My UX Design Work
Just recently, I decided to sign up for Google’s UX Design Professional Certificate. So far I have learned how to use Figma (a tool that allows you to create, share,…
And now for UX Focused Writing…
Do I use User Experience (UX) focused writing as an Instructional Designer? Yes and I use it in spades. But first let me explain what User Experience is. It is…
FREE ID Checklist
Here is a FREE ID checklist that you can use when beginning a project. I use this checklist all the time! Download checklist
Why I love ADDIE
Now you might say to yourself – isn’t this instructional model outdated? Well, no, it’s the cornerstone for creating effective instructional content. Wait. What? For those unfamiliar with this model,…
Getting your Bachelor Degree Online: Advantages and Challenges
In recent years, the number of students pursuing their higher education through online courses has increased significantly. The flexibility and convenience offered by online education make it an attractive option…
What’s in a Title?
Every time I look for jobs in my field, I first run a search and see what my title is being called today. Yeah, it can be really tricky trying…
The Forgetting Curve
How quickly do we forget our training? Quickly. Very quickly. You see the brain is programmed to forget. No, that’s not a bad thing. In fact, if we didn’t forget…
6 Steps to Course Development Planning
Course development planning scares everyone. In fact, many educators hate the planning process altogether, especially when it comes to designing their first online course. Why? Because there are learning outcomes…
Don’t Over Accessorize your Course
So you’re ready to build your online course but not sure of the tools that are available to use in your class? With the advent of Learning Management Systems and…
