The eLearning Coach

MAY 9, 2022

Adding instructional design case studies to your portfolio adds depth and insight to your work. It supplements the skills you want to demonstrate.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 16, 2011

I love how some of my posts from 2007 still generate regular comments, such as this question today about software for creating a portfolio. First, if you’re wondering why you need a portfolio , read Tom Kuhlmann’s explanation. Portfolio by cirox. Market your portfolio.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 17, 2023

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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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 27, 2022

How Research Informs My Work : How research informs my work as an instructional designer, in writing, designing, and justifying my decisions. This was a follow-up post from a Twitter debate about whether and how research is relevant to the work of instructional designers and corporate training professionals.

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LearnDash

MARCH 30, 2023

The role of an instructional designer is critical in creating successful learning experiences. Instructional designers are responsible for designing courses that meet learners’ needs and achieve objectives. Instructional designers do this in a few ways.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 14, 2018

Last week I gave a webinar through UCI on transitioning from teaching to instructional design. I shared my story of moving from teaching to instructional design as well as tips for finding a job. Instructional Design Competencies. ATD Competency Model ibstpi Instructional Design Competencies.

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Devlin Peck

AUGUST 5, 2022

In this article, you’ll learn how to create an effective instructional design portfolio that helps you land full-time work and secure freelance clients.

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CourseArc

DECEMBER 20, 2021

12 Helpful Resources for Instructional Design. Top books, blogs, videos, and more to excel as an instructional designer. Instructional design is the thoughtful application of design aspects — like color theory, typography, and user experience — to create educational resources.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 9, 2024

My initial thoughts about AI and instructional design were also fairly popular, getting over 1500 views in about two months. How AI Will Affect Instructional Design: My Thoughts Right Now : Early thoughts on how AI will affect instructional design. Read more about using AI to write scenarios.

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The eLearning Coach

MAY 17, 2023

The Accidental Instructional Designer has a second edition! What do instructional designers need to know and understand right now. Cammy updated one of the most well-known books in our field and there is now a second edition, The Accidental Instructional Designer, Second Edition. Check back tomorrow.

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Philip's Learning

MARCH 6, 2023

Have you ever considered a career as an instructional designer? Instructional designers are responsible for creating effective and engaging learning experiences for students and employees. They design and develop educational materials, assessments, and courses that help people learn and improve their skills.

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eLearning Industry

JULY 13, 2023

With iSpring Solutions' new Course Portfolio, Instructional Designers can create a full-fledged digital portfolio to showcase their skills and their best works publicly. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Neovation

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

We walk you through how to hire an instructional designer, including reviewing portfolios, critical skills to look for, and the steps to take during the hiring process.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Broadly, there are two different ways to move from another field into an instructional design career: the direct path and the indirect path. This is post #2 in a series about the instructional design. Read the first post, What does an instructional designer do? , for the introduction.

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Paradiso Solutions

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Instructional Designers craft learning experiences to enhance student performance. Entering instructional design offers diverse paths. Starting a career in instructional design can involve pursuing a graduate degree immediately after a bachelor’s or gaining experience in education before pursuing further education.

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Philip's Learning

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

If you're interested in pursuing a career in instructional design, you may be wondering if you have what it takes to succeed in the field. The truth is that instructional design is a diverse and inclusive field, and there are many different paths that can lead to success as an instructional designer.

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eLearning Industry

JANUARY 7, 2020

As a freelance eLearning developer, having an Instructional Design portfolio is essential. If you’re thinking about developing your Instructional Design portfolio, this article will walk you through how I created several using a simple WordPress plugin. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 6, 2022

I have also recorded several conversations about instructional design careers, freelancing, and other topics. On TLDC, we had a conversation about role playing games like D&D and instructional design with Matthew Pierce, Jonathan Rock, & Luis Malbas. Instructional design careers, freelancing, consulting.

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iSpring Solutions

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

An instructional design portfolio is an important tool that allows freelance instructional designers to demonstrate their capabilities and helps them… Read More.

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Devlin Peck

AUGUST 5, 2022

Learn more about how to create an instructional design portfolio in this live Q&A session.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 13, 2021

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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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 23, 2024

Upcoming events Creating Your Online E-Learning Portfolio. This is a 5-week online course to help instructional designers build portfolio websites that hiring managers will notice. If you have a question, let me know in the comments (or replying to this message if you’re reading this in email).

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

AUGUST 1, 2022

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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Spark Your Interest

AUGUST 1, 2019

How To Select The Best Instructional Design Company. In the first article in this series we discussed the 10 Qualities & Skills of a Great Instructional Design Company. Then we posted an article on How To Find A Great Instructional Design Company. Strong Portfolio of Clients. Do we need an LMS?

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Infopro Learning

MAY 21, 2015

Many instructional design professionals that I have consulted with here at InfoPro Learning are still shackled to the idea that formal training should last hours at a time, and should be instructor-led. Microlearning is an exciting methodology that learning professionals should consider adding to their training portfolios.

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Infopro Learning

MAY 21, 2015

Many instructional design professionals that I have consulted with here at InfoPro Learning are still shackled to the idea that formal training should last hours at a time, and should be instructor-led. Microlearning is an exciting methodology that learning professionals should consider adding to their training portfolios.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This is post #3 in a series about how to become an instructional designer. I know many instructional designers were originally teachers or trainers who changed careers (just like I did). However, just like every other field, instructional design has its own set of jargon and specialized knowledge.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

I’m working on a presentation that covers instructional design challenges and wanted to share a few points to consider about course design and how we need to move past the way many of today’s courses are constructed. Technology has changed the landscape for today’s course designers. October 6: Amsterdam.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 11, 2011

One of the recurring questions I hear from those trying to start their instructional design careers is “How do you get experience in the field so you can get your first ID job?&#. If you’re someone looking to transition from another field into instructional design, what do you create for your portfolio to prove your skills?

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 16, 2013

Last month, a reader named Jackie asked me a number of thoughtful questions about transitioning from teaching K-12 public school to instructional design. Portfolio. Q: I will obviously need to create a portfolio, and I know that it will need to begin with volunteer opportunities. Learning Technology.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 14, 2016

Whether you’re working freelance or looking for a full-time job, you need a portfolio. For example, the Instructional Designer or eLearning Developer demo in my portfolio is based on an activity I originally created for a health care client. What ideas do you have for portfolio samples?

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Breakthrough eLearning

OCTOBER 29, 2010

I recently came across an interesting online conversational podcast with Clark Quinn (Quinnovation) and Cammy Bean (Kineo) on the topic of "instructional design malpractice." Otherwise, we may be rightly charged with "instructional design malpractice." " title="Atom feed">Site Feed But what brings it on?

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Devlin Peck

MARCH 22, 2023

When most of your eLearning or instructional design projects are confidential, you still have options if you'd like to include them in your portfolio. Learn more in this video.

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Hurix Digital

AUGUST 9, 2023

A critical factor in L&D success is your choice of instructional designers–the professionals who play a pivotal role in designing effective and engaging training programs. Instructional designers possess the expertise to design impactful training programs aligned with learners’ needs and organizational goals.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 23, 2021

Transitioning from Teaching to Instructional Design. Transitioning from Teaching to Instructional Design. In this presentation, I shared my story of moving from teaching to instructional design, as well as tips for finding a job. Instructional Design Certificate or Master’s Degree.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

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. Build a Dynamic E-Learning Portfolio.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

We spoke about whether it’s better for your career to get an instructional design certificate or a master’s degree. We also talked about portfolios, as your portfolio is often as important (maybe more so) than your formal credentials. How important is a portfolio in comparison to formal credentials?

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