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Gettin' To Know The 570Gettin' to Know Frank & Laura Pasquini | Owners of The Makers Marketplace in KingstonIn this episode, we speak with Frank and Laura Pasquini, owners of Maker’s Marketplace at 900 in the iconic 900 building in Kingston. They describe the boutique-style marketplace featuring 40–50 mostly local NEPA vendors offering handmade and vintage goods, including candles, soaps, ceramics, jewelry, art, and more. Vendors rent and manage their own spaces while the store handles sales and marketing. Laura shares her background in Etsy and laser engraving, the challenge of curating vendors and rotating inventory, and highlights their kid-focused "mini makers" section. They also discuss the "splatter room," a sensory-friendly paint-throwing experience used for sessions and parties, with upco...
2026-02-251h 43
Racconti degli Ospiti#43 Dante e l'arte (con Laura Pasquini)Quali immagini ha visto Dante? Su quali di esse si è soffermato a pensare? Che ruolo hanno avuto nella scrittura della Commedia? In una nuova e imperdibile live insieme a Laura Pasquini, storica dell'arte medievale presso l'università di Bologna e autrice del libro "Pigliare occhi, per aver la mente - Dante, la Commedia e le arti figurative" edito da Carocci, cercheremo di trovare una risposta a queste domande e partiremo per un ideale viaggio (Firenze, Roma, Padova, Ravenna, Venezia) attraverso le opere che hanno agito sulla principale creazione dantesca. Mosaici, affreschi, sculture, di cui Dante non parla direttamente, ma che di ce...
2025-01-2155 min
Racconti degli Ospiti#30 Il diavolo nell'arte (con Laura Pasquini)Il diavolo può sfoggiare le corna, la coda e le ali, fattezze bestiali, orrifiche o mostruose; ma può anche mostrarsi umanizzato e sensuale, prestante e vigoroso. Può essere enorme come minuto, villoso come glabro, terribile o burlone, ignudo o ben abbigliato. Non esiste un'unica forma, ve ne sono tante; non una sola figura ma migliaia da mettere in fila, da comprendere e giustificare in base alle fonti testuali, alle leggende, agli eventi di cui il demonio rappresenta gli esiti drammatici e nei quali riesce ogni volta a impersonare il nemico di turno, adottando la maschera opportuna. Allora, in una nuova ed...
2024-11-041h 13
Radio ConfapiIntervista a Laura Pasquini - Donne d'Impresa - 30/11/2021Storie di donne protagoniste nell'imprenditoria. Intervista a Laura Pasquini, Titolare della Vipa Srl, Gruppo Donne Imprenditrici API Novara VCO e Vercelli.
2021-12-0113 minDonne Di ImpresaIntervista a Laura Pasquini - Donne d'Impresa - 30/11/2021Storie di donne protagoniste nell'imprenditoria. Intervista a Laura Pasquini, Titolare della Vipa Srl, Gruppo Donne Imprenditrici API Novara VCO e Vercelli.
2021-12-0113 min
25 Years of Ed TechThank you @OpenEdGlobal for the #OEAward2021 for the @YearsEd Project!A huge thank you to the OE Global community for awarding our project a 2021 Open Education Award of Excellence for Reuse/ Remix/ Adaptation. for the 25 Years of EdTech: The Serialized Audio Version. From the OE Global Awards team: The award was given to the project in the “Open Reuse/Remix/Adaptation” category and, according to the adjudicators, the project is an outstanding example of the power of OER reuse for the following reasons;Remixing the physical book into an audiobook has increased accessibility by providing the text in an alternate format.Drawing together the open education community around the r...
2021-10-2406 min
Coaching Through ItOn Becoming a Certified CoachIn this episode of @CoachingThruIt, Laura & Julie talk about getting certified as a coach through the International Coaching Federation (ICF). We talk about the value for joining a professional coaching community and earning a credential that is grounded in ethics and principles that value the coaching practice.Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Congrats to Higher Ed Coach Training -- it’s ACTP Accredited!ICF Converge 2021 - October 26-28Become an ICF MemberOther Coach Programs Laura’s check out:New Ventures WestCo-Active Training InstituteiPEC Program Find Coach TrainingDirectory to Find a Coach and verify an ICF certified coachICF’s Hiring Tips [Wh...
2021-09-2015 min
Coaching Through ItBuilding & Marketing Your Coaching Business with @WildOneRisingIn this episode of @CoachingThruIt podcast Laura and Julie welcome guest Molly Mandelberg, to talk about marketing, building your business, finding your niche clientele, and more! Molly is the Founder of Wild Hearts Rise Up, Creator of “Magnetic Influencer Collective” and also hosts two podcasts: Tactical Magic” (p.s. Laura is on Ep. 127 Transition) and Reveal the Game of Life. After spending years mastering content creation and online marketing, Molly finds her bliss in bridging the worlds of heart-centered healing and transformation, with the practical business strategies of leveraging a message into a global movement. She is...
2021-09-1336 min
Coaching Through ItCoaches Need Coaching, Too!In this episode Laura and Julie CAREfront each other to recognize when coaches need support and being coached themselves. We share a bit about how and what coaches seek out a thinking partner and coach to move us forward in our own lives. Julie and Laura get real to unpack self-care and ways we seek out support for our coaching practice.3 Signs of Burnout: 1) Exhaustion 2) Cynicism or Depersonalization 3) Impact or Meaning Is LostCoaching vs. TherapyUnderstanding When and How to Refer Clients to TherapyMindsetsUnderstanding Motivational InterviewingChange Talk (example)Coaching Questions from the GROW ModelSomatic CoachingWhat is Mentor Coaching?Que...
2021-08-2226 min
Coaching Through ItQuestions to Ask A CoachIn this episode Laura & Julie continue to debunk what coaching practice is and is not. There is no shortage of self-help resources and folks who are consulting, speaking, and offering help. That being said, the land of coaching is unregulated and they might not be an actual coach. Listen to the questions we get asked about coaching, questions we ask potential clients and each other, and a short list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to put in your back pocket if you are exploring coaching as well.What happens during a coaching session? by Chelsea Hetherington5 signs that c...
2021-07-2627 min
Pivoting Out of Edu#15 "Engineer Your Passion" with Dr. Laura PasquiniDr. Laura Pasquini joins us and shares SOOOO many nuggets of advice and questions to consider for folx thinking about pivoting. Laura herself has had a few pivots in her career and is now working in talent development at Amazon. This episode is sure to help you get to the next step of thinking about your journey. Show notes: Engineer Your Career Passion Career Changers (InVinoFab PodCast) The Fool Leaps (I Quit My Job) Experimenting with Identities @ Work Leading with Why Laura's Coaching Podcast
2021-06-2939 min
25 Years of Ed TechBetween the Chapters: Retrospective - THE END!This 25 Years of Ed Tech Audio Project has been a blast! Thanks to all of the community:Readers of the chaptersGuests for the "Between the Chapters" book club episodesThe community of listenersMartin Weller -- who let us remix his book!We appreciate ALL of you and are grateful for your contributions in this @YearsEd audiobook project. Thanks y'all! In this episode, you'll hear Clint Lalonde and Laura Pasquini give their 4 L Retrospective -- the things they loved, loathed, longed for, and Learned + what's next on the horizon of audio works.Did you m...
2021-05-0628 min
25 Years of Ed TechBONUS: #OERxDomains21 Panel: OER & the @YearsEd ProjectIn contemporary journalism, if a news story is described as “having legs” it means it has the ability to evolve and remain relevant over a long period of time to a wide community. This concept of “having legs” can also be applied to the creation of OER as there is an embedded assumption by the creator of a work that, by assigning an open license to it, their work will become flexible enough to develop “legs” and continue to be successful on its own through adaptation and adoption by others. On this panel from April 21st we talk about the “legs” o...
2021-04-2224 min
25 Years of Ed TechBetween the Chapters #22 open credentials & digital badges with @catspyjamasnzFor this Between the Chapters episode, Laura chats with Joyce Seitzinger about all things badged connected to Chapter 22: Digital Badges. In reflecting back to 2015, we have much to say about microcredential, open badges, and what it means to get digital street cred based on a certificate, credential, course, or training. We share how we have been working to upskill with professional credentials as the world of work is changing, and how higher ed might consider what it means to embed badges, training, or certifications related to the skills needed for employment. Maybe badging and credentials offer ways for colleges...
2021-04-0838 min
25 Years of Ed TechBetween the Chapters #19 more about MOOCs with @sukainaw, @davecormier & @RMoeJoFor this episode of @YearsEd Between the Chapters, Laura chats about almost everything related to the acronym MOOC: Massive Open Online Course with Sukaina Walji, Dave Cormier, and Rolin Moe. We dive into The Year of the MOOC (2012) and Chapter 19 of Martin’s book to share how we stumbled upon MOOCs in our work, research, teaching, and learning life. What’s A MOOC?Dave Cormier’s Viral Sensation to Explain: What is a MOOC?Questions & Answers About MOOCsWhat Was the First MOOC? By Cathy DavidsonMOOCs for the win! By George SiemensTop Ed-Tech Trends of 2012: MOOCs by Audrey WattersChange 11 MOOCMed...
2021-03-1856 min
Coach to CoachS6E6: A Conversation with Dr. Laura PasquiniMentioned in this episode:visit Laura's websiteKatie's Make Your Way podcastlearn more about Laura's career coaching servicesLaura's podcastsHello Monday podcastLongform podcastHow I Built This podcastA blog post about Laura's experience with talent development credentialingA blog post about Laura's career exploration resourcesContact us directly! You can find Katie at @Katie__Linder and Laura Pasquini at @laurapasquini on Twitter.If you listen to the podcast on iTunes, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show.Thanks for listening!
2021-03-1236 min
25 Years of Ed TechBetween the Chapters #18 @vconnecting with @rjhogue, @bali_maha, @autumm, @friedelitis & @hj_dewaardIn this Between the Chapters episode, Laura talks to the co-directors of Virtually Connecting -- Maha Bali, Autumm Caines, Helen DeWaard, Christian Friedrich, and Rebecca Hogue about all the things related to networked learning. This group unpacks the differences between personal learning environments (PLEs) and personal learning networks (PLNs), to reflect on how these spaces, places, and more importantly the people in these communities mean to them. We dig into what is in and beyond Chapter 18 related to learning environments, revolutions, online communities, and more!Personal learning environment (PLE) - spaces, places, tools, technologies, process, systems, platforms, or...
2021-03-1151 min
25 Years of Ed TechBetween the Chapters #17 connecting the dots to connectivism with @tanbobFor this Between the Chapters, Laura connects the dots to all things connectivism with Tanis Morgan. In reflecting on how Connectivism (Chapter 17) showed up in 2010, they reflect on the disconnects and missed opportunities, plus what it means to deal with a “pedagogy of abundance” today. This mega theory/framework/ideology/whatever you want to call it impacted teaching, learning, and research in higher ed -- we try to unpack what this means then and share what was missing from the connectivism conversations. Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age by Geoge SiemensCCK08 MOOC + More about CCK08Activity Theory...
2021-03-0433 min
25 Years of Ed TechBetween the Chapters #15 curating e-portfolios with @orna_farrell & @drdavidwicksIn this episode of Between the Chapters of @YearsEd, Laura dives deep into the land of e-portfolios with Orna Farrell and David Wicks. We chat about sharing standards/competencies, reflecting on learning, and thinking about how to share practical inquiries in portfolio format for the topics of 2008 & Chapter 15: E-Portfolios. We define what e-portfolios are and aren’t, discuss the affordances of sharing publicly, being open about our failures, building personal learning networks with portfolios, and upack what it means to share & showcase with digital portfolios now. Define: What’s the purpose of a portfolio? What’s the clear aim & o...
2021-02-1855 min
25 Years of Ed TechBetween the Chapters #13 connecting to Web 2.0 past with @alexpickett & @BryanAlexanderFor this Between the Chapters episode, Laura welcomes Bryan Alexander and Alexandra Pickett to discuss Chapter 13 (2006) web 2.0 and all the user-generated experiences this technology brought for teaching, learning, and more! We talk about the experimentation days of Web 2.0, the connections we made to peers, and the challenges we’re seeing over a decade later as things got social and scaled. Web 2.0 DefinitionAll the cool web2.0 tools Alex tested from 2008-2013! & the HOW/WHY for learningwho am i? boundaries blurring…personal "noise" vs. professional "signal"“Small Pieces, Loosely Joined”Folksonomies and web 2.0Tagging & RSS in Web 2.0Reflecting on our web 2.0 f...
2021-02-0438 min
25 Years of Ed TechBONUS: Meta Pod with @laurapasquini, @edtechfactotum, & @mwellerIn this bonus episode of “Between the Chapters” Martin, Clint, and Laura take a pause to get meta -- it’s a podcast about the podcast. We share about our audio labour of love, specifically as we discover what it means to augment text to audio and how to share an aural history of ed tech through these episodic personal/professional reflections. Innovative Pedagogy Report“Between the Chapter” episode show notes are now available on the website!Transistor.Fm - where our analytics are sourced (dashboard)All the Audio Chapters are now the 25 Years of Ed Tech Athabasca book siteMe...
2021-01-2928 min
Coaching Through ItThe Business of CoachingIn this episode of @CoachingThruIt, Julie and Laura talk about the “business” of coaching -- specifically the nuts and bolts of how we are setting up our coaching practice diving deep into confidence, values, when we can do it, and what it means to actually launch our coaching practice as a business. Intake forms for exploring coaching and booking coaching appointments:Contact info: phone, email, mailing addressWhat do you want to explore with coaching?What are your goals, interests, and topics for coaching?What motivated you to explore coaching?Have you been coached befor...
2021-01-2436 min
25 Years of Ed TechBetween the Chapters #10 blogging with @bonstewart & @edtechfactotumIn this episode of Between the Chapters Laura chats with Bonnie Stewart and Clint Lalonde about their blogging journey. We reflect on the posts we’ve written, the community of bloggers, and what it means related to Chapter 10: Blogs. Initially the affinity of “bloggers” connected a number of educators and academics to meet up at conferences and make connections with others in higher ed. Additionally, we saw how these personal blogs morphed towards commodification and commercial -- with the goals for putting out content or creating a brand. We miss the candid, vulnerable spaces of what edu blogs were back i...
2021-01-1449 min
25 Years of Ed TechBetween the Chapters #9 resistance & care for the LMS with @OnlineCrsLady, @brennacgray & @carolakIn this Between the Chapters episode Laura talks with Laura Gibbs, Brenna Clarke Gray, and Caroline Kuhn about Chapter 9: The Learning Management System (LMS). The panel of this episode rejects how the LMS is not “linky” and how closed LMS constrains both the learner and educator from engaging online. But we also caution against how this LMS hub has grown since 2002 in its role for digital teaching and learning for higher ed institutions to also expand into a repository for data collection, learning analytics, and surveillance. Listen to our metaphors and meanderings about the LMS, and what we’ve been t...
2021-01-0748 min
Coaching Through ItCoaching Practice, Observations, & Making SpaceDuring coaching sessions with peers in their coach training cohort, Julie & Laura “practice coaching” -- which is to say they coach each other on real issues to implement the structure, concepts, and techniques we are learning from our coach training course. Here are some of their observations of this coach practice and what this means when we are “observed” with our coaching instructor, Katie. We mention a few coaching tools and things we discuss during this episode:Powerful Questions Exercise/Tool from Julie: “Give Me Three Words” + Let’s make a sentence for each of the word...
2020-12-2749 min
Coaching Through ItCreating an Agenda & Going DeepAre you interested in learning more about coaching certification?ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) PathICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) PathEmotional IntelligenceEmpathy: “I will take the train to vulnerable city any time.” ~ Julie “The open express.” ~LauraAllyshipOpenness Affinity/Identity needsWhat’s your story? (opening line or introduction)Clearing -- ways to get the things out of their head & remove the distractions before moving into the coaching sessionAsking the “HOW” and “WHAT” questions, and avoi...
2020-11-2944 min
25 Years of Ed TechChapter 3: 1996 Computer-Mediated ComunicationComputer-Mediated Communication (CMC) marks the point where the technology began to be used with pedagogical intent in education, providing support for emerging Constructivist models of learning. The use of CMC's also began to force questions of educators to explore the implicit assumptions involved in teaching & learning and begin to unpack those assumptions to meet the demands of CMC environments. This chapter is read by Laura Pasquini.
2020-11-2311 min
25 Years of Ed TechBetween the Chapters: #2 on the Web with @jimgroomIn this episode, Laura Pasquini and Jim Groom reflect back to their OG Internet experiences as they get nostalgic about Chapter 2: The Web. The World Wide Web vs. the Internet as we know is discussed, specifically for what it means for learning, teaching, and more in higher education. The Web was a really powerful way to share educational resources, plus gave access and new avenues for how, where, and when people learn. We hope you enjoy this conversation as we talk about the affordances and tensions of the Web, and perhaps we will consider how this will impact education...
2020-11-1931 min
25 Years of Ed TechBetween the Chapters: #1 talking BBS with @cogdogIn this episode, Laura Pasquini chats with Alan Levine about Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) and what was going on in the land of learning online in 1994. We reflect back to the time of dial-up internet, the start community interest groups, and the beginnings of how these technologies would have impacted educational technology. What we learned then, that maybe we could be reminded of nowadays.Jim Groom's recent seminar & chat on Digital Identity, Reclaim and DS106The Internet ArchiveBBS: The Documentary via Jason ScottAbout Jason Scott & his “Ultimate BBS List” Community of PracticeThe Community of Inquiry25 Years of EdTech – 1994: Bulleti...
2020-11-1249 min
25 Years of Ed TechBehind the "Between the Chapters" EpisodesIn this episode, Laura talks to Jason Finnery who wrote an article about the 25 Years of Ed Tech Audiobook & Between The Chapters podcast for BCCampus (thanks!). This is a cut of the interview to give you more “behind the scenes” of how the bonus podcast episodes came about where we banter/discuss each book chapter. Here are a few podcasting tools mentioned in our conversation:ZoomAudio HijackTransitor.fm AuphonicDig CC Mixer25 Years of Ed Tech Image Remixer AudacityGaragebandLaura...
2020-11-0417 min
Coaching Through ItIntroducing: Coaching Through itIn Coaching Through It, your podcast hosts and newly minted coaches, Julie Larsen and Laura Pasquini, bring their perspectives and insights to their coaching practice. In each episode we’ll introduce you to what coaching is -- specifically coach training, powerful questions, coaching tools or techniques, working with clients, and applying how coaching fits into both our work and personal lives. Join us for the conversation as we’re … Coaching Through It.-----Want to learn more about coaching? Have a question or topic we should discuss? Let us know!Follow the pod on Twi...
2020-10-3001 min
BreakDrink PodcastEpisode #36: Getting Outside: Figuratively & Literally -- Careers Beyond Higher EdOn @BreakDrink episode no. 36, Jeff grills Laura about her new job and what it means to not be working in higher ed any more -- or the differences between interviewing and finding jobs outside the ivory tower. In other updates, Laura is American (officially), Jeff’s smart speakers don’t recognize his voice, Laura lives in WA state, Jeff’s been visiting all the TX state parks to fish, and we still love podcasts (of course) ... and recommend a few. We chat a bit about the differences between job search and acclimation from higher ed to industry, and then some...
2020-02-1742 min
Learn/Perform Mixtape2.13. Legal and Ethical Issues: Copyright and Fair Use in Learning Design2.13. Legal and Ethical Issues: Copyright and Fair Use in Learning DesignLearning Objective for Section 2.13.: Explain the importance of legal and ethical issues related to instructional designUsing any copyrighted work for learning and training purposes required permission from the copyright owner, i.e. the publisher of the work or the employer of the work’s author, or the author/creator of the work. As stated and shared in the AOE #3 episode on the topic 3.10. Copyright and Fair Use Laws.Here is the recap of what US laws state about the us...
2020-01-2411 minLearn/Perform Mixtape2.12. Individual & Organizational Influences on Learning and Change2.12. Individual & Organizational Influences on Learning and ChangeLearning Objective for Section 2.12.: Identify individual and social factors that influence an adult’s motivation to learn and change. Change might be a business decision; however transitions at work often have emotional and political effects on any organization and their employees. Motivating factors is one of the most critical elements to consider while implementing change related to learning. If designing learning is part of a change initiative, organizational transition, or method for managing change in a company, talent development practitioners should be aware of how any change cou...
2020-01-2406 minLearn/Perform Mixtape2.11. Learning Technologies2.11. Learning TechnologiesLearning Objective for Section 2.11.: List at least three strategies for keeping up-to-date regarding learning technologiesSimilar to the previous episode 2.10. about Selecting Delivery Options and Media, it will be critical to make the most appropriate and effective choices for technologies for learning. There are a number of options for methods, media, and ways to deliver training/learning solutions; however, not all technologies will be suitable for your employees/professionals. Not all training settings or organizational set ups will require high-tech solutions for learning, and it will be context and learning...
2020-01-2407 minLearn/Perform Mixtape2.10. Delivery Options and Media2.10. Delivery Options and MediaLearning Objective for Section 2.10.: List at least three delivery options or media available for delivering learning solutionsDelivery Option ConsiderationsTo design effective learning talent development professionals must understand what is possible, the variety of mediums, and the current technologies or media that can support training/learning solutions. To determine the most effective delivery option and types of media, it will be critical to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each medium has for learning. Selection of learning delivery method and media also will be a...
2020-01-2407 minLearn/Perform Mixtape2.3. Individual Learning Preferences2.3. Individual Learning PreferencesLearning Objectives for Section 2.3.:Explain why learning styles is a mythDefine learning modalitiesLearning ModalitiesLearning modalities refers to how information is received from the environment into our brains through our five senses: hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting, and touching.The Learning Style Concept is a Neuromyth: learnings styles that try to measure differences in individuals' learning have been debunked and are a myth. You might know a few of these assessments or instruments to classify learning styles: Kolb’s Learning Styles Inventory or VAK (visual, au...
2020-01-2209 minLearn/Perform Mixtape2.2. Learning TheoriesAOE 2. Instructional Design; 2.2. Learning TheoriesLearning Objectives for Section 2.2.: Summarize the role adult learning theories play in the design of learning solutions Discuss Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of NeedsDiscuss Malcom Knowles’ concept of andragogy and its importance to instructional designExplain the difference between teaching and facilitating learningDescribe the individual characteristics of learning, including the roles that motivation, goals, experience, and culture play.Define the various theories of learning and memory, including behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism.Describe the concept of the learning brain model and how it relates to adult learningList six external and environmental influences that affect...
2020-01-2220 minLearn/Perform MixtapeAOE #2: Instructional Design; 2.1 Driving Strategy for BusinessThe Area of Expertise (AOE) #2: Instructional Design refers to the “designing, creating, and developing informal and formal learning solutions to meet organizational needs; analyzing and selecting the most appropriate strategy, methodologies, and technologies to maximize the learning experience and impact.” This section is weighted 13-14% of the exam; 20-21 questionsA skilled workforce is one that has a competitive advantage that enables the organization to adapt, change, grow, and innovate. Talent development professionals who are savvy instructional designers (IDs) contribute directly to the business strategy and organizational goals. In AOE #2, we will focus on the following key...
2020-01-2113 minLearn/Perform Mixtape7.4. Individual & Organizational Assessment ToolsAOE 7. Integrated Talent Management; 7.4. Individual and Organizational Assessment ToolsLearning Objectives:List two types of multi-rater feedback tools, and define eachDiscuss the key differences between personality inventory instruments and personality testsIdentify the purpose and benefits of career profilesDefine the purpose of leadership assessments, and list two types of leadership assessmentsSummarize the issues associated with administering assessments, including validity, reliability, fairness, special accommodations, and legal issues surrounding testingHuman Resource Audits: is one component of succession planning system, which build s on the identification of successors and addresses employee mobility with regards to various positions...
2020-01-2113 minLearn/Perform Mixtape7.8. Ethical Standards and Legal IssuesAOE 7. Integrated Talent Management; 7.8. Ethical Standards and Legal IssuesHow are your employment practices (e.g. hiring, promotion, demotion, etc.) fair, legal, and just? FYI: This episode is US-centric and refers to talent management practices in the United States.Learning Objective: Identify and explain the implications of hiring or promotion decisions when using psychological and personality testsUnderstanding the legal ramifications of all aspects of the talent management cycle ensures compliance with applicable local, regional, national, etc. regulations and laws. In the US, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is...
2019-12-1109 minLearn/Perform Mixtape7.7. Maximizing Workplace DiversityAOE 7. Integrated Talent Management; 7.7. Maximizing Workplace DiversityDiversity is more that "good for the bottom line" -- it improves our organizations functions, creativity, productivity, and awareness to new ideas and innovative approaches for how we work and learn.Learning Objectives: Compare and contrast high-context and low-context cultures, and discuss how communication differs when dealing with each of theseExplain considerations regarding personal space and workplace diversity trainingList two strategies that are used to create diverse workforceProvide examples of the needs of the Baby Boomer generation versus Generation X, Y, and Z and how this m...
2019-12-1116 minLearn/Perform Mixtape7.6. Talent Management Software SolutionsAOE 7. Integrated Talent Management; 7.6. Talent Management Software SolutionsWhere and how do you organize and manage all of the data around talent development? Technology solutions, of course!Learning Objectives:Categorize the technological capabilities of talent management softwareList strategies for keeping up-to-date with emerging technologiesDescribe steps to evaluate new technologiesThe opportunities and affordances for talent management systems (TMS) encourage data collection for career development, coaching, feedback, and professional learning related to employee competencies, training effectiveness, onboarding practices, employees’ interests, performance management, and succession planning. EXAMPLE: Talent Management Platforms for 2019 via Sol...
2019-12-1108 minLearn/Perform Mixtape7.5. Talent Management AnalyticsAOE 7. Integrated Talent Management; 7.5. Talent Management AnalyticsIf you are not collecting and analyzing your talent development data -- your missing out on key performance indicators and understanding how they meet individual and organizational goals. Learning Objectives:Outline learner data available through talent management databasesList the methods for capturing learner dataCompare the methods of analyzing learner data to be used in decision-makingTalent Management Analytics describes the use of talent data and information to improve business performance, predict turnover, measure the impact of leadership development programs, and determine the effectiveness of onboarding programs o...
2019-12-1112 minLearn/Perform Mixtape7.3. Career Development Theories & ApproachesAOE 7. Integrated Talent Management; 7.3. Career Development Theories and ApproachesLearning Objectives: Define the balance between personal assessment and the marketDiscuss Williamson’s trait-and-factor theory and how it relates to career developmentDefine the Super developmental frameworkSummarize each of the personality or typology theories, including Roe’s theory, Holland’s occupational congruency model, and psychodynamic theory, and compare their value for the individual employeeDescribe Krumboltz’s behavioral theoryDiscuss Schein’s career anchors theoryDescribe how generational issues affect career developmentList development programs for key roles and jobs in the organizationBalance Between Personal Assessment and the Market: To determin...
2019-12-1023 minLearn/Perform Mixtape7.2. Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition ApproachesAOE 7: Integrated Talent Management: 7.2. Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition ApproachesLearning Objectives:Identify ways to assess current talent capabilitiesOutline a means to estimate future demandExamine factors relevant to hiring internally versus externallySummarize the relationship between workforce planning and strategic planningList five job analysis methods and three Competency Model elementsDefine the role of HR in workforce planning Describe the roles of TD professionals in workforce planningCurrent Capability Assessment: How do talent professionals match current skills to the organizations needs now and in the future? A capability assessment can help organizations and HR establish a baseline o...
2019-12-1016 minLearn/Perform Mixtape7.1. Integrated Talent Management: Key Components of Talent Management SystemsAreas of expertise (AOE) 7: Integrated Talent Management“Builds an organization’s culture, engagement, capability, and capacity through the implementation and integration of talent acquisition, employee development, retention, and deployment processes, and ensures that these processes are aligned to organizational goals” (ASTD, 2013) -- in short, integrated talent management ensures organizations have the right people, with the right skills, in the right jobs, at the right time -- this means thinking about human resources, organizational development, talent development, more to bring a company's goals and missions forward to enhance their products, services, and output. Key knowledge areas or AOEs for sectio...
2019-12-0920 minLearn/Perform MixtapeBONUS: Why Are You Studying For the CPLP?Why bother getting the CPLP credential? What exactly are you studying for? Why is it important?Are you studying for the CPLP now? Let me know and let's connect: Podcast web space: https://techknowtools.com/learnperform-mixtape/ Twitter: @laurapasquiniLInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurapasquini/Chapter 3: Importance of Certification (Kippen, Son Lee, & Toister, 2014)Understand the value of certification and the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) Identify the value to the employer, credential holders, and Training & Development (T&D) professionExperience from employer and candidates
2019-12-0811 minLearn/Perform Mixtape3.8. Organizational/Cultural Differences in Learning Preferences & Communication3.8. Organizational or Cultural Differences in Learning Preferences and CommunicationCultural differences can impact the training delivery and how the learner receives the information. Around the globe, organizations and their employees think, work, act, learn, and lead in different ways -- these vary based on national, ethnic, and corporate cultures.Learning Objectives:Discuss how language, speech, environmental, and psychological factors can be barriers to communication during training delivery, & provide one example related to each factorExplain how culture may affect and require a modification in training deliveryBarriers to Communication: to prepare for intercultural...
2019-11-2520 minLearn/Perform Mixtape3.10. Copyright and Fair Use Laws3.10. Copyright and Fair Use LawsLearning Objective: Summarize how copyright and fair use laws relate to the production of materials for training deliveryIt is important to get permission and give credit where it is due, so as talent development professionals creating materials for training delivery it is important to use copyright and fair use guidelines to do so. Whether it’s print or digital materials for training, it will be important to understand how laws and regulations impact the design, delivery, and measurement of learning or a performance initiative. Fair Use: air...
2019-11-2208 minLearn/Perform Mixtape3.9. Preparing for Training Delivery3.9. Preparing for DeliveryLearning Objective: Discuss the importance of adequate preparation to ensure effective communication during training deliveryPreparing for training for adult learners is key. You need to focus on the topic for the training and ensure you have the focus and interest for the professionals you are training. Getting this learning material ready and organized in advance will ensure effective communication and preparation for interactive training environment. To prepare training content, a talent development professionals should be aware of who is attending the training, know their backgrounds, work experience/industry, and motivations for...
2019-11-2207 minLearn/Perform Mixtape3.7. Facilitation and Presentation Tools & Techniques3.7. Facilitation and Presentation Tools & TechniquesLearning Objectives:State 3 examples of how a trainer can create a learning climate that helps adults learnDiscuss the benefits of understanding the course objectives, learning the material, practicing the delivery, and creating good questions while preparing for a presentationDiscuss how basic classroom management techniques of starting and ending a session and setting expectations can enhance the learning experience for participantsExplain the difference among icebreakers, opening exercises, and closing activities, and provide one example of eachExplain how the use of voice and scanning the class for reactions can enhance the learning experience...
2019-11-2231 minLearn/Perform Mixtape3.6. Learning Technologies3.6. Learning TechnologiesLearning Objective: Explain why it is important for talent development professionals to know the current and emerging learning technologiesImportance of Being Aware of New Learning Technologies & Leveraging Technologies to Train:Instructional design techniques and training delivery options are evolvingAdvances in digital learning/training offer talent development professionals more ways to offer learning solutionsIt is critical to pair the appropriate instructional methods with the right training delivery methodTechnologies leverage new ways to offer learning when, where, and how you prefer to trainVirtual Training Basic, 2nd Edition “Rules” by Cindy Hugg...
2019-11-1907 minLearn/Perform Mixtape3.5. Delivery Options and Media3.5. Delivery Options and Media [For Training Delivery]Learning Objectives:Define blended learningDiscuss two examples of when classroom learning or online learning are most appropriately used, and explain whyDefine environmental considerations that ensure optimal classroom learningDiscuss the benefits of message boards and chat rooms to learning groups and online communitiesState two benefits of online learning, and list two requirements for audio & video plug-insState the purpose of an electronic performance support system, and discuss when to use or not use oneExplain what is meant by self-directed learning, and describe two situations in which it is most appropriateIdentify the benefits...
2019-11-1927 minLearn/Perform Mixtape3.4. Ways to Facilitate Informal Learning & Build Learning Communities3.4. Ways to Facilitate Informal Learning & Build Learning Communities90% of learning occurs outside of formal training settings and environments, so talent development professionals needs to foster these activities and encourage informal learning experience for training and learning.Learning Objectives:List at least 3 ways to facilitate informal learningDescribe 3 ways to encourage learners to develop their own personal learning networkInformal Learning: describes anything that’s not learned in a formal program or class; on the job through talking, observing others, trial and error, discovery, collaboration, studying or reading books, MOOCs, and seeking knowledge or in...
2019-11-1917 minLearn/Perform Mixtape3.3. Instructional Methods3.3. Instructional MethodsLearning Objective: Explain what is meant by instructional methods, and list five factors that talent development professionals should consider when selecting an appropriate methodChoosing an Instructional Method: science + art + feeling = decision; After you write the learning objectives to define the knowledge, skills, and attitudes, that professional learners should acquire as a result of training, the selective method or activity should relate to the LO and other factors, including:Type of Learning: intellectual & cognitive skills, motor skills, attitudesAudience: level, departmentDemographics or Profile: age, gender, level of educationNumber of Learners: individual, small...
2019-11-1807 minLearn/Perform Mixtape3.2. Individual Learning Preferences3.2. Individual Learning PreferencesLearning objectives:List the four elements of Ned Herrmann’s brain-based approach, and briefly explain eachExplain why it is important for trainers to understand the various intake methods Describe Howard Gardner’s 10 multiple intelligencesList the seven preferred learning modes outlined in the perceptual modality modelDefine characteristics of adult learners (CAL) and chain-of-response (COR) from Cross’s adult learning modelExplain the purpose of accelerated learning (AL) techniquesState three key principles of ALList two factors that may affect the speed at which adults learnList two considerations for identifying presentation stylesThe Learning Style Neuromyth: A neuro...
2019-11-1817 minLearn/Perform Mixtape3.1. Training Delivery: Learning TheoriesAOE 3: Training Delivery Delivering learning solutions in a manner that both engages the learner and produces desired outcomes; managing and responding to learner needs; ensuring that learning is made available in effective platforms and delivered in a timely and effective manner (ASTD, 2013). This section is weighted 13-14% of the exam; 20-21 questions) This AOE for Training Delivery we are going to emphasize all about learning. To train effectively you need to build a culture of learning (ATD, 2016) -- as this results in a high-performing organizations that is:5 times more likely than lower performing companie...
2019-11-1617 minLearn/Perform Mixtape8.2. Ethical Guidelines & Standards of Conduct Related to CoachingAOE 8. Coaching; Sub-section 8.2. Ethical Guidelines and Standards of Conduct Related to CoachingLearning objectives:Discuss how ethical guidelines govern the coaching relationshipDetail the primary coaching issues with regard to privacy, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and coaching-relationship limitationsEthical Guidelines: talent development professionals must be conscious of the effects of their products, services, and actions on an organization’s employees they include the follow code of ethics for coaching conduct:The Association for Talent Development Code of EthicsThe International Coach Federation Code of EthicsStandards and practices related to ethical behavior include:Trade pr...
2019-11-1317 minLearn/Perform Mixtape8.1. Core Coaching CompetenciesWelcome to the CPLP Area of Expertise (AOE) 8: CoachingUsing an interactive process to help individuals develop rapidly and produce results; improving others’ ability to set goals, take action, make better decisions, and make full use of their natural strengths. This section is weighted 8-9% of the exam; 12-14 questions.International Coach Federation (ICF): is a not-for-profit membership organization for professionals worldwide who practice business and personal coachingREAD: What is Coaching? Back to Basics via ATDCoaching: defined by ICF “a professional partnership between a qualified coach and an individual or team that supports the achievement of extraordinary resu...
2019-11-1225 minLearn/Perform Mixtape1.10. Group Dynamics ProcessesAOE 1. Performance Improvement; Sub-section 1.10. Group Dynamics ProcessLearning objectives for Group Dynamics Processes:Explain group dynamicsExplain why understanding group dynamics is important in improving performanceExplain groupthinkList strategies to ensure full group participation in team decisionsList behavioral styles of individualsDescribe the Tuckman modelList the five stages in the Tuckman modelList the five stages in Cog’s LadderGroup dynamics: the interaction of individuals working or learning together & includes things like setting goals, communicating, making decisions, providing leadership,& resolving conflict; facilitation strategies can affect and impact these dynamics, as shared in Ep. 1.7.Personal identity is...
2019-11-1011 minLearn/Perform Mixtape1.9. Communication Techniques & ToolsAOE 1. Performance Improvement; Sub-section 1.9. Communication Techniques & ToolsLearning Objective Communication: Describe the importance of planning communication for a performance improvement initiative.For performance improvement and solution implementation, you need to know the audience to communicate these initiatives and the appropriate communication style that will be the most helpful. This might be a verbal presentation or even clear and concise written communication. Consider the following communication items for performance solutions:Stages in the process: the performance initiative, analysis, planning, and executionStakeholders to target this information and sharing Best communication channels in the or...
2019-11-1008 minLearn/Perform Mixtape1.8. Project Management Tools & Techniques AOE 1. Performance Improvement; Sub-section 1.8. Project Management Tools & TechniquesLearning Objectives for Project Management:Explain the importance of project management as it relates to a performance improvement initiativeList several project management tools and techniques that contribute to the success of a performance improvement initiativeThe ideal way to support performance improvement is to have a pragmatic schedule of activities and steps to help with successful solution implementation. The last episode 1.7 discussed how to facilitate this process improvement methods; whereas this part of the performance solution will focus on seeing this process improvement through to project success.
2019-11-1006 minLearn/Perform Mixtape1.7. Facilitation MethodsAOE 1. Performance Improvement; Sub section 1.7. Facilitation Methods Learning Objectives for Facilitation Methods:Explain the differences between training facilitation and process facilitationDescribe how a facilitator may assist in team developmentList the key skills associated with facilitationSummarize several tools that facilitators use to move teams from startup to productivityList several questioning techniques that facilitators use to stimulate discussionsList the steps in an effective meeting processExplain the purpose of process mappingDescribe process improvement methodsDiscuss one reason that teams often have difficulty dealing with a problemList several decision-making methodsDescribe the goal and process of the nominal group techniques as a...
2019-11-0927 minLearn/Perform Mixtape1.6. Change Management TheoryAOE 1. Performance Improvement; Sub section 1.6. Change Management TheoryLearning objective: Describe why change management is important to plan for and manage as it relates to performance improvement initiatives Connect with the podcast post on Twitter: @laurapasquiniOr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurapasquini/Are you studying for the CPLP? Want more learning & performance ideas?Subscribe to the pod for the next study session: https://learnperform.transistor.fm/subscribe Change Management Considerations:Introducing change is not easy and makes many uncomfortableChange of...
2019-11-0806 minLearn/Perform Mixtape1.5. Approaches for Selecting Improvement SolutionsAOE 1. Performance Improvement; Sub section 1.5. Approaches for Selecting Improvement SolutionsThis could be called a performance improvement solution, improvement solution, or solution —the terminology depends on what your client and what their organization uses. The learning objectives for the Approaches for Selecting Improvement Solutions are:List the 6 categories of interventions or performance improvement solutions availableList 3 decision-making matrices and methods along with their advantages and disadvantagesList 5 activities to build customer-client relationships and their benefitsDescribe what talent development professionals need to know about budgeting and cost when recommending solutionsExplain why the choice of a specific imp...
2019-11-0820 minLearn/Perform Mixtape1.4. Root Cause AnalysisAOE 1. Performance Improvement; Sub section 1.4. Root Cause AnalysisThis learning objectives for Root Cause Analysis for this episode:Explain the importance of identifying & addressing the root cause of performance issuesList and define the categories of root causesDescribe three tools for determining the root causes of performance issues and how they are usedExplain the importance of gathering hard data and the importance of reinforcement provided by people through storytellingTo do this Root Cause Analysis you need both objective (a target or purpose that leads to a goal) and subjective (personal opinions, points of view...
2019-11-0719 minLearn/Perform Mixtape1.3. Business, Performance, and Gap AnalysisAOE 1. Performance Improvement; Sub section 1.3. Business, Performance, and Gap AnalysisThis episodes learning objectives for Performance Analysis:Describe how to use performance analysis to identify an organizational issue/needList several factors that affect an organization that should be considered during an external analysisDescribe how goal analysis relates to the project scopeList four measurement criteria that show whether objectives were metDescribe constraints analysis, and list five limiting factorsDescribe the importance of cultural analysis in performance improvementList five components in a gap analysisDescribe the concept of workflow analysis and the elements involved in this analysisDescribe resource analysisList five tools...
2019-11-0622 minLearn/Perform Mixtape1.2. Systems Thinking and TheoryAOE 1. Performance Improvement; Sub section 1.2. Systems thinking and theoryThis episodes Learning Objectives for Systems Thinking and Theory: Explain why systems thinking and theory are important for improving performanceList three cultural and global factors the practitioner should consider during a performance improvement initiativeDescribe mergers and acquisition managementList and describe two sets of factors related to industry knowledge List four factors related to broad company knowledge Explain the concept of a system archetypeSystems thinking looks at problems in a holistic way and puts them into context of the whole to find objective performance solutions. When taking a s...
2019-11-0522 minLearn/Perform Mixtape1.1. Performance Improvement ProcessArea of Expertise (AOE) 1: Performance Improvement; Subsection 1.1.: Performance Improvement ProcessLearning Objectives for Performance Improvement Process:Explain the importance of understanding multiple performance improvement modelsDescribe the ATD Human Performance Improvement ModelDescribe the steps of the performance improvement process and how they related to each otherDescribe Rummler-Braches’ nine box modelRecall one alternate performance modelThe purpose of performance improvement is to strengthen the organizational processes, systems, products, or services, specifically aims to:Identify the goals of the organizationDefine the gap between desired performance and actual performanceIdentify the causes of the performance gapSelect appropriate solutions that will add...
2019-11-0446 minLearn/Perform MixtapeCPLP Knowledge Exam OutlineNow that we're past eligibility, it's time to review what is in the Knowledge Exam for the CPLP. On this episode I give an overview of the Content Outline of the Knowledge Exam (also found on pp. 40-44 of the 2019 CPLP Certification Handbook). You can download your copy directly from the bottom of this web page: https://www.td.org/certification/cplp/eligibilityHave you just stumbled upon this podcast? Here's the trailer to give you an ideas about what the Learn/Perform Mixtape is all about.Are you studying for the CPLP now? Let...
2019-11-0116 minLearn/Perform MixtapeStudy Resouces: How I Plan to StudyMy Study Notes for this Learn/Perform Mixtape episode: Here's a message I received ATD after being "accepted" as being eligible to sit for my exam -- There is no prerequisite study/preparation requirement for the CPLP program; however, most candidates find it necessary to do so. Depending on your learning style and preference, there are a variety of additional study/preparation options available. Here are just a few suggestions: Create your own materials using the CPLP Knowledge Exam Content Outline, found in the back of the CPLP Candidate Handbook.Take the free Practice Exam...
2019-10-3107 minLearn/Perform MixtapeAbout the CPLPStudy notes from this episode:The Association for Talent Development (ATD): https://www.td.org/The ATD Competency Model: https://www.td.org/certification/atd-competency-modelThe Certifications offered by ATDAre YOU eligible for the CPLP? Find out and download the form: https://www.td.org/certification/cplp/eligibilityTesting details for the TWO (2) CPLP Exams - Knowledge & Skills Application https://www.td.org/certification/cplp/examMore blogged about this at: Getting Certified in Learning & Performance with the CPLPMore about Learn/Perform Mixtape and host at: https://techknowtools.com/learnperform-mixtape/
2019-10-3106 minLearn/Perform MixtapeLearn/Perform Mixtape TrailerThe Learn/Perform Mixtape are a series of podcast episodes I'm recording as I prepare for the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) by reviewing the Association for Talent Development (ATD) Competency Model. Welcome to my podcast study playlist for the CPLP exams. More about Learn/Perform Mixtape and host at: https://techknowtools.com/learnperform-mixtape/ This podcast features the song "I dunno" by grapes featuring J Lang, Morusque (c): http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 under a Creative Commons license. The music has been modified to fit the length of this podcast.
2019-10-3101 min
BreakDrink PodcastLet's Get Civical!On this episode of BreakDrink, Laura and Jeff brave the fierce Texas storms to talk about US civics! Laura has an upcoming interview that she is prepping for in November, so she decides to quiz Jeff on what he knows about American government, geography, history, and society. Tune into what we review about the Civics Test for US naturalization, our thoughts on group-think, and what it means to think beyond our affinity groups:Learn About US Naturalization https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners USCIS: Study Materials for the Civics Test https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-civics-testDownload t...
2019-10-3045 min
Research in Action | A podcast for faculty & higher education professionals on research design, methods, productivity & moreEp 177: Dr. Laura A. Pasquini on Researching Support Structures for LearningOn this episode, Katie is joined by Laura Pasquini, a seasoned learning designer, curious learner, and active investigator. As an early career scholar-practitioner, Dr. Pasquini’s teaching and research explores mentoring experiences, networked practices, online communities, student support/advising, digital professional identity development, and open online learning environments. She consults with various education institutions, non-profit and corporate associations on the stewardship of technology for designing networked learning, improving organizational culture, and enhancing open, collective projects. To encourage storytelling from peers, she co-hosts and produces two podcasts you can follow and find on Twitter: @InVinoFab and @BreakDrink. To escape from her...
2019-10-2832 min
BreakDrink PodcastBonus: Enchanted Rock TalkWe encourage you, dear listening -- TO TAKE A BREAK. Jeff and Laura met in the Texas Hill Country to do a bit of a hike and live outdoors last weekend. Here's the shortest episode they have produced on top of a large, windy rock. You're very welcome. :)
2019-09-2701 min
BreakDrink PodcastComing Around To CountryBefore we started talking about online mistakes (episode no. 34), Jeff and Laura went off on a Country Music tangent, due to Ken Burns upcoming documentary series - Country Music - that is coming on on Sunday, September, 2019. We share our thoughts on this type of music and what we hope to learn more about in this documentary. Go watch it and let us know what you think.Country Music - Documentary Trailer https://www.pbs.org/video/trailer-country-music-ken-burns/ Watch the 8-part series from September 15-October 6, 2019 online here: https://video.kera.org/show/country-music/The Brothers Burns - The K...
2019-09-1312 min
BreakDrink PodcastEpisode #34: Make No MistakeOn @BreakDrink episode no. 34, Jeff and Laura talk about what it means for our students to make mistakes in the digital age. We talk about the recent episode of Hidden Brain’s case from the “You Can’t Hit Unsend” example and also talk about how we work with and support individuals who do mess up by posting something or stating something you regret online. It is not that easy just to pick up the Pink Pearl to erase it away. Your digital traces stay forever... or a screenshot can be taken and shared.We end up t...
2019-09-1335 min
BreakDrink PodcastEpisode #30: Behind The PodcastBehind the Podcast: @BreakDrinkLaura is learning how to podcast. Sure she might have been introduced to podcasting back in 2010 thanks to Jeff, but now it’s time to figure out how to introduce others into the process, thinking, and technology behind podcasting.Creating podcasts and getting quality audio takes some work for indie podcasters and those new podcasters in higher ed. The technology and services for this growing area of streaming sound is constantly evolving. For this episode we shared a bit of our “Behind the Podcast” as how we produce @BreakD...
2018-09-1936 min
BreakDrink PodcastEpisode #29: Professional Prep for Higher Education PractitionersProfessional Prep for Higher Education Practitioners In this @BreakDrink episode Laura is joined by guest co-host Paul Eaton (@profpeaton) to talk about higher education and students affairs profession, specifically the preparation into entering the field of work. This conversation was initiated based on a chat we had on professional prep, in terms of certifications, masters degree programs, continued learning programs, apprenticeship models, or on-the-job experience, as you seek out an administrative or professional career working at a college or university (in a non-faculty role). We shared a bit about our career pathways into student a...
2018-06-1529 min
BreakDrink PodcastEpisode #28: The Ethics of Ed Tech with @hypervisibleThe Ethics of Ed Tech with @hypervisibleIn @BreakDrink episode no. 28, Laura welcomes guest co-host, Chris Gilliard (@hypervisible), join me to talk about the ethics of educational technology, data, and student labor. As the Spring semester is keeping Jeff busy, he suggested bringing back past friends of the pod to talk about different topics and issues. It just so happens that Chris published an instigating article on the topic of ethical considerations for our learning technology in the Chronicle of Higher Education in April [sorry it’s behind a paywall; message me and I would be happy to...
2018-05-2340 min
BreakDrink PodcastEpisode #27: Pod Save TexasPod Save Texas, Y’all!We talk about Texas elections and politics in this episode of @BreakDrink. This state is a very interesting state, when it comes to politics and change. With Jeff’s knowledge of the Lone Star State political history and Laura’s inquiries around Texas legislature, we dig into what the 2018 primary elections. This episode was recorded in February 2018 and BEFORE the primaries; however it has some interesting insights into Texas state politics and suggestions for how you can get informed and act locally with your own elections. The Texas Primaries (and other primar...
2018-04-2039 min
BreakDrink PodcastEpisode #26: Battery Life CheckBattery Life CheckIn this @BreakDrink episode, Laura checks Jeff’s energy levels at the midpoint of the semester. You can try it out and find the audit at http://breakdrink.com/ Check your battery life.* Give yourself ONE (1) point (or half a point) for every statement you AGREE WITH below, in relation to your working life:EMOTIONALI am frequently irritated, impatient, or anxious, especially when demand or stress is high at work.I do not spend enough time with my family and loved ones, and when I am with the...
2018-04-1437 min
BreakDrink PodcastEpisode #25: Pod-InquiriesPod-InquiriesJeff brings Laura some very pressing questions on episode no. 25. Or at least give pod-inquiries he’s been pondering so far in 2018.Q: Since Amazon HQ2 announced its finalists, it has two locations in Texas on the shortlist - Dallas and Austin. Which one would you pick?A: Laura & Jeff both agree. Dallas! P.s. New hire for Amazon L&D comes from higher ed.Side note: Everybody IS Obsessed with HQ Trivia! [Find the app and play] heard on CBC Spark “This mobile gameshow is either the...
2018-02-1921 min
BreakDrink PodcastEpisode #24: It's 2018 y'all!Jeff and Laura take the first podcast in 2018 to catch up on life and times. Apparently their travel schedules have not allowed for similar time zones or even time to chat with one another. #SorryNotSorry about that. Here’s to starting off the new year right and taking stock in what happened in 2017, and what lies ahead for 2018. Yay:Our Team Resolution: “Bring the bar down, people”Laura’s Resolution: Get more sleep. Downtime is good for yourself.Jeff’s Resolution: He should vacation more. Time off work and with family is good.It SNOWED in San Antonio the 1st ti...
2018-01-3043 min
BreakDrink PodcastEpisode #23: TEDx BreakDrinkTEDxBreakDrinkDuring a previous conversation (say in November... we know we’re podcast slacking), Jeff and Laura catch up on conference travel and teaching experiences. Here are a few resources discussed and shared in the last conversation we had about medical school education and giving TED-like presentations.Med Schools & Competency-Based EducationLearn Serve Lead: The AAMC Annual Meeting 2017 https://www.aamc.org/meetings/annualAmerican of American Medical Colleges https://www.aamc.org/ Jeff met a friend of the pod, Sue, over coffee in Boston (listen to @BreakDrink Episode no. 6: #HECommitts); p.s.
2017-12-2140 min
BreakDrink PodcastEpisode #21: Airbnb SuperhostsAirbnb: Q&A with a Couple of SuperhostsBelieve it or not Airbnb has been around for 10 years. Additionally, did you know you're one of your @BreakDrink hosts (Laura) is a Superhost with her partner-in-crime, Fiachra. What is a Superhost? It’s not just something that Laura has made up. Listen to Jeff ask these two Superhosts about their experiences hosting guests for over two years. About AirbnbThe Airbnb Founder Story: From Selling Cereals To A $25B CompanyHow Clever Entrepreneurs Turned 3 Air Mattresses Into Airbnb, The Site That Makes Any Hom...
2017-10-2341 min
BreakDrink PodcastEpisode #20: Toy Hall of Fame!Toy Hall of Fame 🎱!The Strong - National Museum of Play http://www.museumofplay.org/Toy Halls of Fame http://www.museumofplay.org/exhibits/toy-halls-of-fameThe Strong Toy Hall of Fame http://www.toyhalloffame.org/toysAbout: The National Toy Hall of Fame® at The Strong, established in 1998, recognizes toys that have inspired creative play and enjoyed popularity over a sustained period. Each year, the prestigious hall inducts new honorees and showcases both new and historic versions of classic toys beloved by generations.Anyo...
2017-10-0630 min
BreakDrink PodcastEpisode #18: The BreakDrink Genome ProjectThe BreakDrink Genome Project Jeff told Laura he recently completed a DNA test. Curiosity about personal history, and really the genetic results are what they chat about in episode no. 18. Besides learning about Texas citizenship (apparently that is a thing), Jeff unpacks his DNA results he received from his test o’ spit.Here are a couple of common DNA companies we shared:Ancestry: https://www.ancestry.com/dna/23andMe: https://www.23andme.com/There are SO many more, so you decide which DNA test is the bestKey ideas, notes, articles and int...
2017-09-2126 min
BreakDrink PodcastEpisode #15: Harvey Relief with Paul EatonHarvey Relief with @ProfPeatonAs rain continues and flood damage impacts Texas after Hurricane Harvey, Jeff and Laura decide to share a few ways to offer relief and support for those in need. We appreciate the love and concern a number of you have expressed for our well-being, but we are a-okay. Our fellow Texans to the southeast are under water and they could really use your help. For this episode, we will talk to Paul Eaton who is in the midst of some flooding in Conroe, TX and share few ways you can donate to Harvey...
2017-08-3037 min
BreakDrink PodcastEpisode #14: #Charlottesville#Charlottesville In episode no. 14, Jeff and Laura take a minute to pause and discuss what’s been happening in this week’s recent events in Charlottesville, VA after a violent rally/protest over the taking down of the confederate statue of General Robert E. Lee. We are still forming our thoughts, but we do think it is a critical time to open up the dialogue about social justice/racial issues embedded within this protest, the messaging and response to the event, and what’s been happening since #Charlottesville in the United States of America. We...
2017-08-1930 min
BreakDrink PodcastEpisode #13: Tacos & EmailTacos & EmailThere are two pressing issues we discuss in this episode: tacos & email. There is an abundance of both. Take a listen to episode no. 13 as we talk about managing your digital self/data in email and more, and how to get the most out of the myriad of taco options in Texas.Laura recently read 120 Tacos You Must Eat Before You Die and she is thinking about where her data living in the email realm thanks to the Note To Self podcast episode on leaving yahoo and changing email platforms. Both Laura and...
2017-08-0935 min
BreakDrink PodcastEpisode #12: Can You Read Audio?Can You Read Audio?In episode no. 12, Laura breaks from her #ShutUpAndWrite session to talk with Jeff about audio books vs. print books. Is the medium the message? Does it matter? We reference audiobooks and how we listen or “read” and what it means to read with audiobooks. FYI: What is #ShutUpAndWrite, you ask? Scholarly time to get some research and writing done. But it does not have to be done in isolation.Have you read _____. If it was an audio book what would you say? Did you r...
2017-07-2634 min
BreakDrink PodcastEpisode #11: Academic WritingSo You Want to Publish? In this episode Laura & Jeff talk about studying and research higher education, that is, examining practitioners, professionals, and how we work in post-secondary. Beyond examining the learners, we both are interested in understanding more about the staff functions and ways we support professional staff, administration, scholar-practitioners, and academics. Here are a few areas we are interested in studying for student services, student affairs, and professional staff:Professional competencies for higher education staff Academic advising and/or student support (can include student affairs, students services, peer tutors, or student advice -- depending wh...
2017-07-0730 min
BreakDrink PodcastEpisode #8: On Academic/Professinal ConferencesLately, Jeff and Laura have been having a variety of chats about “being a scholar” and what it means to share scholarly work. We recently have been attending a few different conferences together (and apart) in 2017, and have been discussing how we share evidence and practice in higher education. In @BreakDrink episode no. 8, we share a bit more about how practitioner conferences differ from scholarly/research-focused conferences. This might part of a few series of podcast where we talk more about academic work: our experiences being mentored in writing, how to put together a manuscript, proposing a conference paper, peer...
2017-05-1037 min
BreakDrink PodcastEpisode #7: EXTRAS Beer And Basketball@BreakDrink Brings Jeff Lail to Talk Drink & SportsI loved that Jeff & Jeff are talking about their fashion at the office. It was entertaining to hear them ponder wearing a suit or not wear a suit:“I stopped buying t-shirts,” - Jeff Jackson, is a “suit guy” (not with a jacket)“Are you a suit guy?” ask Jeff Lail (in disgust)“I don’t wear any suits... I barely wear pants,” responds to Laura after listeningWorking from HomeWork from Home 2017: The Top 100 Companies Offering...
2017-05-0929 min
BreakDrink PodcastEpisode #4: You're Not Supposed to Talk about ItSo they say there are a few ...Things You Should Never Talk About. So we decided to do just this after pondering a few things over the past few months. Here we go!Let’s Get Political...Forget Canada. Stay and Fight for American Democracy.Just because you don’t vote in the US, doesn’t mean we should not participate in politics or your civic duty. We should be concerned for the DREAMERS, DACA, and the thought of a Muslim Registry.We discuss our privilege & responsibility. What is a system of privilege? Texas w...
2017-03-0339 min
BreakDrink PodcastEpisode #3: Reunited with @BreakDrink -ersWelcome Julie (@julieclarsen) & Gary (@gballingerjr)! Kickin’ it ol’ skool with the former Student affairs podcast hosts from 2010-2013!The birth of @BreakDrink name & podcast:What the heck is BreakDrink? Why is this our podcast name. University of Arizona Student Union had a “Break Drink” and if you worked in the Student Union (like Jeff and Gary did), you could get free soda (if you drink said things). So many of us would meet to have a chat over a drink or break on campus. The conversations in between conversations about random th...
2017-02-1453 min
BreakDrink PodcastEpisode #1: BreakDrink ReturnsThe Original BreakDrink Podcasts 2010-2013 if you care to listen.Updates from Laura & Jeff -- what has happened since 2013...post dissertation completion - you can read our big papers here, if you’d like:Pasquini, L. A. (2014). Organizational identity and community values: Determining meaning in post-secondary education social media guidelines and policy documents. (Doctoral dissertation). Digital Collections, University of North Texas. ProQuest. [Related pubs and info here: https://socialmediaguidance.wordpress.com/] Jackson, J. L. (2015). Identifying Competencies Required for Entry-Level Student Affairs Employment. (Doctoral dissertation). Townsend Memorial Library, Uni...
2017-01-2330 min