Ruth Kim Moebes

Is your instructional design portfolio showcasing your thinking—or just your tools? Webinar: 5 Portfolio Mistakes Instructional Designers Keep Making (and How to Fix Them) Hosted by @Danielle Watkins, Chief Learning Experience Officer at @Zenith Performance Solutions, and @Christy Tucker, Learning Experience Design Consultant In today’s L&D market, your portfolio often matters more than your résumé. Yet many designers overbuild projects, write unclear case studies, and miss what hiring managers actually look for. This session shares a practical framework to create a focused, compelling portfolio that highlights decision-making, learner-centered design, and growth. 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gwa2hKxa #InstructionalDesign #LearningExperienceDesign #eLearning #CareerDevelopment #LAndD

This year at FETC 2026 in Orlando, I had the opportunity to present on a question I believe every learning leader is facing right now: How do we integrate AI into instructional systems without losing the human core of teaching? In my session, I introduced a “Design Lab” approach to building AI-infused instructional strategy—focused not just on tools, but on systems, leadership, and real implementation. One thing I’m seeing across education and organizations: Most teams are stuck in one of three places: • Overwhelmed by AI and unsure where to start • Experimenting without a clear strategy • Implementing tools without changing the learning system The opportunity ahead isn’t just AI adoption—it’s reimagining how we design learning, drive performance, and support human growth at scale. After leading innovation in STEM education and instructional design, I’m excited to bring this thinking into new environments. I’m currently exploring opportunities in: • Learning & Development Leadership • Instructional Design Strategy • AI-Driven Learning Innovation If you’re working on transforming learning systems—or looking for someone who can help lead that transformation—I’d love to connect. #LearningAndDevelopment #InstructionalDesign #AIinLearning #LearningLeadership #EdTech #CorporateTraining

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AGILE Member Spotlight: “Keep a Human in the Loop” At Leanlab Education, we host a network of innovative schools - the AGILE network. https://lnkd.in/e-nUaGH6 At our most recent convening, AGILE Member, Lanira Murphy from Ednovate Inc brought a live problem of practice to the network. Her team is building an AI-powered transcription and feedback tool for teachers — rooted in their own Quality Teaching & Learning framework — deeply customized to their instructional vision. Her question? How do we continue to innovate with AI… while keeping instructional coaches fully in the loop? Keeping a human in the loop is one of Ednovate's brilliant principles for how they think about success in innovation implementation. Because this isn’t about replacing human coaching. It’s about aligning the tool with the goals coaches are already prioritizing. What happened next is why AGILE exists. Members jumped in with thoughtful, nuanced ideas. This is exactly what AGILE 2.0 is designed to do — move beyond presentations into hands-on co-design, rapid iteration, and tangible outputs that shape how tools are actually used in classrooms. Interested in joining one of the most innovative networks in the country? Reach out! No cost -- in fact, we might pay you to be a part of some of our studies. You get access to the interesting new innovations and give input so the world builds with and not for you.

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For small marketing agencies, the value of an LMS lies in its ability to centralize learning, standardize training, and measure outcomes without the need for extensive infrastructure. https://zurl.co/arNiD #LMS #HR

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There’s a new resource from 1EdTech Consortium, courtesy of the Learning Analytics Builders Coalition (LAB-C). The “Six Steps for Effective Learning Analytics Implementation in Postsecondary Education” report is a free, practical roadmap for institutions looking to implement or refine their learning analytics strategy. Based on real-world insights and case studies from LAB-C members and the broader 1EdTech community, this report outlines a clear approach to using analytics for student success. The six key steps include: 1) Create an Internal Committee or Council 2) Involve External Stakeholders 3) Create a Taxonomy 4) Start Small 5) Focus on Ideation and Continuous Improvement 6) Choose a Platform That Aligns with Standards Whether you're just starting your analytics journey or seeking to strengthen your current efforts, this guide offers the tools and peer-driven strategies to move forward with confidence. Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/etwTcUzz #LearningAnalytics #HigherEd #EdTech #StudentSuccess #DataDrivenEducation #1EdTech #LABC #EducationInnovation

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Higher Ed Needs Reinvention - Embracing Controversy & AI Innovation Universities must adapt to AI and changing learner needs. At Career-Bond, we show how career training responds with agility and relevance. This video explores careers in technology and healthcare that benefit from career training designed for the modern workplace. Career training emphasizes applied skills, workforce readiness, and measurable outcomes. Career training helps learners succeed where institutions are slow to change. Don’t wait—explore your career options now at https://zurl.co/WSzIK #HigherEdInnovation #career training #career-bond

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For Instructional Designers: 𝑰𝒔 𝑨𝑰 𝒂 𝒕𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓, 𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏 𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆? To avoid obsolescence, we must evolve from course builders to "Generative System Architects." Here's a simplified roadmap: ✔️ 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭: Move from Course Builder to System Designer, mapping the entire intellectual ecosystem of the university. ✔️ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: Curate the "golden sources" to give the AI a deep, specialized education for a specific course. ✔️ 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: Architect multi-step generative workflows (like a "Metaphor Engine") that guide inquiry, not just answer questions. ✔️ 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Design the metacognitive reflection where students understand the why behind their learning process. Get the full playbook and technical details for this new role in my Medium article linked below! #InstructionalDesign #AIinHigherEd #LearningDesign #FutureOfWork

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How do you turn subject matter into an engaging digital course? In this collaborative session, CourseCREEK and myQuest walk through a practical approach to building interactive, learner-centered eLearning—from concept to launch. Ideal for educators, consultants, and L&D teams creating scalable training experiences. 📘 Learn more: www.coursecreek.com #eLearningDesign #InstructionalDesign #DigitalLearning #LMS #InteractiveLearning #OnlineCourses #SCORM #CourseDevelopment #CourseCREEK #myQuest

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✨ What a week at #ISTELive25 in San Antonio! ✨ I had the privilege of sharing how the team at Stages Learning is empowering special educators with smarter, data-driven teaching tools through the new ARIS Digital Platform, launching just in time for Back to School 2025! 💻📊 Such a fun poster session! From smarter digital assessments and real-time progress tracking, to clickable lessons, personalized IEP-aligned plans, and a collaborative dashboard—educators were energized by how ARIS supports both student success and classroom sustainability. Our poster session buzzed with visitors from across the U.S.—and beyond—including: 📍 Pinellas, FL 📍 Hawaii 📍 San Antonio 📍 Washington 📍 Louisiana 📍 New York City (where they saw a 30% increase in ASD last year!) 📍 South Carolina 🌎 Brazil It’s clear that schools everywhere are looking for solutions that turn data into action—and ARIS is ready to deliver. Big thanks to everyone who stopped by to learn more about how we’re transforming special education for the better. 💙 Let’s keep the conversation going. Curious how ARIS can support your district? I’d love to connect. #SpecialEducation #BackToSchool2025 #ARIS #StagesLearning #EdTech #DigitalEquity #AutismSupport #IEPs #TeacherTools #ISTE25 #DataDrivenInstruction #Neurodiversity #PersonalizedLearning #ISTEboardalumnae ISTE ASCD

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