Performance & Value Focused Instructional Designer

I'm a 14+ years experienced technical instructional designer who works collaboratively with subject matter experts, business partners, and stakeholders to create high-quality and engaging training solutions for a diverse audience.

I believe that the thorough and complete ADDIE process is the core of successful performance improvements.

A Blog

I've been up to a lot of different activities lately so you'll find a lot about that here. I've also started writing a little review of each book I read because I enjoy doing that. Not because it's about technology or design but it's fun.

Enjoy!

Mobile App Help Overlay – Ultimate Performance Support for Mobile Apps

Mobile for Performance There's plenty of discussion on how you can use mobile devices to improve performance. They're quite powerful. Learning & Development hasn't discussed much about improving users' performance...
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Work Out Loud on Colors Storyline Template

Inspiration Before any project can begin, there has to be some sort of inspiration for it. Nothing ever comes from nowhere. Like Pablo Picasso always said: [box icon="https://cdn-60c850e2c1ac185aa47e191c.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/quote.png" border="rounded"]Good artists...
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The Biggest Fad of L&D

I recently read a post about Fads in L&D from my good friend Con (aka @LearnKotch). On some of the points of this post I agreed, but others I think...
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Expand Your Skills

As an Instructional Designer, it's necessary to be able to wear many hats. Along with those many hats comes the need to learn new skills and techniques. I've learned it's...
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How I Got Here

Over the past few months I’ve seen a few stories about how people got into the field of Learning & Development. In the spirit of sharing, I thought I'd share...
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MOOCs Have a Long Way To Go

My second MOOC is nearing completion, I'm in the final week. This is my second experience in a MOOC and I've taken different approaches this time around. As with the...
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A Self Imposed Barrier

A lot can go into writing a blog post, but not all that goes in is necessary. Some of it could be detrimental to getting the post out there. Putting...
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Reflecting on the National eXtension Conference (#nexconf)

In late March I attended one day of the National eXtension Conference (#nexconf) in Sacramento. I went to see Harold Jarche and Jane Hart speak but must say I enjoyed...
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Where Do We Go From Here?

I took a much needed mini-vacation this past weekend which somewhat refreshed my mind and body. While I was relaxing, I felt especially receptive to learning and reflecting on information...
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