62 // Examples of Designing Learning Experiences using Agile Project Management with Alyssa Erickson

While earning her master’s degree in Instructional Psychology & Technology at BYU, Alyssa worked on instructional design projects and teams in university, K-12, and corporate settings. Her work at BYU Independent Study introduced her to how Agile principles can be applied and adapted to instructional design, which became the subject of her master’s thesis. She currently works as a Learning Experience Designer at Qualtrics in the world of sales enablement.Today we talk about: 👉 Agile and waterfall project management methodologies as related to instructional design👉 Alyssa’s experience of using agile methodologies in academic and corporate organizations👉 Estimating work to be done using “planning poker” 👉 An example of a traditional waterfall project viewed from an agile perspectiveResources:👉 Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time (Book)  👉 Tiny Habits  (Book)  👉 Episode 42: Habits, Context and Designing for Behavior Change with Andrew Webb👉 Agile for Instructional Designers (Book) Did you know the LX Leader is currently ranked in the top 40 L&D podcasts? Check it out and THANK YOU for listening! Support the show

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The Learning Experience Leader Podcast is a project devoted to design, leadership, and the psychology of learning. The aim of the show is to help you expand your perspective of learning design through conversations with innovative professionals and scholars across the world. Every other week a different practitioner or researcher shares insights from their work and experience to bring a more holistic view on how learning happens and what we can do to create amazing learning experiences through design and leadership. If you are interested in how people learn and how you can be more effective in helping others grow and develop, then this podcast is for you.