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Throughout this engaging journey of developing my Blue Edgewater Training website, I’ve gained invaluable insights into creating effective, ethical, and impactful communication strategies specifically tailored to adult learners and stakeholders. Reflecting on this experience, it’s clear that communication isn’t just about information delivery—it’s about cultivating trust, credibility, and meaningful connections. Plus I had a blast…

Adult learners are a specific group that needs to be expertly marketed to, and a website can enhance credibility for the teacher. Otherwise, the students will simply go somewhere else to take lessons on topics like language, photography, art education, and even sailing instruction. Thoughtfully designed websites can be used for consultants like Tony Vincent…

When I first considered joining Purdue University’s Learning Design and Technology (LDT) program, the concept of digital badges caught my attention immediately. During a conversation with Zach from admissions, he introduced me to the idea of LDT Badges. He described these badges not merely as digital stickers, but as powerful assets that transform a portfolio…

How do you prove the value of training when resources are stretched thin and some leadership questions the need for anything beyond a quick “happy sheet?” Recent articles I’ve read have converged around this theme: evaluation always requires extra time, money, and stakeholder buy-in—yet it’s precisely what can keep training departments alive when budgets tighten.…

When we talk about evaluating our learning programs—whether that’s a formal workshop or on-the-job coaching—two models often come up: Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels and the Learning-Transfer Evaluation Model (LTEM). Each has its own spin on how (and why) we should measure training success. Below is a brief comparison based on my recent deep-dive into these frameworks.…

In the world of training and instructional design, success isn’t just about delivering a great course—it’s about proving that learning leads to real-world improvements. A Level 4 Evaluation study is invaluable because it views training as an ongoing process, rather than a one-time event. According to Kirkpatrick and Kirkpatrick (2016), measuring training impact is much…

As instructional designers, trainers, and learning professionals, our work isn’t just about delivering engaging courses or crafting compelling learning experiences, it’s about real-world application. After all, what’s the point of training if learners don’t actually use what they’ve learned on the job? That’s where Level 3 of the Kirkpatrick Model—Behavior—comes into play. It’s the crucial…

Welcome to my portfolio blog! Today, I’m sharing insights from my recent Evaluation Proposal for the AI Tools Academy, a one-day workshop aimed at empowering educators, administrators, and small business owners to integrate AI responsibly and effectively into their day-to-day operations. A key takeaway from this project was discovering just how critical it is to…

By Jason Boursier, EdTech and Sales Extraordinaire When it comes to school communication, there are plenty of platforms out there—but none quite like Trivory. You might hear about big, district-wide tools that promise to unify all communications in a single system, yet end up falling short when it comes to genuine engagement. That’s where Trivory stands…

Taking an evaluation course this Spring term and am extremely excited to learn about this field! What I have learned so far is that instructional designers (IDs) are agents of change, tasked with driving positive outcomes in organizations. Without measurable, impactful results from the efforts of a training team, the value of their work can…