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Why You Should Present at a Conference
Last month I presented for the first time at a conference. I presented at the Learn Conference that was held by my local ATD chapter in St. Louis, MO. I wrote this a week after presenting but it has taken me a month to process this and get this post to where I want it Read more
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Write for Them: How to Create Instructional Content That Resonates
Write So They Care Hey, this is Dave. I am an Instructional Designer and learning experience advocate. I would like to discuss ways we as learning professionals can help learners on their journey. How Teachers, Corporate Training Facilitators, or Instructional Designers can “Get Out of the Way” of learners on their journey. This is not Read more
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The 100th Post: Unveiling the iSPEAK Project
Personal Reflection When I started the blog I was getting my Master’s Degree in Instructional Design. It was from a smaller local liberal arts college. The college had a strong online program with a foundation in technology. Fontbonne is not the greatest college in the world. In a few years, it will sadly close its Read more
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iSPEAK | Real Speakers Need Speaker Reels
The speaker discusses the importance of speaker reels for those aiming to speak at conferences and become keynote speakers. They quickly put together a speaker reel using a smartphone and basic equipment, emphasizing the idea that content is more crucial than production quality. Despite minimal investment and production value, the project landed them a speaking… Read more
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Understanding ‘Beach’: A Symbol of Relaxation and Informality | Seeking Understanding of the Job Title ‘Beach’ and Its Symbolism
In a previous post, I declared I Can Beach, however, I did not delve deeply into what that means and left it up to your interpretation. I plan to dig deeper into what “Beach” means in this post. Prologue In 2023, Greta Gerwig directed a groundbreaking film about the push and pull between the patriarchy Read more
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Overcoming Analysis Paralysis: Embracing Self-Care for Creativity and Integration
The VLOG author reflects on their struggle to produce content and acknowledges their lack of focus on self-care. They attended a conference that inspired them to prioritize self-care, and they share insights from the event. The post addresses their difficulty in maintaining a clear message in their content and their intention to focus on simplicity… Read more
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