February 27, 2022
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February 12, 2022
Instructional Design 101: A Must-Read List For Beginners
Whether you are beginning your career in Instructional Design by happenstance, pivoting your way into the field from somewhere else, or fresh out of formal training, this article is for you!
February 8, 2022
The Unsung Rewards Of Being An Instructional Designer
As an enthusiastic and devoted Instructional Designer, I can often get caught up in the details of my work and forget that what I am doing is actually very impactful and rewarding.
February 6, 2022
To My Younger Instructional Designer Self: 5 Common Instructional Design Pitfalls And How To Avoid Them
Through practice and much professional development, I now know how to avoid and mitigate common ID pitfalls, and I’m here to help you avoid them too!
January 24, 2022
ADDIE: The Instructional Designers’ Best Friend
After you have been asked to create an online course, and before you let panic set in, reference the ADDIE course development process for guaranteed success.
January 21, 2022
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How To Hook Your Learners With The First Screen
Learners are stretched by commitments both at work and at home. In turn, this impacts motivation and makes it difficult for learners to buy in to eLearning courses. One way to remedy this disconnect is by catching their attention at the outset with a hook.
January 7, 2022
When The Traditional Storyboard Meets The Micro Storyboard
Each kind of storyboard has its purpose but in this age of rapid timelines and short attention spans, I want to introduce you to an efficient and effective alternative: a micro storyboard.
December 31, 2021
Wellness In Online Learning
While there are many advantages to online learning, it does not come without challenges. Some of these challenges can even threaten our wellness.
December 17, 2021
How Your Bachelor Of Education Degree Is Your Biggest Asset As An Instructional Designer
There are major parallels between classroom teaching and Instructional Design so don't limit yourself into thinking education can only happen in a brick-and-mortar classroom.