Glamping and Accessible Design
This past weekend, my family and I took the opportunity to go glamping (glamorous camping) with some friends. While a large part of me,...
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Jared Speight
Mar 18, 20231 min read
Game On!
Pixelated penguins, PowerPoint Pacman pictures, and plentiful puns? Sounds like a great time, and that's exactly what you'll have if you...
Jared Speight
Feb 11, 20231 min read
Creating Accessible Documents
I finished up WebAIM's course on creating accessible documents using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Acrobat, and I would highly...
Jared Speight
Jan 29, 20233 min read
A Well-Designed Course
Reflection on Chapter 14: How Do I Know If My Courses Are Designed Well? "Just because the course is live doesn't mean the work is done."...
Jared Speight
Jan 27, 20232 min read
Working with SMEs
Reflection on Chapter 13: How Do I Work With SMEs? It seems like the best chapters in this book have been saved for the end. I'm...
Jared Speight
Jan 21, 20232 min read
Public Speaking
Reflection on Chapter 10: How Does Public Speaking Impact My Career? Each blog post in this series (#WIWIK) will take a moment to reflect...
Jared Speight
Jan 13, 20232 min read
Learning from the Process
Reflection on Chapter 6: How Do You Build a Portfolio? Each blog post in this series (#WIWIK) will take a moment to reflect on the...
Jared Speight
Jan 6, 20232 min read
When I Grow Up
Reflection on Chapter 3: What Kind of Instructional Designer Do I Want to Be When I Grow Up? Each blog post in this series (#WIWIK) will...
Jared Speight
Jan 2, 20232 min read
What Is It We Do, Exactly?
Reflection on Chapter 1: What Does an Instructional Designer Do? Each blog post in this series (#WIWIK) will take a moment to reflect on...
Jared Speight
Jan 1, 20231 min read
Book Reflection: What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer
I recently started reading Dr. Luke Hobson's book, What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer. Obviously, the best time...
Jared Speight
Dec 15, 20221 min read
Oh Fudge! Just Google It.
Mobile technology has revolutionized the ways in which we work, as well as where we are working from. It allows us to communicate,...
Jared Speight
Dec 10, 20221 min read
Building Blocks of Immersive Learning
How can we utilize alternative reality-based technologies to enhance learning experiences in the classroom and workforce? Learning...
Jared Speight
Dec 2, 20223 min read
Social Learning, Professional Growth
What are the benefits of a personal learning network and how can we expand existing networks for further professional growth?
Jared Speight
Nov 23, 20222 min read
Mastodons and Microlearning
What is microlearning and how can we use it to simplify the onboarding and learning curve to a Twitter alternative?
Jared Speight
Nov 14, 20222 min read
Old Blog, New Clicks
How can we use blogs in the learning environment to expand the knowledge and skills of our learners?
Jared Speight
Oct 4, 20221 min read
Exploring DominKnow
I just completed a two-day workshop exploring the DominKnow One course authoring tool with Chris Van Wingerden, and I have to say that...
Jared Speight
Sep 18, 20221 min read
SMARRRT Goals: A Storyline Game
For my most recent course at the American College of Education, we were given the task of creating a game to supplement the learning...
Jared Speight
Aug 2, 20222 min read
A Pilot is a Pilot
The last two years, and likely the upcoming ones as well, teachers have been transitioning into a variety of new careers. They've left...
Jared Speight
Jul 27, 20221 min read
Just Keep Swimming
I just finished making an original course using Vyond and Articulate Storyline for my portfolio. Unfortunately, I was unable to work with...
Jared Speight
Jul 20, 20221 min read
Lego Blocks and Bowflex Directions
The more I learn about Instructional Design and key principles that are vital for effective learning, the more I see them play out in...
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