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Instructional Design Portfolio Resources

Experiencing eLearning

Everyone working in instructional design, learning experience design, or elearning should have a portfolio. Why do you need a portfolio? If you’re wondering why you need a portfolio , read Tom Kuhlmann’s explanation. Christopher Pappas provides another 7 reasons you need a portfolio , if you need more motivate.

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How Freelance Clients Find Me

Experiencing eLearning

The biggest shift for me is that more of my work now comes from networking and referrals rather than from my blog and portfolio. An online portfolio is a requirement if you’re freelancing or consulting. Your portfolio is a way to tell your story about the work you do and the work you want to do in the future.

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My Top Blog Posts of 2022

Experiencing eLearning

Clearly, many people worked on their portfolio this year! My post on topics for portfolio samples was viewed over 8,500 times so far this year. 30+ Ideas for eLearning Portfolio Samples. Need more samples in your portfolio? Use this list of 30+ elearning portfolio sample ideas for inspiration.

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The Power of an E-Learning Portfolio

Rapid eLearning

I received hundreds of qualified applications; however I couldn’t screen them all, so I created a first filter based on their work portfolios. Most of the applicants tended to fall into one of two camps: they didn’t have an e-learning portfolio or the projects they worked on were proprietary so they couldn’t share them.

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Are You Making These Portfolio Mistakes?

Scissortail's Learning Nest

Anyone looking to get a job (or change jobs) as an instructional designer knows that a portfolio is a must. I’m not saying you can’t get a job without a portfolio (I have), but these days, ID candidates are usually expected to have one. A portfolio is your opportunity to show a potential employer what you can do.

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Two Ways to Build an E-Learning Portfolio

Rapid eLearning

You want to build an e-learning portfolio, but not sure where to start? At its core, the work portfolio represents your skills and expertise. For some people, the portfolio is their resume, and they build it to share what they know. Build a Static E-Learning Portfolio. Represent diverse skills.

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Must-Have Skills to Look For When Hiring an Instructional Designer

LearnDash

Qualifications to Look for in an Instructional Designer An instructional designer needs a combination of education, experience, and skills to be effective. They should have strong communication skills to communicate about the project with you clearly and effectively. Here are some of the qualities to keep an eye out for.