Choosing to Thrive
We’ve all been in situations that required us to survive, to put one foot in front of the other and just keep walking. For some of us, this was physical […]
Intentional Change
Intentional Change My life has contained many chapters. While I was a teacher, I had a high school student ask me how I ended up at a certain high school. […]
What is the Natural Learning Model?
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 […]
Goal of Learning
There are a variety of spiritual traditions that attempt to answer this question. However, the intention of this text is not to address spiritual traditions or religions, merely to state […]
Determine Your Frame of Reference
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 […]
The Importance of Timing
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 to achieve results […]
Instructional Design: A Service-Based Perspective
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. […]
Instructional Design: The Path to Intentional Learning Experiences
When I mention that I’m an instructional designer, I often receive quizzical looks as if I’ve just revealed I’m from a distant planet. Despite its roots dating back to the […]