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

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Needs Analysis in Technical Training

When you perform a needs analysis as an instructional designer, you don’t want to show up to the conversation and improvise.

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Telco Industry Content

Instructional design IS and ISN’T industry specific. 

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ID Prompt Library

Over the past year, I’ve built a prompt library for myself using my enterprise Copilot license that speeds up certain workflows.

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The Benefits of Microlearning

What is the value of bite-sized learning? This approach differs from traditional training delivery.

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Scenario Based Learning Example

I developed eLearning for the Nashville Public Defenders office a few years ago that aimed to address a serious community issue.

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Dog Training Lessons

I am always learning something new. This constant upskilling applies to my personal life as well – I read books on personal finance to learn how to invest and build wealth, I study sheet music and memorize my parts for chorus performances, and recently, I’ve been working towards leveling up my dog handling skills at […]

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Localize Training

Working for a global tech company, I create a lot of customized training for customers around the world. Read this post for some ideas on how to localize training.

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Instructional Design Intake

How does your instructional design team receive work? I’ve seen a couple different approaches to intake.

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Savvy Start Agenda

When you begin an instructional design project, kick off the work with a Savvy Start.

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Tricky Environment Access

Technical training relies on environment access, so what happens when that is not an option?

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