{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Course Lab: Lessons from Successful Online Course Creators","title":"How Smart Course Creators Tackle “Divisive” Topics (Laura Lomax)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1605,"description":"Laura Lomax shares her journey bridging cultural gaps through tailored online learning. Revealing how to adapt DEI content for different audiences, she explores practical strategies for fostering inclusion and engagement, offering actionable takeaways for course creators.\nLaura Lomax is an intercultural practitioner, instructional designer, training and development specialist, and a certified professional coach.\nIn this episode, Ari, Abe, and Laura discuss:Laura’s professional background in intercultural competency, program development, and training across multiple industriesThe evolution of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work and adapting terminology to suit different audiencesStrategies for approaching and customizing courses for organizations, especially impenetrable or conservative institutionsThe importance of tailoring course content and delivery for specific, niche audiencesTechniques for making sensitive or divisive topics more relatable and accessible to all learnersBest practices for effective online course design, including formats, interaction, and engagementChallenges and methods for fostering active participation and deeper engagement in online programsObtaining and utilizing continuing education accreditation as a business strategy and marketing toolLessons learned and practical advice for course creators on course organization, technology use, and content presentationWays to follow up with learners and organizations to ensure training effectiveness and lasting impact\n\n“We used the word ‘inclusion’ a lot, but unfortunately, diversity, equity, even the word culture, was a little triggering.” — Laura Lomax\nGuest Bio:\nLaura Lomax has more than 35 years of leadership experience, including 18 years as CEO of a health care management firm. From assessment, analysis, and program development to delivery and evaluation, Laura focused on designing solutions to underserved communities as well as governmental agencies, including police departments,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RrUM3U4aqO18wub7c2UBNsWhOZ9YmgOHMfCFUQ85YtY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yNTgz/MWU5Y2EwNjI5YTQy/YmE2NGJjYjFmMmRh/Mjc2Ny5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}