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The Learning Lab

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

Data Dashboards for Instructional Designers

What data can be harnessed for instructional design performance optimization?

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Where Does Customer Education Belong?

Customer Education departments can fit into many branches of a company.

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My Career Transition Shop

I started a digital shop that has all the materials you need to guide yourself through a career transition. 

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How Leaving Teaching Affected My Health

Leaving the classroom affected my health in a major way. There were definitely some growing pains.

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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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