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- Professional Training & Coaching | Greater Atlanta Area, USExperience
- May 2011 - PresentDevelopment Program Manager / Management Concepts
Work with key stakeholders across the organization to set an overarching learning strategy; Implement a learning content management system; Establish MC Core, a company-wide instructional design methodology; Lead a team comprised of full-time employees and independent contractors
Key accomplishments include:
• Managing development costs to stay within 6% of total revenue
• Reducing number of pages by 25% per student, saving close to $50,000 annually on paper alone
Education-
1997 - 1999University of FloridaM.Ed. in Instructional Design & Educational Media
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1992 - 1996Roanoke CollegeB.A. in English
Activities: Phi Mu
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- The Executive Experience lunch was a total fail. No seats left. No food. I just want a CFA sandwich. How hard is that?! #cfaleadercast
- You are not your work but your work will run you if you let it. @gtdguy #cfaleadercast
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Posts
- May 10, 12
For all learning, scenarios provide context. "A scenario-style question that puts the challenge into context and shows the result of each decision requires learners to think a little more deeply and independently. This at least makes your elearning more engaging and could lead to better transfer on the job."
- May 10, 12
An excellent article about what the migration to new media means for the instructional design approach.
"...it’s not as much about building a course as it is about what should be in that course and how it should work, and what we should deliver in other ways. Not as much about creating online knowledge resources as it is about what those resources should include and how we should structure them. Not as much about building social networks as it is about what those social networks can and should accomplish. And so on."
- Mar 16, 12
These tips could be well applied to classroom print material too. We shouldn't develop dense text that compels thorough reading; rather we should develop content that supports learning and guide the participant through the overall experience. - Mar 14, 12
- Mar 14, 12
This is one of those topics you can never study enough. Good exams can make or break a learning experience. - Feb 24, 12
It's not what that adult learners care about, as much as why.
- Dec 15, 11
The section on improving memory has some interesting considerations that could be built into course designs to encourage transfer of content to long-term memory. - Dec 15, 11
"...content based delivery of the curriculum, and its traditional compartmentalisation of subjects constrain the understanding of students, and fail to prepare them for a dynamic world of work and life that is constantly changing. Today we have a vast array of technology at our fingertips, and - although I admit this is seldom enough to make informed decisions and knowledgeable actions on its own - combined with the appropriate skills and literacies, individuals will have the ability to apply creative solutions to problems they may encounter on a daily basis." - Dec 15, 11
No they are not! Imagine if we assumed what they knew, developed job aids for those that didn't meet those assumptions, and crafted experiences that leverages and builds on those things they already do.
- Dec 15, 11
I'm a big believer that we should push content outside of the classroom and have participants exhibit behaviors while they are in it.
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Posts
- Jan 30, 13
Just when you thought the plans were on track ...
Sarah Reeves's insight:
The author is specifically talking about architectual or interior design, but you will quickly see how easily transferrable these diagrams are to any project that requires design! Excellent work. - Nov 19, 12
An interesting look into four philosophies behind Zynga's game design. As students become more and more used to these present in online interaction, elearning development must change to meet expectations. That said, there are also themes that can apply for anything designed for audience engagement. - Nov 08, 12
Insight into the role pattern recognition plays in the mind. Full of potentionl to leverage this analysis in the design of anything, but especially e- and m-learning.
- Apr 06, 12
The future of training is providing context--not content. "information-deliverers are going to need to add to their skill set pretty quickly, or they’ll find themselves obsolete. I think we need to think of ourselves as business consultants, experience designers and change facilitators."
- Mar 28, 12
"Your message is only as powerful as your ability to share it." - Mar 14, 12
Designing for decisions... Lots of learning applications here. - Mar 14, 12
The best designs tailor the message for the audience--this is especially important in learning!
- Mar 14, 12
- Dec 16, 11
In this infographic SmartPress.com interviewed 30 successful graphic designers and asked the most commonly asked questions to determine what it takes...
- Dec 16, 11
Good list of general characteristics of adult learners... or those who don't just come to class to "check the box."
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Adult education: How to be an active learner: Educational forums worldwide were debating adult learning from the early days of pedagogical thinkin..., Dr Pandula Siribaddana...
- Dec 15, 11
A little something I'm constantly trying to remind myself with. - Dec 15, 11
Helpful tips for sketching out storyboards and other designs. -- As a UX professional, I sketch every day. I often take over entire walls in our office and cover them with sketches, mapping out everything from context scenarios to wire frames and presentations. - Dec 15, 11
The focus of the study was asset management, but message design principles hold true to anyone communicating a brand! -- This infographic explains that although social media is a great tool for businesses, exposure is not enough, it's important to engage your costumer ba... - Dec 12, 11
Industrial Design content and community site - articles, discussions, interviews and resources. - Dec 12, 11
Design better meetings... -- Those of you who hate meetings and can't stand endless PowerPoint-based presentations, there's hope. - Dec 10, 11
Tumblr site for infographics. Love.
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By people who love charts for people who love charts. Created and run by: Jason Cody Submit A Chart!
- Dec 02, 11
- Dec 02, 11
Lots of good stuff in here. It's an article I know I'll read multiple times and find a new insight each time. - Nov 30, 11
These rules can apply to any product you're designing... games, training, presentations, etc. - Nov 29, 11
Paragraphs are everywhere. In fact, at the high risk of stating the obvious, you are reading one now. Despite their ubiquity, we frequently neglect their presentation. This is a mistake. - Nov 28, 11
So many potential uses! Proof you don't need the ability to draw complex graphics to display content visually. - Nov 27, 11
Sometimes design isn't limited to the product, but extends to the recommendations for the environment where your message is being consumed.
- Nov 27, 11
This infographic provides a visual explanation of the links between different elements of design. << Just a few considerations to keep in mind. - Nov 26, 11
What happens when you look at use of the same digital content or service on different devices? Quite consistently people's behavior changes significantly. - Nov 25, 11
This primarily challenges the way we think about designing higher-learning training, but transcends to all training.
- Nov 25, 11
I love that design principles cross industry... whether it's product, UX, or instructional--the fundamentals are all the same.
- Nov 22, 11
Stop assuming your audience is dumb and other useful tips for data representation
- Nov 13, 11
Collaboration is a must for many design projects. Here are some tips for successfully collaborating with peers without killing each other.
- Nov 13, 11
A great program of any kind should encourage the audience so to engage with the message in each one of these styles.
- Nov 10, 11
Good example of layering a Venn diagram with process to communicate roles and responsibilities.
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I've recently found myself trying to explain the difference between the skills I bring to a project as a UX Designer and why I'm not able to cover the role of a dedicated UI Developer.
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