All Aboard with Rob Belliveau

Happy 2025! Rob kicks off the first episode of All Aboard Season Two with the brilliant Colleen Sandquist, Strategic Partner Manager at ReadSpeaker.

Together Rob and Colleen dive into the world of Assistive Technology in online learning. The two unpack the impact of AI-generated voices in online learning and how text-to-speech technology can help improve learner retention. You won't want to miss this incredible conversation!

Year one of All Aboard is a wrap! 🚂

In our final episode of the year, we serve up a truly inspirational conversation. Rob chats with long-time client and relentless innovator Gary Cox.

The conversation takes a deep dive into the concept of continuous improvement and the many positive outcomes Gary and his team experienced by putting their training online. From increased satisfaction client satisfaction ratings to advanced proficiency with Brightsapce tools, Gary shares all the details of his team's journey with NeonTrain! 

A conversation not to be missed!

Guest Bio

Gary Cox is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt at Barrington Consulting, with over 20 years of experience in leading continuous improvement initiatives across sectors like manufacturing, retail, and office environments. He has trained and certified thousands in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, empowering teams to enhance efficiency and quality.

Gary advises organizational leaders on continuous improvement and operational excellence, helping them align process management systems with corporate goals.

Gary’s expertise has earned him a reputation as a trusted mentor and coach for senior leaders. His book, Cultivating Champions of CI, being released in Jan 2025, is described by industry leaders as “essential reading for those looking to drive organizational excellence”.

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Episode 9 of All Aboard is now live!

This month, Rob sits down with Stephanie Bernier, an Educational Developer from the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University.

Stephanie shares how the COVID-19 pandemic pushed educational technology to the forefront of her faculty’s priorities and how the shift to online learning elevated their teaching methods.

The two also discuss Stephanie's important work related to diagnostic assessments. Her strategy focuses on identifying learning gaps early, allowing for better adjustments to learning plans and more effective feedback—a valuable approach for educators everywhere.

Guest Bio

Stephanie has been instrumental in creating a culture of pedagogical sharing and community in the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University through the FCS Education group. Since joining the Faculty in 2019 as an Educational Developer, Stephanie has developed and established techniques and processes that have significantly impacted the educational experience of our students and supported the work of faculty members. This impact has helped establish the Faculty as a leader in CS Education innovation on and off campus. Stephanie manages the FCS Instructional Support Team (CSEd). She also sits on several university-wide Communities of Practice, academic teams and is the Chair of the Wellness Committee at the Faculty.

Stephanie was a former Director of Digital Learning and ICT and Head of the Arts, Design and Technology Faculty in K-12 private schools in the United Arab Emirates for over 20 years. She has also held instructor roles at Acadia University in the English for Academic Purposes Program. She has a wealth of experience training, coaching and mentoring educators, and has had the pleasure of presenting at national and international conferences on educational topics to advance teaching and learning in K-12 and higher education.

Stephanie has been a recipient of the Dalhousie University Professional Management Group (DPMG) Award for Outstanding Achievement Early Career Award and the Faculty of Computer Science Dean’s Service Award.

She holds a PGCE from the University of Sunderland and an MA Ed. in Technology & Learning Design from the University of Roehampton.

In episode 8, Rob welcomes Ann de Ste Croix, the Provincial Coordinator for the Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS).

Rob and Ann explore the journey that led THANS to launch online employee training programs.

They also discuss the reception of the online programs by the THANS team and how the feedback received is shaping their future plans.

Don’t miss this insightful conversation!

Guest Bio

Ann de Ste Croix is a dedicated advocate and strategic leader, currently serving as the Provincial Coordinator for the Transition House Association of Nova Scotia. With a Master’s in International Development Studies from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from Acadia University, Ann excels in leading impactful projects, conducting in-depth policy research, and driving public education campaigns.

Her background in litigation and academic research enhances their role, where she focuses on advocacy for women and children, and fostering partnerships. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Ann is committed to advancing social justice and improving community outcomes."

Episode 6 is live! This month’s episode tackles one of the pressing challenges of our digital age: how can safe and effective certification and proctoring take place online? Rob is joined by the Managing Director & Co-Founder of Integrity Advocate, Rob Day, for this intriguing discussion.

The two unpack why Rob started Integrity Advocate. Also, how learners can ensure their privacy is being respected, and how organizations can offer secure online assessment platforms when offering learners certifications.

Finally, Rob and Rob dive into the many scenarios where Integrity Advocate’s technology is driving positive change and discuss why learner privacy and organizational integrity truly are mutually inclusive.  

This episode is not to be missed - check it out!

Robert Day is the Managing Director and co-founder of Integrity Advocate. The company was formed in 2015 when Rob and his founding partner, Scott Dellinger, faced the challenge of finding a service that could verify the identity and participation of online learners. They needed a solution that could overcome device restrictions, cumbersome software installations and the significant risk of privacy complaints and vulnerabilities.

Welcome to episode 5! Rob is joined by Kerri Corturillo, Co-Owner & Managing Partner of Results By Design Consultants (RBD). In this episode, Kerri takes us on a remarkable journey through the transformative evolution of RBD's sales coaching and training courses from in-person to online.

Rob and Kerri delve deep into the strategies and innovations behind RBD's successful transition to eLearning. Discover how they seamlessly replicated the sales process in the digital realm utilizing Brightspace’s incredible suite of easy-to-use course authoring tools.

Kerri also sheds light on how the shift to online enabled RBD to scale their training efforts exponentially, delivering more impactful training with less effort. The result? Unprecedented learning outcomes for their clients and a newfound level of efficiency for RBD.

This episode is a goldmine of insights that will leave you inspired and empowered to embark on your own journey toward success!

Guest Bio:

Kerri Corturillo is an experienced facilitator and coach, with over 30 years of experience working in B2B sales and sales leadership roles. She has led large scale sales development initiatives to transform sales cultures that have improved client experiences and sales achievements.

She has a master’s degree in Adult Education from the University of Toronto, with a focus on workplace learning, and has earned her Certified Sales leader designation through the Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA). Kerri’s passion for sales shines through her coaching and training programs. Kerri lives in Ontario, Canada and loves spending time with her family.

In this episode, Rob is joined by Dr. Leland Harper, an Associate Professor of Philosophy and an Associate Professor of Race, Justice, and Equity Studies. This episode takes a deep dive into the intersection of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in Online Learning.

Listen in as the two discuss what can be done in the online learning space to welcome varied learning styles, ages, races, genders and ability levels in an effort to give learners the chance to reach their full potential.

Together, they explore best practices for prioritizing DEI approaches in online course development and unpack the potential impacts of not including DEI principles in course design. This episode is not to be missed. Check it out!

Dr. Leland Harper is jointly-appointed as an Associate Professor of Philosophy and an Associate Professor of Race, Justice, and Equity Studies at Siena Heights University. He is an award-winning author, speaker, and educator with a background in the hospitality industry, operations management, training, problem analysis and sales.

Dr. Harper is a transformative leader in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). He is proud to be at the forefront of educating and empowering organizations with the knowledge and tools to implement transformative DEI solutions with their training and corporate cultures.

Follow Dr. Harper on Instagram: @lharperconsulting

Web: www.lharperconsulting.com

Welcome to episode #3! In this episode, Rob is joined by the CEO of Bongo, Josh Kamrath.

Listen in as the two unpack the countless benefits for learners and course administrators when it comes to using video to demonstrate skill acquisition and competence. The future of learning is here and video assessment is the key!

Josh Kamrath is the CEO of Bongo and a passionate advocate for transforming how people are evaluated in the workplace, the classroom, and beyond. In his role, Josh has seen first-hand how connecting people to technology that provides the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and skill through experiential exercise can change the world of learning and development.

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Rob is joined by one of NeonTrain’s talented Learning Experience Designers, Alyssa Filippi, to talk about what anyone looking to build an online course should know. Listen in as this power duo shares their best tips and ideas to help you build a course that truly reaches learners.    

Alyssa Filippi has designed and consulted on learning programs built in the Brightspace LMS for clients in different industries such as healthcare, cybersecurity, financial technology, K12 and higher education. She teaches an Instructional Design course at the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) as a part of their Adult Learning and Development certificate. Alyssa also works as a Learning Experience Designer (LED) with NeonTrain and her current obsession is learning to create pencil drawings.

In this first episode, Rob is joined by Dr. Bob Huish, who is a member of the NeonTrain team, a sought-after commentator on global politics, a university professor and a prolific podcaster in his own right. Together, the two discuss why eLearning and podcasting really have so much in common and how we can all learn more by considering alternate platforms for traditional messages.