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Instructional Design, Learning, Teaching

A Critical Conversation about Instructional Design

Dear Maha, Thanks for the interesting conversation around the use of the terms Instructional (versus Learning) Design. I will do my best to respond to your question about resources and…

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Instructional Design, Visible Thinking

Thinking about Student Blogs and Community Building

“So you mean we are sharing cyberspace?” Seven words that offered a glimpse into our client’s thinking. I will refer to her as Ms. Z. [Stan and I met with…

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Instructional Design, Leadership

PD Musings: Guided Reflection

I love having thinking protocols to guide reflection. In the opening module from an online training course (professional development) I’m taking on facilitation, we are encouraged to use this protocol…

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Instructional Design, Teaching

Crafting a Learning-Centered Syllabus

Every course design is philosophy and belief in action. –Manifesto for Teaching Online, written by teachers and researchers in online education, University of Edinburgh 2011 [This was first posted in Engaged…

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  • Creativity,  Educational Technology,  Instructional Design,  Uncategorized

    Why Adobe Captivate Isn’t Enough: A Modern Take on Learning Design

    May 28, 2025 /

    So, you’re looking for an Adobe Captivate specialist? You’re not alone. Those searches dominate my site analytics. Captivate has long been a go-to for interactive eLearning. But here’s the thing: tools are just ingredients. A useful and meaningful course takes more than clicking through slides or dragging and dropping widgets. It requires thoughtful design, storytelling, and an understanding of how people actually learn. Captivate can be useful, but it’s not a magic wand. And if you’ve ever sat through a dull, forgettable training developed with Captivate, you know what I…

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