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.
How Teachers Can Get Experience Training Adults
Being able to demonstrate that you have experience developing employees in the workplace will highlight your instructional design acumen.
Video Production Upskilling
Don’t you love being inspired by colleagues? For a recent project we are both on, my colleague made a video tutorial about Return Mail Procedures into a cute animation involving an Elvis inspired love story.
TPLD is Changing, Y’all
TPLD is a group of former educators who help current educators with their job transition to the corporate world of L&D, for free. We aren’t going anywhere, but we are evolving.
‘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.
Professional Development Options
Stagnancy is not an option for a Hermione Granger such as myself. I’m looking ahead at professional development opportunities for 2022.
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!
6 Months in my New Role
Working as a corporate ID is everything I hoped for when I started researching the role back in the spring of 2020.
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.
Careers in Instructional Design vs. K-12 Education
How is a career in instructional design different from that of a K-12 educator?
The NovoEd Course
I’m currently enrolled in the NovoEd course ‘Learning Experience Design: From Ideas to Impact.’
An Example of Blended Learning
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.
Corporate Roles for Former Educators
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.
Diverse Representation in eLearning
To design inclusive learning experiences, diverse representation is a starting point.