Over the last two weeks, I have looked at what exactly it means to flip a classroom and a couple of flipped learning models. Today, let’s look at the benefits and challenges of flipping. Flipped learning can be really awesome! Higher levels of engagement If you’ve read my previous posts on flipped learning, you already […]

After skipping a few weeks of Aritculate learning challenges, I hopped back in the saddle this week. This challenge was nerdily fun. David asked us to create an interaction about an instructional design principle and frankly, I had a hard time choosing! I went with 4 part Learning Objectives and had some fun with it. […]

About 2 weeks ago I had the pleasure of sitting down with Chris Mangione, an instructional designer who produces a podcast series called Eye on ISD. Each week Chris discusses a few ISD topics and interviews a guest in the field. We had a great time chatting and I’m thrilled to share our conversation, along […]

This week’s flipped primer installment just happens to correspond nicely with the Articulate eLearning Heroes challenge of the week - I love it when those things happen! The Articulate challenge is to share your favorite eLearning tools. I shared a few of my favorites, and there is a wonderful list being compiled. And in this […]

Alright.  I have already talked a bit about flipped learning - what it is, how to do it, pros and cons, and tools for implementation. This last installment is a set of examples of how flipped learning is being used in the workplace.  There are some cool uses in here so please read on! New […]

An old friend came to stay with me this past week, someone I love dearly but hadn’t seen in about 5 years. He (Dave) lives on the west coast, I live on the east coast and therefore we don’t get to see each other often. We had a wonderful time catching up and had lots […]

Today is the last day of school for the kids in my town. For many that means the start of several months of forgetting much of what they just crammed into their brains for finals.  Admittedly, I was never that kid.  I read all the time, even really boring things like math text books (yeah, […]

Hey everyone, I am now officially a guest blogger for ATD (the Association for Talent Development, formerly ASTD).  My first post, about my path to starting my Master’s program, was just published. Enjoy! -Allison  Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: ASTD, ATD, education, instructional design

Yesterday I signed up for my third triathlon.  I did my first tri a few years ago and became hooked.  I don’t have the time (or money) to do more than one a year but I look forward to these events with great enthusiasm. To celebrate round number three, I’d like to write one of […]

  Image Credit: David Anderson I am jumping back in to the Articulate eLearning Challenges this week!  David has asked us to do a short interview with ourselves, answering the following 10 questions: 1. Tell us a little about yourself and the types of e-learning projects you most enjoy. 2. How did you become an […]