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Proactively disruptive leader who unleashes creativity and uses the power of gamification for good | President @USDLA
A blast from the past "Think big, but start small." and other tips to transform your training through gamification. From cognitive to emotional engagement, discover practical strategies you can implement today. Watch the full webinar: youtube.com/watch?v=ZMnS... #edtech #TxDLA
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January 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
What do you do to avoid creative burnout? I shared my ideas on using a wander and wonder approach. incentivizecreatives.com/tips-on-main...
Tips on Maintaining Creativity and Avoiding Creative Burnout
Ever wondered how top creatives maintain their spark in the face of demands? This article uncovers strategies to stay inspired and sidestep creative burnout.
incentivizecreatives.com
December 20, 2024 at 2:58 AM
The date of the presidential inauguration will coincide with MLK Day. What type of dream do we want?
December 15, 2024 at 6:04 PM
I recently got to speak with the founder and another leader from Stars Align and I can't wait to see how this changes the world. Think Live Aid for STEAM and the SDGs. Stay tuned for me doing more fan girling. www.stars-align.org
Stars Align | Stars Align
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December 11, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Recent Reads: The DNA of Engagement by David Pyllan & Sarah Jane McKechnie.

What have you read lately?
December 1, 2024 at 5:38 PM
I have acronymitis. I now expect the first letters of any list of words that describe a process or framework to be a relevant acronym. I just read multiple times around a process diagram trying to figure out the nonexistent acronym
November 25, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Find some happy each day. We have a brand spanking new week ahead.
November 25, 2024 at 2:20 PM
NOLA normal. TGIF
November 23, 2024 at 3:19 AM
I was today years old when I learned the word entelechy. "Entelechy is the art of turning theoretical elegance into practical usefulness." (Source: The DNA of Engagement by David Pullan and Sarah Jane McKechnie)
November 22, 2024 at 6:37 PM
The call for speakers for the USDLA 2025 conference is open until Dec 15th. #USDLA is a non-profit membership association that supports those who serve learners at a distance, including preK-20, workforce, and more. Full details can be found at usdla.org/2025-call-fo...
November 22, 2024 at 6:30 PM
I just learned that UCF is hiring a new Director of Instructional Design. Is new role on your 2024 or 2025 Bingo card? Learn more from them at jobs.ucf.edu/jobs/directo...
Director, Instructional Design - Orlando, Florida, United States
The OpportunityThe University of Central Florida’s (UCF) Center for Distributed Learning (CDL) invites applications for a Director of Instructional Design. The CDL’s Director of Instructional Design i...
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November 19, 2024 at 7:10 PM