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The Learning Lab

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

The Benefits of Blogging

I have maintained an instructional design blog since I made the transition in 2021. It helps me be more purposeful with my career, as it makes me articulate my professional intentions.

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How Teachers Can Get Experience Training Adults

Being able to demonstrate that you have experience developing employees in the workplace will highlight your instructional design acumen.

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TPLD is Changing, Y’all

TPLD is a group of former educators who help current educators with their job transition to the corporate world of L&D, for free. We aren’t going anywhere, but we are evolving.

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Professional Development Options

Stagnancy is not an option for a Hermione Granger such as myself. I’m looking ahead at professional development opportunities for 2022.

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6 Months in my New Role

Working as a corporate ID is everything I hoped for when I started researching the role back in the spring of 2020.

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The NovoEd Course

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

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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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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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How Did You Do It?

The most common message I get from teachers looking to transition to the corporate world is simple: How did you do it?

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