eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners: Recent Episodes

Crystal Harper

Proven, practical tips and advice on growing a successful freelance instructional design business.

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In a world inundated with text-based learning, it's time to break the mold and dive into the captivating realm of instructional videos.

In this week's episode, leverage the power of instructional videos to establish instructional design immediacy and social presence. Learn how to foster connections with online learners through videos for more effective eLearning.

Essential Learning Points: * How can instructional videos provide a more engaging alternative to traditional text-based lectures? * What are the various forms of instructional videos? * What are the common mistakes to avoid when creating instructional videos?

Key Quotes: * "In online learning environments, the utilization of technology in the proper format is paramount for many students' learning styles." * "An instructional video is any video that demonstrates a process, transfers knowledge, explains a concept or shows someone how to do something."

  • "Teacher immediacy is the personal and social connection made between the student and the instructor."

  • "People prefer to watch a video and of course four times as much as another form of media."

Important Links and Mentions: * Software Toolkit for Instructional Designers (https://www.eteachonline.com/toolkit) * eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Community & Academy (https://www.eteachonline.com/join) * Instructional Designers Mastermind FB Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/eteachonline) * eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind LinkedIn Group (https://www.linkedin.com/company/idforbeginners/)

Thank You For Listening I really appreciate you listening to me and supporting the podcast. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

I would also be eternally grateful if you would consider taking a minute or two to leave an honest review and rating for the show on Apple Podcasts. They're extremely helpful in reaching my audience, and I read each and every one personally!

Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts to make sure that you never miss an episode.

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Navigate the complexities of SME collaboration by understanding their perspectives and aligning their expertise with your instructional design goals.

Gain invaluable guidance on mastering subject matter expert (SME) interviews for instructional design, offering five strategic tips. Discover how to extract important insights and create impactful eLearning experiences.

Essential Learning Points: * Utilize question starters like who, what, why, where, when, and how. * Recognize that SMEs possess specialized expertise, and your goal is to understand their skills and knowledge deeply. * Discover opinions on critical concepts, systems, or explanations that should be emphasized. * By understanding potential pain points, you can design the course to effectively address these issues, both in basic and advanced sections. * How to maintain a clear plan and purpose during the interview with the SME.

Key Quotes: * "The last thing you want are one-word answers from someone with a wealth of knowledge." * "Remember that your goal is to understand the skills and knowledge the SME has, and to find a way to effectively express that knowledge to the learners." * "Make sure you find out about learner pain points that need to be addressed in the course." * "Open-ended questions include who, what, when, where, why, and how."

Important Links and Mentions: * Software Toolkit for Instructional Designers (https://www.eteachonline.com/toolkit) * eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Community & Academy (https://www.eteachonline.com/join) * Instructional Designers Mastermind FB Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/eteachonline) * eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind LinkedIn Group (https://www.linkedin.com/company/idforbeginners/)

Thank You For Listening I really appreciate you listening to me and supporting the podcast. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

I would also be eternally grateful if you would consider taking a minute or two to leave an honest review and rating for the show on Apple Podcasts. They're extremely helpful in reaching my audience, and I read each and every one personally!

Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts to make sure that you never miss an episode.

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Like a GPS for learning, flowcharts steer eLearners smoothly through the twists and turns of knowledge acquisition.

In this week’s podcast episode, you will discover five essential tips for developing high-quality flowcharts. Get ready to take your flowcharting skills to the next level with this must-listen episode!

Essential Learning Points: * How a flowchart visually represents the sequence of steps and decision points in a process. * Poorly prepared flowcharts can confuse and mislead, so clarity is crucial. * Clear communication is essential for securing funding and progressing through design, implementation, and evaluation stages.

Key Quotes: * "The more time you spend elaborating on details of script, graphics, and functionality in your flowcharts and storyboards in the beginning, the more time you will save in the development of your instruction."

  • "Producing a clear and detailed flowchart requires you to begin with a brief overview of the process or instruction and progress to the level of detail that is necessary for your instruction."

  • "The more complex the instructional plan, the more detailed your flowchart should be."

Important Links and Mentions: * Software Toolkit for Instructional Designers (https://www.eteachonline.com/toolkit) * eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Community & Academy (https://www.eteachonline.com/join) * Instructional Designers Mastermind FB Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/eteachonline) * eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind LinkedIn Group (https://www.linkedin.com/company/idforbeginners/)

Thank You For Listening I really appreciate you listening to me and supporting the podcast. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

I would also be eternally grateful if you would consider taking a minute or two to leave an honest review and rating for the show on Apple Podcasts. They're extremely helpful in reaching my audience, and I read each and every one personally!

Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts to make sure that you never miss an episode.

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Enhancing Online Learning Engagement and Effectiveness: Designing Compelling Examples, Cases, and Strategies.

This episode explores the crucial role of case studies and examples in online learning, emphasizing their power to connect learners with real-world applications. It delves into the significance of interactive content, emotional engagement, varied media, and interactive tools. The elaboration and stepwise approaches to goal analysis are compared, revealing how to craft effective learning objectives for comprehensive elearning courses.

Essential Learning Points: * Role of Examples and Case Studies: Case studies and examples bridge theory and practice, driving engagement by relating content to real-life situations. * Interactive Engagement: Incorporating interactive elements, diverse media, and presentation tools enhances student engagement and comprehension. * Emotional Storytelling: Infusing narratives and emotions into content fosters a deeper connection, making the material more relatable and engaging. * Elaboration and Stepwise Approaches: The stepwise approach identifies and sequences major steps in a goal, while the elaboration approach starts with a simple task and progressively builds complexity. * Effective Goal Analysis: Craft clear and relevant learning objectives by analyzing goals through major steps or whole task variations, thus guiding course content.

Key Quotes: "Case studies and examples bridge the gap between theory and practice, making elearning content relatable and engaging."

"Interactive media, emotional storytelling, and presentation tools turn ordinary content into a captivating learning experience."

"Goal analysis techniques, stepwise and elaboration, help design learning objectives that align with learners' needs and the course's scope."

Important Links and Mentions: Software Toolkit for Instructional Designers (https://www.eteachonline.com/toolkit)

eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Community & Academy (https://www.eteachonline.com/join)

Instructional Designers Mastermind FB Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/eteachonline)

eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind LinkedIn Group (https://www.linkedin.com/company/idforbeginners/)

Thank You For Listening: I really appreciate you listening to me and supporting the podcast.

If you enjoyed today's show, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

I would also be eternally grateful if you would consider taking a minute or two to leave an honest review and rating for the show on Apple Podcasts.

They're extremely helpful in reaching my audience, and I read each and every one personally!

Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts to make sure that you never miss an episode.

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When designing elearning courses, clear goals and learning objectives are vital for effective instruction.

This episode focuses on the significance of well-defined goals and learning objectives in elearning courses. It outlines the process of goal analysis through classifying the goal, identifying major steps, and elaborating on the task. Different approaches are discussed, such as content-based, stepwise, and elaboration analysis, along with their benefits in shaping instructional strategies.

Essential Learning Points: * Clear goals and learning objectives are essential in elearning for effective instruction. * Goal analysis involves classifying, sequencing major steps, and elaborating on the task. * Content-based, stepwise, and elaboration approaches offer distinct perspectives for goal analysis. * Start with the simplest task representation and progressively move to more complex versions. * Proper goal analysis aids in designing focused instructional units and determining learning objectives.

Key Quotes: "Clear goals and objectives form the backbone of successful elearning courses."

"Goal analysis, whether content-based or elaborative, paves the way for effective instruction."

"Progressive complexity in task representation enhances learners' holistic understanding and motivation."

"Remember, a well-analyzed goal guides the path to well-crafted learning objectives."

Important Links and Mentions: Software Toolkit for Instructional Designers (https://www.eteachonline.com/toolkit)

eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Community & Academy (https://www.eteachonline.com/join)

Instructional Designers Mastermind FB Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/eteachonline)

eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind LinkedIn Group (https://www.linkedin.com/company/idforbeginners/)

Thank You For Listening: I really appreciate you listening to me and supporting the podcast.

If you enjoyed today's show, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

I would also be eternally grateful if you would consider taking a minute or two to leave an honest review and rating for the show on Apple Podcasts.

They're extremely helpful in reaching my audience, and I read each and every one personally!

Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts to make sure that you never miss an episode.

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Instructional design is a critical component of elearning, providing a systematic approach to designing engaging and effective learning experiences for learners. It ensures knowledge retention by utilizing visuals like infographics and videos, which are more memorable than text-based content.

Good instructional design enhances learner engagement by analyzing their needs and preferences, creating relevant and appealing learning activities. A positive user experience (UX) is crucial, as a poorly designed course can lead to distraction and reduced engagement.

Effective instructional design communicates messages directly to learners, inspiring them to take action and go beyond their learning goals. Accessing proper instructional design training, like the elearning and instructional design for beginners community, can lead to successful course creation and career growth in this field.

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The instructional strategy in designing eLearning courses should be based on a combination of experience, theory, and research, rather than relying solely on past experiences, opinions, or political agendas. Scenario-based learning is an effective approach that immerses learners in real-life situations, allowing them to make decisions and observe the consequences.

Infographics are useful tools for presenting information in a visually appealing and easily understandable way, reducing cognitive overload. Pre-training learners on basic concepts before starting a course can enhance their learning experience. Simulations offer a cost-effective and safe environment for learners to practise skills and problem-solving. Storytelling engages learners on a deeper level and helps establish a genuine connection to the content. Lastly, case studies and examples relate subject matter to real-world situations, aiding in comprehension and application.

In designing eLearning courses, it is essential to consider these strategies to enhance learner engagement, comprehension, and skill development.

Now, it's time for you to take the reins and put all these proven strategies into action. Get ready to create a learning experience that will captivate and inspire your audience, all while achieving those desired outcomes.

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I am Crystal Harper from eteachonline, and my mission is to support teachers who want to transition into e-learning. I believe in helping educators design effective and engaging e-learning courses from the ground up. To achieve this goal, I stress the importance of using storyboards to plot out the structure and overall flow of the course content. Storyboards act as practical tools that allow teachers to decide on the most suitable media elements for their courses while ensuring that all necessary content is included.

My focus lies in developing interactive courses, offering teachers the flexibility to employ various techniques and media types, including ready-made materials like user manuals, presentations, case studies, and more. I provide a comprehensive storyboarding checklist to assist in organizing course content, emphasizing the need for individual storyboards for every page of the course.

I underscore the significance of considering course objectives, syllabus links, and module durations to keep students engaged and progressing effectively. I offer valuable insights on creating engaging content and utilizing different instructional techniques while promoting clear and inclusive language throughout the course.

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Summative assessments in e-learning courses evaluate learner proficiency and achievement of objectives. They provide a final grade and come in various forms: written reports, presentations, objective-based testing, and portfolios. Instructors can enhance the assessment process by providing grading rubrics in advance, using a range of assessment types to accommodate different learning needs, and ensuring test security through strategies like hiding tests until release and creating parallel forms with randomized questions.

Summative assessments offer concrete evidence of learning and can be easily implemented in online courses. They provide immediate feedback and promote academic honesty through clear expectations. By integrating these assessments effectively, instructors can evaluate learner performance and facilitate a successful e-learning experience.

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An essential element in the instructional design process for online courses is a learner analysis. It entails compiling data on the traits, knowledge levels, learning preferences, and motivations of the learners. Instructional designers can customize the learning experience to meet the demands of the learners by getting to know who they are and what they already know.

It's important to determine which learning styles students like. Designers can utilize effective instructional tactics and develop stimulating learning environments by knowing if users are visual, aural, kinesthetic, or prefer a blend of approaches. For the purpose of designing inclusive and inspiring learning experiences, data on the needs, interests, and contextual aspects of learners must be gathered.

By doing a learner analysis, instructional designers can modify their tactics and materials to better meet the requirements and preferences of the learners. It aids in expanding on the knowledge that students already possess, clearing up misconceptions, and choosing the proper media and tools. Instructional designers may create efficient online courses that satisfy their goals and encourage positive learning outcomes by taking into account the distinct characteristics of the learners.

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In the latest podcast episode, we continue the conversation with Kim Tuohy, the visionary founder of Belvista Studios, an innovative instructional design and eLearning studio. Kim and her team use a human-centered approach to aid organizations in developing their employees for the future. During the podcast, Kim shared insights about her childhood dreams of owning a business and emphasized the importance of recognizing early signs of one's true calling.

She encourages those considering a career change or embarking on their own journey to explore their interests and passions from childhood. Kim's interest in instructional design and eLearning ignited her business venture as it aligns perfectly with her skills and interests. Running a successful instructional design business requires consistency and a proactive mindset. She stresses the importance of spending time each day on business-building activities from promoting one's services on platforms like LinkedIn to nurturing relationships with previous clients or creating content like blog posts or YouTube videos.

Building strong relationships within the industry is significant because instructional design often relies on word-of-mouth referrals and personal connections. Kim places great importance on storyboarding as part of instructional design as it allows designers to pause, plan and ensure solutions solve the right problems, align with learner needs and goals and simplify complex information. Storyboarding helps designers stay accountable and remain focused on the important elements that drive effective learning experiences.

For Kim, the most satisfying aspect of a career in instructional design and eLearning is the alignment of her passion for solving problems and fostering creativity with her daily work. She advises those interested in entering this field to design their ultimate life, envision how they want to live and work and plan accordingly.

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Bella Vista Studios is an instructional design and eLearning studio founded by Kim Tuohy. With a human-centered approach, they help organizations develop their people and provide end-to-end instructional design solutions. Kim's passion for helping people and her love for creativity led her to discover her calling in instructional design and eLearning.

Despite lacking academic qualifications in the field, Kim encourages aspiring instructional designers to pursue their passion and gain experience through job opportunities. Bella Vista Studios has experienced significant growth and success in the past five years, thanks to a dedicated team that complements each other's strengths and shares the same values. They actively contribute to the industry's development by sharing knowledge and insights on platforms like YouTube.

Bella Vista Studios aims to inspire learning through client services and add value to the instructional design industry as a whole. Whether you're an aspiring instructional designer or an organization in need of eLearning solutions, Bella Vista Studios offers high-quality services and a commitment to excellence. Check out their YouTube channel and Creator Hub for valuable content that will enhance your learning journey.

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Marina Arshavskiy, an award-winning instructional design and elearning expert, shares valuable insights for beginners in the field. She emphasizes the importance of clear copywriting in creating engaging elearning experiences and highlights the benefits of adopting an agile approach for course development, which involves continuous feedback and iterative changes.

Marina also addresses the unique challenges of remote employee training and provides tips for success. She recommends on-demand, bite-sized training that focuses on goals and provides a centralized platform for all training materials. Marina emphasizes the significance of providing comprehensive feedback to learners to enhance their understanding and progress.

In addition, Marina advises beginners on building a strong instructional design portfolio. She suggests organizing experiences and showcasing a variety of samples that demonstrate writing, design, and development skills. Marina also encourages continuous learning and practice to become a proficient instructional designer.

Overall, Marina's expertise and dedication to the field of instructional design make her a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced professionals seeking to improve their skills and create impactful elearning experiences.

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Dr. Ray Pastore, a professor and program coordinator at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, discusses his journey into instructional technology and online learning. He highlights the growth of the e-learning field and the public's limited understanding of instructional designers.

The conversation explores the importance of gamification, clarifying its distinction from game-based learning. Dr. Ray emphasizes the benefits and pitfalls of gamification when properly implemented. Identifying training needs within organizations is also discussed, emphasizing the value of thorough front-end analyses.

The gratifying aspects of working in instructional design, including good salaries, job variation, continuous learning, and access to technology, are highlighted. Opportunities in academic and corporate sectors are compared, considering factors like salary, work pace, and job security.

The suitability of teachers as instructional designers is acknowledged. Dr. Ray reflects on the joy of finding solutions to organizational problems and the continuous learning aspect of the field.

In this episode, we hear about Dr. Ray's inspiring instructional design journey - the highs, lows, and everything in between.

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Creating an instructional designer portfolio and figuring out what components should be included is one of the biggest problems I faced when I started instructional design. And it's also one of the biggest problems I see many other new and aspiring instructional designers face.

In this podcast episode, you'll learn: * Why your portfolio is so vital for the success of your instructional design career * Components you should include in your instructional design portfolio * Tools and resources to creating your portfolio samples * Six steps to properly plan and create your ID portfolio without experience or clients

Important Links and Mentions: * Software Toolkit for Instructional Designers (https://www.eteachonline.com/toolkit) * The ID PLAN Academy (https://www.eteachonline.com/join)

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In this week's podcast episode, you'll learn why transitioning from teacher to instructional designer is a great fit for teachers, and a list of 12 transferrable skills they commonly possess.

Essential Learning Points:

  • Numerous real-life experiences and instructional design skills are hardwired into a teacher’s brain from the time they start their teaching programs
  • In general, teachers are more likely to get creative with their ideas, incorporate problem-solving and real-life scenarios, and generally bring more variety to the standard knowledge check

Key Quotes:

"Teachers understand Instructional Design. They may not be familiar with instructional design or instructional design language, but they will quickly discover they have been using it all along."

"Instructional designers are CONSTANTLY learning. Teachers are lifelong learners, so they're usually up for this sort of challenge."

Important Links and Mentions:

  • Starter Toolkit for Instructional Designers (https://www.eteachonline.com/toolkit)
  • The ID PLAN Academy (https://www.eteachonline.com/join)

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I really appreciate you listening to me and supporting the podcast.

If you enjoyed today's show, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

I would also be eternally grateful if you would consider taking a minute or two to leave an honest review and rating for the show on Apple Podcasts.

They're extremely helpful in reaching my audience, and I read each and every one personally!

Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts to make sure that you never miss an episode.

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Imagine having an instructional design career you love, that generates predictable, recurring income and finally gives you the freedom and lifestyle you want.

In this episode, you'll learn about a program in the works for current and transitioning instructional designers who want to succeed in a freelance instructional design career.

This program is going to help you do everything you've ever dreamed of in instructional design... My plan is to create THE most practical and comprehensive program to help you start, build, and grow a successful freelance instructional design career.

If you'd like to find out more, be the first to know when we launch, AND receive a special launch discount, then simply join the waitlist here: https://www.eteachonline.com/idplan-waitlist Important Links and Mentions: * The ID PLAN Academy Waitlist (https://www.eteachonline.com/idplan-waitlist) * GIVEAWAY | VIDEO CONTEST for The ID PLAN Academy (https://www.eteachonline.com/giveaway) * eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Toolkit (https://www.eteachonline.com/toolkit)

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It's essential to evaluate your eLearning materials at least every six months in order to ensure the best quality materials for the learners. In this week's episode, you will learn how the last two essential steps in online course creation: Evaluation and Revision

Evaluation examines outcomes in an effort to help you, as the instructional designer or course creator, determine what worked well and what did not work so well. It enables you to improve the effectiveness of your lessons, courses, or programs.

And the more information that is provided during evaluation, the more effective the revisions will be for future courses.

This is part 2 of a 3-part episode and 3-day challenge that will help you create an eLearning course from scratch (distributed into 3 weeks of podcast episodes).** You will learn a step-by-step process that will show you how to become an expert instructional designer and eLearning course creator.

After you complete the challenge, if you want to continue enhancing your instructional design skills, join the eLearning and Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind Community here: https://www.eteachonline.com/join

But either way, after participating in this challenge, you will leave here in the right direction to understand the instructional design process, create an eLearning course from scratch, and succeed in instructional design!

IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONS: * eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind Community (https://www.eteachonline.com/join) * eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Toolkit (https://www.eteachonline.com/toolkit)

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Do you need help developing and locating content, resources, and interactive elements for your eLearning courses? In this week's action-packed episode, you will learn how to determine the content you will use for your learners to master the learning objectives and overall course goal.

This includes the technology, media, materials, and strategies that you will be using.

And then after that, you will learn how to create all of the assignments, assessments, and feedback checks (from your learners).

This is a 3-part episode and 3-day challenge that will help you create an eLearning course from scratch (distributed into 3 weeks of podcast episodes).** You will learn a step-by-step process that will show you how to become an expert instructional designer and eLearning course creator.

After you complete the challenge, you'll also get details on how you can enhance your instructional design skills if you’re interested in learning more!

But either way, after participating in this challenge, you will leave here in the right direction to understand the instructional design process, create an eLearning course from scratch, and succeed in instructional design!

ESSENTIAL LEARNING POINTS: * How to select, collect, and create eLearning course content (resources, materials, tools, and strategies) * How to create eLearning course assignments, assessments, and feedback checks

IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONS: * eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind Community (https://www.eteachonline.com/join) * eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Toolkit (https://www.eteachonline.com/toolkit)

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Are you ready to design a stunning and unforgettable eLearning course? For the next three episodes, I will provide you with all the details to participate in a three-day challenge to start designing an eLearning course from scratch.

You will learn a step-by-step process that will show you how to become an expert instructional designer and eLearning course creator.

At the end of the challenge, you will have a solid foundation built for an eLearning course and a successful career in instructional design.

And then, after you complete the challenge, you'll learn how to continue enhancing your instructional design skills if you’re interested in learning more.

But either way, after participating in this challenge, you will leave here in the right direction to understand the instructional design process, create an eLearning course from scratch, and succeed in instructional design.

In this week's informational episode, I will teach you the first two steps of the instructional design process.

ESSENTIAL LEARNING POINTS: * Understand the purposes of conducting a goal analysis * The difference between course goals and learning objectives * Conducting and analyzing a Goal Analysis * The significance of understanding who you're developing learning materials for * Aspects you should include in a learner analysis

IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONS: * eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind Community (https://www.eteachonline.com/join) * eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Toolkit (https://www.eteachonline.com/toolkit)

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A very effective strategy to enhance eLearning courses for instructional designers is the use of case studies and examples.

People learn better from examples than from logical development starting with basic principles.

It's essential to ensure that the examples and case studies you present to the learners aren’t just text blocks thrown onto a page.

In this informative episode, learn seven best practices and tips for using engaging and interactive case studies and examples for designing your eLearning courses.

Essential Learning Points: * Connecting learners using case study stories, characters, and emotion * Immersing learners through simulations using case studies and examples * Blending case studies and examples with discussion boards

Important Links and Mentions: * eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind Community (https://www.eteachonline.com/join) * eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Toolkit (https://www.eteachonline.com/toolkit)

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Do you want to learn how to use visual elements to create polished, professional learning materials?

Visual design expert, Connie Malamed, shares the answer to that question in this educational episode. She is not just an expert in visual design, she’s also a consultant, author, and speaker in the fields of online learning and visual communication.

Connie is the author of Visual Design Solutions and Visual Language for Designers. She also publishes The eLearning Coach website and podcast. She was honored with the Guild Master award in 2018 for contributions to the learning technologies industry.

Essential Learning Points: * The importance of visual instructional design for learners and eLearning * The biggest mistake in designing eLearning * Reasons why visual design is so important * What new instructional designers should know about visual design * Biggest developments in ID in the last 20 years * Words of wisdom for beginners in the field of ID

Important Links and Mentions: * eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind Community (https://www.eteachonline.com/join) * eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Toolkit (https://www.eteachonline.com/toolkit) * The eLearning Coach (https://theelearningcoach.com/)

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Are you ready to transition to instructional design, but concerned about the cost it will take to successfully make the shift?

If fears about money have stopped you from going after the ID career you love, this podcast episode is for you.

In this episode, Crystal shares with you the most effective ways to manage your cash through a career change and takes the frank and necessary ways of how successful ID career changers have made it work.

Essential Learning Points: * How to find money to invest in your instructional design career * Tools to create a money plan

Important Links and Mentions: * eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind Community (https://www.eteachonline.com/join) * eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Toolkit (https://www.eteachonline.com/toolkit)

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Want to know the most important things you should consider when beginning a career in instructional design?

Dr. Ray Pastore, a professor at an instructional design & technology program, shares the answer to that question in this informative episode. He's not just an expert in instructional design, he's also an active YouTuber with over 3.2 million views, recently published his first book, and has 28 peer-reviewed journal publications.

With a background in management consulting, game design, game-based learning, and instructional design he has worked on projects for fortune 100 companies, the military, as well as a myriad of schools and universities.

Dr. Ray now teaches new and aspiring instructional designers all the skills and knowledge he's learned along his way to success in the multi-faceted field of instructional design and online learning.

In this episode, we hear about Dr. Ray's inspiring instructional design journey - the highs, lows, and everything in between.

Essential Learning Points: * The pros and cons of academic vs. corporate instructional design * When is gamification appropriate in eLearning? * Advice for teachers interested in instructional design * How to appropriately identify training needs in a company * The versatility of a career in instructional design * Career advice, and words of wisdom for beginner instructional designers

Important Links and Mentions: * eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind Community (https://www.eteachonline.com/join) * eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Toolkit (https://www.eteachonline.com/toolkit) * The Instructional Design and Development Process: A ‘How To’ Guide for Practitioners (https://raypastore.com/wordpress/2020/06/my-instructional-design-book-is-out/) * Dr. Ray's Website (https://raypastore.com/)

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In this podcast episode, you'll learn: * Why your portfolio is so vital for the success of your instructional design career * How to build and showcase your ID skills with your portfolio projects * Six steps to properly plan and create your ID portfolio without experience or clients

I would love to have you as an eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind Member! My program is a proven step-by-step process you can use for a successful career in instructional design and create online courses from scratch! I offer a FREE membership that gives you all the tools and resources you need to successfully start a career in instructional design and eLearning.

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Who is Crystal?

I'm a mom and former teacher in my thirties who transitioned to instructional design to have a more flexible work schedule. All while working full-time as a single mom.

I've helped thousands become successful in instructional design. Now I help other people do the same. I have all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and online learning!

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In this podcast episode, you'll learn: * What imposter syndrome is and what causes it * 4 common imposter syndrome battles most novice instructional designers face * 7 steps to coping with imposter syndrome, so that you feel more confident in your instructional design career success

I would love to have you as an eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind Member! My program is a proven step-by-step process you can use for a successful career in instructional design and create online courses from scratch! I offer a FREE membership that gives you all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and eLearning successfully.

Click here to learn more: https://www.eteachonline.com/join

SUBSCRIBE NOW FOR MORE ELEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN TIPS & RESOURCES!__________________________________________________________

Who is Crystal?

I'm a mom and former teacher in my thirties who transitioned to instructional design to have a more flexible work schedule. All while working full-time as a single mom.

I've helped thousands become successful in instructional design. Now I help other people do the same. I have all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and online learning!

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In this podcast episode, you'll learn three quick steps to eliminating procrastination: 1. Have step-by-step frameworks for almost everything you do 2. Don't do it alone 3. Find a mentor who will tell you the truth and makes sure that you succeed

Procrastination is one of the biggest challenges that keep people from starting a career in instructional design, getting off the ground, and changing their future.

Let's beat procrastination and start doing the things that keep us from getting the things done that we genuinely want and need to do.

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Who is Crystal?

I'm a mom and former teacher in my thirties who transitioned to instructional design to have a more flexible work schedule. All while working full-time as a single mom.

I've helped thousands become successful in instructional design. Now I help other people do the same. I have all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and online learning!

FOLLOW Crystal on SOCIAL:

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In this week's podcast episode, you'll learn about: * The many different types of jobs in the field of instructional design * Current trends in the field and how it is continuously growing * Job hunting tips to focus your search

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Who is Crystal?

I'm a mom and former teacher in my thirties who transitioned to instructional design to have a more flexible work schedule. All while working full-time as a single mom.

I've helped thousands become successful in instructional design. Now I help other people do the same. I have all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and online learning!

FOLLOW Crystal on SOCIAL:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/elearningidforbeginners

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In this week's podcast episode, you'll learn about 2 best practices for getting hired in instructional design: 1. Building your ID portfolio 2. Networking with like-minded professionals in the ID field

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Who is Crystal?

I'm a mom and former teacher in my thirties who transitioned to instructional design to have a more flexible work schedule. All while working full-time as a single mom.

I've helped thousands become successful in instructional design. Now I help other people do the same. I have all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and online learning!

FOLLOW Crystal on SOCIAL:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/elearningidforbeginners

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eteachonline/

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In this week's podcast episode, you'll learn: * How to find the time to become a successful instructional designer, even if you work full-time * Tips to finding hidden time to work on your future you are definitely missing in your current schedule! * How to make time for your career, without sacrificing time doing the things you love!

I would love to have you as an eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind Member! My program is a proven step-by-step process you can use for a successful career in instructional design and create online courses from scratch! I offer a FREE membership that gives you all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and eLearning successfully.

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Who is Crystal?

I'm a mom and former teacher in my thirties who transitioned to instructional design to have a more flexible work schedule. All while working full-time as a single mom.

I've helped thousands become successful in instructional design. Now I help other people do the same. I have all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and online learning!

FOLLOW Crystal on SOCIAL:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/elearningidforbeginners

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This is an exclusive interview with award-winning instructional design and eLearning expert, Marina Arshavskiy!

Marina Arshavskiy is a multi-award-winning instructional design and eLearning expert with over 15 years of experience, conferred with the “Top 100 Leaders in Education” award for significant contributions to the field of education at GFEL.

Marina is the author of the Instructional Design for ELearning book and the creator of the Instructional Design for eLearning program. Her work has been featured in T&D magazine, eLearning Industry, Training Magazine, California Management Review, HR.com, SHRM, and more.

In today's interview, we'll be talking about: * How and why Marina got started in instructional design * The significance and success of books that Marina has written for the ID field * Why copywriting is so crucial for an instructional designer to learn * What Agile eLearning Development is and why Marina recommends it to instructional designers * The most important thing beginners should keep in mind when building their ID portfolio * Words of wisdom if you are just getting started in instructional design

Get your free ELearning Starter Kit at https://yourelearningworld.com/The exact roadmap to start designing successful eLearning courses, 180+ free ELearning tools eBook, a checklist to help you determine if ELearning is the right solution, a workbook to help you conduct a learner needs analysis, a workbook to help you plan your eLearning games, a worksheet to help you determine the type of job aid for your course, a quality assurance checklist, the implementation phase checklist.

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Evaluation enables instructional designers and course creators to improve the effectiveness of an eLearning lesson, course, or program, determining what worked well and what did not work so well.

Evaluation takes place prior to instruction, during instruction, and after instruction has taken place.

In this week's podcast episode, you'll learn: * How to assess the effectiveness of your eLearning materials * Why evaluations are important for the success of eLearning * When to use course evaluations in instructional design

I would love to have you as an eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind Member! My program is a proven step-by-step process you can use for a successful career in instructional design and create online courses from scratch! I offer a FREE membership that gives you all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and eLearning successfully.

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Who is Crystal?

I'm a mom and former teacher in my thirties who transitioned to instructional design to have a more flexible work schedule. All while working full-time as a single mom.

I've helped thousands become successful in instructional design. Now I help other people do the same. I have all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and online learning!

FOLLOW Crystal on SOCIAL:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/elearningidforbeginners

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eteachonline/

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Learning Experience Design focuses on meeting the needs of learners through a holistic approach that considers cognitive science, user experience design (UX), the learning environment, and instructional design.

It should be relatable to their experience and encourage learners to take risks and work things out independently.

In this week's podcast episode, you'll learn: * How to get started in learning experience design (LXD) * A deeper understanding of LXD and its benefits in eLearning * The differences between LXD and ID

I would love to have you as an eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind Member! My program is a proven step-by-step process you can use for a successful career in instructional design and create online courses from scratch! I offer a FREE membership that gives you all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and eLearning successfully.

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Who is Crystal?

I'm a mom and former teacher in my thirties who transitioned to instructional design to have a more flexible work schedule. All while working full-time as a single mom.

I've helped thousands become successful in instructional design. Now I help other people do the same. I have all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and online learning!

FOLLOW Crystal on SOCIAL:

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This is an exclusive interview with Kim Tuohy, the director of Belvista Studios, a successful instructional design and eLearning studio.

Kim has been running her own ID freelancing business for five years now and has never looked back at her previous days of working for someone else.

In today's interview, you'll learn: * How Kim found her love for eLearning and instructional design * The mission of Belvista Studios and its impact on the instructional design world * Wisdom and advice from an accomplished and passionate instructional designer * How to maintain a freelance instructional design business * The significance of understanding storyboards for instructional design * Rewarding aspects of having a career in instructional design

Belvista Studios helps organizations develop their people to meet their future needs, with a human-centered approach.

They also share everything they know to help develop the industry on their YouTube Channel, and on their creator hub...

  • Belvista Studios Creator Hub Freebies

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In this week's podcast episode, you'll learn about the top 5 authoring tools for instructional designers. While not all instructional design roles require you to know much of the technology, the vast majority of them do.

This is a brief list of tools that you definitely need knowledge of, in order to be successful in instructional design.

I would love to have you as an eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind Member! My program is a proven step-by-step process you can use for a successful career in instructional design and create online courses from scratch! I offer a FREE membership that gives you all the tools and resources you need to successfully start a career in instructional design and eLearning.

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Who is Crystal?

I'm a mom and former teacher in my thirties who transitioned to instructional design so that I could have a more flexible work schedule. All while working full-time as a single mom.

Now I help other people do the same. I've helped thousands become successful in instructional design. I have all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and online learning!

FOLLOW Crystal on SOCIAL:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/elearningidforbeginners

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eteachonline/

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This week's podcast episode is an exclusive interview with visual design expert, Connie Malamed!

In this week's podcast episode, you'll learn: * The importance of visual instructional design for learners and eLearning * Biggest mistake in designing eLearning * Reasons why visual design is so important * What new instructional designers should know about visual design * Biggest developments in ID in the last 20 years * Words of wisdom for beginners in the field of ID

Connie Malamed helps people learn and build instructional design skills at Mastering Instructional Design. She is a consultant, author and speaker in the fields of online learning and visual communication. Connie is the author of Visual Design Solutions and Visual Language for Designers. She also publishes The eLearning Coach website and podcast. She was honored with the Guild Master award in 2018 for contributions to the learning technologies industry.

Visit Connie's website at https://theelearningcoach.com/ for a multitude of free instructional design resources!

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Who is Crystal?

I'm a mom and former teacher in my thirties who transitioned to instructional design so that I could have a more flexible work schedule. All while working full-time as a single mom.

Now I help other people do the same. I've helped thousands become successful in instructional design. I have all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and online learning!

FOLLOW Crystal on SOCIAL:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/elearningidforbeginners

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In this week's podcast episode, you'll learn: * Why instructional design is a good fit for teachers * Skills that teachers and instructional designers have in common * 6 steps to a successful transition from teacher to instructional designer

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I would love to have you as an eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind Member! My program is a proven step-by-step process you can use for a successful career in instructional design and create online courses from scratch! I offer a FREE membership that gives you all the tools and resources you need to successfully start a career in instructional design and eLearning.

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Who is Crystal?

I'm a mom and former teacher in my thirties who transitioned to instructional design so that I could have a more flexible work schedule. All while working full-time as a single mom.

Now I help other people do the same. I've helped thousands become successful in instructional design. I have all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and online learning!

FOLLOW Crystal on SOCIAL:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/elearningidforbeginners

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eteachonline/

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In this week's podcast episode, you'll learn: * An easy to follow step-by-step instructional design process * How to plan and organize all the components of an eLearning course * Current and new trends in the instructional design field

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Who is Crystal?

I'm a mom and former teacher in my thirties who transitioned to instructional design so that I could have a more flexible work schedule. All while working full-time as a single mom.

Now I help other people do the same. I've helped thousands become successful in instructional design. I have all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and online learning!

FOLLOW Crystal on SOCIAL:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/elearningidforbeginners

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eteachonline/

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In this week's podcast episode, you'll learn about what flowcharts are and why they are important in eLearning for instructional design. Together, flowcharts and storyboards are highly useful tools for visually conveying information about your "design" to developers, graphic artists, and subject matter experts (SMEs).

The more time you spend elaborating on details of script, graphics, and functionality in your flowcharts and storyboards now, the more time you will save in the development of your instruction.

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Who is Crystal?

I'm a mom and former teacher in my thirties who transitioned to instructional design so that I could have a more flexible work schedule. All while working full-time as a single mom.

Now I help other people do the same. I've helped thousands become successful in instructional design. I have all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and online learning!

FOLLOW Crystal on SOCIAL:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/elearningidforbeginners

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eteachonline/

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In this week's podcast episode you'll learn: * Components to be included in your instructional design portfolio * Tools and resources to creating your portfolio samples * Resume and cover letter tips to make you stand out * Career trends in the instructional design field so that you can finally land your dream job in instructional design and do what you love! ❤️

This podcast episode is jam-packed with actionable steps designed specifically for new and aspiring instructional designers alike! 😎

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Who is Crystal?

I'm a mom and former teacher in my thirties who transitioned to instructional design so that I could have a more flexible work schedule. All while working full-time as a single mom.

Now I help other people do the same. I've helped thousands become successful in instructional design. I have all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and online learning!

FOLLOW Crystal on SOCIAL:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/elearningidforbeginners

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eteachonline/

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In this week's podcast episode you'll learn about many advantages of the ADDIE instructional design model and what the model stands for. Although there are many different instructional design models for the creation of online courses, the ADDIE model is, undoubtedly, the most popular of all.

Learn how to apply each of the steps in the ADDIE Model, and much more about successful instructional design practices in the eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind.

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I would love to have you as an eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind Member! My program is a proven step-by-step process you can use for a successful career in instructional design and create online courses from scratch! I offer a FREE membership that gives you all the tools and resources you need to successfully start a career in instructional design and eLearning.

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Who is Crystal?

I'm a mom and former teacher in my thirties who transitioned to instructional design so that I could have a more flexible work schedule. All while working full-time as a single mom.

Now I help other people do the same. I've helped thousands become successful in instructional design. I have all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and online learning!

FOLLOW Crystal on SOCIAL:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/elearningidforbeginners

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eteachonline

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eteachonline/

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In this week's podcast episode, you'll learn: * How to find the time and money to start a career in instructional design * Networking tips, how to build your instructional design portfolio before landing your first job * How to overcome imposter syndrome and beat your self-doubts, so that you feel confident in finding the career of your dreams

Conquer 3 of the biggest challenges that new and aspiring instructional designers often face when trying to start a career in instructional design!

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I would love to have you as an eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind Member! My program is a proven step-by-step process you can use for a successful career in instructional design and create online courses from scratch! I offer a FREE membership that gives you all the tools and resources you need to successfully start a career in instructional design and eLearning.

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Who is Crystal?

I'm a mom and former teacher in my thirties who transitioned to instructional design so that I could have a more flexible work schedule. All while working full-time as a single mom.

Now I help other people do the same. I've helped thousands become successful in instructional design. I have all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and online learning!

FOLLOW Crystal on SOCIAL:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/elearningidforbeginners

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eteachonline

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eteachonline/

Again, don't forget to give this video a thumbs up if it helped you today... subscribe to my channel...hit that notification bell...and if you have any additional questions ask in the comments (I monitor them daily).

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I would love to have you as an eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind Member! My program is a proven step-by-step process you can use for a successful career in instructional design and create online courses from scratch! I offer a FREE membership that gives you all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and eLearning successfully.

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Who is Crystal?

I'm a mom and former teacher in my thirties who transitioned to instructional design to have a more flexible work schedule. All while working full-time as a single mom.

I've helped thousands become successful in instructional design. Now I help other people do the same. I have all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and online learning!

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In this week's podcast episode, you'll learn: * Current trends in instructional design and how it is rapidly growing * Tips to landing your first job in instructional design * The multitude of career opportunities available in the ID field

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Who is Crystal?

I'm a mom and former teacher in my thirties who transitioned to instructional design so that I could have a more flexible work schedule. All while working full-time as a single mom.

Now I help other people do the same. I've helped thousands become successful in instructional design. I have all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and online learning!

FOLLOW Crystal on SOCIAL:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/elearningidforbeginners

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eteachonline

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eteachonline/

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In this week's podcast episode, I will share with you my secrets to creating high-quality instructional videos. In the online learning environment, the utilization of technology in the proper format is paramount for many students' learning styles.

One may grow tired of reading paragraph after paragraph of a lecture, yearning for a more engaging style of instruction

This is where using instructional media comes into play.

Incorporating ideas normally taught in a face-to-face setting by adapting them into an instructional video gives learners a refreshing breather from more traditional methods of instruction.

I also know what works, and what doesn’t, and in the eLearning and Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind, I show you exactly what to do to make an instructional video.

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I would love to have you as an eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind Member! My program is a proven step-by-step process you can use for a successful career in instructional design and create online courses from scratch! I offer a FREE membership that gives you all the tools and resources you need to successfully start a career in instructional design and eLearning.

Click here to learn more: https://www.eteachonline.com/join

SUBSCRIBE NOW FOR MORE ELEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN TIPS & RESOURCES!__________________________________________________________

Who is Crystal?

I'm a mom and former teacher in my thirties who transitioned to instructional design so that I could have a more flexible work schedule. All while working full-time as a single mom.

Now I help other people do the same. I've helped thousands become successful in instructional design. I have all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and online learning!

FOLLOW Crystal on SOCIAL:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/elearningidforbeginners

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eteachonline

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eteachonline/

Again, don't forget to give this video a thumbs up if it helped you today... Subscribe to my channel...hit that notification bell...and if you have any additional questions, ask in the comments (I monitor them daily).

Kajabi is one platform I recommend for creating and selling an online course.

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In today's podcast episode, you'll learn: * The pros and cons of academic vs. corporate instructional design * When is gamification appropriate in eLearning? * Advice for teachers interested in instructional design * How to appropriately identify trainings needs in a company. * The versatility of a career in instructional design

Today's interview is with Dr. Ray Pastore, Ph.D. Dr. Ray is a Full Professor and Program Coordinator of Esports and Online Teaching and Learning within the Instructional Technology program at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

He is an active YouTuber with over 3.2 million views, recently published his first book, and has 28 peer reviewed journal publications. With a background in management consulting, game design, game-based learning, and instructional design he has worked on projects for fortune 100 companies, the military, as well as a myriad of schools and universities.

In addition to serving as coordinator of UNCW’s Esports program, Dr. Pastore is faculty advisor for UNCW’s Seahawk Esports Club. He holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Systems from Penn State University.

You can find Dr. Ray's book here: https://raypastore.com/wordpress/2020/06/my-instructional-design-book-is-out/

Visit Dr. Ray's website: https://raypastore.com/

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I would love to have you as an eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind Member! My program is a proven step-by-step process you can use for a successful career in instructional design and create online courses from scratch! I offer a FREE membership that gives you all the tools and resources you need to successfully start a career in instructional design and eLearning.

Click here to learn more: https://www.eteachonline.com/join

SUBSCRIBE NOW FOR MORE ELEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN TIPS & RESOURCES!__________________________________________________________

Who is Crystal?

I'm a mom and former teacher in my thirties who transitioned to instructional design so that I could have a more flexible work schedule. All while working full-time as a single mom.

Now I help other people do the same. I've helped thousands become successful in instructional design. I have all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and online learning!

FOLLOW Crystal on SOCIAL:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/elearningidforbeginners

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eteachonline

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eteachonline/

Again, don't forget to give this video a thumbs up if it helped you today... Subscribe to my channel...hit that notification bell...and if you have any additional questions, ask in the comments (I monitor them daily).

Kajabi is one platform I recommend for creating and selling an online course.

Try Kajabi for FREE! https://app.kajabi.com/r/zQ2FTcBG