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Constructivism: Piecing it Together
Constructivism has always been one learning theory that I personally feel makes a lot of sense, but gets overlooked in the rush to generate content. At its heart, Constructivism proposes that our...
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Tips to Getting Hired
From time to time I have to hire new members for my team, which is always an interesting process. Over the years I have seen some amazing applicants, and also some not so stellar ones. So, this week I...
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Exploring ADDIE
When I first began my career as an instructional designer, the very first thing I learned about was the ADDIE model. This Instructional Systems Design (ISD) model has been around for decades and has...
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Bloom’s Taxonomy
Bloom’s taxonomy has been around since 1956. Bloom and his colleagues developed six knowledge categories to help frame learning, which include knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis,...
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Looking to the Future
The other day I had the privilege of sitting on a panel with other leaders, answering questions from a group of aspiring leaders. During this session the panel was asked how they prepare for the...
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Changing Behavior
It’s that time of year where we reflect on the past year’s failures and successes and regroup and say “This is the year when I get things done.” Sadly, that motivation usually lasts for a brief amount...
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Bigger isn’t always better
For some reason society seems to be obsessed with the notion that things need to be bigger to be better. Whether it is a bigger car or a bigger house, bigger is better. Sadly I have seen this mindset...
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5 things managers should know
For several years now I have been privileged to sit on a panel as a manager for aspiring leaders here at Northern Arizona University. On this panel is a group of managers at the University who, on the...
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Self Improvement
Every year about this time at work. I have the privilege to sit down with my team members and do performance appraisals and set new goals for the year. It’s a time when we look back on all the things...
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Three tips to get the most out of a convention
Convention are something I look forward to all year. It is a time to see old faces and catch up with colleges and friends in my industry. I think they can be a wonderful tool to help teams grow and...
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