Making Interactive Videos in Camtasia Using Hotspots Making Interactive Videos in Camtasia Using Hotspots

If you are not already familiar with Camtasia, it is software that is widely used for creating and recording video tutorials and presentations.  But, what if you don’t want to make another boring, snooze-fest presentation? This is where hotspots come in. Hotspots provide clickable calls-to-action in videos that can make your videos more interactive, engaging, […]

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Basic Coding Intro for Middle School Girls Basic Coding Intro for Middle School Girls

For this client, I developed a curriculum, designed presentations for eLearning, as well as Instructor-Led Trainings (ILT) in a classroom with actual students. I created this presentation as part of the curriculum I’m currently developing for an in-person, two-week training class I’m developing for an upcoming governmental project. By now, you all know I’m passionate […]

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MicroLearning MicroLearning

For a recent MicroLearning project, I was tasked with learning a new (to me) digital media technology tool or application that could support me as an Instructional Designer. I actually used several freeware applications to create a quick video for new business owners, or anyone wanting to create their own website for free without having […]

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The Importance of Storyboarding (with an Example) The Importance of Storyboarding (with an Example)

Having worked on projects in the past both with and without storyboards, I must stress what a valuable part of the Instructional Design process it is. Effective storyboards help ensure all stakeholders, designers, and curriculum developers are on the same page. This saves valuable time and energy, helps ensure a happy client (if you’re developing […]

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How to Create Your Own Website for FREE

Today, I want to share a quick video about something that I get a lot of questions about: how to build your own website without having to hire a designer. Believe it or not, you can build your very own website for FREE from the comfort of your own home, without having to pay a […]

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