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The Learning Lab

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

Skills-Based Organizations

Roles and work assignments at a company are traditionally based on a job title, but many organizations are shifting to a skills-based approach. 

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Credential, Badge, or Certificate?

A certification is NOT the same as a certificate. In a nutshell, credentials are the broader category.

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A Reintroduction

It appears I surpassed 3,000 followers on LinkedIn this week, so I figured it was time for a reintroduction.

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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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