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Learning Rebels Podcast

Learning Rebels Podcast

De: Shannon Tipton
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  • Making It Safe to Learn

    Making It Safe to Learn
    Oct 16 2025
    It all started with the BIG question on the table. How do we make learning environments feel safe for everyone who walks through the (virtual or physical) door?

    This Coffee Chat explored the heart of psychological safety—what it really looks like in classrooms, workshops, and training sessions. We opened with five common mistakes that unintentionally chip away at that sense of safety: assuming hierarchy disappears, mistaking compliance for engagement, treating all mistakes the same way, ignoring social dynamics, and underestimating the learning environment itself. Each point sparked stories, strategies, and honest reflections from the group.

    We talked about how hierarchies can quietly shape participation. Managers and employees in the same breakout room, long-tenured voices dominating newer ones, or facilitators unintentionally reinforcing authority can all influence who speaks up. Small shifts can make a big difference, like randomizing groups, normalizing dissent, and inviting learners to question the content openly.

    The discussion also turned to design choices and facilitation techniques that foster safety and inclusion. It’s about creating spaces where people can engage comfortably through low-pressure icebreakers, time to think before sharing, or reflection moments that don’t force conversation.

    Physical and digital cues such as fidget toys, flexible seating, and optional camera use can help signal that comfort matters. Just as important is the facilitator’s approach; tone, timing, and phrasing can either open the door to honest dialogue or quietly close it. A quiet room is not always an engaged one, and sometimes it’s simply a nervous one.

    Building psychological safety takes care, self-awareness, and consistency. The good news? It starts with small, intentional choices that tell learners, “You belong here.”

    Stay curious! -Shannon

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    Transcript Summary

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    Resources

    5 Psychological Safety Mistakes That Kill Learning (And How To Fix Them)

    How to Foster Psychological Safety on Your Teams

    Promoting Psychological Safety Toolkit

    Books

    Safe Spaces, Strong Minds: Nurturing Mental Wellness In Educational Environments by Leanndra Yates

    Safe Spaces, Brave Spaces: Diversity and Free Expression in Education by John Palfrey

    Safe Spaces by Lisa McAdams

    Be part of the Community. Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
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    38 minutos
  • Champagne Learning on a Beer Budget

    Champagne Learning on a Beer Budget
    Oct 9 2025
    It all started with the BIG question on the table. How do we keep creating “champagne learning” when we’re working with a tap-water budget? On this episode of the our Coffee Chat, the topic was all about getting scrappy, smart, and a little bit creative with the tools we already have. It’s that time of year when budgets tighten, priorities shift, and somehow the expectation still remains to deliver polished, high-impact learning. The challenge? Making it sparkle without spending a fortune. The group shared clever ways to stretch every dollar—using project management tools like Smartsheet, Trello, or Asana for learning paths and workflows. Others found creative substitutes for full-blown LMS platforms by using SharePoint, Confluence, or even Google Sites to organize and deliver learning content. It was proof that innovation often comes from limitation. We also explored design tools that do more than their job description. Canva and Vengage stood out for creating beautiful workbooks, infographics, and learning assets, while newer AI tools like Notebook LM and Napkin AI opened doors for curation, quick visuals, and even podcast-style learning recaps. When paired smartly, free and low-cost tools like these can create the illusion of a big-budget experience. The conversation wrapped with a simple reminder—great learning design isn’t about price tags, it’s about creativity and resourcefulness. Whether you’re repurposing tools, experimenting with AI, or reimagining what “good” looks like, the goal is the same: to make learning feel valuable, no matter the budget. Stay curious! -Shannon Video Transcript Transcript Summary Chatbox Resources Notebook LM Overview Cost-Effective Training: Leveraging Free Tools And Resources From AI to Interactivity: What’s New (and Next) in Canva Figjam: A collaborative online whiteboard that helps teams brainstorm, map out ideas, and create training workflows in real-time. 7 Taps: A mobile-first microlearning platform that lets you quickly create short, engaging learning modules with no design skills required. Napkin.AI: An AI-powered tool that helps visualize and map out complex ideas or concepts into simple diagrams and knowledge graphs. Manifestly: A checklist and workflow automation tool that helps streamline recurring training processes and improve accountability. Camtasia: A powerful screen recording and video editing software ideal for creating polished instructional videos and tutorials. Genially: A versatile tool for creating interactive presentations, infographics, and training materials with built-in gamification. H5P: An open-source tool that enables you to create interactive learning content—like quizzes, presentations, and videos—directly in your LMS or website. Slidemodel: Offers professional PowerPoint templates that help educators and trainers quickly build visually appealing slide decks. Screencastify: A browser-based screen recorder that allows you to create quick, shareable video tutorials directly from Chrome. Vyond: A user-friendly platform for creating animated training videos that explain concepts clearly and boost learner engagement. Wellsaid: Uses AI voice technology to turn text into realistic voiceovers, perfect for narrating training videos and eLearning content. Envato: A marketplace offering templates, graphics, and stock assets to enhance the visual design of training materials. Amazon Polly: Converts text to lifelike speech using AI, allowing you to add natural-sounding voiceovers to training content. Intellum: A comprehensive learning management platform that supports scalable employee, customer, and partner education programs. Books Instructional Design on a Shoestring by Brian Washburn Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology by Robert A. Reiser, Alison A. Carr-Chellman, and John V. Dempsey 50 Ways to Speed Up Instructional Design with AI (Training with AI) by Steve Rosenbaum Be part of the Community. Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
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    39 minutos
  • More Than PowerPoints: The L&D Visibility Challenge

    More Than PowerPoints: The L&D Visibility Challenge
    Sep 30 2025
    It all started with the BIG question on the table. How do we make L&D visible in our organizations—and actually get recognized for the value we bring? It quickly became clear this touches a nerve for all of us. We hesitate to promote ourselves because it feels too "salesy," like we're used car salesmen. But here's the truth—if we don't advocate for our work, no one else will. And we've all been there: when something goes wrong, training gets blamed. When it goes right? Crickets. The conversation turned to building a real department brand. Some in the group already have mission statements and logos in place, while others are starting from scratch or rebuilding after restructures. But a mission statement can't just sit on a wall—it needs to show up everywhere, from first slides to intranet pages, so people know what you stand for. We also tackled the vocabulary trap. Talking about "blended learning" doesn't land the way "reducing lost-time injuries" or "getting people back to work faster" does. Listen to what metrics matter to leaders, then connect your work to those outcomes in their language. Here's the reality: you already have a brand whether you're managing it or not. Right now it might be "the tick-a-box people" or "the PowerPoint people." Changing that perception takes intentional action—sharing relevant articles with stakeholders, asking to give five-minute updates in meetings, contributing to projects outside L&D. And the biggest piece? You have to ask for visibility. Ask what people say about L&D when you're not in the room. Because no amount of branding fixes a disconnect if you're not part of the conversation. So what's one step you can take this week to make your L&D work more visible? Stay curious! -Shannon Video Chatbox Transcript Transcript Summary Resources Be Seen Branding Action Sheet VA L&D Site Crafting Your Brand Workbook Job Opportunity: Entry Level Instructional Designer Role at the University of Arizona Jason’s Spotify Playlist after his prom chaperone experience! If you found value in this week’s coffee chat, please take a minute to leave a Google Review. Your feedback helps others discover our events and keeps the Coffee Chats brewing (will include in email as well). Books The Complete SEO Guide: Boost Your Online Business Visibility with SEO by Andrea Bensaid Value Proposition Design: How to Create Products and Services Customers Want by Alexander Asterwalder Internal Branding: Growing Your Brand from Within By Jerome Joseph Upskill, Reskill, Thrive: Optimizing Learning and Development in the Workplace by James McKenna The Learning and Development Book: Change the way you think about L&D by Tricia Emerson and Mary Stewart Be part of the Community. Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
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    36 minutos
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