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eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners

eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners

Hosted by: Crystal Harper

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

Episodes

Analyzing Course Goals, Skills, & Learners | 6 Key Steps For Creating Successful eLearning (Part 1 of 3)

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...
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7 Tips For Using Case Studies & Examples to Enhance Instructional Design

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...
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How to Finance Your Instructional Design Career Without a Degree

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,...
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6 Steps to Properly Build, Structure, and Plan Your ID Portfolio | Quickly & Efficiently Create an Instructional Design Portfolio Without Experience or Clients

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...
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Find the Confidence to Succeed in Instructional Design | Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

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...
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3 Secrets to Stop Procrastination So That You Can Finally Succeed in Instructional Design

In this podcast episode, you'll learn three quick steps to eliminating procrastination: Have step-by-step frameworks for almost everything you do Don't do it alone Find a mentor who will tell you the truth and makes...
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Types of Instructional Design Job Positions and How to Overcome Common Job Search Difficulties

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...
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2 Essential Tips for Landing Instructional Design Clients and Work You Love

In this week's podcast episode, you'll learn about 2 best practices for landing stable clients as an instructional designer.   SUBSCRIBE NOW FOR MORE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN...
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How to Make Time For a Career Change to Instructional Design

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...
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Evaluating Your Instructional Design Materials | How to Measure eLearning Course Effectiveness

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...
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What is Learning Experience Design? Learning Experience Design vs. Instructional Design

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...
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Instructional Design Freelancing Business & Career Advice | Belvista Studios' Kim Tuohy Interview

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...
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