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Nicole Papaioannou Lugara
- Jan 6
- 3 min
The Your ID 2020 Recap
What did you accomplish this year? What do you hope to accomplish moving forward? It's never too late to start setting goals!
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Nicole Papaioannou Lugara
- Dec 2, 2020
- 3 min
Freelance Finance: Tips for eLearning Freelancers
I'm going to share a few tips for keeping an eye on your finances and avoiding tax overpayment.
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Nicole Papaioannou Lugara
- Nov 24, 2020
- 5 min
What Do I Think About Thinkific?
Course creator platforms -- essentially slimmed down LMSs with added marketing features -- have made a huge splash in the eLearning market,
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Nicole Papaioannou Lugara
- Nov 11, 2020
- 4 min
7 Lessons from an ID Hiring Manager for Anyone Looking for ID Work
So... for those who are applying for roles and/or trying to snag clients as a freelancer, these are my hot takes for you.
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Nicole Papaioannou Lugara
- Nov 4, 2020
- 4 min
5 Real Reasons I've Been Asked to Create Training
today, I'm sharing with you 5 real reasons I've been asked to develop training and the outcomes of those requests.
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Nicole Papaioannou Lugara
- Oct 28, 2020
- 5 min
The Skeletons in My L&D Closet
I've had a lot of time to make mistakes! There are definitely some skeletons in my L&D closet I'd rather forget about. But today, I want to
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Nicole Papaioannou Lugara
- Oct 15, 2020
- 2 min
My Favorite Questions to Ask During a Project Kick Off
I've done... ok, I honestly can't remember how many any more... but a lot of kick off meetings with different kinds of clients from all d...
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Nicole Papaioannou, PhD
- Aug 24, 2020
- 4 min
Yes, This is How Long It Takes: Managing Client Expectations
Clients who are new to eLearning are often surprised when I show them the schedule for production/development.
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Nicole Papaioannou, PhD
- Jul 1, 2020
- 5 min
Why I Choose to Be a Freelance Consultant
Over months of working, I found that I liked being my own boss. I liked being able to set expectations with my clients, solve problems witho
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Nicole Papaioannou, PhD
- Jun 4, 2020
- 4 min
Why I Went Alt-Ac
I wanted to share some of my own experiences in hopes that it would help illuminate some pathways.
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Nicole Papaioannou, PhD
- Dec 11, 2019
- 3 min
"Assume the Learner Knows Nothing" is Bad Advice
Start by assuming the learner knows nothing...
Well, it's bad advice, and here's why.
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