The JuvoHub Podcast

Ready to transform your Learning and Development department? This episode dives deep into how AI tools, specifically Gemini’s Gems and Copilot’s Agents, are creating a new world of efficient, automated training. Are you prepared to move beyond the traditional policy manual? Discover how leveraging AI can free up your time for meaningful one-on-one interactions, upskilling, and practical assessments. Don’t let your...

Welcome to the final installment of our learning theory series! We’re diving into two fundamental but often misunderstood approaches: Behaviorism and Constructivism. 

Do you know the core differences and how each applies to training, curriculum development, and even personal growth? Discover how repetition leads to muscle memory versus how experience and social interaction construct new knowledge. The way you learn—and t...

Ready to revolutionize how your team learns? In Part 7 of this special 8-part series on learning theory, we dive deep into Social Learning Theory in the workplace, inspired by the work of Albert Bandura. Discover why learning isn’t just an isolated activity—it’s a fundamentally social experience! Learn how observation, interaction, and great mentorship programs can be the secret weapon against employee turnover and lack...

Welcome to part six of an eight-part series on powerful learning theories! Have you ever stopped to think about how you think? This episode dives into Metacognition—the concept of “thinking about thinking”—and why it’s a vital skill for personal and professional growth. Discover how reflecting on your experiences can change your behavior and improve problem-solving. Educators and learners alike, this one is for yo...

In this episode of the JuvoHub Podcast, host Jonathan Saar continues the learning theory series by breaking down one of the most misunderstood concepts in education: micro learning. He explores why simply shortening a long lesson isn’t true microlearning, how the science of retention shapes effective design, and what educators should consider before restructuring their content. Jonathan also highlights insights from several article...

In part four of the Learning Theory series here on the JuvoHub Podcast, host Jonathan Saar explores how self-determination theory helps educators understand what truly motivates adult learners—especially when training feels repetitive, compliance-driven, or routine. By breaking down the core principles of autonomy, competence, and relatedness, this episode shines a light on how learning designers can build training that feels meani...

In this episode of the JuvoHub Podcast, host Jonathan Saar continues his Learning Theory Series by breaking down cognitive load theory—a major framework that helps educators understand how much information learners can reasonably process at once. He explores intrinsic, extraneous, and germane load, and discusses how instructional designers can transform complex “brain dumps” from subject matter experts into learner-friendly trainin...

In this episode of the JuvoHub Podcast, host Jonathan Saar explores one of the most debated concepts in adult learning—learning styles and learning preferences. While research is mixed on whether tailoring content to a “style” improves retention, there is universal agreement on one point: learners are diverse, and understanding how people prefer to receive information can sharpen the way educators deliver content.

This episode high...

In this episode of the JuvoHub Podcast, host Jonathan Saar launches a new eight-part series exploring core learning theories and how they shape effective training. Today’s focus: Andragogy, the method and practice of teaching adult learners.

You’ll hear reflections on the significant principles of adult learning—why adults want control over their learning experience, how life experience shapes engagement, and why relevance and prob...