Translations of My Writing
Several of my posts have been translated to other languages. I’m grateful to these translators who are bringing my content to a wider audience.
Instructional Design Hourly Rates and Salary
How much do instructional designers get paid? This post includes rates and salaries from multiple sources.
Focus on What’s Important for Learning
SMEs are passionate about their topics, and they often want to include irrelevant information. Why should you focus on what’s important, and how can you convince your SMEs?
Is Instructional Design the Right Career?
In this post, I talk about determining if instructional design is a good “fit” as a career. This is less about the skills and more about the desire; it’s about figuring out if you’d be happy working as an instructional designer.
ID and eLearning Links 4/16/19
The links and resources in this post include collections of research, specific research on retrieval practice, an overview of learning theories, H5P’s new branching scenario option, and a widget for changing the colors in the Storyline modern player.
What I Learned at LSCon 2019
Every year after I attend the Learning Solutions Conference, I highlight what I learned from each session.
Choosing Branching Scenarios When They Matter Most
Branching scenarios are great, but when are they worth the time and effort required to create them?
Professional Organizations and Career Options
Learn about the two most prominent professional organizations and some employment optionswithin the field of instructional design.
When Should You Avoid Branching Scenarios?
Branching scenarios are great. However, no solution is the right approach 100% of the time. Sometimes, another strategy makes more sense.
Technology Skills for Instructional Designers
If you’re hoping to move into a career in instructional design, chances are you need to learn some of the common technology.