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How to NOT get Credit
I was honored to present at the first-ever (and I pray not the last) Lunch and Unlearn at: Background I was asked to contribute to an event with ATD CORE4. The Lunch and Unlearn is a simple and UN-SERIOUS take on the traditional Lunch and Learn, and I am honored that Bianca Woods thought of Read more
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Event Security Blunder: DAVELEARN’s Overzealous Guard Incident
Overactive security led to negative participant experiences at the recent event DAVELEARN, a “smaller learning conference” which took place at the GAMELAYER.fm studios from November 10th to November 14th, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. Sources claim there was an overactive security guard on site, who reportedly refused entry to participants in the event that they Read more
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Man Declares that His Solo Learning Qualifies as a Learning Conference of 1
It was reported that instead of traveling to DEVELEARN in Las Vegas, David Kolmer stayed home: hung vintage glass LED lights on his home, purchased items at a hardware store (Where he also scored a few free cups of coffee), started a large fire in the backyard, and then went camping in the cold. Kolmer Read more
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GAMELAYER RADIO Launched
The author has launched a successful podcast, sharing insights into the competitive podcasting landscape and the importance of choosing a niche topic. They chose Spotify for hosting due to its storage and analytics features. The author uses Riverside.fm for recording and is experimenting with marketing through social media and SubStack for community engagement. Read more
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Designing for Discovery: The Role of Autonomy in Learning
The content discusses the concept of learner-driven exploration in instructional design, using a sandbox analogy to illustrate how children’s play choices lead to valuable insights. It emphasizes the importance of designing learning experiences that allow learners to make mistakes and discover rules through firsthand experience, fostering meaningful behavioral change and cultural alignment with policies. Read more
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GAMELAYER: Behind the Scenes of a New Radio Show 📻
My Unexpected Experience with Riverside.FM I recently conducted a test recording using Riverside.FM, and it exceeded my expectations. The platform asked dynamic, open-ended questions that really got me talking. Although it was just a demo, I had a blast creating it, and the end result provided a great description of my upcoming radio show, #GAMELAYER. Read more
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