Friday Finds — Best of 2022

Sponsored by iSpring “Smart people learn from everything and everyone, average people from their experiences, and stupid people already have all the answers.”– Socrates Happy Friday! As I reflect on the year that was, I can't help but feel grateful and even optimistic for the year ahead. For this penultimate newsletter of 2022, I've roundedContinue reading "Friday Finds — Best of 2022"

Friday Finds — L&D Automation, Behavioral Science Reading List, Transfer of Learning

Sponsored by iSpring "Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself."– Tecumseh Happy Friday! It's that time of year again: the season of mistletoe, hot cocoa, and good cheer. And what better way to spread some festive joy than withContinue reading "Friday Finds — L&D Automation, Behavioral Science Reading List, Transfer of Learning"

Friday Finds — Plain Language, AI Content Tools, Hook Points

Sponsored by iSpring "Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things." – Robert Brault Happy Friday!  A heartfelt thanks to everyone who replied to my query into whether anyone reads this space. I see you all and be forewarned that there may be a dadContinue reading "Friday Finds — Plain Language, AI Content Tools, Hook Points"

Friday Finds — Habit-Based Learning, Content Strategy, Usability Testing

Sponsored by iSpring “You cannot do a kindness too soon becauseyou never know how soon it will be too late.”– Ralph Waldo Emerson Happy Friday! I often wonder if anyone reads the stuff I write in this opening blurb. What do you think? Do you read it? Should I just skip it altogether and get on with theContinue reading "Friday Finds — Habit-Based Learning, Content Strategy, Usability Testing"

Friday Finds — Cognitive Load, Content Design, Pedagogic Change

Sponsored by iSpring “‘What is the secret of your serenity?’ Said the Master, ‘Wholehearted cooperation with the inevitable.’” — Anthony de Mello. Many of us here in the US are recovering from a full day of gathering with family and friends, eating too much and watching too much TV. I hope this finds you surroundedContinue reading "Friday Finds — Cognitive Load, Content Design, Pedagogic Change"

Friday Finds — Subconscious Brain, Learning Video, Beyond Courses

Sponsored by iSpring "Thinking is to humans as swimming is to cats. They can do it if they have to, but only in dire emergencies." —Daniel Kahneman. Happy Friday to you and happy birthday to me! It's birthday week for the boys in our house. My son and I are celebrating another lap around theContinue reading "Friday Finds — Subconscious Brain, Learning Video, Beyond Courses"

Friday Finds — Content Creation, Expert L&D Tips, Learning Ecosystems

Sponsored by iSpring “Your knowledge is a wellspring from which to draw for others, not a treasure to hoard for yourself.” —Captain Jean-Luc Picard Happy Friday! You've no doubt noticed that I've been doing a little redecorating here with the newsletter layout and design. It is something I've wanted to do for a long timeContinue reading "Friday Finds — Content Creation, Expert L&D Tips, Learning Ecosystems"

Friday Finds — Learning Clusters, Complex Skills, Accessibility Design

. This week's edition is sponsored by iSpring. Check out their free Transitioning from Teaching to Instructional Design resource. "Success hinges less on getting everything right than on how you handle getting things wrong."Michelle Russel Happy Friday! I'm still buzzing from the energy of last week's DevLearn. Combined with the unusually nice fall we're stillContinue reading "Friday Finds — Learning Clusters, Complex Skills, Accessibility Design"

Friday Finds — Learning Science, Behavior Change Strategies, PowerPoint Resources

. Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.Abraham Lincoln Happy Friday! I'm heading home from DevLearn this morning and as always it was energizing to spend time in-person with my tribe of fellow learning pros. If you're curious about any of the workshops or sessions I did you canContinue reading "Friday Finds — Learning Science, Behavior Change Strategies, PowerPoint Resources"

Friday Finds — Good Design, Typography, Content Curation

. “A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer.” Bruce Lee Happy Friday! I'm putting the finishing touches on everything for DevLearn next week and as I sit here looking out at the dreaded wintry mix out the window I'm also looking forward to someContinue reading "Friday Finds — Good Design, Typography, Content Curation"