Introducing Jason Early and Designing Opinion

Emergent Radio is proud to announce a new show, Designing Opinion. Chicago’s renowned (or close to it) designer Jason Early (@jason_early), of gruntmonkey fame (@gruntmonkey), wants to talk about design, the part it plays in our lives, and the industry surrounding it. This is where he gets to do that. Enjoy!

#9: Usability. Don’t Be a Moron.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (67.0MB)Subscribe: RSSBrian, Judy, and special guest Julie “Usable Learning” Dirksen discuss usability, why you should care about it, how to start making sure your courses meet “table stakes”, and of course, Julie’s brand-new book, Design for How People Learn. The drinks: Brian drank St. Arnold Christmas Ale Judy … Read more

#8: This One Time… At DevLearn…

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (45.9MB)Subscribe: RSSWe’re back after a longer-than-expected layoff. The drinks: Judy drank Samuel Smith Winter Welcome 2011. Brian drank Saint Arnold Santo. We didn’t get a chance to drink the Dark Lord Stout that Aaron Silvers brought us. We’ll save it for a future episode. The links: DevLearn 2011 … Read more

#7: Hire McGyver

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (85.6MB)Subscribe: RSSBrian, Judy, and special guest Kevin “Nuggethead” Thorn discuss tools and processes for instructional and graphic design, including thoughts on prototyping and storyboarding. The drinks: Brian drank Piraat Ale Judy drank Kiwanda Cream Ale Kevin drank Shock Top Pumpkin Wheat The links: Kevin’s DevLearn Pre-conference Session: How to Put the Story in … Read more

#6: Blondes and Wish Lists

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (64.1MB)Subscribe: RSSJudy and Brian discuss our wish list for awesome elearning development software. We also rant a bit about the undesirable popularity of PowerPoint to Flash conversion tools. Our snarkiest episode yet! The drinks: Judy drank Chatoe Rogue Single Malt Ale Brian drank Shiner Blonde The links: Daring … Read more

Undercast Episode #2

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (23.4MB)Subscribe: RSSAaron talks about Implementation Fest and the Learning Registry and does his best Darth Vader imitation. Will Thalheimer (@WillWorkLearn) Turning Technologies IFest Presentations Dennis Schleicher: Bodystorming Design Thinking Gamestorming Transmedia Storytelling

#5: iOS Apps for Learning

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (40.9MB)Subscribe: RSSJudy finally got an iPad, so we finally get to talk about iOS apps for learning. Also, we update the masses on our favorite soon-to-not-be-vaporware, ZebraZapps and Storyline. The drinks: Brian drank Moose Drool Brown Ale Judy drank Conflux No. 2 The links: E-Learning Uncovered Review: DesignJot Clark Quinn’s … Read more

#4: (Why) Do the Tools Matter?

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (34.4MB)Subscribe: RSSJudy and Brian talk about the eLearning Guild’s Rapid eLearning Authoring – Top Tools report, whether or not the tools matter, Jane Bozarth‘s article on story, and more. The drinks: Brian drank The Dude’s White Russian (Caucasian) Judy drank Lawnmower Lager The links: Oregon Shakespeare Festival Saint Arnold Fancy … Read more