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The eLearning Coach Newsletter
Stay Inspired and Up-to-Date
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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 newsletter.
- How to write reflection questions based on cognitive science (with lots of examples you can take)
- How to use visual grouping to help viewers understand your graphics
- How to use a behavior change model to solve big challenges
- Make Me Think, Multimedia Freebies, and Cool Tools
Let's go!
Reflection questions prompt learners to examine their experiences, interpret situations, and anticipate future actions.
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As designers, we can take advantage of visual grouping so viewers will perceive and understand our visuals correctly and rapidly.
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Julie Dirksen, author of Design for How People Learn and Talk to the Elephant, discusses a behavior change model you can use for those sticky problems that are tough to solve.
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PROMOTION
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GOOD FINDS
Before downloading files, please be sure to check they are virus and spam-free. Freebies often require some form of registration.
MAKE ME THINK
MULTIMEDIA
COOL TOOLS
- Wordy: Language learning through movies and tv
- Craft: An app for notes, tasks, planning, big ideas, etc., with a free plan.
- Snipd: AI-powered podcast app with more functionality
- Pillbits: Create and sell microlearning courses
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