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  • Understand from Failure

    In my previous post, I dug deep and shared about a position I held as an Instructional Designer; where I was not passionate and my skills were not well aligned with the needs of the learner. So, here are the top 5 things I learned from the most challenging Instructional Design job I have had so… Read more

  • Case Closure

    In my previous post, I promised I would follow up with a work project that in many ways failed, but then I used it in a project and painted it as a success for a school project. Well, I want to open up by sharing that I do not like the idea of insurance. I… Read more

  • Honesty

    Honesty

    I have been stuck in survivor mode for what seems like years. I knew it was happening but didn’t know what to do about it. I heard my heroes on the Bigger Pockets real estate Podcast warn about the pitfall of analysis paralysis, and their solution was to buy your first house. Well, I did… Read more

  • Learning Management Systems

    Learning Management Systems

    If you have ever had the opportunity to work with a Learning Management System (LMS) then you know they can be a step less than friendly. In addition, if you have had a chance to work with a few different ones you might have noticed that they are definitely not all the same. In this… Read more

  • Personal Vision Statement

    Personal Vision Statement

    Featured Image: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/848203 Personal Vision Statement To create inclusive learning environments that provide opportunities for all learners to improve regardless of ability. Leverage technology to implement relevant, interactive and cost-effective learning environments that promote learning through exploration. As an instructional designer, I am obviously interested in every step of the standard ADDIE model. However, my… Read more

  • Animated Lesson Introductions

    Animated Lesson Introductions

    Photo Credit: “Marceline – Adventure Time” via Tofu Verde – flickr.com/ Let’s face it, cartoons are fun to watch and if we are really honest with ourselves we have learned a lot from them. I am interested in improving my skill-set around creating video shorts that explain a complicated idea in a short, light and… Read more