Reflections on 10 Years of Consulting
My reflections on 10 years of consulting in elearning: the ups, the downs, and what I’ve learned about working independently.
Careers & Work
Teacher to Instructional Designer Interview Questions
If you’re a teacher transitioning your career, what can you expect for instructional designer interview questions?
Adapting Resumes from Teaching to Instructional Design
Principles and examples for adapting resumes from teaching to instructional design so hiring managers clearly see the relevant skills
Remote Instructional Design Jobs
Instructional design and elearning development work can be done remotely. How do you find remote instructional design jobs?
Working From Home during the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing how people work. I have some tips based on my experiences of working from home and sharing a home office with my husband.
Podcast: Instructional Design Certificate or Master’s Degree
Listen to the recording of my conversation about instructional design certificates and master’s degrees with Luis Malbas and the TLDC community.
Instructional Design Experience Before Your First Job
How do you get experience so you can get your first job in instructional design? Find out which nonprofits need help and how to build your portfolio.
Finding a Good Fit in Instructional Design
A good fit is important in instructional design roles. Ideally, you want a role doing satisfying work in an organization that values your skills.
First Steps on My Instructional Design Journey
My experience designing curriculum for a high school music appreciation pilot course helped me eventually become an instructional designer.
Should You Create Free eLearning Samples?
People deserve to be paid for their time and effort. However, in some limited circumstances, creating free elearning samples make sense.