The eLearning Coach Newsletter For Nerdy Fun August 2, 2026 Greetings Reader,Learning designers are often frustrated that decision-makers think training is the solution to every problem. Then, when it turns out that the problem persists even after training, it can make you or our field look less than stellar. Have you experienced this? The first article is a way out. If you have enough credibility in your organization or with your clients, you can propose a root cause analysis to discover the...
4 days ago • 3 min read
The eLearning Coach Newsletter For Nerdy Fun July 7, 2026 Greetings Reader, What's been on your mind lately? Have you been wondering how you can use AI to become better at what you do, not just faster? That's great because that's what Phillipa Hardman, PhD, discusses in my latest podcast episode (link below). Or have you been thinking about the cognitive characteristics of experts? I knew it! You'll enjoy the second article below. The cognitive differences between experts and novices are...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
The eLearning Coach Newsletter Stay Inspired and Up-to-Date May 5, 2026 Greetings Reader, I recently read an article that described a job interview where the candidate couldn’t answer multiple questions about the work in his portfolio. The interviewer concluded that the work was done by AI. She wrote that the interviewee had no connection or responsibility to the work he was showing, known as cognitive ownership. I find this disturbing and perhaps you do too. The first article in this edition...
3 months ago • 2 min read
The eLearning Coach Newsletter Stay Inspired and Up-to-Date April 1, 2026 Greetings Reader, I hope you're well. I finally met my goal of publishing this newsletter on the first of the month. I doubt it will ever happen again :-). A quick announcement: If you're looking to build your portfolio or experiment with a new idea, iSpring is running a contest that offers free access to their authoring tool and feedback on your submission. See the details. Now, here's what's in this month's...
4 months ago • 2 min read
February 4, 2026 Hello Reader, I hope you are well, and if you are living in the frozen lands, that you are at least partially dug out. If you're concerned about how AI will affect your future role, I hope my conversation with Josh Cavalier will help you make sense of it. There is still uncertainty, but some trends are emerging that will help you prepare. The second article explores several ways to surface your tacit knowledge, which arises from your experience but is difficult to articulate....
6 months ago • 3 min read
January 7, 2026 Greetings Reader, Wishing you a happy and healthy 2026! The two articles and podcast have one goal: to help you improve your learning designs. I hope you enjoy the first edition of 2026. If you missed the last session of Elevate Your Visibility for Better Opportunities (even if you're an introvert), I'll be presenting it again on Wednesday, January 14th. You'll get practical, research-informed strategies for standing out in ways that feel authentic, generous, and sustainable....
7 months ago • 3 min read
December 3, 2025 Greetings Reader, As we look ahead to the new year, I want to thank you for subscribing and for staying connected through this newsletter. I love hearing your stories, learning what you’re working on, and helping however I can. If 2026 is your year to step out and strengthen your professional visibility, you're invited to a free webinar: Elevate Your Visibility for Better Opportunities (even if you're an introvert). I’ll walk you through practical, research-informed...
8 months ago • 3 min read
The eLearning Coach Newsletter For Curious Learning Professionals October 2, 2025 Hi Reader, I hope you are well. Did you know that moving pictures, like animations, are one of the basic visual features that capture our attention? However, animations are not always the most effective choice for learning. Read the first article to find out more. One of the significant challenges of remote work is missing out on great opportunities or higher pay. Out of sight, out of mind. The second article...
10 months ago • 3 min read
The eLearning Coach Newsletter For Curious Learning Professionals September 1, 2025 Greetings Reader, Do you ever struggle when working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)? Maybe they don’t fully understand your role or what you actually do. Maybe you don't get their perspective. In the first and third items this month, you’ll find strategies based on research and practice to make SME collaboration easier and less frustrating. The second article continues my visibility series. This one is for...
11 months ago • 3 min read
The eLearning Coach Newsletter For Curious Learning Professionals August 1, 2025 Greetings Reader, It’s peak heat season for much of the Northern Hemisphere, and every day can feel like a slog through humidity and high temps. Still, garden tomatoes, breezy summer nights, and fireflies make it all worthwhile. I hope you’re having a good season, wherever you are. Now, on to the articles. 7 Books That Will Make You a Better Writer Many people—myself included—didn’t realize just how much writing...
about 1 year ago • 3 min read