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.
Credential, Badge, or Certificate?
A certification is NOT the same as a certificate. In a nutshell, credentials are the broader category.
A Reintroduction
It appears I surpassed 3,000 followers on LinkedIn this week, so I figured it was time for a reintroduction.
Inclusivity in Technical Training
Someone asked me recently in a coffee chat how I incorporate inclusivity when developing technical training. Great question, folks!
Letting My Teaching License Expire
My teaching license expired last month. Having been out of the classroom for a few years now, there is no going back.
Common Modalities in Technical Training
What does technical training look like? Technical training teaches users how to use digital products.
How to Troubleshoot ID Tech
As an instructional designer, sometimes it feels like tech is out to get me.
My Goal is NOT the “Dream Job”
My goal is not the dream job because I think that is a fantasy.
Quantify Your Impact for Your Resume
I’m going to share with you the number one piece of advice I tell every transitioning teacher: Include measurable data to highlight your impact, rather than responsibilities.
Building Culture on a Distributed Team
If you are part of a globally dispersed team like me, you have to be intentional about building community.
The Importance of the Scope Doc
A strong foundation in the form of a scope document is the key to any successful instructional design project. Don’t believe me?
Do Instructional Designers Have to be Tech-Savvy?
News alert! In certain instructional design roles, you do NOT need to be a highly skilled tech wizard.
Ways to Learn xAPI
I’ve been upskilling in the area of xAPI in the first half of 2023. It started with the xAPI cohort and I recently completed Jeff Batt’s xAPI course on Udemy, too. xAPI naturally builds on my programming skills.
The Tedium of Instructional Design
Instructional design is not all flashy high-brow consulting and development work. Sometimes you have to do grunt work.
Camtasia Hacks!
Product demos and video tutorials are a great way to learn software. Video learning is a BIG part of my job as a technical instructional designer.