DevLearn 2013: I went, I sat, I learned.
This year’s DevLearn was my first, and it was awesome. I had the chance to meet so many great people, and sit through some amazing sessions. I walked away with a few solutions to implement,…
Good News and Bad News for eLearning Video
So you’ve decided to create your own eLearning video? Excellent! Welcome to the exciting, challenging, and often complex world of video production. Do you want the good news or the bad news… Read Full Post…
Legacy Systems
I love the podcast Accidental Creative. It’s a great quick audio inspiration for creative professionals looking to produce good work without getting burned out. The latest podcast covers legacy systems, and how to keep them…
Learning and Big Data
Recently there’s been a lot of hype surrounding the concept known as “big data.” Gartner even ranked it on its 2012 Emerging Technologies Hype Cycle, creeping towards the “peak of inflated expectations.” Hype aside, big…
The Ghost of eLearning Future
During my 5+ years as an eLearning developer, I’ve continually wondered what our industry would look like if we didn’t become entrenched in decade(s) old bad habits. What if we could truly embrace advances in…
Unconventional eLearning Simulation
Last year during the Articulate Storyline beta, I created an unconventional “eLearning” simulation. Since I typically spend work days creating conventional corporate training courses (sales training at the time), I wanted to try something completely different…
Moving into 2013
2012 was a huge year for me personally. I started a new job in August, became a father (again) in September, and achieved several personal goals I set earlier in the year including running 5k….
Effective Visual Design
Back in 2012 I wrote a 3 part series for the Impact Instruction Group blog covering the importance of visual design and how to use it effectively. Part 1 – Being an Advocate for Good…
The Problem with Templates
Think about the last time you created a presentation in a program like PowerPoint. Did you use one of the design templates (themes) that come pre-installed? Did you find a free template online? What led…
5 Reasons Why Good Visual Design is Important for eLearning
Next week I’ll be speaking at the 2011 Lectora User Conference on the topic: “Graphic Design for the Rest of Us”. My talk will focus on the basic elements of visual design (color, shape, type, etc),…