In this episode I talk to Alexander Salas. He's an instructional systems developer and eLearning designer with 14 years of experience specializing in the blend of learning technologies and gamification for performance outcomes. Since 2007, Alex has worked in every facet of corporate learning and performance enablement for Fortune 100 enterprises such as Philips, Centene Corporation and Dell Technologies. He’s the owner of StyleLearn, an eLearning design firm helping clients of all sizes. He’s also the Chief of Awesomeness at eLearning Launch, the online academy for digital learning professionals.

Question Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

02:14 Were there skills that you have developed over the years that you wish you had when you first started?

07:01 What is ADDIE, really?

12:01 How has your development process evolved over the years?

23:36 How do you pitch ideas to stakeholders not ready to hear them? How do you overcome resistance?

32:08 What it means to be an instructional designer today.

35:29 Gamification, what is your definition of it?

47:00 Deep dive on how Escape Rooms work in eLearning.

58:17 Favorite app or tool that you can't live without?

01:04:06 How to get in touch with Alex.

Learn more about his Academy eLearning Launch: https://www.elearninglaunch.com/

To learn more about Interactive Storytelling: https://scenariosecrets.com/

To talk about joining my coaching program: https://calendly.com/elearningsecrets/45m-call

ABOUT ANNA:

Anna Sabramowicz is an instructional designer and coach. She fell into the profession after losing her last year of university funding to be a chemistry and english teacher. She’s worked and consulted in both academia and corporate environments for over a decade. Stakeholders include adidas, Thomas & Betts, Sony, Michelin, Rubbermaid, Emerson, VIHA, RRC, Queen’s University, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Tanzanian Government. She runs a coaching program with her partner, Ryan Martin. It helps Instructional Designers unleash their creative superpowers and develop immersive learning experiences with Storyline 360, using her Narrative Scenario Dynamics framework.

Anna developed Broken Co-Worker - an immersive anti-harassment elearning experience which was awarded an Articulate Guru Award, she earned the League of Innovation award through Apprenticeship Manitoba for first Online Electrical Carpentry elearning Program. She’s also earned a Best in Show and Audience Award at the eACH Toronto for creating a Code Orange Emergency learning experience for Vancouver Island Health Authority.

Connect with her on LinkedIn or watch this interview on YouTube