Practice does not make perfect. Practice makes permanent. If you practice long enough and in the right ways—feedback matters—you can get better at almost anything. Whether it’s preparing for a difficult conversation, getting ready for an emergency, or learning a new skill, practice can provide a safe space to build confidence, improve our responses,…
Category: learning
When forums fail us
When good forums go bad I had one of those conversations recently that left me surprised, disappointed, and honestly a bit rattled. A few colleagues and I were chatting about our experiences with online learning, specifically how forums are used in courses. What started as a casual conversation quickly turned into a bit of…
Learning experience design: what actually works?
Listen to a NotebookLM fraudcast based on this post. TL;DR Forget outdated learning styles. Instead: Use Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to make learning accessible to all. Adapt instruction for those with specific needs, like neurodivergent learners. Leverage AI tools to deliver content in diverse formats quickly. Apply research-backed principles like chunking, multimedia, and…
Creating AI-powered video podcasts: Comparing tools and workflows
Creating promotional videos, heck, any kind of video, can feel like a monumental task, especially when you’re trying to showcase something tech related like an AI workshop. To streamline the process, and to have a bit of a play, I decided to experiment with two AI-powered workflows for creating an AI-augmented, podcast-style promotional video….
Lest we forget
Trigger warning. This is a more political post than usual for me. If political commentary offends you, walk away. Reflecting on Remembrance Day In honor of Remembrance Day, I decided to dedicate a few hours to reflect on—and, to be honest, learn more about—the two world wars. Like many in my generation, I have…
AI for Advocates
I’ve been an advocate on and off for a very long time. Many of my jobs included advocating for clients who were entangled in the justice, mental health, and substance abuse treatment systems. It’s meaningful, often challenging, and to be honest sometimes heartbreaking work. Needless to say I have a soft spot for the…