My favorite things.

John Coltrane. (1961). My favorite things.

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My favorite instructional design models.

DM Merrill, 2007.

Merrill's First Principles of Instruction

Merrill’s First Principles (interactive)

Problem-centered

Begin with an authentic whole task and keep returning to it as skills grow.

Coltrane example
  • Scenario brief: “You’ve been booked to perform My Favorite Things. How will you capture the modal sound?”
  • Task rubric: tone, 3/4 feel, modal focus, development.
  • Outcome map: competencies ↔ performance goals.
CAST, 2018

Universal Design for Learning

Universal Design for Learning — Brain Networks

Affective networks • Multiple Means of Engagement

What it means

Recruit interest, sustain effort, and support emotional capacity so learners choose, value, and persist.

Self-Determination Theory

My favorite fonts.

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Hi, I’m Michael.
I’ve spent my career helping people communicate better — not just to be heard, but to connect. Whether I’m writing, speaking, or working with teams, I’m fascinated by the moment when clarity cuts through the noise and ideas actually land. My publications explore what makes messages stick, how leaders build trust through language, and why tone matters more than we think.

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