This is for topics related to foundational interests in instruction and technology.
(As featured on E-learning Industry) Anyone in the field of instructional design knows being a successful Instructional Designer is not a given. It is a skill that requires practice, exposure, and collaboration. I’ve outlined some traits of successful instructional designers below: An insatiable appetite for learning. This is twofold: Firstly, Read more…
Let’s face it, deciding where you want to go career-wise in the learning fields can be a daunting task. There are so many decisions to make: Do you want to specialize in delivery? Do you want to focus on development? Are you interested in research or practice? Do you want Read more…
My team works with many different training and enablement tools and collect information and data from several of those tools. One of our data collections can have anywhere from 100 to 300 numeric data points. We know Kirkpatrick allows us to categorize data outcomes, but we still need a plan. Read more…
I was recently asked how I measure success for my team. Since I am an engineer at heart (and brain), I like to associate “measurement” with numbers, therefore, much of success for me, is quantifiable. This is the whole evaluation process! For training, what constitutes success for me? To answer Read more…
When I first transitioned from Web Development to Instructional Design, I expected a rough transition. However, I immediately found parallels between the two fields. The image below notes my findings.
As a hiring manager who interview individuals looking to fill Instructional Design roles, I approach interviews in a certain way. There are a few things I like to know from the interviewee: Because our team approaches the entire system of ID (instead of focusing on a single phase), what is Read more…
I was reading an online message board the other day and the age-old topic came up about what exactly people in our field should be called. The “usual suspects” emerged. You had instructional designers declaring that they are the true designers of the field. Learning developers insisted there isn’t much Read more…
Often in my readings of online communities, people who are transitioning from one career (usually teaching) to instructional design ask inquire about how to get started in the field. It can be overwhelming switching careers (I’ve done it TWICE!), especially to a hot field like Instructional Design. If I could Read more…
Let’s face it, many professionals who are practicing Instructional Design, did not actually begin their careers in Instructional Design (myself included). Because of this, sometimes, especially for people who are switching careers, the prospect of graduate school is appealing (or appalling). There are so many options available when it comes Read more…
