When developing a piece of communication, we often spend a significant amount of time thinking about the content of our message. But do we spend enough time thinking about the delivery method for that piece of communication? The subject of this blog post addresses the impact of different delivery methods for a piece of communication. […]
Note: The next series of blog posts will focus on subject material from my next course: Project Management in Education and Training. Preamble The purpose of this blog post is to conduct a post-mortem analysis of a recent project. Due to the public nature of this blog and in order to protect confidentiality, the project […]
The Distance Learning course at Walden University has taught me about the importance of balancing theory with practical application when designing distance-learning solutions. It has also caused me to think about the perceptions surrounding distance learning and what instructional designers can do to improve distance-learning experiences. This blog post will attempt to address the following […]
Currently, there are many universities that are publishing open courses on the World Wide Web. The subject of this blog post is to examine the effectiveness of open courses at universities by looking at a specific example. To examine the effectiveness of an open course, three factors need to be considered: Context Theory Learner Audience […]
Scenario #3: Asynchronous Training In an effort to improve its poor safety record, a biodiesel manufacturing plant needs a series of safety training modules. These stand-alone modules must illustrate best practices on how to safely operate the many pieces of heavy machinery on the plant floor. The modules should involve step-by-step processes and the method […]
Before beginning the Distance Learning course at Walden University, my view of distance learning was quite narrow. I viewed it as an alternative method of studying used primarily by post-secondary educational institutions. To take it a step further, my view of distance learning was that it was an old, out-dated method of study. I defined […]
I see you have learned to work the Google on the Internet machine. It may seem strange to begin my first post with a quote from Blades of Glory. However, it does seem to provide an accurate description of information gathering in the modern era. On that note, welcome to my small space on the […]
Instructional Design and Other Musings 
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