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The Learning Lab

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

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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Finding Meaning in Instructional Design

Worried that leaving the classroom means sacrificing meaningful work? This post is for you!

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SWBAT Learning Objectives

One of the foundational skills I developed in my Education Master’s degree program was how to write learning objectives. I was taught the SWBAT method and still use it to this day.

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Elements of Agile ID

Agile is an approach to project management within the world of software development that can be directly applied to instructional design.

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Teacher Transition Obstacles

Here are just a few of the hurdles I had to overcome in order to exit my career in K-12 education.

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