Jara Montez

I design learning experiences and the systems that power them.

Right now that's working on knowledge management and infrastructure. Previously, it was building edtech programs across enterprise and nonprofits.

When I'm not doing that, I run Doodle Street, a nonprofit that sends free art supplies to classrooms and youth programs.

And, like everyone else in Brooklyn, I'm a #creative.

Essays

...and other things

[Ongoing] Things that need to be disrupted

Everyday things that I think just need some fixing.
November 14, 2024

Encouraging self-regulated learning in adult workforce development programs

The case for early introduction of self-regulated learning in workforce development programs to foster lifelong learners.
October 9, 2024

Active tech in workforce development programs

Observing the shift from passive to active technology use in adult workforce development programs.
July 14, 2024

No more "learning styles"

The lack of empirical evidence reflects that learning styles aren’t actually an effective way of instructing...😬.
May 31, 2024