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Best Performance Support Solution at DevLearn 2025: Automated Intake Request Workflow

When my name was called for Best Performance Support Solution at DevLearn’s DemoFest this year, I’ll admit—I was completely shocked. DevLearn is one of the largest learning technology conference out there, and DemoFest brings together some of the most innovative minds in L&D. But more than the award itself, what made the experience truly rewarding […]

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Accessible Course Design

eLearning, Instructional Design / Tory

As part of the eLearning Designer’s Academy Challenge, I’ve been taking this months brief and developed two versions. A version that didn’t include accessibility considerations and a refined (more) accessible version. On LinkedIn, I have been sharing the Make My Course Accessible series to pull back the curtain on what it really looks like to

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Building Stronger Bonds with Subject Matter Experts: Why It Matters and How to Start

Instructional Design / Tory

In the world of instructional design and learning development, Subject Matter Experts are often the gatekeepers of knowledge. They hold the insights, the real-world experience, and the context needed to create effective learning solutions. But here’s the truth — the best instructional content doesn’t come from a checklist of questions. It comes from relationships built

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