Welcome to Scissortail’s Learning Nest blog, written by Kayleen Holt.
Reading Time: 2 minutesExplore accessibility resources on AI-assisted testing, inclusive color choices, WCAG evaluation, and free tools and courses for learning designers.
Reading Time: 9 minutesAre you unintentionally creating barriers for your neurodivergent coworkers? Explore seven common mistakes and what you can do instead to support your colleagues.
Reading Time: 7 minutesWhat can freelancers learn from Dolly Parton? Discover eight career tips for freelancers gleaned from her extraordinary life—from knowing your worth and choosing meaningful work to building strong relationships, staying true to your values, embracing growth, and creating an impact that lasts.
Reading Time: 2 minutesCheck out these useful finds for learning designers: accessibility of leading vibe-coding tools, six years of AIDC recordings, and practical tools for planning sessions, evaluating perceptual color contrast, and testing SCORM packages in your browser.
Reading Time: 5 minutesFaster tools, microlearning, and AI make it tempting to skip the instructional design document. But documenting your design decisions can prevent rework, strengthen alignment, preserve your rationale, and keep projects on track.
Reading Time: 8 minutesVague expectations, hidden requirements, and seemingly harmless (but loaded) phrases can send great candidates running. Learn which job description red flags may be shrinking your talent pool—and how to communicate what you really mean instead.
Reading Time: 7 minutesMany of the problems that derail projects can be prevented before the work even begins. Learn what to clarify with stakeholders at kickoff and download a template you can adapt for your own projects.
Reading Time: 9 minutesWorking with SMEs is a big part of an instructional designer’s job. Learning to recognize your SME’s particular style can help you collaborate more effectively.
Reading Time: 2 minutesLearn how instructional designers are using AI and how to get better at inclusive learning design and accessibility in this roundup of resources.
Reading Time: 5 minutesWant your LXD project to go smoothly? Here are practical tips for working with a learning experience design consultant—what to expect and how to prepare.
Hi, I’m Kayleen. I’m a learning experience design consultant and the founder of Scissortail Creative Services.
Here at Scissortail’s Learning Nest blog, I write about learning & development with a strong focus on inclusion and accessibility—topics that are important to me as a person with disabilities.
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