Blog
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.
When I decided to leave education and seek a corporate ID role, reading content by people in the field confirmed that I was on the right path. I hope to pay it forward and provide some insight into the job change process for others by documenting my experiences.
Rapid Content Development
Here are the ways I was able to deliver an entire learning pathway in less than a month:
How to Craft a Software Simulation in Storyline
Wondering how to make software simulations? Working as an instructional designer at a tech company, I make guided practices in Storyline frequently.
Instructional Design Templates
Templates streamline instructional design work, and make you more efficient.
Graphic Design for Newbies
One of the best workshops I’ve ever taken was a visual design for educators session with Keri Beasley. Basically, she introduced us to the 4 principles of graphic design.
Rounds of Review
When developing a learning experience, you need feedback, and a lot of it.
Accessibility and Drag and Drop Functionality
Drag and drop interactions in eLearning are not accessible.
Self-Paced AND Social Learning
Can asynchronous learning capture the feel of instructor led training?
How to Troubleshoot ID Tech
As an instructional designer, sometimes it feels like tech is out to get me.
Use Consistent Animation Styles in eLearning
If you are using animations or illustrations in your eLearning, keep it visually consistent. Your audience will subconsciously find it more polished if the graphics all appear similar.
Branding Guidelines
Following branding guidelines is not always easy for former teachers who are used to designing their own classroom materials. In the corporate world, you have to stick with the branding guidelines.
Coming Around on Captivate
I develop a lot of technical product training for our in-house software, so I’ve been using Adobe Captivate more and more over the last year.
E-Learning Heroes Challenges: Spring 2022
One of my professional goals for 2022 was to increase my skill level with eLearning authoring tools.
What Digital Tools Do I Use?
The digital platforms IDs use vary by preference, company, and role.
‘Know Your Rights’ Digital Learning Experience
I consulted with some of the Nashville Defenders office attorneys and their public information coordinator to develop an eLearning course for their clients.
A Game-Inspired eLearning Workshop With Emily Chorley
Yesterday I attended Emily Chorley’s Game-Inspired eLearning Design workshop and Y’ALL. She is an Articulate rockstar!