Blog & Resources
Budget-Friendly Evaluation (with The Ultimate Question)
Evaluation is my favorite part of learning design. Yeah - you read that right. Every single objective accounted for, every performance metric documented and measured, and all of it wrapped in a perfect little bow to deliver to stakeholders…
How to Write Effective Learning Scenarios
Over the last decade, I've written countless training scenarios for sales, customer service, and IT employees. I'm always amazed by how effective these solutions can be, so they've earned a permanent spot in my design toolbox…
The Top 5 Accessibility Roadblocks for Visually Impaired E-Learners
A few years ago I surveyed learners on elearning accessibility, and there was one response that will stick with me the rest of my career…
Oversimplified Theory: The Zone of Proximal Development & Scaffolding
The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is one of those learning theories that is impossible to escape. It’s often the first concept taught in any education degree program, and, for myself and other practitioners, can be considered the bedrock definition of “teaching”…
Are Recorded Trainings Doomed To Be Terrible?
Recorded trainings suck. There. I said it.
I know it. You know it. The learners know it.
So, let’s fix it! How can we squeeze any value out of the recorded training without taking up a bunch more time?
Knowing vs Doing: A Common Trap
Alright, we’re at the pool and see someone attending their first day of private swim lessons.
The instructor is engaging and more knowledgeable about swimming than anyone we’ve ever met…
How to Prioritize Training Projects (+template)
There is at least one singular challenge that unites training professionals everywhere. Whether you’re a one-person department, brand-new team, or rockstar group of training professionals…