Author: Scott William Foley
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Celebrating Banned Book Week: The Importance of Literary Freedom
In a world where knowledge and ideas are cherished, books stand as timeless beacons of enlightenment. They are the vessels that carry the wisdom of generations, the catalysts of change, and the mirrors reflecting the human condition. As we celebrate Banned Book Week, running from October 1st to October 7th, 2023, we are reminded of…
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No One Will Save You – A Movie Review
No One Will Save You is a science fiction/horror film that leaves the viewer with conflicted thoughts. Directed by Brian Duffield and starring Kaitlyn Dever, the film follows Brynn Adams, a young woman who is shunned by her community for initially unknown reasons. When a group of hostile aliens invade, Brynn must find a way…
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Made to Stick by Chip Heath and Dan Heath: A Book Review
In their book Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die, Chip and Dan Heath provide a framework for creating ideas that are “sticky”–memorable and persuasive. They argue that for an idea to stick, it must make the audience pay attention, understand and remember it, agree with or believe it, care about it,…
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10 Principles of Adult Learning for Instructional Designers
Here are 10 things to keep in mind when designing learning experiences for adults:
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The Client Experience Is Everything
I recently had an educational experience at a car dealership. Last Sunday morning I saw a car I wanted to test drive, and so I contacted an internet salesperson that afternoon to set up a test drive for the next day–Monday. The dealership called me Monday morning to confirm the test drive. I’d never done…
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Blue Beetle – A Movie Review
Blue Beetle is a fun superhero movie that introduces a new character to the DC Extended Universe. The film follows Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña), a recent college graduate who finds himself bound to an alien scarab that gives him superpowers. Jaime must learn to coexist with the entity within him while using his newfound abilities…
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Ahsoka – A Few Thoughts
In my opinion, Ahsoka Tano is the most well-rounded and complete character in the Star Wars canon. Since first appearing in 2008 as a virtual child, she was Anakin Skywalker’s padawan during The Clone Wars. Since his fall, she has grown into a complex and dynamic character who has undergone ample growth and change over…
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