Insights on Learning Design

Design planning

Clarity Is a Learning Design Must-Have

I’ve been thinking a lot about clarity in course design. Most instructional designers don’t have the opportunity to sit in...

Feb 12, 2026 2 min read

Design planning

When Learning Feels Like Too Much: Designing Against Information Overload

I was recently thinking about courses I’ve taken as an adult that made my brain hurt from the amount of...

Feb 10, 2026 2 min read

LX Design

Designing for Adult Learners

When designing learning experiences for adult learners, one question shows up quickly: WIIFM — “What’s in it for me?” Adult...

Feb 8, 2026 2 min read

Design planning

The Power of Positive Relationships in Instructional Design

I’ve been thinking about how much positive working relationships shape the success of the course design process. After all, instructional...

Feb 6, 2026 2 min read

Design planning

What Snow Days and Poor Course Design Have in Common

In the U.S. South, when snow is in the forecast, something predictable happens: stores close; schools shut down; offices cancel...

Feb 4, 2026 2 min read

Design planning

Live Training Needs Interactivity

A few weeks ago, I attended a virtual training session that delivered excellent content but provided no opportunity for interaction....

Feb 2, 2026 2 min read

Design planning

AI Can Speed Up LMS Design — But It Can’t Replace Instructional Judgment

Artificial intelligence has become part of my workflow when designing LMS pages with HTML and learning templates. I use AI...

Jan 25, 2026 2 min read