Author name: Tory

Award-Winning Onboarding Project

Project Overview When new hires join an organization, their first day often sets the tone for their journey ahead. Traditional onboarding processes, while functional, can sometimes feel overwhelming or uninspiring. Enter Tap to Triumph: a digital scavenger hunt that transforms onboarding into an engaging, interactive experience. The idea for Tap to Triumph was born out […]

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Underground Instructional Designer Podcast | break down the silo & amp up your creativity

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,

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Mobile-First Design

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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What type of Instructional Designer are you? Take the Quiz to find out!

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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Bridging the Gap: Developing a Virtual Staff Ride

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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