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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Sometimes I take the show on the road...

supersize your skillz with your instructional design portfolio

Learnapolooza XL 2019

What are the common mistakes that Instructional Designers make when building their portfolio? Learn how to get noticed - not nixed - in this quick, interactive session. 

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instructional design for the global learner

Learning DevCamp 2018

We are living and working in a multi-cultural world, but is our instructional design keeping up? Designing for a global audience is so much more than translating the text and calling it good. Learning objectives remain the same, but the way you get there may vary. This session covers the consideration of design with a global audience in mind, and some low cost ways to leverage your network when designing. 

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Women in L&D; breakfast buzz panel discussion

Learning DevCamp 2018

A 2016 Women in the Workplace study found that the pipeline of women who become executives is much smaller than that of men, women receive less access to development opportunities in the workplace, and (duh) the unequal pay between men and women is a persistent problem in the United States. This morning panel will discuss, among other things: imposter syndrome, pay gaps, and coaching/mentoring other women.

Women in L&D; breakfast buzz panel discussion

Learning DevCamp 2018

A 2016 Women in the Workplace study found that the pipeline of women who become executives is much smaller than that of men, women receive less access to development opportunities in the workplace, and (duh) the unequal pay between men and women is a persistent problem in the United States. This morning panel will discuss, among other things: imposter syndrome, pay gaps, and coaching/mentoring other women.

interactive video

Learning Solutions 2018
Learning DevCamp 2017

Interactive video helps with engagement and retention of key elements; it also helps to focus a person’s attention on specific areas of the video. But these learning experiences can be expensive and time-consuming to produce. Or are they? Using some “quick and dirty” tools such as video from a smartphone and Storyline, you can build an interactive video experience in about an hour.

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Grab Your Cape: Using Elearning Heroes Challenges to Grow Your Design Superpowers

Articulate Roadshow (Seattle) 2016

This case study session provides attendees with a way to structure the acquisition of ID skills through a series of Elearning Heroes community challenges. Doing so not only supported the growth of my skillset, but provided me with other ways to solve design issues in day-to-day work.

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From seattle to delhi: on-demand performance support across time and space

Performance Support Symposium 2015

When training SMEs often default to Powerpoint heavy lecture. This case study showcased a program designed to provide subject matter experts in field offices with on-demand instructional design support. This support resulted in a sustained change in the way learning interventions are designed in SightLife‘s India-based field operations.

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interactive video

Learning Solutions 2018
Learning DevCamp 2017

Interactive video helps with engagement and retention of key elements; it also helps to focus a person’s attention on specific areas of the video. But these learning experiences can be expensive and time-consuming to produce. Or are they? Using some “quick and dirty” tools such as video from a smartphone and Storyline, you can build an interactive video experience in about an hour.

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Grab Your Cape: Using Elearning Heroes Challenges to Grow Your Design Superpowers

Articulate Roadshow (Seattle) 2016

This case study session provides attendees with a way to structure the acquisition of ID skills through a series of Elearning Heroes community challenges. Doing so not only supported the growth of my skillset, but provided me with other ways to solve design issues in day-to-day work.

Cape Presentation.jpg

From seattle to delhi: on-demand performance support across time and space

Performance Support Symposium 2015

When training SMEs often default to Powerpoint heavy lecture. This case study showcased a program designed to provide subject matter experts in field offices with on-demand instructional design support. This support resulted in a sustained change in the way learning interventions are designed in SightLife‘s India-based field operations.

From Seattle to Delhi (Submission) (2).jpg

interactive video

Learning Solutions 2018
Learning DevCamp 2017

Interactive video helps with engagement and retention of key elements; it also helps to focus a person’s attention on specific areas of the video. But these learning experiences can be expensive and time-consuming to produce. Or are they? Using some “quick and dirty” tools such as video from a smartphone and Storyline, you can build an interactive video experience in about an hour.

LearningDevCamp promo.JPG

Grab Your Cape: Using Elearning Heroes Challenges to Grow Your Design Superpowers

Articulate Roadshow (Seattle) 2016

This case study session provides attendees with a way to structure the acquisition of ID skills through a series of Elearning Heroes community challenges. Doing so not only supported the growth of my skillset, but provided me with other ways to solve design issues in day-to-day work.

Cape Presentation.jpg

From seattle to delhi: on-demand performance support across time and space

Performance Support Symposium 2015

When training SMEs often default to Powerpoint heavy lecture. This case study showcased a program designed to provide subject matter experts in field offices with on-demand instructional design support. This support resulted in a sustained change in the way learning interventions are designed in SightLife‘s India-based field operations.

From Seattle to Delhi (Submission) (2).jpg

interactive video

Learning Solutions 2018
Learning DevCamp 2017

Interactive video helps with engagement and retention of key elements; it also helps to focus a person’s attention on specific areas of the video. But these learning experiences can be expensive and time-consuming to produce. Or are they? Using some “quick and dirty” tools such as video from a smartphone and Storyline, you can build an interactive video experience in about an hour.

LearningDevCamp promo.JPG

Grab Your Cape: Using Elearning Heroes Challenges to Grow Your Design Superpowers

Articulate Roadshow (Seattle) 2016

This case study session provides attendees with a way to structure the acquisition of ID skills through a series of Elearning Heroes community challenges. Doing so not only supported the growth of my skillset, but provided me with other ways to solve design issues in day-to-day work.

Cape Presentation.jpg

From seattle to delhi: on-demand performance support across time and space

Performance Support Symposium 2015

When training SMEs often default to Powerpoint heavy lecture. This case study showcased a program designed to provide subject matter experts in field offices with on-demand instructional design support. This support resulted in a sustained change in the way learning interventions are designed in SightLife‘s India-based field operations.

From Seattle to Delhi (Submission) (2).jpg

interactive video

Learning Solutions 2018
Learning DevCamp 2017

Interactive video helps with engagement and retention of key elements; it also helps to focus a person’s attention on specific areas of the video. But these learning experiences can be expensive and time-consuming to produce. Or are they? Using some “quick and dirty” tools such as video from a smartphone and Storyline, you can build an interactive video experience in about an hour.

LearningDevCamp promo.JPG

Grab Your Cape: Using Elearning Heroes Challenges to Grow Your Design Superpowers

Articulate Roadshow (Seattle) 2016

This case study session provides attendees with a way to structure the acquisition of ID skills through a series of Elearning Heroes community challenges. Doing so not only supported the growth of my skillset, but provided me with other ways to solve design issues in day-to-day work.

Cape Presentation.jpg

From seattle to delhi: on-demand performance support across time and space

Performance Support Symposium 2016

When training SMEs often default to Powerpoint heavy lecture. This case study showcased a program designed to provide subject matter experts in field offices with on-demand instructional design support. This support resulted in a sustained change in the way learning interventions are designed in SightLife‘s India-based field operations.

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what's in your instructional design portfolio?

Learning DevCamp 2018

Who should have a portfolio of work? What are hiring managers looking for in an Instructional Designer's portfolio? What are some key ways to highlight my skills in the portfolio? How do I share my content...and how much is this going to cost me? This session answers all those questions, and provides tips on ways for IDs to set themselves apart when job hunting.

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