What does it mean to truly learn something—and how do we design education that actually works?This week on ConnectED, I’m joined by Dr. Julia Phelan, learning engineer, researcher, consultant, and co-founder of Two Eleven. From her early days as a psychology major to earning her PhD at UCLA while raising two kids, Julia has spent over two decades helping individuals and organizations rethink how people learn.We talk:The class that shifted her entire academic trajectoryWriting a dissertation with a baby in a swing beside herWhat most people get wrong about effective learningHow she transitioned from academia to applied workThe hidden science behind onboarding, assessment, and instructional designJulia brings wisdom, humor, and deep insight into what it means to build truly impactful learning experiences—no matter the context.Resources Mentioned:The Learning Gap and The Teaching Gap by James StiglerHow People Learn by Bransford, Brown & CockingResearch on retrieval practice by Elizabeth and Robert BjorkItem Response Theory (IRT) and Adaptive Learning PlatformsConnect with Dr. Julia Phelan:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliacphelan/Love this episode?If Julia’s story resonated with you, don’t forget to: ✔️ Subscribe to the ConnectED Podcast ✔️ Leave a review and share with your PhD friends ✔️ Follow along on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube for more episodes and clipsFollow Me for More:Instagram: @connected.phdLinkedIn: Haille TrimboliYouTube: @theconnectednetworkSpotify: ConnectED PodcastYour journey matters—and we’re here to stay ConnectED 💫#ConnectEDPodcast #PhDJourney #LearningEngineer #WomenInResearch #UCLAAlum #InstructionalDesign #LearningScience #EdResearch #AcademicLife #QuantitativeResearch #HowPeopleLearn #WorkplaceLearning #PhDCommunity

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