Dear Gencifier... It’s Not Me, It’s You.
"We talk about imposter syndrome as if it’s a personal flaw. A mindset issue. Something fragile or lacking within the individual. What I’ve experienced is that imposter syndrome seems to be an external affliction installed through repeated exposure to subtle undermining and dismissive behaviour."
Just A Girl?
Instructional Designer, Ivonne Martin, recounts a career across industries where, despite ability, she faced a constant battle for recognition, all because she was "just a girl".
Has AI in L&D run out of steam?
With the release of the most recent State of Digital Learning Report and the focus on AI in Learning and Development (L&D), I wanted to share some of my musings on the fatigue that learners are undoubtedly experiencing.
To Contract Or Not To Contract
I, an Instructional Designer armed with an EdD, a past life as an art teacher, and a passion for crafting learning experiences that sparkle with interactivity and accessibility, set out on what I believed would be a noble quest.
Queen Bee to Queen Hive
In an era defined by rapid change and technological advancement, the role of women in shaping the future of learning and leadership has never been more critical. Women are actively driving the transformation of the corporate learning space with bold, strategic, and inclusive approaches.
Disarrai: Is the AI demon driving you over the edge?
Disarrai is the architect of synthetic doubt. With a smooth, calm voice, she tells you that your own hard-earned experience is messy and clunky, and that she can make it perfect with a single AI prompt.
End of Chapter One...
It's been 6 weeks since Hell and D launched and we're finishing up chapter 1 of Dee's battle against the demons of L&D. Join us for a recap!
Tackling the TINA Protocol
The Regressor demon breaks out the big guns, channelling the spirit of a certain 1980s Prime Minister to ensure your lofty learning ambitions are kept safe, cheap and tick-box friendly. Beware the TINA protocol.
In the Zone
How to design satisfying instructional modules using Flow Theory - the psychological sweet spot where people feel deeply immersed in an activity - and gamer insights.
The Day I Started To Sound Like An AI Chatbot
When people interact with courses or modules that “sound like AI”, what is the impact on the effectiveness of their learning experience?
The other day, while telling a story, I heard myself say, "But here's the kicker!" Immediately followed by a horrified pause, "Oh no, I sound like ChatGPT…”
