In this episode, I (Joanie) have a lively conversation with Shawntay Skjoldager, the founder and Chief Trainologist at the Instructional Design Company. I hope you are ready for an episode packed with humor, insights, and some serious instructional design wisdom! Shawntay shares her journey from IT systems analyst to building her instructional design agency, where she transforms educational programs and L&D teams into strategic partners. We talk about how AI is changing the way she coaches, mentors, and handles daily workflows—making content creation faster and learner engagement even better. Shawntay also breaks down how she crafts effective AI prompts and offers a look into her evolving Instructional Design Accelerator System and Certification Program. Plus, this is your chance to set up a 30-minute call with Shawntay herself—just click the link in the show notes and see what all the buzz is about!
📣 Learning Loot... A Treasure of Referenced Material
🤖 Connect with Shawntay
LinkedIn: Shawntay Skjoldager
YouTube: InstructionalDesignCompany
Facebook Group: The Instructional Design Hangout for Aspiring Instructional Designers
***Schedule an IDC Accelerator System Progam Tour with Shawntay***
🤖 AI Tools
OpenAI ChatGPT - AI language model by OpenAI, used for various instructional design tasks
Descript AI - AI-powered tool for editing podcasts, videos, and more
Synthesia.io - AI video generation tool using avatars
Gamma.app - AI tool used for generating presentations and slide decks.
Elevenlabs.io - AI-powered voice generation tool, especially for language translation
WellSaid Labs - AI tool for high-quality text-to-speech voiceovers
Murph AI - AI Text-to-speech tool for voiceovers
Speechify - AI tool for converting text to speech.
📚Books
"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey
"Training from the Back of the Room!” by Sharon Bowman
🧑🤝🧑People
Josh Cavalier - AI expert in the learning and development space. (Guest on the 1st & Last episodes of Season 2 of The Mindset To Learn Podcast)
🌟Podcast Sponsors
🚀 The Instructional Design and Tech Accelerator System and Certificate Program
Become an Instructional Designer: MSTL Affiliate Link
There are 7 IDC Courses to choose from. Check them out HERE
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📗 Lead Like A Pro 'book' The Essential Guide for New Managers
🎙️ Listen to Eric Gerard’s Management Development Unlocked podcast to learn more about Leading Like a Pro.
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