As a 1% for the Planet member, we choose a charity to align and partner with for our 1% donation. In 2019 we chose the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Leave No Trace provides research, education and initiatives so every person who ventures outside can protect and enjoy our world responsibly. The "Leave No Trace Seven Principles": Plan Ahead and PrepareTravel and Camp on Durable SurfacesDispose of Waste ProperlyLeave … [Read more...] about Educating the Public About Responsible Interaction with Nature
Sarah Facilitates ATD TechKnowledge Charity Hackathon
We're excited to announce Sarah will be leading a group of instructional designers and developers at the first ATD TechKnowledge Hackathon in San Jose today. This hackathon benefits Upwardly Global. There are about 2 million immigrants and refugees currently in the U.S. who have college degrees from their home countries but are unemployed or working far below their skill level. Upwardly Global is the first and longest-serving … [Read more...] about Sarah Facilitates ATD TechKnowledge Charity Hackathon
What We Learned From Getting Zapped
Last summer, Sarah and I visited the University of Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center (LEIC) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. We are fortunate to be part of a project focused on improving law enforcement de-escalation tactics for veterans in crisis through a grant from the national Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). The goal of this project is to create an immersive, self-paced online learning experience for police … [Read more...] about What We Learned From Getting Zapped
2019 Ninjas Strategic Retreat
We don't have a secret lair, yet. But if we did, I like to think it would resemble the Thundercats lair (which, awesomely, people are recreating in Minecraft). Instead, we make do with cool AirBnB rentals that have plenty of space to write, learn, and debate, along with a close proximity to excellent food. This year, our retreat was in Chicago. While not exactly a tropical paradise this time of year, we lucked into some decent weather and were … [Read more...] about 2019 Ninjas Strategic Retreat
Brian on Inclusion and Accessibility on IDIOIC
Recently, I was invited to join Chris Van Wingerden and Brent Schlenker on Instructional Designers in Offices Drinking Coffee (IDIODC) to speak about accessibility and inclusion in learning. Watch the video recording. Also, be sure to check out our accessibility primer and resources. Drop us an email and let us know what you're working on and what challenges you face when it comes to designing for everyone. … [Read more...] about Brian on Inclusion and Accessibility on IDIOIC
A Few Resources and Research on Designing Learning Experiences
We are helping one of our clients design an employee onboarding program. Our goal is to help their organization support new employees in locations across the country using a consistent, scalable approach while maintaining a strong community culture. To that end, we have recommended blended learning. While the approach you decide to take depends on a number of factors (desired outcomes, personnel, what they need to do their job(s), timing, … [Read more...] about A Few Resources and Research on Designing Learning Experiences
