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The Learning Lab

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

Writing in Instructional Design

Instructional designers need to write well for so many reasons.

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My ATD “TD at Work” Guide

Exciting news! I wrote the March issue of ATD’s TD at Work guide, and it’s now available to the public.

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How Individual Contributors Can Manage Up

As an individual contributor, having a positive relationship with your manager can make or break your work experience…That’s why some managing up on your part can be a good thing.

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Find a Niche in L&D

It’s good to have a wide range of skills in Learning and Development. It’s also good to have a specialty, or something you are known for.

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The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Instructional Design

Emotional intelligence is an advantageous trait for instructional designers.

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Ambiguity in DevOps Technical Training

What’s the most valuable skill when developing technical training in a DevOps environment? The ability to embrace ambiguity.

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2024 Career Updates

2024 has some exciting updates coming down the pipeline for my career.

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How I Prepare for ID Interviews

Preparing for ID interviews is an extension of the job transition work you’ve already done, and it will take some extra preparation.

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Instructional Design Templates

Templates streamline instructional design work, and make you more efficient.

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Graphic Design for Newbies

One of the best workshops I’ve ever taken was a visual design for educators session with Keri Beasley. Basically, she introduced us to the 4 principles of graphic design.

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