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.
ID and eLearning Links (3/5/19)
Curated links about using video to engage learners, estimating development time, JavaScript, xAPI, free images, storytelling, and learning experience design
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.
I’m Speaking at Learning Solutions 2019
I’m speaking at the Learning Solutions 2019 Conference. I have a session on choosing branching scenarios and a panel in the future of instructional design.
Branching Scenario in Storyline
When I completed building this branching scenario in Storyline, I ran into a couple of issues. Here’s how I built the scenario and solved those problems.
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.
Building One Path in a Storyline Branching Scenario
When I build branching scenarios, I prefer to build a single path first. Then, I can go back and fill in the rest of the decisions later.
Moving to a New URL
I have migrated my blog to christytuckerlearning.com. I had been at christytucker.wordpress.com since 2006, but
Gift Ideas for Instructional Designers and eLearning Developers: Books!
Here are some of the books I recommend for the learning and development professionals on your gift list.