37 Best E-learning Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Connie Malamed is founder of Mastering Instructional Design and publisher of The eLearning Coach. She helps people learn, build, and grow instructional design skills. Listen to interviews with expert researchers, designers, developers, authors, and professors who provide strategies for effective learning design. more

Hosted by Thomas Cavanagh and Kelvin Thompson, the Teaching Online Podcast (TOPcast) takes a fun and informative look at the various trends, best practices and technologies in the realm of online education. more

The show is about learning with technology, the realities and exciting potential. Enjoying the show? Please take a moment to rate us, and leave a review wherever you've accessed the podcast. Find our listener survey at facebook.com/nosuchthingpodcast drop a like on the page while you're there. The music in this podcast was produced by Leroy Tindy, a guest in episode zero. You can find him on SoundCloud at AirTindi Beats . The podcast is produced by Marc Lesser. Marc is a specialist in the fields of digital learning and youth development with broad experience designing programming and learning environments in local and national contexts. Marc recently served as Youth Studies Practitioner Fellow at City University of New York, and leads a team of researchers and technologists for NAF (National Academy Foundation). Marc is the co-founder of Emoti-Con NYC, New York's biggest youth digital media and technology festival, and in 2012 was named a National School Boards Association '20-to-Watch' among national leaders in education and technology. Connect with Marc on BlueSky @malesser , or LinkedIn . What's with the ice cream truck in the logo? In the 80's, Richard E. Clark at University of Southern California set off a pretty epic debate based on his statement that 'media are mere vehicles that deliver instruction but do not influence student achievement any more than the truck that delivers our groceries causes changes in nutrition.' * So, the ice cream truck, it's a nod to Richard Clark, who frequently rings in my ear when I'm tempted to take things at face value. 'Is it the method, or the medium?' I wonder. The title, No Such Thing, has a few meanings. Mostly, it emphasizes the importance of hard questions as we develop and document the narrative of 'education' in the US. For Richard E. Clark, the question is whether there's such a thing as learning from new technologies. For others, it might be whether there's a panacea for the challenges we face in this field. Whatever your question, I hope that it reminds you to keep asking--yourself, your learners, others--what's working and how so. * Clark, R. E. (1983) Reconsidering Research on Learning From Media. Review of Educational Research 53(4) 445-459. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Tired of feeling behind on AI and classroom technology? Kasey Bell breaks it all down for busy K-12 teachers — practical AI tools for teachers, Google Workspace tips, Gemini AI, ChatGPT, and time-saving strategies for lesson planning and classroom management that actually work. No fluff, no overwhelm. Just honest, teacher-friendly professional development from a Google Certified Trainer, edtech author, and international speaker who gets what teachers need. The teacher podcast for staying ahead in education technology. more

Monica Burns from the popular EdTech blog ClassTechTips brings you teaching strategies, tips and activity ideas. Each podcast focuses on how to make EdTech integration easy with a shout out to favorite EdTech tools for classrooms. Monica provides actionable, relevant tips for teachers so you can make this school year the best one yet! Join author, speaker, and blogger, Dr. Monica Burns for an EdTech podcast that helps take the stress out of integrating education technology into your classroom. more

Instructional Design and Online Learning developer tips, tricks, advice, expert interviews, and insider information. more

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast discusses designing learning experiences, teaching, and learning. The purpose of this show is to help folks, like yourself, learn about best instructional design practices by sharing stories and bringing on incredible guests. We also discuss career tips and guidance for transitioning into instructional design and related learning and development positions. Other podcast topics include higher education and online learning. If you are a learning nerd, you are welcomed here.Dr. Luke Hobson is the Senior Instructional Designer and Program Manager at MIT xPRO and a Lecturer in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Miami's School of Education and Human Development. He's also the author of the book What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer, the host of the Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast and YouTube Channel, and the Instructor for Instructional Design Institute. Dr. Hobson was named as one of the top learning influencers in 2022 and top e-learning experts in 2023. more

As nonprofit learning and development leaders, we want a seat at the table. We want to be viewed as true business partners who can help solve problems. We want to create meaningful learning solutions that fit in the flow of work and yield real results for the organization and for the staff. That's why in this podcast, we will not only explore instructional design and leadership development best practices, but we will also explore change management, belonging, and influence - helping you build the case for the solutions your organization needs so you can show up confidently in conversations with other senior leaders, subject matter experts, staff, and partners. If we haven't met yet, I'm Heather, and I've been in your shoes. I'm a learning and development consultant and the founder and principal consultant at Skill Masters Market. Before starting Skill Masters Market, I worked for a large national nonprofit where I led learning and development leadership initiatives. I know what it's like to need to develop your staff quickly and effectively, and to build the relationships and cut through the organizational layers to be successful. With an eye for the larger strategy and the creative design process, I've created hundreds of learning experiences - in-person, self-paced, and virtual classroom - and have worked with dozens of leaders and their staff to help them achieve their organization's professional development goals. So if you're ready to bust through the barriers and start creating behavior change in your nonprofit, this podcast is for you. Let's dive in. It's Learning for Good. Nonprofit Management | Leadership Training | Leadership Development | Staff Management | Change Management | Instructional Design | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Learn more: www.skillmastersmarket.com Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/heather-burright Schedule a call: https://bit.ly/3GQT6Yg more

The mission of The Edtech Podcast is to improve the dialogue between 'ed' and 'tech' through storytelling, for better innovation and impact. The Edtech Podcast audience consists of education leaders from around the world, plus startups, learning and development specialists, bluechips, investors, Government and media. The Edtech Podcast is downloaded 2000+ each week from 145 countries in total, with UK, US & Australia the top 3 downloading countries. Podcast series have included Future Tech for Education, Education 4.0, and The Voctech Podcast, Learning Continued, Evidence-Based EdTech, and AI in Ed: Our Data-Driven Future series on AI. Send your qs and comments to @PodcastEdtech, ****@gmail.com, or https://theedtechpodcast.com/ or leave a voicemail for the show at https://www.speakpipe.com/theedtechpodcast more

The DIESOL Podcast covers EdTech in the field of English as a Second or Other Language. The show helps teachers consider best practices for their English Learning students and how to integrate technology into the classroom to help students where they are. DIESOL: Developing Innovation in English as a Second or Other Language more

At Edtech Insiders, we interview founders, investors, operators, educators, and thought leaders about the future of education technology. You'll hear from leaders across the education technology industry and learn about all of the important edtech trends happening globally. more

Why Distance Learning? is a podcast about the decisions, design choices, and assumptions that determine whether live virtual learning becomes shallow and transactional—or meaningful, relational, and effective at scale. The show is designed for education leaders, instructional designers, and system-level practitioners responsible for adopting, scaling, and sustaining virtual, hybrid, and online learning models. Each episode examines the structural conditions under which distance learning actually works—and the predictable reasons it fails when it doesn't. Through conversations with researchers, experienced practitioners, and field-shaping leaders, Why Distance Learning? translates research, field evidence, and lived experience into decision-relevant insight. Episodes surface real tradeoffs, near-failures, and hard-won lessons, equipping listeners with clear framing and language they can use to explain, defend, or redesign distance learning models in real organizational contexts. Hosted by Seth Fleischauer of Banyan Global Learning, and Allyson Mitchell and Tami Moehring of the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration, the podcast challenges outdated narratives about distance learning and explores what becomes possible when live virtual education is designed intentionally, human-centered, and grounded in evidence. more

LMScast is a podcast for innovators like you in the WordPress LMS e-learning community. LMScast is produced by Chris Badgett, part of the team behind the #1 WordPress LMS plugin called lifterLMS. Each episode brings you valuable insights with one goal: to help you generate more income and impact through a learning management system built on WordPress. LMScast is for you the entrepreneur, the teacher, the expert, or the online marketer. more

The podcast all about blended learning, Where we look at research based lesson ideas and leave you with ideas you can use in your classroom or school tomorrow. Perfect for the teacher and leader who wants to understand the full power of blended learning. more

What are the significant innovations shaping the future of learning? How is digital technology and scientific discovery changing the way we learn, train, teach and educate? Join John Helmer in conversation with the people who are visioning and actively creating that future. Published fortnightly (don't forget to subscribe!). more

Grab your favorite brew (ours is coffee ☕) and sit down with Paul Schneider and Chris Van Wingerden from dominKnow. Together they unpack the real-world headaches L&D pros face — managing learning content creation, operations, and proving business value. Expect lively chats with guest experts and practical tips you can plug straight into your learning strategies or development workflows. Whether you're a veteran L&D leader or a brand-new instructional designer, tune in for strategic, technology, and business insights into L&D operational excellence. more

Are you ready to take the leap and put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and finally create your online course? Course Creation Boutique's Gina Onativia has helped hundreds of course creators cross the finish line to get their digital programs DONE and out to market. With each episode she's sharing the steps, strategies, tips, and tricks that will help you create and launch a successful online course! Tune in and get your course done! more

Powered by Learning is an award-winning podcast by d'Vinci Interactive, offering insights and best practices for creating impactful learning and performance improvement programs. Join learning and development leaders as they share strategies to design, deliver, and evaluate engaging experiences that drive individual and organizational success. Recognized by the Communicator Awards and Davey Awards, the podcast is also featured in Feedspot's Top 40 L&D Podcasts and Training Industry's Ultimate L&D Podcast Guide. Learn more about d'Vinci: Website: www.dvinci.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/d'vinci-interactive/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dVinciInteractive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvinciinteractive/ more

Instructional design and development podcast from Mayo Clinic eLearning Center

Instructional Technologist Tim VanNorman and Professor Brent Warner work through the ins and outs of technology integration in Higher Education. The show focuses on best classroom practices for instructors in face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses. You'll hear about tools and tips that help you gain a broader understanding of the tech your students are using and expecting, and you'll hear interviews with peers and colleagues that are implementing educational technology in innovative and engaging ways. more

EdUp L&D is where learning, technology, and humans come together. Hosted by Holly Owens, a higher education professor, instructional designer, entrepreneur, and proud helper of humans with nearly 20 years in the L&D space, this podcast explores instructional design, learning and development, AI, technology, careers, and the stories behind the work. Along the way, Holly brings in friends and industry experts to share their experiences, insights, and expertise. Real people. Real stories. Real learning. more

Learning Unleashed is an ISTE podcast for innovative educators hosted by education technology veteran, Carl Hooker. Listen to the ISTE Radio Channel to hear proven strategies for teaching with education technology along with personal insights from ISTE authors. more

Conversations from the World Bank Education Technology team.

E-learning, but not how you're used to it! Less noise, more candour. Interviews, panel discussions, retrospectives - every episode has something different! We talk to interesting people and ask some big questions - 'Is this the end of learning design?' - 'Can creativity and productivity coexist in harmony?' - but mainly, we challenge people to decide 'What aspect of e-learning would you like to see the death of?' more

Listen to the Learning While Working podcast to hear how learning and development is transforming. The episodes are interviews with leading thinkers in learning. Common themes on the podcast include trends in eLearning and digital learning, performance driven instructional and learning design and learning data. Each podcast is packed with ideas, tips and insights about how to make learning at work succeed. more

The Learning Alchemy Lab is where teaching expertise meets intentional design. Hosted by Dr. Alexis Bjelica, an online education expert with 20+ years in the field, this podcast explores how to create learning experiences that actually work. From inclusive course design to engagement strategies that drive real transformation, each episode helps educators, coaches, and creators build programs people don't just start, but finish and apply. more

In this podcast we'll hear from members about how they are implementing Education 4.0 technologies including their challenges, successes, and where they had to re-assess. more

Exploring innovation trends in learning, design, leadership, and change management in higher education. Experienced, successful leaders who have been there, done that, and own the t-shirt share perspectives and lessons learned from more than two decades of online learning and student success.Other Podcast Providers:Amazon: https://www.audible.com/podcast/Engaged-By-Design/B0DB9GZV7F?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdpiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-engaged-by-design-283650488/Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/engaged-by-design-6102170 more

Activated Learning is a podcast dedicated to exploring innovative strategies and tools for activating students' potential and engagement in the digital age. Led by experts in the fields of instructional technology, education, and cognitive science, each episode will delve into practical approaches, case studies, and inspiring success stories that showcase how technology can transform learning experiences. more

Follow along every month as Ron J Stefanski and Dr. Caesar discuss the future education and e-learning.

Tech In EdTech improves the dialogue between education leaders and the innovators shaping edtech. This is your go-to show for actionable ideas and solutions that make digital learning not just possible, but effective, practical, and inclusive.  more

If you are a training professional making a career in the digital learning space, this podcast is for you.

How do we reach our potential in work and life? The Inside Learning podcast explores the science of learning and the future of work with expert guest speakers and research-based insights from The Learnovate Centre in Trinity College Dublin, a global research centre focused on learning technology. Hosted by author and consultant Aidan McCullen. Get in touch: ****@learnovatecentre.org / https://www.learnovatecentre.org more

The Futures in Digital Learning Podcast presents topics related to Instructional Design and online learning. Featuring guests from across campus, each month spotlights a specific topic through a conversation-style format. more

Moodle is the learning management solution used by hundreds of millions of learners worldwide. Across every country and in nearly all languages - schools, colleges, universities, vocational trainers and all types of workplaces use Moodle as a toolbox to manage their online learning.In a series of conversations, this podcast series explores topics, provides insights and uncovers personal stories from a range of guests who are specialists in their field whether in education technology, instructional design, Moodle-based solutions or the future of online education. Join us and become part of the global community that supports freedom and access to high quality education technology as fundamental to allowing education to flourish and grow in a more equitable and accessible way. more

Context on K-12's education's imperatives from the most connected K12 thought leader in education. Each podcast offers interviews of executives in education or the ed-tech industry, research from the Learning Counsel and the renowned insights of LeiLani Cauthen, who has been helping define this century's real change to teaching and learning from a deep understanding of our schools and innovations in computing and learning software for over twenty-five years. more

The EdTechTeacher Podcast offers practical conversations, focused tutorials, and listener Q&A for educators who want to teach well with technology. It's for the classroom teacher curious about edtech, and for the coach or school leader helping everyone make sense of it. Each episode features thought leaders and expert practitioners from around the world in one of three formats: extended interviews, deep dives on a single tool or strategy, and Ask Me Anything episodes where we answer your questions. Hosted by EdTechTeacher. Follow so you never miss an episode. more