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Nicole Papaioannou, PhD

Oct 17, 20183 min read

Learning Design from The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell

You may have seen the teaser to this post already on LinkedIn, but I am IN LOVE with The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell. And...

Nicole Papaioannou, PhD

Aug 8, 20186 min read

FAQ: How to Be a Freelance Instructional Designer

I've had a bunch of emails lately from hopefuls wanting to start freelancing as Instructional Designers and asking for advice on how to...

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Nicole Papaioannou, PhD

Jul 25, 20183 min read

Getting the Horse to Drink: Motivating Apathetic Learners

As the old saying goes "you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink." I've written quite a few posts now that talk about...

Nicole Papaioannou, PhD

Jun 19, 20183 min read

Pre-Boarding: Not Just for Airlines

"Those passengers who could use a little extra time getting settled are invited to pre-board at this time." If you've ever flown, I'm...

Nicole Papaioannou, PhD

May 29, 20184 min read

Is It Really a Training Issue?: When You Need More Training & When You Don't

Training is a wonderful thing. Effectively designed learning has the potential to help improve the customer experience, help...

Nicole Papaioannou, PhD

May 22, 20184 min read

Only 3 in 10 Employees Agree Someone Has Talked to Them About Their Progress in the Last 6 Months

Wow! Let me repeat that. According to Gallup's 2017 State of the American Workforce report: "Only 3 in 10 U.S. employees strongly agree...

Nicole Papaioannou, PhD

May 14, 20182 min read

Are Your Instructional Videos Effective?: Four Common Pitfalls

Video is a staple of modern learning. TEDtalks, YouTube, Lynda, Udemy, Skillshare-- none of these companies would be as successful...

Nicole Papaioannou, PhD

May 10, 20184 min read

10 Tips for Crafting a Culture of Learning

While building a culture of learning may seem superfluous to business operations, implementing a culture of learning is a key element to...

Nicole Papaioannou, PhD

May 1, 20183 min read

Three Times Non-Sustainable Training Affects the Bottom Line

One of the top concerns I address with corporate clients is sustainable training. At the very least, to retain employees and avoid costly...