Lorraine Ledger

Instruction – Technology – Design

  • Course Demos
  • Design Models
    • ADDIE
    • Dick and Carey Model
    • UbD | Backward
    • Rapid | Agile
    • Learning Objectives
    • Authentic Assessment
  • Learning Theories
    • Andragogy | Adults
    • Behaviorism
    • Cognitivism
    • Constructivism
    • Connectivism
  • Multimedia Samples
    • Infographics
    • Video Tutorials
    • Fine Art
      • Artist Statement
      • Exhibition History
      • Poetry
  • Course Demos
  • Design Models
    • ADDIE
    • Dick and Carey Model
    • UbD | Backward
    • Rapid | Agile
    • Learning Objectives
    • Authentic Assessment
  • Learning Theories
    • Andragogy | Adults
    • Behaviorism
    • Cognitivism
    • Constructivism
    • Connectivism
  • Multimedia Samples
    • Infographics
    • Video Tutorials
    • Fine Art
      • Artist Statement
      • Exhibition History
      • Poetry
Learning & Development, Learning Theories, Psychology

Do Adults Learn in a Different Way from Children?

by Lorraine D. Ledger, M.S. The belief that adults learn through a different process than children undergirds the assumptions of popular adult learning theories, but some experts don’t agree with…

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October 25, 2021
Diversity & Inclusion, Psychology, Social Studies, Sociology

A Brief Discussion: Ethnic & Bicultural Identity Formation in American Society

by Lorraine Ledger   The ethnic identity formation process, which culminates in adulthood, is strongly affected by the interaction of social and cognitive development variables throughout childhood and adolescence.  Young…

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February 10, 2021
Leadership Studies, Psychology, Sociology

Avoid These Mistakes: How to Lead Sustainable Organizational Change

by Lorraine D. Ledger, M.S. Successful organizational transformations do not happen by chance, but must be carefully planned, implemented, and sustained within the organization’s culture. Business guru John Kotter, in…

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January 21, 2022
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    Instructional Design,  Learning & Development,  Learning Theories

    Cognitivism: Hidden Mental Processes of the Human Brain

    / October 15, 2020

    Cognitivism is about mental processes involved in learning, which itself can be described as the acquisition of knowledge through experience.

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    Instructional Design,  Learning & Development,  Learning Theories

    Constructivism: Critical Thinking in a Social Context

    / October 7, 2020

    Learners construct their own understanding of the world by experiencing it and reflecting on those experiences, applying prior learning to new or unfamiliar situations.

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    Instructional Design,  Learning & Development,  Learning Theories

    Behaviorism: Key People and Concepts

    / September 22, 2020

    Best used for teaching simple facts or training workers in sequential procedures.

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  • Diversity & Inclusion,  Sociology

    Black lives matter.

    / June 11, 2020

    Throughout the recent protests and civil unrest across the United States, one ubiquitous manifestation of people’s outrage and calls for justice has been their exercise of America’s First Amendment right of free speech,…

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  • Creative Writing

    HOPE.

    / May 1, 2020

    Hope is the thing with feathers… Emily Dickinson is one of my all time favorite poets. I’ve been reading from her complete collection this week, finding myself nodding my head in affirmation of…

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  • Uncategorized

    Feeling isolated?

    / April 17, 2020

    Me neither.

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    Music,  Performing & Fine Arts

    Mosh Pit Philosophy

    / April 4, 2020

    I have officially run out of excuses, so today I started a major clean-up of my home office and studio. But, because I’m still not feeling very motivated (I was sick most of…

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    Music

    Tidying Up

    / February 24, 2020

    My friend, who I used to be in a band with years ago, was looking through old manuscripts and sheet music, and she found some stuff I was writing. She gave it back…

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    Happy New Year

    / December 30, 2019

    "On and on it goes to the horizon Does this road have an end? But you are a pleasant companion It is so good to have your company…" Hello Stranger! I guess everyone…

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  • Art Business,  Performing & Fine Arts

    San Marcos Art Center Opens

    / November 1, 2019

    I am thrilled to share the news with you that the San Marcos Art League (Texas) has recently fulfilled a decade-long goal of opening their own physical gallery and meeting space, right on…

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Welcome to my portfolio and blog! I am Lorraine Ledger, an instructional designer with expertise in the social sciences, higher education, and eLearning technologies. I have a BA in Sociology, MS in Education Administration, and will complete my PhD in Instructional Technology Leadership next year.

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