E-Learning Lane with Brady Licht

What is Clarity for Learning?

Clarity in learning design isn't just about simple language. It's about how information is structured, sequenced, and presented so that learners can actually make sense of it. This episode explores what clarity means as a design principle.
E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are recorded on the go, so the audio is informal and occasionally rough around the edges. If you have a question or topic you'd like covered, send it to licht.education@gmail.com. For more articles, tools, and resources, visit bradylicht.com.

Why and How Should I Document Course Development?

Documentation during course development improves collaboration, reduces rework, and creates a record that's valuable long after the project is done. This episode makes the case for documentation and covers practical ways to do it without it becoming a burden.
E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are recorded on the go, so the audio is informal and occasionally rough around the edges. If you have a question or topic you'd like covered, send it to licht.education@gmail.com. For more articles, tools, and resources, visit bradylicht.com.

How Do We Make Multiple Choice Questions More Rigorous and Engaging?

Multiple choice questions get a bad reputation, but much of that comes from how they're typically written rather than from the format itself. This episode covers principles for designing questions that test higher-order thinking rather than just recall.
E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are recorded on the go, so the audio is informal and occasionally rough around the edges. If you have a question or topic you'd like covered, send it to licht.education@gmail.com. For more articles, tools, and resources, visit bradylicht.com.

How Do We Get Conference Proposals Accepted?

Submitting conference proposals is part of professional development for many learning designers and educators, but the process can feel opaque. This episode shares practical advice for writing proposals that stand out.
E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are recorded on the go, so the audio is informal and occasionally rough around the edges. If you have a question or topic you'd like covered, send it to licht.education@gmail.com. For more articles, tools, and resources, visit bradylicht.com.

How Do You Get Your L&D or Training Team on the Same Page?

Alignment within a training team doesn't happen by default, especially when team members have different backgrounds and design philosophies. This episode covers practical approaches for building shared understanding and consistent practice.
E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are recorded on the go, so the audio is informal and occasionally rough around the edges. If you have a question or topic you'd like covered, send it to licht.education@gmail.com. For more articles, tools, and resources, visit bradylicht.com.

What Are The Best Practices For Creating LMS Templates?

Good LMS templates save time, improve consistency, and make courses more accessible. This episode covers design principles for building templates that are flexible enough to reuse without becoming rigid or generic.
E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are recorded on the go, so the audio is informal and occasionally rough around the edges. If you have a question or topic you'd like covered, send it to licht.education@gmail.com. For more articles, tools, and resources, visit bradylicht.com.

How Can We Use Generative AI with Google Products to Automate Tasks?

Google's product suite integrates with generative AI in ways that can save real time on routine tasks. This episode looks at practical automation possibilities with Google products, including what works well right now and where the limitations are.
E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are recorded on the go, so the audio is informal and occasionally rough around the edges. If you have a question or topic you'd like covered, send it to licht.education@gmail.com. For more articles, tools, and resources, visit bradylicht.com.

What Is Biomimicry in EdTech, Training, and Education?

Biomimicry looks to natural systems for design inspiration, and it has some interesting applications in how we think about learning environments, organizational structures, and content design. This episode introduces the concept and considers what it offers.
E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are recorded on the go, so the audio is informal and occasionally rough around the edges. If you have a question or topic you'd like covered, send it to licht.education@gmail.com. For more articles, tools, and resources, visit bradylicht.com.

What Is the Impact of Cognitive Load on E-Learning Design?

Cognitive load theory is one of the most practical frameworks for understanding why some e-learning works and some doesn't. This episode covers the basics of the theory and how to apply it to your design decisions.
E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are recorded on the go, so the audio is informal and occasionally rough around the edges. If you have a question or topic you'd like covered, send it to licht.education@gmail.com. For more articles, tools, and resources, visit bradylicht.com.

Why Is There So Much Competition in the Instructional Design Industry?

The instructional design field has become increasingly crowded, with more people entering the profession and more programs offering credentials. This episode considers what's driving that trend and what it means for people already in the field.
E-Learning Lane is a short-form podcast where Brady Licht works through questions about educational technology, learning design, and training. Episodes are recorded on the go, so the audio is informal and occasionally rough around the edges. If you have a question or topic you'd like covered, send it to licht.education@gmail.com. For more articles, tools, and resources, visit bradylicht.com.