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

Customer Education WIIFM

As someone working in Customer Education, let me tell you, WIIFM (What’s In It For Me) is always top of mind! WIIFM emphasizes the benefits of enrolling in a customer education course.

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Training as a Product

Working in Customer Education, my learning solutions generate revenue. We sell training to our clients.

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Alt Text and Image Descriptions

Join me on my accessibility learning journey! One area where I knew I can do better is alt text and image descriptions.

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ID Standardized Processes

Efficiency and consistency come from clearly established processes. Two processes that your L&D team should clearly define are…

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Global Perspectives in Learning

I studied learning theory under Dr. Kirkwood-Tucker at FSU in a social science education Master’s degree program. Her approach spoke to me because she was the author of the book ‘Visions of Global Education’ decades before anti-bias curriculum became a thing.

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Internal vs. External Training

When I worked as an instructional designer in finance, I created training programs for an internal audience of employees…I am now a member of the Customer Education team.

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Product Documentation and Technical Training

Do you use product documentation when designing technical training? It can make your job A LOT easier.

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The Particulars of Technical Training

At some point in your instructional design career, you may have the opportunity to develop technical training. Technical training aims to develop skills with a particular digital tool.

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The Road to L&D Conference

Last week I had the privilege of speaking at the TLDC Conference “The Road to L&D.” My session was called “Preparing for a Smooth Transition (While Still in the Classroom).”

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The Move from Mac to PC

After being a 15+ year Mac user, I made the switch to a PC in the summer of 2021. Some of the biggest adjustments from Mac to PC included…

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