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My purpose is to help you along your instructional design journey. Whether you are looking to learn about designing meaningful learning experiences or landing an instructional design position, this site is for you. This site is dedicated to sharing about best instructional design tips, talking to amazing guests, and more.

EP-07: What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer

What do Instructional Designers wish they knew before becoming IDs? I couldn’t find this information anywhere, so I did the research. I asked 50 Instructional Designers what they wish they knew before becoming IDs. Here's what they said:

  • Explaining What an Instructional Designer Does

  • Learning Project Management Skills

  • Developing a Brand and Portfolio

  • Knowing Instructional Design is a Career and is Worth Pursuing

  • Working with Difficult SMEs and Building Relationships with Faculty

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EP-08: 3 Ways Instructional Designers and Teachers Can Use Podcasts in Online Courses

EP-06: Dr. Katie Novak and Tom Thibodeau - Universal Design for Learning