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Archived Webinars in 2025
Whatever Happened To?
Presenters: Megan Torrance Chief Energy Officer Torrance Learning and Karl M. Kapp, EdD Professor Commonwealth University LinkedIn Learning Instructor Consultant | EdTech Entrepreneur | Author | Keynote Speaker | TEDx Speaker
Webinar was recorded on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET
Thinking with AI —Part II: From Framework to Practice
Presenters: Josh Penzell, CEO Imaginations Applied and Sandy Wagner, Associate Professor & Distance Learning Academic Specialist, Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
Webinar was recorded on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST
Webinar was recorded on Wednesday November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET
Navigating the Future of Federal Distance Learning: Expert Insights from FGDLA's Board of Advisors
Presenters: Charlie Schoenberger Senior Account Director | Adobe Chair, FGDLA Board of Advisors; Bryna Dash Vice President | Blackboard; Anders Gronstedt, PhD President The Gronstedt Group; David Palmer Regional Sales Manager Defense/Intel | Blackboard; Jeff Hamons Head of Sales | Moodle; Ari Vidali Founder & Chief Strategist | Vector Solutions
Webinar was recorded on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time
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Empowering PME with AI: A Practical Path Through Uncertainty
A 3-Part Series
Part 1: Navigating the AI-Enhanced PME Landscape
Moderated by: Trish Harris RFP Proposal Writer, Moodle HQ and Jim Mezzanotte Product Manager, Moodle Global Services
Webinar was recorded on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time
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Assignment Details
Navigation GAI in PME Workshop Handbook
Empowering PME with AI: A Practical Path Through Uncertainty
Part 2: Rapid Prototyping AI-Powered Learning Experiences
Moderated by: Trish Harris RFP Proposal Writer, Moodle HQ and Jim Mezzanotte Product Manager, Moodle Global Services
Webinar was recorded on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time
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Assignment 2
Navigating GAI Workshop Handbook
Empowering PME with AI: A Practical Path Through Uncertainty Part 3: Implementing and Sustaining AI in PME
Moderated by: Trish Harris RFP Proposal Writer, Moodle HQ and Jim Mezzanotte Product Manager, Moodle Global Services
Webinar was recorded on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time
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Mission Fit: Designing Tailored Learning Experiences at Scale
Presenters: Rob Porter, Vice President of Market Development, CoSo Cloud • Scott Biegel, Principal Solutions Consultant for Public Sector and Non-Profits, Adobe Digital Learning Solutions • Vicky Liu, Digital Product Manager, ICF International • Dr. Clay Leishman, Academic Manager and Lead Researcher, The Unconventional.
Webinar was recorded on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Revolutionizing Readiness Under the Sea: Inside the Navy's Immersive Learning Breakthrough
Presenters: Dr. Anders Gronstedt, President, Gronstedt Group • Daniel Beran, Lead Systems Engineer, E-6B/E-130J, NAWCTSD • Todd Estes, Program Manager, MRTS 3D®, NAWCTSD
Webinar was recorded on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time
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Supercharging Training Operations: The Acadis Readiness Suite
Moderated by: Ari Vidali Founder & Chief Strategist Acadis | Vector Solutions
Webinar was recorded on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Access the slides and Acadis contact information HERE
Resilient Government L&D: Agile Strategies for a Changing Landscape
DevLearn Workshop Panel
Moderated by: Rob Porter, CoSo Cloud, Chairperson Business Development & Marketing Committee | FGDLA • Nasser Manasterli, The Unconventional • Dr. Clay Leishman, The Unconventional• Dr. Erika Jacobs, President and Chairperson, Board of Directors | FGDLA
Webinar was recorded on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 2PM ET
Archived Webinars in 2024
Building A Winning Webinar Program
Moderated by: Brenda Sedlacek | Center Director, User Experience Directorate | Defense Acquisition University
Webinar was recorded on Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/gxjI0965wOE
Gamified Learning Design Using Generative AI
Moderated by: Dr. Jenny Varrichio | FGDLA Publications Committee Chair
Webinar was recorded on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST
Watch on
YouTube - https://youtu.be/hIuUnqgJ5MM
Preview to Cracking the Code: Measuring and Demonstrating the ROI of Government Training Programs
Moderated by: Rob Porter | Head of Market and Business Development | CoSo Cloud, eLearning Solutions
David Kelly | Chairman, Chairman @ The Learning Guild | Keynote Speaker exploring the intersection of learning & technology
Dr. Erika Jacobs | FGDLA President &| Instructional Specialist, Marine Corps University
Sandy Wagner | FGDLA Social Media Committee Chair & Associate Professor Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
Webinar was recorded on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/52SIHb_CIZA
Making Presentation Creation Easier with Copilot for PowerPoint
Moderated by: Ellen Finkelstein | Microsoft PowerPoint MVP (Most Valuable Professional)
Webinar was recorded on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/g61vbOmgIN8
DoD and Responsible AI (RAI)
Moderated by: Tara Schendel | Academic Advisor | Informational Technology Defense Language Institute
Webinar was recorded on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/her3WqEonNs
Accelerating Navy Learning with Mobile VR and Handheld Gaming PCs Onboard Ships
Moderated by: Dr. Anders Gronstedt President | The Gronstedt Group
Webinar was recorded on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Q3kU0u_jyFc
Creating a Virtual Learning Environment: Lessons Learned from US Marine Corps
Moderated by: Dr. Erika Jacobs Deputy Director and Capabilities Support Branch Head in the Educational Technology Department | Marine Corps University and Daniel Mozer Collaboration Specialist | Evolve Media
Webinar was recorded on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/1II1AGHlON8
Using Adobe Creative Suite for Developing Distance Learning
Moderated by: Alvin Lawrence Director of Learning Experience Design | Diamond Information Systems
Webinar was recorded on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/2eu0Xj_IlIA
Gamified Learning Design Using Generative AI
Moderated by: Dr. Jenny Varrichio FGDLA Publications Committee Chair
Presentation and Optional Assignment
Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/o75KTgSyLx4
Accessibility in the Digital Workplace Workshop
Moderated by: Helen Chamberlain FGDLA Secretary and Russ Colbert FGDLA Vice President, Corporate Sector
Webinar was recorded on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/FRjZrH7D0wM
Archived Webinars in 2023
FGDLA Artificial Intelligence for Training and Education Series
Part 2: Artificial Intelligence in Action
Moderated by: Sandy Wagner, FGDLA Board Member and Associate Professor at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 at 2:00 PM EST
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/-zSiu600c9A
FGDLA Artificial Intelligence for Training and Education Series
Part 1: Getting the most out of AI Tools: A deeper understanding
Moderator by: Sandy Wagner FGDLA Social Media Committee Chair | Associate Professor Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center AI Tools
Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 at 2:00 PM EST
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/-zSiu600c9A
Engagement Strategies for Learners and Participants Who Are Here, There, and Everywhere Webinar
Presented by: Dr. Lance Ford, Global Education and Zoom Rooms Director, Zoom
Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 2:00 PM EST
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Sc36acbEYzw
Moodle Workshop
Presented by: Moodle Team
Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM EST
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/R29C03NZ1ok
Learning Science: Overview, Application, and a Marine Corps Case Study
Presented by: Major Toby Pope, MAGTF Communications Planner's Course, Communication Training Battalion MCAGCC
Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM EST
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/gXiypoMbS7U
Expanding the Nexus Between Distance Learning and Knowledge Management
Presented by: Zach Wahl, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Enterprise Knowledge, LLC, Rebecca Wyatt, Partner and Division Director, Enterprise Knowledge, LLC and Jeffrey Kwaterski, Chief of Digital Learning and Knowledge Management, Peace Corps
Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM EST
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/3QwPkEMvTok
Let's Talk About Job Aids and Performance Support
Presented by: Dawn J. Mahoney, CPTD Senior Instructional Designer, Conference Program Content
Manager, Learning In the White Space
Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 2:00 PM EST
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/0KBrTTCABPI
Moodle for Government
Presented by: John Defonzo Federal Lead, Strategic Accounts
Moodle HQ
Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM EST
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/ZvKhewxds7Y
Archived Webinars in 2022
Research-based Instructional Strategies and Techniques to Support SMEs
Presented by: Dr. Melissa Dickman, Course Developer, Center for Teaching Learning and Design, Metropolitan State University of Denver
Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM EST
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/WwtNGy4QjOQ
Instructional Strategies for Online Learning at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
Presented by: Sandy Wagner, Associate Professor and Distance Learning Academic Specialist,
School of Distance Learning, Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Central
Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 2:00 PM EST
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/C35QF3_PY6k
Microlearning Workshop - IRS SHOTS
Presented by: Kelly Barrett, Certified Instructional Designer (ISD) and Online Training Professional (COTP)
Internal Revenue Service
Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 2:00 PM EST
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/5BWUDoPncec
Implementing the 4 Levels of Gamification into Learning Experiences
Presented by: Dr. Jonathan Peters, CMO, Sententia Gamification
Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 2:00 PM EST
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/MYhF_5oJIok
The Marine Corps eLearning Ecosystem
Presented by: Erika Jacobs and Larry Smith, Ed.S.
Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 2:00 PM EST
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/J2sPSUVL2Lg
Learners Here, There, and Anywhere
A conversation around engaging learners regardless of where they are...in-person, hybrid, hyflex, or time-shifted.
Presented by: Dr. Lance Ford Education Advocate/Zoom Rooms Specialist EDU Zoom Video Communications
Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 2:00 PM EST
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/_FvofY-KOyE
Game-based Activity Development for Online Workplace Learning
Presented by: Jenny Varrichio, Ph.D., PMP, Senior Instructional Design Consultant, UnitedHealthcare
Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 2:00 PM EST
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/sfUmvXoVKmA
Foreign Language Accessibility and ASL - How to Have Inclusive Events
Presented by: Carla Itzkowitch, Certified Instructional Designer (ISD) and Online Training Professional (COTP),
Internal Revenue Service and Gracia Arroyas, Certified Instructional Designer (ISD) and Online
Training Professional (COTP), Internal Revenue Service
Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 2:00 PM EST.
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Zz9q7Fp59fY
IRS MicroLearning Videos, Formatting and Recording Tips/Tricks
Presented by: Kelly Barrett, Certified Instructional Designer (ISD) and Online Training Professional (COTP)
Internal Revenue Service
Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 2:00 PM EST.
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/wrQaSr1adQA
Archived Webinars in 2021
Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL)
Presented by: Dr. Sae Schatz, Director, Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) at Department of Defense
FGDLA Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 02:00 PM in EST.
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/BLaz2oM71UY
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) - Everything Distance Learning
Presented by: William Peratino and Paul Jesukiewicz from Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
FGDLA Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 02:00 PM EST.
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/XwlrnDWfiIk
Transforming Learning with Zoom
Presented by Pat LaMorte from Zoom Video Communications.
FGDLA Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at 2:00 PM EST.
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/ygJ8nw_moD4
Audio Description: If Your Eyes Could Speak - Making Government Video Accessible to People Who Are Blind
Presented by Dr. Joel Snyder, President from Audio Description Associates, LLC.
FGDLA Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at 2:00 PM EST.
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/CCFP-TqfL2w
Microlearning Videos - A Success Story
Presented by Kelly Barrett, Certified Instructional Designer (ISD) and Online Training Professional (COTP) Internal Revenue Service of the United States Federal Government.
FGDLA Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at 2:00 PM EST.
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/-n4tFP0Oe6s
Combining Storytelling and Learning Theory to Support Effective Outcomes
Presented by Christopher Kaplan, Alvin Lawrence, and Andrew Clark from Diamond Information Systems.
FGDLA Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 2:00 PM EST.
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/XI__yzbr5yk
Four Levels of Gamification Integration: Which do you use?
Presented by Dr. Jonathan Peters, CMO from the Sententia Gamification.
FGDLA Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 2:00 PM EST.
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/P3YOwTb60VI
Everything Accessibility - Creating Access and Equity
Presented by Helen Chamberlain, former Section 508 Program Director, Training and Outreach Director, General Services Administration.
FGDLA Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 2:00 PM EST.
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/FzkUKDVRfmQ
Developing Leaders Virtually - The Treasury Executive Institute Story
Presented by Marykate Behan Dougherty, PMP, PCC from the US Department of the Treasury Executive Institute Story.
FGDLA Webinar Series was recorded on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 2:00 PM EST.
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/gapaGW3A-P8
The Future of the Organization - Adaptive Learning
Presented by the Dr. Fran Kassinger from US Department of the Treasury.
FGDLA Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at 2:00 PM EST.
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/BvUBWm9j7PQ
Learning made Easy with Zoom
Presented by Russ Colbert, Kirk McKie, and Elyse Warford-Spearman from Zoom Video Communications.
FGDLA Webinar Series was recorded on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at 2:00 PM EST.
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/DOlrR4_vH78
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