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The Learning Lab

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

The NovoEd Course

I’m currently enrolled in the NovoEd course ‘Learning Experience Design: From Ideas to Impact.’

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An Example of Blended Learning

Tomorrow I will be observing the pilot of a blended learning program that I created as part of a team. It’s a great example of a hybrid learning experience.

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Corporate Roles for Former Educators

Within the world of Learning & Development, there are MANY positions that make for a natural progression from classroom teaching. Think about what work you would enjoy the most.

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Diverse Representation in eLearning

To design inclusive learning experiences, diverse representation is a starting point.

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Goodreads is My Favorite

Goodreads is my favorite social media platform. You can use it to find and track instructional design books.

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Choose Your Next Role FIRST

The first step in any job hunt should be to research jobs and choose your ideal position.

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Career Milestones of 2021

A reflection on major events in my professional life this year.

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Part 4: Transitioning Jobs on a Tight Budget

Being the frugal budgeter that I am, pinching pennies whilst training up to become an instructional designer came naturally to me.

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Part 3: Leveraging an Emergency Fund to Switch Careers

I would need to independently fund my own unemployment. There were a couple of months between jobs where I didn’t have any income because I immersed myself in job hunting as a full time gig.

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Part 2: Getting Out of Debt for Personal and Professional Freedom

I had been abroad for 6 years and had buried my head DEEP in the sand when it came to my personal finances. Even though I was making good money, my lifestyle was out of control.

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