Erick Bugah

26/05/2026

14/05/2026

Instructional Design isn't just for corporate compliance. 🛠️

When you apply rigorous ID frameworks to a physical STEM-CCTE lab, chaos turns into structured, project-based innovation. From my lab in Memphis to the global tech stage, I’ve found that the best physical prototypes start with a digital blueprint.

Today on the blog, I’m exploring how to bridge the gap between digital scaffolding and physical innovation. We’re talking Backward Design, digital roadmaps, and how to turn "aimless doing" into "purposeful learning." 🧪💻

Read the full breakdown here: https://bit.ly/4nqsKS1

Design. Measure. Improve. 🚀

14/05/2026

The 60-minute e-learning marathon is dead.

Modern learners are overwhelmed, and if your training doesn't fit seamlessly into their actual workflow, retention drops to zero. It’s time to stop designing massive, isolated courses and start building modular "ingredients."

Today on the blog, I’m diving into the science of Cognitive Load and explaining how to use frameworks like SAM to design microlearning in the flow of work. Whether you are training corporate teams or running a STEM lab, bite-sized, targeted instruction is the future.

Read the full breakdown here: https://bit.ly/microlearning-design

Design. Measure. Improve.

12/05/2026

Generative AI can build a course outline in 10 seconds, but is it a good course?

The adoption of AI in the industry has led to a common misconception that AI can fully replace the role of the Instructional Designer. However, it is important to recognize that while AI serves as a valuable tool, it requires human guidance to ensure effective curriculum development, as it may produce biased outcomes, inaccuracies, and generic designs without oversight.

This blog post outlines the significance of the "Human-in-the-Loop" (HITL) framework as a critical skill for Learning Analysts in 2026. The role of Learning Analysts is evolving beyond content creation; they are becoming essential architects and managers of learning ecosystems.

Learn how to integrate AI while maintaining the human element here.: https://bit.ly/human-in-the-loop-ai

Design. Measure. Improve.

12/05/2026

Stop reacting to training failures after they happen.

If you are only looking at basic Canvas completion rates or final quiz scores, you are designing in the past. True learning analytics is about forecasting outcomes, not just reporting them.

Today on the blog, I’m breaking down why the industry must shift from "hindsight" descriptive data to predictive analytics. We cover how to mine backend data with SQL and Python, visualize learning friction in Power BI, and flag at-risk learners before the module ends.

Read the full breakdown here: https://bit.ly/predictive-learning

Design. Measure. Improve.