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The Learning Lab

Thoughts on instructional design, tech enablement, and building better learning cultures.

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How to Organize Your ID Workflow in a PM Tool

Here are some tips and tricks for using a project management tool as part of an ID team.

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Free Library Resources

Want to learn about instructional design without spending a ton of money? Check out your local library!

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VTO Ideas

If your company provides Volunteer Time Off (VTO), use it!

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Professional Development Announcement

I’ve renewed my PMP® certification and will remain an active practitioner through 2030.

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ID Review Rounds

When you develop a learning solution, it will go through many rounds of review and testing.

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Visual Framework for Credentials

To create consistent credentials that mean something to your audience, your program needs a defined visual framework.

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The Many Hats Instructional Designers Wear

Listening to my colleagues’ updates in a team sync this week, I was reminded of just how many hats we wear in L&D.

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Digital Credential Audiences

If you manage a digital credential program and you have a solid foundation, you should be able to smoothly offer credentials to a range of audiences.

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Mentoring Program Types

Mentoring programs can take many shapes. Here are a few ideas.

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When AI is Useful (and Not)

Here are some ways I am using AI in my day-to-day life and one way I am not.

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