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How Freelance Clients Find Me

Experiencing eLearning

Back in 2015, I gave a short presentation for the Online Network of Independent Learning Professionals on finding freelance clients. The biggest shift for me is that more of my work now comes from networking and referrals rather than from my blog and portfolio. My portfolio is on my business website. Watch the recording.

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The differences between social professional networks and communities of practice

Matrix

The meaning of ‘community’ has changed drastically with the spread of the internet and the rise of all the social networks. However, it’s a very thin line between a community focusing solely on the social aspect and one that is truly dedicated to enriching the skill and competency portfolio of its members.

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

LearnDash

Where to Find Instructional Designers While considering designers, review their portfolio and experience to ensure they have the skills and expertise needed for your project. You can browse job boards such as Indeed , Higher Ed , or LinkedIn. We recommend checking out the LearnDash LMS Tips & Tricks Facebook group.

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Freelance Instructional Design: More Tips from the Trenches

Experiencing eLearning

I love having so many brilliant and generous people in my network who freely share the wealth of their knowledge. Networking. I’m really only networking online right now, but reviewing the comments from last summer reminds me that I should be working on some face-to-face connections too. Filed under: Careers & Work

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The Two Faces of ePortfolios

Learning Visions

An article by Helen Barrett: Balancing the Two Faces of ePortfolios The conceptual model of an online portfolio - multiple purposes: 1) learning & reflection – main activity around learning and collaboration 2) showcase achievement/accountability [link] These two activities need to work together. Portfolio as workspace vs. showcase.

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10 Best Online Course Social Media: Paid & Free

Think Orion

As social media continues to impact consumer shopping behavior, marketers vividly leverage these networks’ drawing power for promotion. percent of the world’s population, are social media users. For this reason, the demand for social media professionals is increasing. The numbers are enormous – there were 5.19