Free! (But Not Cliché!): Diverse Stock Photos for Your Next Project
Free stock photos. They can be pretty bleak. (Woman laughing alone with salad, anyone?). They are plentiful, but they also tend to depict people that are white, thin, heteronormative, and able-bodied. This is changing! Pexels, in particular, revised their search … Continued
Build Your Instructional Design Portfolio
Having a strong portfolio is critical for any job hunt to be successful. Potential employers want to see what you can do, not just read about it on your resume! Read on to learn more about building a winning portfolio. … Continued
Instructional Design Podcasts
My recommendations series continues on, focusing today on podcasts! Going for a walk? Pop your earbuds in and learn along the way. I really enjoy listening to podcasts episode by episode. I find that I learn so much more than … Continued
Instructional Design Websites and Listservs
Today, I’m sharing my list of my favorite websites (most with an email subscription option) and my favorite listservs for instructional designers. There are so many wonderful instructional design and elearning websites, but there are just a handful I recommend … Continued
Instructional Design Social Media Groups
It’s wonderful to be able to connect with instructional designers across the world! Even better to be able to get useful feedback and job leads. So here’s a selection of my favorite social media groups for instructional designers and related … Continued
Professional Organizations for Instructional Designers
All of the opportunities I’ve received have come through networking. My first library internship at UC Riverside came through a classmate in my library masters program, giving me my first professional experience. A mentor at that internship got me another … Continued
Hosting Your Courses with Google Cloud Storage (Windows or Mac)
The easiest way to share your courses with your reviewers and with learners is via web hosting. Being able to just hand over a link is simply the best, especially for your learner. Whether you’re using Captivate, Storyline, or some … Continued
Interactivity, Learning, and Elearning
Interactivity is a crucial component in any elearning. Interactivity is what transforms a dull and passive training into an exciting, engaging, and, most of all, effective learning experience. Instructional designers are probably all guilty of creating the occasional page-turner – you know, … Continued
Successful Online Learning: Teaching Presence and Social Connections
Online learning can easily feel like a very lonely and isolating experience, especially for students used to in-person learning. Students miss easy interaction with their instructor and classmates. They miss being able to ask questions on the spot and being … Continued
20 Apps for Educators Teaching Online
I’ve done a few versions of this presentation over the years and it’s always a good time! Here, I present a recorded webinar where I talk about all of my favorite apps (“apps” is used loosely) for anyone that teaches … Continued