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The Learning Lab

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

Maintain an ID Portfolio

Your portfolio is never done. You may go live and post it on LinkedIn but don’t get too comfortable.

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Proactive or Reactive

Instructional designers must proactively seek out priorities from business partners.

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Digital Credentials Leadership

What skills do you need to launch a digital credentialing program at a tech company?

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My Advice for Passing the PMP Exam

I passed the PMP exam on the first try recently, scoring Above Target in all three domains, and want to share my tips for success in case you are considering the certification.

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Internal Referrals to Land Interviews

I earned 3 of my 5 jobs with a referral or nudge from someone on the inside.

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A Tough Job Market for Transitioning Teachers

I know quite a few people in real life who returned to the classroom after a stint in the corporate world.

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Real World Memorization Tips

The gay Olympics happens every 4 years, and I was lucky enough to attend last week in Minneapolis.

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Elements of Enablement

Although my focus at CSG is primarily customer education, I’ve done some internal enablement work recently and wanted to explore a few key differences.

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Rapid Content Development

Here are the ways I was able to deliver an entire learning pathway in less than a month:

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How to Craft a Software Simulation in Storyline

Wondering how to make software simulations? Working as an instructional designer at a tech company, I make guided practices in Storyline frequently.

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