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Nothing is More Dangerous Than Uncontextualized Data

Nothing is More Dangerous Than Uncontextualized...

Richard Sites

In instructional design, data rules—but uncontextualized data is a hidden danger. Metrics like completion rates or test scores can mislead without the full story, especially when stakeholders lack day-to-day insight....

Nothing is More Dangerous Than Uncontextualized...

Richard Sites

In instructional design, data rules—but uncontextualized data is a hidden danger. Metrics like completion rates or test scores can mislead without the full story, especially when stakeholders lack day-to-day insight....

Skills Matter, But Empathy Matters More

Skills Matter, But Empathy Matters More

Richard Sites

While assembling instructional design teams often focuses on diverse skillsets—designers, developers, writers—empathy is an overlooked yet critical component. Beyond technical ability, team members must connect with learners, stakeholders, and colleagues...

Skills Matter, But Empathy Matters More

Richard Sites

While assembling instructional design teams often focuses on diverse skillsets—designers, developers, writers—empathy is an overlooked yet critical component. Beyond technical ability, team members must connect with learners, stakeholders, and colleagues...

Instructional Design Dilemmas

Instructional Design Dilemmas

Richard Sites

Instructional design is rich with theories and processes, yet no universal blueprint exists for any project. Each endeavor is unique, shaped by distinct organizational challenges and learner needs. While foundational...

Instructional Design Dilemmas

Richard Sites

Instructional design is rich with theories and processes, yet no universal blueprint exists for any project. Each endeavor is unique, shaped by distinct organizational challenges and learner needs. While foundational...

Jumping the Shark: Modern Instructional Design

Jumping the Shark: Modern Instructional Design

Richard Sites

Modern instructional design has “jumped the shark,” prioritizing rigid processes, trendy strategies, and shiny tools over effective learning. Frameworks like ADDIE and SAM promise structure but often foster a checklist...

Jumping the Shark: Modern Instructional Design

Richard Sites

Modern instructional design has “jumped the shark,” prioritizing rigid processes, trendy strategies, and shiny tools over effective learning. Frameworks like ADDIE and SAM promise structure but often foster a checklist...

Making Effective Contributions

Making Effective Contributions

Richard Sites

Being aware of your roles and actively participating in T&D is just the start. You now need to think about how you will perform in each of these roles. How...

Making Effective Contributions

Richard Sites

Being aware of your roles and actively participating in T&D is just the start. You now need to think about how you will perform in each of these roles. How...

What's the Reason for Training?

What's the Reason for Training?

Richard Sites

But why train at all? You could just hire people who possess the necessary skills to accomplish the performance you’re looking for. You could buy off-the-shelf training programs to address ...

What's the Reason for Training?

Richard Sites

But why train at all? You could just hire people who possess the necessary skills to accomplish the performance you’re looking for. You could buy off-the-shelf training programs to address ...