Posts by Eve Connell
Different Types Of Online Education Platforms
Considering an online learning or training program for your team, client or organization? If so, you’re probably shopping providers, or at least engaging an instructional design expert to steer you in the right direction. (Pro tip: asking for professional help is always a good idea!) It’s still important for you to know what’s what when…
Read MoreHow Does the Gig Economy Work…for You?
Chances are, even if you’re not offering up products or services within our ever-expanding gig economy, you’ve used it. The choices are endless. There’s Uber, Lyft, or Getaround for transportation; airbnb or VRBO for lodging; TaskRabbit for just about any job ever; Etsy for all things DIY and LiquidSpace for a conference room or work…
Read MoreHere’s Why You Shouldn’t Shy Away From Networking Events
Maybe it’s the longer days, but summer seems to free up space for us to invite more leisure into our busy lives – most assuredly to hike or camp, to surf or SUP, to meet pals and colleagues for unencumbered happy hours. With this shift in focus comes more energy, too. A great way to…
Read MoreSmart Instructional Design, Part III: Resources for Success
As you know, designing effective online training programs requires serious preparation. Understanding your audience, their goals and motivations, as well as your organization’s goals for providing an e-learning course, is the first step. Then, providing relevant content, engaging exercises and activities, practical delivery systems, and readily accessible evaluation and assessment tools are all key components…
Read MoreSmart Instructional Design, Part II: Organize for Optimal Learning
Once you’ve landed on what (content) you’re presenting, to whom (audience) and why (purpose), you can then begin preparing how (structure). Planning course structure: the model matters There are dozens of good models on which to base your online-learning program. (First, consider that the model you use to present material is different from the platform…
Read MoreSmart Instructional Design, Part I: Introduction and Concepts
Is it slick? Is it shiny? Is it wow? Is it new? Sure, you want your online learning tools to look good and fancy to initially attract participants. But how will your program retain an engaged audience and foster practical learning outcomes after the “wow” factor has worn off? Types of online learning programs that…
Read MoreWith Q2 in Sight, Are You Organized to Optimize?
Smart Prep is Key! Many of us manage projects, clients and connections on a daily basis. Whether you’re pitching proposals (Please send your project scope by Friday EOD), moving through deliverables (Can you explain Phase 2 to our team?) or making referrals (Hey, Eve! Do you know any great graphic designers?), you probably need to…
Read MoreWhy Asking Questions is Good for Your Business and Career
As active member of a small think tank/support group for creative entrepreneurs, I help my colleagues dream, plan and manifest what they need to move forward in various endeavors. We are each quite focused on what we want, and this group offers fresh perspectives and resources to assist in getting our goals. Maybe surprisingly, maybe…
Read MorePresenting to All Learning Types
Before presenting information, you must consider your audience – who they are, what they know and what they need and/or want to know. But just as you plan your presentation content, you also need to plan your presentation approach. People receive messages differently based on how they learn. Therefore, it’s important to communicate core messages…
Read MoreMaximize Your Down Time This Holiday Season
It’s the same story each year: summer lingers, and then, bam!, those sultry, sunny days suddenly turn to fall. Most of us embrace the seasonal shift, moving full speed ahead, taking care of business, (over)scheduling our lives…then, we reach the holidays – the official span of the calendar that mysteriously fills up by early October with commitments galore.…
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