Welcome to Scissortail’s Learning Nest blog, written by Kayleen Holt.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIntroduction Did you know that 73 percent of employers are looking for candidates with strong writing skills? In fact, communication is the top in-demand skill
Reading Time: 8 minutesIn this post, I’m sharing my seven principles for learnability success, derived from blending instructional design principles with user experience design principles.
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis post summarizes key takeaways from the Visual Design for Learning conference hosted by TLDC in May 2024.
Reading Time: 7 minutesMayer’s Principles tell us that people learn better when images are timed to audio narration. But how do we design with these principles in mind without sacrificing accessibility?
Reading Time: 3 minutesHere’s a roundup of great stuff I’ve found on the Web: conference recordings, an eye-tracking study, autism information, and sites to register as an L&D supplier.
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis article discusses three essential but often-overlooked writing skills that make content easier to understand and more accessible.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis post is a roundup of resources for learning about learning that I’ve found on the Web recently: some conferences, book recommendations, and an article about L&D’s role in gender pay equity.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn this video from our sister site, inclusiveLXD, Kayleen shares her brain injury story and ways that learning and development professionals can be more inclusive of people with brain injuries.
Reading Time: 6 minutesYou know images need descriptions, but do you know how to write good alt text? Learn eight tips for writing alt text to improve accessibility.
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis post shares five do’s and dont’s for planning and facilitating inclusive and equitable hybrid events with in-person and virtual attendees.
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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