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eLearning Design & Development


Dyslexia and ADHD Awareness in Corporate Training
Many corporate instructors and on-the-job trainers have limited awareness of dyslexia and ADHD. This article explores how greater awareness can help trainers avoid unfair assumptions, adapt their approach, and support learners without lowering performance standards.
Hoda Izadnia
Jul 27 min read


Training Is Not One Size Fits All, Especially Technical Training
Generic compliance training may help organizations check the box, but technical training needs more than completion. Using aviation Human Factors as an example, this article explains why one-size-fits-all training often misses the real needs of learners, operations, and performance gaps, and why custom eLearning creates a better fit.
Hoda Izadnia
Jun 226 min read


Adult Learning Doesn’t Have to Feel So Serious: The Power of the Inner Child in Training
Adult learning is often treated as something serious, but adults still need curiosity, play, practice, and safe opportunities to make mistakes. In this blog, I explore how the inner child can make workshops and eLearning more engaging and memorable.
Hoda Izadnia
Jun 96 min read


Here's How I Teach Supervisors to Give Feedback Using the CEDAR Model
Giving feedback is one of the most important leadership skills, yet many supervisors struggle with difficult conversations. Discover how the CEDAR Feedback Model provides a practical framework for delivering clear, respectful, and actionable feedback that supports employee growth and performance.
Hoda Izadnia
Jun 35 min read


Importance of Well-Formulated Assessment Questions
Assessment questions do more than test memory—they reveal whether learning objectives have been achieved. Discover how well-designed questions improve learning outcomes, identify knowledge gaps, and create more effective training programs.
Hoda Izadnia
Jun 11 min read


Training Design for Operations
Training in operational environments requires more than delivering information. Effective training programs must prepare employees to perform safely, efficiently, and confidently in real-world situations. Discover key principles for designing learning that supports operational performance and business results.
Hoda Izadnia
May 281 min read


Training Creation is an Art
Creating training is more than organizing content and building slides. It requires creativity, empathy, and a deep understanding of how people learn. Explore why effective training design is both an art and a science, and how thoughtful learning experiences can inspire meaningful change.
Hoda Izadnia
May 261 min read


The Importance of Leadership Training in Building Strong Teams
Great leaders are not born—they are developed. Leadership training equips managers and emerging leaders with the skills needed to communicate effectively, build trust, navigate challenges, and inspire high-performing teams. Investing in leadership development benefits both employees and organizations alike.
Hoda Izadnia
May 222 min read


Engagement Is Not the Goal
Engaged learners are not necessarily learning learners. While engagement plays an important role in training, it should never become the ultimate objective. Learn why effective training focuses on behavior change, performance improvement, and meaningful learning outcomes—not just participation and entertainment.
Hoda Izadnia
Feb 191 min read


Interactive Calendar
📌12 Months of Learning — 2025 This year, I wanted to reflect on learning beyond courses, roles, or job titles. So I built a small creative project in Storyline 360: an interactive calendar where each month flips to reveal a lesson — from work, well-being, connection, and reflection. Some lessons came from certifications and projects. Others came from movement, service, travel, and quiet months with no milestones at all. 🔍 This project reminded me that learning is not linea
Hoda Izadnia
Feb 131 min read


Creativity with Articulate Rise
Who said Articulate Rise has to be boring?🤔 Recently, I was inspired by Emma Berry to bring my Illustrator skills into a Rise course—and it turned into such a fun creative challenge! I loved experimenting with character design and sharpening techniques like masking, adding effects, gradients, and text on a path. For the visuals, I started with characters from storyset.com and customized them in Illustrator to fit the course design. Big thanks to Bring Your Own Laptop
Hoda Izadnia
Feb 131 min read
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