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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.
Blog Categories
- Agile 3
- Books 2
- Career Development 37
- Corporate Jobs 16
- Customer Education 7
- DEI 10
- Digital Accessibility 2
- Instructional Design 41
- Job Applications 12
- LMS 1
- Leadership 3
- Learning Technologies 5
- Learning and Development 6
- Performance Consulting 2
- Personal Finance 6
- Project Management 17
- Remote Work 15
- Technical Training 18
- Transitioning Teachers 31
- Video-Based Learning 2
- Visual Design 2
- eLearning Development 20
- xAPI 1
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!
E-Learning Heroes Challenges
I participated in my first eLearning Heroes Challenge by Articulate Storyline and got featured in the recap!
Custom Graphics in Articulate Rise
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.
Tinkering in Twine
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.
7Taps Sample
Developing digital learning experiences can be a creative pursuit, AND it can also align with your values.