Telegram channels for methodologists

Contents:

• "Live Learning"
• "LX Notes // Education as a Product"
• "Education Design"
• "Online Learning Laboratory"
• "Methodological Circle"
• "Modern Course Design"
• "Digital Tools for Creative Education"
• "Community of Methodologists"
• "Netflix in Education"
• «Methodology, cats and rock-n-roll»
• LXD Hero
• «Tsareva is in the know»
• «The Kundera Method | About info products»
• «Set of methods | Ideas and Ready-Made Solutions"
• "Ready, Set, Course"
• "Babaeva, to the Board!"
• "Educational Game Development"
• "The Methodologist and Money"

«Live Learning»

Elena Tikhomirova is the author of the channel and an expert with many years of experience in the field of e-learning. She is the director of eLearning Center, a company that develops corporate e-learning. Elena is also the author of "Living Learning" and is currently working on a new book on instructional design. On her channel, she shares some of her ideas for the upcoming book, including an explanation of why learning shouldn't have a "know" goal. Instead, it's necessary to set functional, action-oriented goals, such as "do." This approach helps create a more effective and practice-oriented learning process that truly benefits learners. Our channel regularly publishes new materials on adult learning, with a focus on the corporate context. These resources will be useful not only for EdTech specialists and online course developers, but also for anyone working in the information technology industry. We discuss important topics such as selecting educational content, creating engaging long-form courses, and key knowledge that a learning specialist should possess. We also offer tips on planning the learning process for students. Elena shares valuable insights, including a post on how avoiding negative scenarios in courses can hinder retention of new information. These ideas will help you improve the quality of your educational content and make it more effective.

"LX notes // Education as a product"

The abbreviation LX stands for "Learning Experience." The profession of Learning Experience Designer is becoming increasingly in demand in the education sector. In this context, it is important to understand how this role differs from the traditional responsibilities of a methodologist. The channel is hosted by Evgenia Rashchupkina, a professional with experience in EdTech, who currently holds the position of project manager at a Dutch company specializing in corporate training. Zhenia shared her job search experience in an interview with Skillbox Media and also has six years of experience, including managing Skillbox's School of Methodologists. More information about her professional path can be found on her personal page.

Zhenya's channel was created in 2017 as a personal blog and platform for sharing notes on various aspects of learning design. Zhenya actively recommends webinar recordings and useful publications, shares fresh ideas and life hacks, and offers interesting case studies for analysis. Her main goal is to achieve recognition for methodologists, course developers, chat curators, and everyone involved in creating and supporting the educational process. "I continue to feel it's unfair that the creators of education remain in the shadows and that the audience is unaware of their heroes," she notes. Zhenya strives to change this situation by making visible those behind quality education.

"Education Design"

Andrey Komissarov is the author of the channel and the director of the "Data-Driven Development" program at University 2035. He is a methodologist and expert in gaming technologies, data engineering, and the application of artificial intelligence in education. Andrey actively speaks at specialized conferences, where he shares his knowledge and experience. On his channel, he also offers subscribers ideas and observations that contribute to the development of educational technologies and the introduction of innovations into the educational process.

Andrey covers issues of digitalization of education, digital footprint, and publishes current news on technological breakthroughs in the field of neuroscience. His content is rich in practical information on the design of educational processes. The author examines in detail how to integrate the Kolb and Gagné cycles when creating an educational environment, and analyzes how student reflection can contribute to the assessment of educational outcomes. Additionally, Andrey shares recommendations for using AI tools useful for teachers and education specialists. In October, the channel launched an "open methodological co-design series," where the author initiates discussions of current issues in pedagogy, data analytics, and methodological work, finding answers together with subscribers.

"Online Learning Laboratory"

This is the channel of Mikhail Osipov, a methodologist, educational consultant, and expert at the Innopolis University Assessment Center. Mikhail actively shares his knowledge at educational conferences and webinars, advocating for the implementation of a scientific approach in the design of educational programs. His work is based on researched and proven methods, enabling him to create high-quality and effective educational solutions. Join the channel to stay up-to-date on the latest trends in education and receive valuable expert advice.

Mikhail's channel offers useful articles and insights, Based on personal experience. You can explore topics such as the Zeigarnik effect, the reflection method, constructive congruence, and the case method. There are also collections of books, YouTube channels, and podcasts that will be of interest to educational program developers. All links to these and other resources are collected on a separate page, making it easy to find the content you need.

"Methodological Circle"

Mikhail Osipov is the owner and leader of this community. Here, members can ask questions, share experiences and ideas, and recommend useful design tools. Work problems and cases are discussed, and assistance is provided to other members. For example, a brainstorming session on creating an introduction to a course on telephone etiquette and the use of animation in slide courses were recently held in the chat. Channel administrator Alena Petrusenko compiles weekly digests containing links to the most interesting discussions, case studies, event announcements, and other useful content. This community is becoming an excellent platform for professionals seeking to share knowledge and develop their design skills.

"Modern Course Design"

Yakov Somov, co-founder and CEO of the educational platform "Lectorium," runs a channel dedicated to finding interesting solutions in education and media. This description accurately reflects the content of his channel. In his publications, the author shares examples of visual design for advertising and landing pages for various projects, including those not limited to educational ones. He also examines techniques from game design and film, analyzes the behavior of industry players, and shares his thoughts on the development of technology. The channel is a valuable resource for those interested in innovation in education and media. At first glance, this content may seem unrelated to learning design, but it is of interest to producers, product managers, and instructional designers seeking to expand their horizons beyond simply developing educational programs. These observations foster a keen eye and allow for the adoption of best practices from various digital industries. It's important to remember that online education today competes for users' attention with a multitude of entertainment options available on their smartphones, including games, TV series, and other formats. At the same time, the experience of interacting with online educational resources is compared to the most convenient and high-tech online services in various fields, such as banking and others. This highlights the need for innovative approaches and improved educational content quality to attract and retain learners in a highly competitive environment.

Digital Tools for Creative Education

On this channel, Anna Babina, a methodologist and corporate trainer at Center Game, a mentor at the Phystech Union Mentors Club, and a consultant for EdTech startups, compiles a comprehensive set of digital tools for educational product developers. Here you'll find solutions for processing images and videos, generating graphics and text, adding interactive elements to lessons, creating infographics, and organizing online interactions. Anna shares her practical experience using these services and describes their advantages and disadvantages. She also examines alternatives to popular tools that have become unavailable on the Russian market. Subscribe to learn about the most relevant tools and methods to help you create high-quality educational content.

Anna has launched a new column, "Theoretical Foundation of a Methodologist," in which she explains key educational terms in accessible language. Using storytelling, she explores the fundamentals of concepts such as the logic of presenting educational material, behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism, as well as educational metrics. Also worth checking out is the "Lifehacks from My Consultations" column. In it, the author shares tools and insights that have helped her successfully solve clients' problems. All posts in this column can be found using the #consultations tag.

"Community of Methodologists"

The founder of this community is coach, business trainer, and methodologist Svetlana Tolubeeva. For user convenience, the community content is organized into three chats. The General chat is designed for open discussion of methodological topics, mutual support, and the exchange of experiences. In October, participants shared effective ways to combat cognitive fatigue, discussed methods for reducing student workload in long-term courses, and shared approaches to collecting feedback at offline events. This allows participants not only to gain useful knowledge, but also to apply it in practice, creating a supportive educational environment.

Svetlana regularly hosts broadcasts, featuring both herself and invited experts. These events are available for joining directly in the chat. The topics of the broadcasts are varied: from various online learning formats to discussions of masterminds. Svetlana also shares her opinion on the importance of mastering coaching competencies for methodologists, emphasizing their significance in the modern educational process.

The community has two additional chats: "Vacancies," where you can post your job posting or recruitment ad for a fee, and "Announcements and News," dedicated to professional events. These chats are designed to exchange information and assist with employment, as well as to provide up-to-date information on upcoming events in the professional field.

"Netflix in Education"

Grigory Volchkov's channel is a platform where he shares his experience and knowledge in the field of education. Previously, Grigory held the position of head of the LXD department at Center-Game, and then worked as a product manager at Letovo Academy, a new brand of the well-known Letovo School that develops educational products for teachers and school administrators. Grigory also serves as an expert in courses for methodologists at Netology, which underscores his professionalism and deep understanding of educational processes.

The channel is updated as the author is able, which leads to irregular publications: sometimes posts are published daily, while at other times there can be delays of more than a week. The content is varied, including the author's personal reflections. Developers will find useful materials such as reflections on the importance of customer retention in the context of education businesses, as well as a selection of free and shareware icon-creation services. The channel also features analyses of computer games that can be useful for e-learning. These materials can be found under the #edu_games tag.

"Methodology, Cats, and Rock 'n' Roll"

Varvara Egorova's channel presents unique content dedicated to modern approaches in education. Varvara Egorova is a lecturer at the National Research University Higher School of Economics and heads the educational products laboratory MetodLab. She actively develops educational programs for both formal education and the infobusiness sector. In an interview with Varvara Egorova, published in Skillbox Media, you can learn more about her methods and vision for the future of the educational process. Subscribe to the channel to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and receive useful insights from the world of educational technology.

Varvara's channel offers profound reflections and valuable insights based on personal experience in the development, packaging, and promotion of information products. Topics include creating a unique selling proposition, group audience engagement techniques, preparing for public speaking, common mistakes in course development, entering international markets, and pricing strategies. The author regularly holds open consultations and live broadcasts, often inviting experts to discuss current issues. Her notes on the product-based approach to learning are easily found using the hashtag #educationasproduct, making the channel a useful resource for anyone interested in effective methods in education and business.

LXD Hero

The LXD Hero channel for the community of methodologists was founded by Evgeniya Rashchupkina, a methodologist at MIF Publishing House, Maria Bazhenova, a consultant for educational projects, and Daria Tucha, an educational product manager and creative designer of educational experiences. Through this channel, they create courses for online education practitioners and conduct workshops and consultations for specialists and teams. The community aims to share experiences and implement modern approaches in educational practices, which makes it a valuable resource for professionals in the field of online learning.

Evgenia, Maria, and Daria share their experiences in mentoring, job searches in education, generating creative ideas, and neuroscientific methods for improving learning effectiveness. The channel regularly publishes relevant news about the impact of artificial intelligence on the educational process and the labor market. The community founders also record videos answering questions submitted by subscribers, such as, "What is key when designing an educational environment?" or "What question should you definitely ask a client when ordering training?" The content contains advertisements for mentoring and courses from LXD Hero, but the authors strive to integrate them at the end of posts with useful information, emphasizing the relevance and value of the content provided.

"Tsareva in the Know"

The channel of Anna Tsareva, an educational experience designer at the HSE Film Institute, is a valuable resource for methodologists and education specialists. Anna shares her professional observations and recommendations, and also covers the theory and practice of learning design. Earlier this year, she launched the "Ask a Methodologist" column, where she answered common questions from beginners, such as finding their first clients and calculating the time required to create courses. Although the column has since moved to a closed paid community, dozens of episodes remain available on the main channel, making it an indispensable source of information for anyone interested in teaching methods and educational program development.

This material analyzes common mistakes in educational program development, such as poorly designed midterm assessments. You'll find helpful tips, brief descriptions of course design algorithms, and recommendations for creating educational texts and building a methodological portfolio. These resources will help improve the quality and effectiveness of the educational process.

"The Kundera Method | About Info Products"

Natalia Kundera is her own channel where she shares her experience and knowledge. Previously, Natalia taught German and now works as a methodologist and product specialist at the WES Methodology Agency and the School of Product (SHKP), which began operations in 2021. The channel presents valuable skills and techniques to help you master product management and improve your teaching approaches.

The channel is dedicated to online education, product launches, and teaching methodologies. It is aimed at information businesses seeking to create their own courses, as well as those interested in becoming an information product methodologist. The author explains in an accessible and concise manner how to develop a curriculum and improve existing courses. The content examines how learners' motivation changes throughout their learning process and provides practical tips, such as creating effective teaching presentations. The channel is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve the quality of their educational product and understand online teaching methods.

This text does not discuss learning theories, psychology, or methodological approaches. Instead, it provides practical guides and tips to assist in conducting product research. In particular, it covers how to effectively ask target audiences difficult and challenging questions, which is essential for obtaining valuable information and understanding customer needs.

This channel contains a lot of advertising for its own product, but experienced methodologists may find it an interesting example of how methodology training can become an information product. This may be useful for those considering opening their own school. The channel also demonstrates effective strategies for promoting services in the infobusiness sector. After studying it, you will be able to better understand how to implement your ideas and attract your target audience.

"Set of Methodologies | Ideas and Ready-Made Solutions"

This channel was created by methodologists, trainers, and educational program developers Ekaterina Mikheeva and Elizaveta Govorunova. Detailed information about the professional experience of Ekaterina and Elizaveta can be found in separate posts. The authors note that the channel has become a platform for sharing practical experience, including original developments, effective and time-tested tools, games, exercises, and other resources useful for learning.

"Ready, Set, Course"

The channel of Sasha Osipova, a methodologist and methodology specialist, as well as an educational project manager at Kaspersky Academy and a former lecturer at the Higher School of Economics, offers unique content on learning design. On this channel, you will find valuable advice and practical experience that will help you gain a deeper understanding of the methodologist profession, its key tasks, and the challenges faced by professionals in this field. Sasha shares current trends and opportunities for career growth, which makes the channel a useful resource for both beginners and experienced methodologists.

The channel is updated almost daily and offers exclusively useful, topic-specific content without posts about personal life. Every Saturday, the author adds meme collections. The channel's content covers important aspects for those who create educational products: teaching recommendations, career path analysis for methodologists, current labor market trends, and common mistakes freelancers make. A list of useful books for professional growth is also provided. The channel offers practical life hacks for solving methodological problems, such as maintaining student attention, the specifics of teaching high school students and top managers, conducting briefings with clients, and creating video tutorials. The most interesting materials of the month are collected in digests, allowing subscribers to stay up-to-date on important topics and advice.

"Babaeva, to the board!"

Natalia Babaeva, known as the "artist of intellectual products," is actively developing her professional career. Previously, she held the positions of product manager and marketer, and was also the development director at the publishing house "MIF." Currently, Natalia heads the "School of Changers," where she designs online courses and conducts research in areas such as education, product management, business development, and the creation of innovative solutions. Her approach to teaching and research is aimed at integrating knowledge and practical experience, making her courses in demand and relevant.

Natalia's channel covers a variety of topics, including personal and professional development, as well as the experience of living in emigration. She shares her thoughts on how the dystopian novel "1984" illustrates the principles of adult learning, examines cramming as a learning method, and analyzes habit formation, which can serve as a means of procrastination. Natalia also discusses why online courses don't always provide rational benefits to students.

"Educational Game Development"

The channel of methodologist and game practitioner Elizaveta Lobanova offers unique content dedicated to courses and educational games. Elizaveta is a teacher at the School of Education and curator of the "Ikra" project. Previously, she served as team lead for the "Business School" methods team at Skillbox, where she created materials on storytelling and branching quests in the educational process. By subscribing to the channel, you'll gain access to valuable resources and methodological developments that will help improve the quality of learning and make it more interactive and engaging.

In her channel, Elizaveta discusses educational and applied games, as well as gamification in education. She shares methodologies for creative thinking, storytelling, and narrative design applied to both games and educational processes. Elizaveta offers helpful tips to help develop game thinking and game development skills. She also highlights career opportunities for methodologists aspiring to become game practitioners or gamifiers. Her materials include recommendations for choosing game mechanics that align with educational goals and emphasize the importance of aesthetics in course design. She also emphasizes the use of art and comics in teaching, making the process more engaging and effective.

"Methodologist and Money"

The channel was created by Maria Varenik, a Master's degree in psychology, product methodologist, and developer of educational programs for adults and adolescents. Since 2016, Maria has worked as a full-time methodologist at online schools, including Skillbox, and as a freelancer, creating courses for large companies and startups. She shares her knowledge and experience to help others learn and grow.

Maria's channel is dedicated to questions about how methodologists can increase their income, evaluate their work, and demonstrate their value in education. Although the number of posts is currently small, the author intends to delve deeper into financial aspects, including negotiations with clients, pricing for freelancers, and internal attitudes toward money. Subscribers will be able to discuss important topics related to financial literacy in the educational business and improve their financial awareness.