This is a blog for anyone looking to transition to corporate Learning & Development.
Posts include tips for a successful job search, explanations of basic instructional design concepts, and stories from my own career pivot.
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Working as a corporate ID is everything I hoped for when I started researching the role back in the spring of 2020.
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I wanted to challenge myself to build something beautiful and immersive. Personal Finance is a topic that can be very intimidating, so I wanted to create an approachable learning experience.
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When developing a concept in Twine for fun, I thought I’d lean into an aspect of my personal life. My nomadic, vagabond self has been to 45+ countries.
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How is a career in instructional design different from that of a K-12 educator?
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I’m currently enrolled in the NovoEd course ‘Learning Experience Design: From Ideas to Impact.’
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Tomorrow I will be observing the pilot of a blended learning program that I created as part of a team. It’s a great example of a hybrid learning experience.
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Within the world of Learning & Development, there are MANY positions that make for a natural progression from classroom teaching. Think about what work you would enjoy the most.
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To design inclusive learning experiences, diverse representation is a starting point.
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Goodreads is my favorite social media platform. You can use it to find and track instructional design books.
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The first step in any job hunt should be to research jobs and choose your ideal position.
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