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Bit by the Instructional Design Bug: A Conversation with Connie Malamed

TalentLMS

In the realm of workplace learning, L&D and Instructional Design work together like a lock and key. And Instructional Design shapes learning experiences that unlock new skills. Yet, instructional design often gets boxed into eLearning developmentā€”as if it’s only about churning out online courses.

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Broad and Deep Instructional Design Skills

Experiencing eLearning

Do instructional designers and learning experience designers need to know how to use development tools, or should they focus just on analysis and design? What about people who only do development but no design; are they instructional designers? How much project management falls under the role of instructional designer?

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Finding a Good Fit in Instructional Design

Experiencing eLearning

When you’re looking for an instructional design role, it’s important to find a good “fit.” Generalist or specialist. This is pretty common in instructional design and elearning roles, especially in smaller organizations. Sophie O’Kelley in Generalist versus specialist?

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THE CASE FOR CLARITY IN L&D JOB POSTINGS

Learnnovators

Instructional design is a multifaceted field that requires a range of skills and expertise. However, a recent job posting for an instructional designer that caught my attention read something on the lines of: Has the ability to create instructional materials that follow sound instructional design principles and learning theories.

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Adobe Captivate Specialist

Adobe Captivate

Power up your professional profile and stand out with the industry-leading Adobe Captivate Specialist recognition. Successfully complete the online assessment, get endorsed as a Specialist, and earn a certificate and badge for use in your professional and social networks. About the Program. Who Should Attend.

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Always Choose a Specialist over a Generalist

LearnDash

Be it instructional designers, LMS providers, consulting firms, or what have you – it is always best to do business with a specialist. You would want the specialist because they come with a rather specific skill-set, and background to your situation. elearning instructional design learning management system lms'

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Why Every Company Must Hire an Instructional Designer

LearnDash

One thing has always surprised me when doing elearning consulting projects, and it’s that nearly ever client failed to have a full-time instructional designer on their staff. For the rest though, they were throwing dollars at consultants to do the work for them. instructional design training'