Published in An Idea (by Ingenious Piece)·Apr 14Getting Started with Explainer Videos.An explainer video is a short, informative video (typically between 30 seconds and 3 minutes) that explains something in a colorful, fun, and engaging way. From a marketing perspective, they can be used to communicate a variety of things. Explainer videos are a great way to introduce a subject or…2 D Animation4 min read
Published in An Idea (by Ingenious Piece)·May 20, 2021Freelance Advice to my Younger Self, While Starting Out.I started freelancing 4 years ago. When I tried for the first time, I realized that to become a great freelancer one needs to have a shift in one thinking. Freelancers need to realize that they are no longer just “working” but “running a business or a company”. This means…Freelance3 min read
Published in An Idea (by Ingenious Piece)·Apr 7, 2021What are the top eLearning trends for 2021?Over the past few years, the learning design industry has shifted from designing content to designing experiences. This shift involves how instructors used to create content and how learners used to consume online courses. In modern-day e-Learning, learners decide what, when and where to learn. …Elearning3 min read
Published in An Idea (by Ingenious Piece)·May 18, 2020Security Hacks While Working From HomeWith more and more people working remotely these days, it’s as important as ever to keep you and your company’s data safe. Around 90% of data breaches are caused by human error. So with that said, here are some examples of the security risks that come with working from home…Socialdistancing3 min read
Published in Tunapanda Institute·Jan 7, 2020Thoughts About Freelancing in 2020.I came across a thread of tweets from Arit Okpo (@thearitokpo). She was sharing her thoughts on what would help most freelancers and self-employed people on how to handle clients and navigate the market too as they prepare for this 2020. Having worked in the gig economy for close to…Freelancing4 min read
Published in Tunapanda Institute·Apr 25, 2019Design Thinking for KidsMost of you if not all, grew up in an era where education was all about memorization of tests. We believe things like intelligence is not something we can improve with a positive attitude. As technology erupts left, right and centre, the challenges facing humanity become more sophisticated. …Design Thinking4 min read
Published in Tunapanda Institute·Mar 24, 2019Future Of Work in the Digital EraIn physics, a force is said to do work if, when acting, there is a displacement of the point of application in the direction of the force. Okay, that sounded complicated, let's try and get a better understanding of what work is. Work can be defined as an activity involving…Future Of Work5 min read
Published in Tunapanda Institute·Feb 25, 2019Gatekeeping in the Wake of New Media.Gatekeeping is the process of selecting, and then filtering, items of media that can be consumed by a particular audience within a specific time and space. The gatekeeper decides what information should move past them to the group and what information should not. Examples of gatekeepers in the media are…Journalism4 min read
Jan 30, 2019Agenda Setting Theory in the Wake of Kenyan Politics.This theory was introduced by Maxwell McCombs and Dr. Donald Shaw in 1972. The theory holds that mass media determine the issues that concern the public rather than the public’s views. The media does this by the way they frame, present or even disseminate news stories. …Politics3 min read
Dec 1, 201810 Things that Require Zero Talent but can still Lead to Success.We often equate success with talent. But the reality is, talent and technical skills alone is not enough. We all have seen talented people squander their success by making poor decisions. Here are 10 behaviors that require zero talent yet have a huge impact on our success: Being on Time…Self Improvement3 min read