Category Archives: Instructional design

UPDATE: Atop the APEX

Posted on November 8, 2019 by bullersbackporch

Hey, I won! Yes, at Wednesday night’s APEX Awards, I received the Talent Champion of the Year Award from the Colorado Technology Association. Though I knew I was one of three finalists, I certainly did not expect to win. There … Continue reading →

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Farewell to an Old Friend, Debby Kalk

Posted on October 30, 2019 by bullersbackporch

Debby Kalk died a week ago last Sunday. I found out late one night last week, just before going to bed. It hit me quite hard. I suppose part of my delay in writing this is lingering sense of denial … Continue reading →

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My Other Job Titles — Part 3: Learning Sherpa

Posted on January 28, 2019 by bullersbackporch

I like the term Learning Sherpa more than learning guide, because the term “guide” implies this is someone who knows where to go. Well, that should really be up to the learner. Yes, a sherpa can provide some guidance, but … Continue reading →

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My Other Job Titles — Part 2: Creative Catalyzer

Posted on January 26, 2019 by bullersbackporch

In Part 1, I wrote of my self-taken “job title” of Knowledge Wrangler — now, let’s look at another unusual professional title I’ve adopted: Creative Catalyzer. Let me explain the difference between a “catalyzer” and the more familiar term, “catalyst.” … Continue reading →

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My Other Job Titles — Part 1: Knowledge Wrangler

Posted on January 23, 2019 by bullersbackporch

Instructional Design is my vocation. And while professionals in the learning industries know what that means and respect the skills of instructional designers, few people outside of education and training know what I mean when I use the term. So, I … Continue reading →

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How Bob Got Me My Job

Posted on October 9, 2018 by bullersbackporch

I first heard about instructional design through my work making training videos. Through a couple of different professional development programs, I learned how this approach strengthened training impact. Everything I heard about it fit well with what I knew from … Continue reading →

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ID Toolbox: Events of Instruction

Posted on September 13, 2018 by bullersbackporch

Here’s another fundamental tool from my Instructional Design toolbox in addition to ADDIE, the Events of Instruction. Instructional design as a discipline is relatively young, having sprung up in the post-WWII era from the military’s desire to make their training … Continue reading →

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Onward Through the Blog…

Posted on June 28, 2018 by bullersbackporch

a doodle for my 400th post from Buller’s Back Porch…

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My Heart Belongs to ADDIE

Posted on May 23, 2018 by bullersbackporch

Practitioners of instructional design draw on aspects of learning theory and design thinking to develop effective instruction. Key to the development is the use of a process to identify and address a knowledge or skills gap or performance problem. While there are … Continue reading →

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Buller…Alan Buller: Instructional Hit Man

Posted on April 1, 2018 by bullersbackporch

While the official title for my contract work usually lists Instructional Designer, over the last several years, my role has evolved into more of an Instructional Hit Man. As such, I’m often called in to eliminate a particularly sticky or … Continue reading →

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