Author Archives: Darin

Using Cognitive Hacks for eLearning

Posted on 26 March 2019 by Darin

I remember the first time I heard someone speaking a language other than English. I was eight years old. My family and I were visiting Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza, and we had stopped by the Classic Cup Café to … Continue reading →

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3 Tricks to Overcome the Imposter Syndrome in Instructional Design

Posted on 12 March 2019 by Darin

Have you heard of imposter syndrome? Originally coined by clinical psychologists Pauline Clance and  Suzanne Imes in 1978 (Clance, 1985), the term describes the self-doubt that they are underqualified. People experiencing the imposter syndrome often feel they do not deserve … Continue reading →

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How to Failsafe Your Core Training

Posted on 27 February 2019 by Darin

Have you ever been in this situation? Last Monday, a new employee started with the company. My colleague who usually conducts the first-day onboarding was out of town, so I was filling in for him. The morning goes by great. … Continue reading →

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Using CIA Tradecraft in the Real World

Posted on 23 January 2019 by Darin

Imagine a daunting assignment: You need to create an employee development training course on problem-solving skills. Sounds easy, right? It should be easy. After all, you have been solving problems your entire life. Maybe you have a Masters of Business … Continue reading →

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Applying Learning Styles to Electronic Health Records (EHR) Training

Posted on 26 December 2018 by Darin

In the educational world, learning styles can be a taboo subject. The learning style field is filled with nearly a dozen distinct models all claiming to encapsulate and categorize learners. As an education professional, I frequently must modify teaching opportunities … Continue reading →

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