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

Inclusivity in Technical Training

Someone asked me recently in a coffee chat how I incorporate inclusivity when developing technical training. Great question, folks!

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Letting My Teaching License Expire

My teaching license expired last month. Having been out of the classroom for a few years now, there is no going back.

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Common Modalities in Technical Training

What does technical training look like? Technical training teaches users how to use digital products.

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How to Troubleshoot ID Tech

As an instructional designer, sometimes it feels like tech is out to get me.

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My Goal is NOT the “Dream Job”

My goal is not the dream job because I think that is a fantasy.

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Quantify Your Impact for Your Resume

I’m going to share with you the number one piece of advice I tell every transitioning teacher: Include measurable data to highlight your impact, rather than responsibilities.

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Building Culture on a Distributed Team

If you are part of a globally dispersed team like me, you have to be intentional about building community.

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The Importance of the Scope Doc

A strong foundation in the form of a scope document is the key to any successful instructional design project. Don’t believe me?

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Do Instructional Designers Have to be Tech-Savvy?

News alert! In certain instructional design roles, you do NOT need to be a highly skilled tech wizard.

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Moving Cross Country as a Remote Worker

Congrats to me, I moved back to Atlanta!

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