Walk with Gratitude "I have mastered gratitude." I hear people use the phrase “I’ve mastered gratitude.” and I think, “Well, I haven’t.” At first, I thought there was something amiss…

Take a moment to consider the following question; if you had unlimited resources, how would your life be different? It’s an interesting question and one that is key to determining…

As humans we have this marvelous ability to draw a quick, high powered burst of energy when in danger to fight or flee. From a purely chemical standpoint, this results…

Creating an effective learning experience always begins with analysis. It may be tempting or more exciting to skip right to design and development, but this often overlooked step is the…

In recent experience, I have interacted with a wide range of individuals, all exhibiting the same type of emotional quicksand, fear. Fear is elusive because we have become so accustomed…

Learning, real authentic learning, doesn't fit neatly into little boxes. You can't track with checklists or rubrics. It's elusive, yet you know it when you see it. It's a combination…

Two ideas are competing for attention in the field of learning. One side is the idea of ultimate truth, content-based fact, and superior knowledge based on expertise or position. The…

Timing is Important Timing is important. It's a simple phrase, and we all realize it's true. However, implementing and practically applying this concept can be challenging, especially for those trained…

As instructional designers, we do not think of ourselves as service professionals, but maybe we should. As instructional designers, we do not think of ourselves as service professionals, but maybe we should.…

What is Instructional Design? Instructional Designers help experts communicate their expertise. https://youtu.be/-Y06DPT-vcU When I mention that I'm an instructional designer, I often receive quizzical looks as if I've just revealed…