Professional Organizations and Career Options
Learn about the two most prominent professional organizations and some employment options within the field of instructional design.
Careers & Work
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.
Instructional Design Skills
If you want to learn about instructional design and improve your skills, a number of books and free online resources are available.
Getting Into Instructional Design
You can get into the field of instructional design two ways: the direct path (a masters degree or certificate) or the indirect path (changing careers from teaching or training).
What does an instructional designer do?
Over the years, I’ve been asked by many different people what an instructional designer does and how to get into the field. Here’s my definition plus examples of common tasks.
Podcast Interview on Freelancing and Consulting
I recently had the pleasure of recording an interview for Kristin Anthony’s Dear Instructional Designer
Transitioning from Teaching to Instructional Design
Last week I gave a webinar through UCI on transitioning from teaching to instructional design.
My Typical Week as a Consultant
Everyone manages their time a little differently, but I’ve been asked several times what a typical day or week looks like. I’m an independent consultant, so my schedule is different from people who work full time for a single company. I work from home and have a pretty flexible schedule. It’s hard to say what a single day is, but here’s my basic weekly pattern.
How to Become an E-learning Freelancer Vol. I-III: Book Reviews
Richard Watson has published three ebooks on the practicalities of freelancing in the elearning field. All three combine Richard’s personal stories about his freelancing journey with practical tips for creating and running a freelance business.
6 Tips for Staying Productive While Working Remotely
These 6 tips will help you be more productive when working remotely.