Podcast Interview on How I Became an ID
In this podcast interview, I discuss how I transitioned from teaching to instructional design and provide tips for new IDs.
Christy Tucker
I'm a learning design consultant who combines storytelling and technology to create engaging learning experiences.
Instructional Design Certificate or Masters Degree
Is it better to get a graduate certificate or masters degree in instructional design?
ID and eLearning Links 5/28/19
The links and resources in this post include tips for using research in designing learning experiences, a method to teach people to read sources critically, and research from outside learning.
Time Estimates for eLearning Development
“How long will it take to create this elearning?” It’s important to estimate the effort and time required for different tasks.
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.