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The Software Cure-All: Finding Internal Pain Points to Automate Away

Nick Walsh An Article By Nick Walsh // 2.11.2020

…by asking a third-party for help, recording the session, or note taking immediately afterwards. Sample Questions Look to find stressors, blockers, and what’s missing with questions like: What’s the least…

Ten Years of Brains: EdTech Lessons in the Decade After Rails for Zombies

Nick Walsh An Article By Nick Walsh // 9.30.2020

…tossing in a multiple choice question before calling it a day. Newcomers to this variety of training are always excited by the potential behind complex, in-context testing, but that complexity…

When More is More in Interface Design

Ayana Campbell Smith An Article By Ayana Campbell Smith // 8.9.2022

…WCAG. Starting with commonly-used design patterns such as those spelled out in Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines or Google’s Material Design is a great first step towards a good foundation. Type Design…

Clearing Software’s Biggest Hurdle: Communication

Jennifer Borders An Article By Jennifer Borders // 5.15.2023

…are communication, communication, and communication. Room by room, we have to share our vision for the finished product. Otherwise, well — were you picturing a log cabin? Let’s take a look…

To Create a Better Learning System, Focus On the Students

Nathaniel Bibler An Article By Nathaniel Bibler // 5.3.2021

…With that data, keep an active eye out for trouble spots. For example, create a graph showing students’ starts against completions at various checkpoints throughout your materials. These graphs will…