TorranceLearning has a Podcast! Join Megan Torrance and Meg Fairchild as they discuss topics that are on everyone's mind in L&D.
Tangents with TorranceLearning
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TorranceLearning has a Podcast! Join Megan Torrance and Meg Fairchild as they discuss topics that are on everyone's mind in L&D.
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June 26, 2026
Episode 27: Learning is a Journey, Not an Event: 10 Moments That Shape Learning
<p>Megan Torrance and Meg Fairchild continue their exploration of Learning, Science, and Experience (LSX) by unpacking on of the 10 design commitments—Learning is a Journey, Not an Event. They discuss how a learner-centric map of how capability develops over time. Drawing inspiration from Conrad Gottfredson and Bob Mosher’s Five Moments of Need® model, Megan Torrance expands on the model to outline ten key points along the learning journey—from pre-awareness and preparation, through formal learning and real-world application, to troubleshooting, adapting to change, and ultimately teaching others.</p><p>Key topics and resources discussed:</p><ul><li>LSX (Learning, Science, and Experience)</li><li>The Five Moments of Need® model by Conrad Gottfredson and Bob Mosher</li><li>Brinkerhoff's High Impact Learning® Model</li><li>The Prosci ADKAR® Change Management Model</li></ul><br/><p>Learn why each point in the learning arc offers different opportunities for support and intervention, and discover practical tips for prompting application and habit formation.</p><p><strong>Hosts: </strong>Megan Torrance and Meg Fairchild</p><p><strong>Producers: </strong>Meg Fairchild and Dean Castile</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> Original music by Dean Castile</p><p><strong>Resources & Links from this Episode: </strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://citl.illinois.edu/blooms-taxonomy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blooms Taxonomy | Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Impact-Learning-Perspectives-Organizational-Performance/dp/0738205389" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brinkerhoff’s High Impact Learning Model — Referenced by Megan Torrance in connection with preparation to learn and pre-learning conversations </a></li><li><a href="https://www.prosci.com/methodology/adkar" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Prosci ADKAR® Model | Prosci</a></li><li><a href="https://www.5momentsofneed.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">5 Moments of Need: Workflow Learning for Job Performance</a></li></ul><br/><p><span class="ql-size-small">AI Transparency Statement: AI was used to generate the first draft of the transcript and the show notes for this episode. It was then edited by real humans.</span></p>
June 23, 2026
Episode 26: Learning Science & Experience: The LSX Framework Explained
<p>In this episode of Tangents with TorranceLearning, Meg Fairchild and Megan Torrance dive deep into LSX—Learning Science and Experience. They discuss how LSX combines the rigor of learning engineering with the craft of exceptional learner experiences.</p><p>Key topics include:</p><ul><li>The origins of LSX, its practical implementation, and how it helps both organizations and learners flourish.</li><li>The four groups of 10 design commitments that guide effective, human-centered learning solutions at TorranceLearning.</li><li>How speed bumps, frameworks, and intentional conversations make learning more accessible, inclusive, and impactful for real people and real business needs.</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Hosts: </strong>Megan Torrance and Meg Fairchild</p><p><strong>Producers: </strong>Meg Fairchild and Dean Castile</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> Original music by Dean Castile</p><p><strong>Resources & Links from this Episode:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hoda-solati/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hoda Solati</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shima-solati/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shima Solati</a></li><li><a href="https://markbritz.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark Britz</a></li><li><a href="https://www.worklearning.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Will Thalheimer » Work-Learning Research</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Engineering-Toolkit-Evidence-Based-Instructional-ebook/dp/B0B4KQ4D7H" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Learning Engineering Toolkit: Evidence-Based Practices from the Learning Sciences, Instructional Design, and Beyond by Jim Goodell and Janet Kolodner</a></li><li><a href="https://www.torrancelearning.com/lsx-framework/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TorranceLearning's LSX Framework</a></li></ul><br/><p><span class="ql-size-small">AI Transparency Statement: AI was used to generate the first draft of the transcript and the show notes for this episode. It was then edited by real humans.</span></p>
June 19, 2026
Episode 25: Experimental Design in Learning: Measuring What Works with Chris Grady
<p>In this episode of Tangents with TorranceLearning, Megan Torrance sits down with researcher and "giant nerd" Chris Grady, former senior advisor at USAID, to bridge the worlds of International Development and Learning and Development (L&D).</p><p>Together, they dive into:</p><ul><li>The parallels between behavior change interventions in global development and L&D programs</li><li>What experimenting really means: moving beyond intuition to technical, rigorous testing</li><li>The workflow of testing innovations—pilot, experiment, scale</li><li>Addressing bias and ethics when designing experiments</li><li>Why sometimes it’s good to learn your learning program didn’t work</li><li>Practical advice for gathering and validating feedback</li><li>Lessons L&D professionals can lift directly from other industries to measure real impact</li></ul><br/><p>If you’ve ever wondered how to prove that your training actually works this episode is packed with insights you can use right away.</p><p><strong>Hosts: </strong>Megan Torrance and Meg Fairchild</p><p><strong>Producers: </strong>Meg Fairchild and Dean Castile</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> Original music by Dean Castile</p><p><strong>Resources & Links from this Episode: </strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://twissweekly.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This Week in Social Science Substack</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdgrady21/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Connect with Chris Grady on LinkedIn</a></li></ul><br/><p><span class="ql-size-small">AI Transparency Statement: AI was used to generate the first draft of the transcript and the show notes for this episode. It was then edited by real humans.</span></p>
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