Dear Instructional Designer – Kristin Anthony produced an enjoyable podcast of over 50 episodes, in conversation with experts from all over the industry. Very thorough show notes link to a plethora of valuable resources from the “Episodes” menu.
The eLearning Coach – Connie Melamed is an established expert in fields of instructional design and elearning in particular. Her site includes podcast episodes, advice for practitioners, updates on learning research, and links to more resources.
edWeb.net – A professional learning community, targeted mostly for PK-12 educators. Free to join and a constant source of varied webinars. Also includes a job board and other professional networking opportunities.
eLearning Guild – Another clearinghouse of useful content. Includes white papers, advice, opportunities for community involvement, and job postings, among other offerings.
Reference Sites
WAVE Web Accessibility Checker – Verify that a web site is accessible to visually impaired users with a screen reader, or use it to learn about appropriate improvements to be made.
Wordreference – A multilingual translation dictionary site. An added bonus is the forum for each language that discusses words and phrases in further detail, including input, clarification, and examples from native speakers.
Presentation Tools
Canva – Free design software to create media of a variety of sizes and types.
Sway – Part of the Microsoft suite, so it requires a Microsoft login, whether commercial, or one of their free email addresses. Turn a document into a visually impressive scrolling presentation.
