by Dani Watkins | Apr 6, 2026 | Blog
Last week we established something important: better virtual training doesn’t require a bigger budget or a fancier platform. The tools you already have are more than enough—if you use them with intention. This week we go one level deeper. Because knowing that...
by Dani Watkins | Mar 30, 2026 | Blog
Most virtual training feels flat for one simple reason: the tools are there, but the activities aren’t designed around them. It’s not a technology problem. It’s a design problem. And the good news is that some of the most effective engagement tools...
by Dani Watkins | Mar 23, 2026 | Blog
And How to Shift into Professional Positioning There is a subtle difference between a portfolio that feels academic and one that feels professional. Many talented instructional designers unintentionally create portfolios that read like graded projects rather than...
by Dani Watkins | Mar 16, 2026 | Blog
A Clear Framework for Turning Projects into Proof If you feel unsure whether your portfolio is “good enough,” it is usually not a talent issue, but rather a structure issue (or, maybe, you suffer from perfectionism). Most instructional designers were never taught how...
by Dani Watkins | Mar 9, 2026 | Blog
The Portfolio Shift Hiring Managers Are Actually Looking For One of the most common portfolio mistakes instructional designers make is this: They build a gallery. Screenshots. Storyline interactions. Rise modules. Canva graphics. Vyond videos. Beautiful work, but no...
