer, Oleh Boraczok & Colleen Ramirez, American Family Insurance
Using Learning Journeys to Enhance Outcomes, Jennifer Brick, Forter
Bringing Stories Center Stage in Training, Rance Greene, HCSC
Blend It 2019: Engaging Global Learners in Onsite-Online Environments, Paul Signorelli, Paul Signorelli & Associates and Paul Venderley, Orora Packaging Solutions
Learning Platforms
Lessons Learned in Implementing an LMS, Vicky Hale & LaTarshia Wooten, GAAP Dynamics
The Quest for a New LMS, Margharita Nehme, FirstService Residential
Extending Your Reach: Taking Your Training Content Beyond Your LMS, Tammy Rutherford, Rustici Software
The Top 10 Learning Systems for 2020, Craig Weiss, The Craig Weiss Group
This LMS Is Too Big, This LMS Is Too Small, This LMS Is Just Right, Karyn Aberts, WakeMed Health and Hospitals
Overcoming the Challenge of Introducing an LMS to a Resistant Audience, Emily Hicks-Rotella, New Leaders
Management & Strategy
Cohort Learning: The Power of Many, Rich Reitter, HDR
4 Ways to Eliminate Friction in Your Learning Ecosystem, Jeremy Roberts, Infinitude Creative Group
Maximizing Your Social Learning Community with an SME Contribution Platform, Kimberley Parsons, Capital One
Best Practices in Implementing a New Software System to a Large Audience, Shannon McCarty, Shannon McCarty LLC
Better Every Day: Creating a Plan to Grow Your Own Learning Culture, Erica Prairie, Target
xAPI: An Introduction for Instructional Designers, Megan Torrance, TorranceLearning
A Non-Project Manager's Guide to eLearning Project Management and Intake, Pavandeep Dhillon, St. Michael's Hospital and Lisa Phillips, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
Independent Contractors: Tips for Finding a Great Fit for Your Organization, Katherine Robeson, Elearning Experts
Learning Ecosystem Success: 5 Plain and Simple Hacks, Rose Benedicks, LEO Learning
Mobile Learning Design in Practice: Deconstructing a Financial Literacy App, Sarah Mercier, meLearning Solutions and Jennifer Murphy, Quantum Improvements Consulting
BYOD: Business Leaders' Bottom Line: Gaining Internal Buy-In for Learning , Ajay Pangarkar, CentralKnowledge
Cracking the Compliance Training Code, Ger Driesen, aNewSpring
Case Study: Reinvigorating Your Training Program, Bridget Egan & Tara Swenson, Puppet
The Accidental People Challenges of Agile Development, Lou Russell, Moser Consulting
Content Intelligence: Multiplying the Value of Content Assets, Anna Lively, Simple [A]
The Best Training Is No Training, Marc Rosenberg, Marc Rosenberg and Associates
Case Study: Creating a Successful Learning System at Shoptech Software, Dawn Tedesco & Taylor Tomanio, Shoptech Software
The Business Case for Learning: Driving Employee Engagement at Pinterest, Shelley Osborne, Udemy and Rachel Lockett, Pinterest
Building an Effective Onboarding Program for Remote Teams, Melody Davis, Versant Learning Solutions
Developing Yourself and Your Team Without Breaking the Bank, Heidi Matthews, Terracon
Mastering a Global Learning Ecosystem, Dana Collins & Moumita Dutta, Yum! Brands
Case Study: Designing an Integrated Learning Strategy, Marty Rosenheck, eLearning Brothers
From ILT to eLearning: Drastically Scale Your Training Delivery and Survive!, Antony Leeming & Jordan Grantham, Tricentis
Cultivating a Self-Directed Learning Culture, Catherine Lombardozzi, Learning 4 Learning Professionals
A Good Instructional Desiger Is Hard to Find, Tiffany Lombardo, Cinecraft Productions
Creating a Modern Content Reuse Strategy , Chuck Barritt, Pacific Gas & Electric
Developing a Microlearning Strategy to Drive Big Company Impact, Summer Salomonsen, Grovo
Wired, Not Tired: Is Curation the Cure for What Ails L&D?, Bianca Baumann, GP Strategies and Mike Taylor, Digital Mindset
Struggling with Productivity? Up Your Game with Employee-Generated Learning, Kasper Spiro, Easygenerator
11 eLearning Project Management Mistakes, and How to Fix Them, Trina Rimmer, Articulate
Writing an eLearning RFP That Generates Accurate Quotes, Jennifer De Vries, BlueStreak Learning
Performance Support
Chatbots: The Ideal Channel for On-Demand Performance Support, Vincent Han, Mobile Coach
Building a Habit of Daily Learning, JD Dillon, Axonify
Are They Learning? Using xAPI to Correlate Training Performance, Anthony Altieri, Omnes Solutions
Performance Support: Enabling Productivity at Point-of-Work, Gary Wise, Human Performance Outfitters
Tools
BYOD: Adobe Captivate: Moving Beyond the Basics , Mark Griffiths, Newleaf Training and Development
Creating Inspiring UI and UX Interactions with Storyline, Tracy Parish, Southlake Regional Health Centre
BYOD: Adobe Captivate: Stories, Variables, and Advanced Actions , Aislinn Lowrey, Santander Consumer USA
Building Accessible Courses in Storyline, Stefanie Lawless, Yukon Learning
BYOD: 10 Smart Tips to Create eLearning Like a Pro with Captivate , Pooja Jaisingh, Adobe
BYOD: Exploring Overlooked Features of Storyline 360 , Ron Price, Yukon Learning
Increasing Completions: Leveraging Marketing Tools for Learning Aims, Lynne McNamee, Lone Armadillo Marketing Agency
Organizing and Streamlining Your Storyline Course, David Lindenberg, SAS
Adobe Illustrator: Pro Design Tips for Learning Developers, Dana Shalab Alsham, RL Solutions
Video & Media
Engaging Employees in Targeted Discussions Using Multimedia, Robert Bangs & Joan Somerville, Canada Revenue Agency
BYOD: Adobe Illustrator Basics for eLearning and Slides , Connie Malamed, Connie Malamed Consulting
BYOD: Leveling Up Your Mobile Photography Game , Alan Natachu, Madison Area Technical College
The Good, the Bad, and the Awesome: A Video-First Approach to Learning, Matthew Pierce, TechSmith
BYOD: Using PowerPoint as a Photo Editor , Kristen Hull, Choice Hotels
Software Training Doesn't Have to Be Boring, Jonathan Halls, Trainer Mojo
BYOD: Leveling Up Your Visual Design , Caitlin Steinbach Locke, Performance Development Group
Creating Better Audio and Video on a Budget, William Everhart, E-Learning Uncovered
BYOD: Mind-Blowing PowerPoint. No, Really! , Richard Goring, BrightCarbon
Extraordinary Video with Ordinary Equipment and Award-Winning Results, Cherie Simmons & Michael Jones, Artisan E-Learning
Designing Interactive Video for a Learning Context, Chris Van Wingerden, dominKnow
You're a Human—Stop Narrating Like a Robot!, Josh Risser, DIY Narrator
Rapid In-House Video Content Development Using Camtasia, Renee Durrance, Alpha II
Virtual Classroom
BYOD: Interact and Engage: Activities for Spectacular Live Online Events , Kassy LaBorie, Kassy LaBorie Consulting
Make Virtual Learning Relevant: Using Scenarios in the Virtual Classroom, Jennifer Hofmann, InSync Training
Virtual Classroom Production as an Orchestration, Nina Talley Everflow, EnCompass
Creating Engaging Virtual Training Using Zoom, Cindy Huggett, Cindy Huggett Consulting
