Jared Speight (he/him)
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Jared Speight (he/him)
@speightid.com
Instructional Designer | Trusted Tester | PMP

Preschool dropout and transitioned teacher turned L&D professional. My mission is to support others so that, together, we can build a more just, equitable, and inclusive world.

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Friendly reminder that adding alt text and using #CamelCase in your hashtags are two simple acts that will make this a more inclusive place for all users.

You can even adjust your settings to make yourself add alt text before posting so you don’t forget.

#InclusionMatters #Accessibility
Articulate released an update to buttons in #ArticulateRise that allows IDs and e-learning developers to increase the size of buttons and button stacks in their e-learning courses.

Why does it matter (beyond the obvious Sir Mix-A-Lot puns)? It allows for visually pleasing, accessible design.
August 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
This week, I had the pleasure of co-presenting at the Summer of Access webinar series on how we have been using the DMAIC framework to drive improvements in e-learning accessibility.
Summer of Access Webinar Series: Improving Accessibility in Online Learning: A DMAIC Approach
YouTube video by Nicole Letoile
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August 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I’m red-green colorblind, so this graphic is an assault on both my eyes and my sensibilities, but does this look good to anyone? Or do we all agree that it’s a poorly designed graphic advertising a graphic design program?

#WCAG #BadGraphicDesign #AI
March 19, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Adults aren't really that different from kids when it comes to learning. They may have different problems to solve and a wider range of experiences to pull from, but good instruction is good instruction, regardless of whether it happens in a conference room or on carpet squares. #InstructionalDesign
Are Adults Really That Different? — Speight Instructional Design
Knowles had some excellent points about his principles of learning, but they’re truly age-agnostic. Adults may have different problems to solve and a wider range of experiences to pull from, but good ...
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December 15, 2024 at 3:30 AM
Made two open-ended knowledge check templates that resemble a Teams chat in Storyline today (one in dark mode and one in regular), and I have to say… if you use regular mode, I’m absolutely judging you. It’s too much.
November 20, 2024 at 8:17 PM
I know a lot of people will be disappointed in my decision to decorate before Thanksgiving, but my Festivus pole is up.
November 16, 2024 at 12:28 AM
Friendly reminder that adding alt text and using #CamelCase in your hashtags are two simple acts that will make this a more inclusive place for all users.

You can even adjust your settings to make yourself add alt text before posting so you don’t forget.

#InclusionMatters #Accessibility
November 15, 2024 at 4:01 AM
Always important to keep in mind the context in which learners will be accessing your content.
"Yes I approve the draft of this PDF, send it to the printers"
November 10, 2024 at 12:55 PM
LinkedIn Learning is a great platform to upskill for a new career or further advance in the one you’re in, but did you know you could get it for free?

#SupportYourLocalLibrary #Upskilling #TransitioningTeacher #JobSearchTip
November 10, 2024 at 12:49 PM