It’s official! There’s a new L&D podcast on the block. Tory Hord hosts the Underground Instructional Designer Podcast, focusing on learning and development, instructional design, and entrepreneurship. The title stems from her basement office and punk rock influences, representing a rebellion against traditional training methods. The podcast aims to break down silos in instructional design, […]
In recent years, the importance of accessibility in digital content has gained significant attention. From websites to mobile applications, ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability, can access and navigate digital content is not just a matter of compliance but also one of ethics and inclusivity. This principle holds particularly true in the realm of e-learning,
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The evolving landscape of on-demand learning is gaining significance each year. This is why it’s more important to meet your audience where they are and according to their needs. Here’s a few great statistics that support mobile learning: When thinking about mobile learning, it’s important to start with the question – what device will the
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Integrating two software programs like Articulate Storyline and Rise can be a great way to provide a better user experience, but it can also be a daunting task. Fortunately, there are some tips and tricks that you can use to make the process smoother and more efficient. You’re a highly skilled instructional designer and have
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The use of color is a great way to engage your audience and portray a message that supports the content. Color Theory is the study of how colors work together and how they affect our emotions and perceptions. Designers use color theory to convey the right mood for your message. The 60 – 30 –
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Working from home has it’s perks and one of them is ditching the notebook planners. I am notorious for losing them, starting a new one, or just forgetting to use them. So I designed this quarterly calendar to hang in my office to see all important dates, travel dates, goals, and highlights at a glance.
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This quiz was created for fun! There are five different instructional designers that you might be – but don’t worry! If you have been an instructional designer for any amount of time, you know that it can change next week. If you enjoyed this quiz, share with a friend and tag me in your posts!
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In the field of wildland fire management and emergency response, continuous training and learning are essential to improving the capabilities of our brave firefighters. Recently, I had the privilege of working on a project, aiming to enhance the training experience for their staff ride program. This project was especially interesting as it revolved around the
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I have been using different AI tools for business, personal, social media, and more. I wanted to figure out which tools would actually give me a streamlined experience or reduction in development time. I curated a list of my top seven picks for instructional designers & eLearning developers. At the end of this post, be
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I am so excited to announce that I have earned the Certified Professional in Talent Development® credential from the Association for Talent Development Certification Institute (ATD CI), formerly ASTD CI. Earning the CPTD certification means that Tory Hord, CPTD possesses the knowledge and skills to be a top performer in the talent development field. Those
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