Ep. 027 | Where Creativity Teaches w/ David Kolmer

SummaryJoin Kassy LaBorie in a deep and engaging conversation with David Kolmer, an instructional designer with a rich background in theater, opera, and education. They explore creativity, learning, cultural experiences, and the intersection of art and instructional design. David brings his experience working and living in Thailand to the show, and his happy-go-lucky approach to all aspects of his life. Be sure to tune into this inspiring and uplifting episode of The Spark Konnect!David’s Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolmer/Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/gamelayer/ https://open.spotify.com/show/2BPCMbVCqtoBuEhL8zG0KNBlog: https://improvementdave.com/Website: https://www.davidkolmer.com/Instagram: @kolmer5 @gamelayer.fmKassy’s Links:Website: https://kassylaborie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kassylaborie/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kassylaborie/Chapters00:00 Introduction to David Colmer's Journey04:27 The Intersection of Art and Education07:12 Theater as Therapy and Personal Growth10:03 Cultural Immersion and Language Learning12:55 Empathy and Human Connection15:56 E-Learning and Instructional Design19:38 Theater's Influence on Learning and Development22:33 Philosophy and Aesthetics in Learning29:21 Navigating Focus and Creativity33:01 Embracing Imperfection in LearningTakeaways- Creativity is foundational for David and influences all aspects of his work.- Theater training enhances listening and emotional awareness in learning.- Immersive experiences are key to language acquisition and cultural understanding.- Authenticity and genuine aesthetics resonate more than manufactured appearances (but we still love some kitsch!)Instructional Design, Creativity, Theater, Opera, Learning, Cultural Experience, Educational Technology, Personal Growth