Become an IDOL 15: Teaching Teachers Instructional Design with Bejanae Kareem
Published: November 5, 2019
Episode: 15
Teaching teachers instructional design with Bejanae Kareem
Guest: Bejanae Kareem, Owner of BK International Education Consultancy
In this episode of Become an IDOL, I’ll be chatting with Bejanae Kareem, Executive Director and Owner of BK Consultancy, about her experience creating and launching BK to transitioning from secondary education to instructional design and eLearning development. We’ll be sharing tips for how educators can incorporate instructional design STEM-based classes into the classroom, tips to overcome common challenges, as well as tips for teachers experiencing burn-out.
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In this episode we discuss:
- The best way to break into the instructional design field as a secondary school teacher
- Fellowship: Fellows receive on-the-job training in instructional...
Become an IDOL 14: IDOL Freelancing with Kim Tuohy from Belvista Studios
Published: October 7, 2019
Episode: 14
Instructional Design Freelancing with Kim Tuohy from Belvista Studios
Guest: Kim Tuohy
In this episode, I’ll be chatting with Kim Tuohy about making the transition to a freelance instructional designer. Kim shares a wealth of knowledge from her own transition from full-time employee to a self-employed business owner. Belvista Studios is an instructional design and eLearning company located in Australia and as the founder, she has a lot of experience working with clients to share.
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In this episode we discuss:
- How to make the transition to freelancing
- Considerations when becoming your own boss
- Getting corporate instructional design experience before making the switch
- How to price your services
- How to manage your life and work balance
- Goal setting
- Mindset work ...
Become an IDOL 12: Learning Experience Design (LXD) with Matthew Daniel
Published: September 3, 2019
Episode: 12
Learning Experience Design (LXD) with Matthew Daniel
Guest: Matthew J. Daniel
In this episode, I’ll be chatting with Matthew Daniel about learning experience design. If you’ve heard this term before, but you aren’t sure how it’s different from instructional design you’ll definitely want to learn from Matthew. We’ll talk about the differences between LXD and ID, the process of LXD, and practical actions you can take to implement these very important principles in your next or even first-course project.
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In this episode we discuss:
- The difference between LXD and ID
- Why talking to your learners is so important at the beginning
- The LXD process
- How to write personas
- Mapping the learner's journey
- Actionable steps you can take to implement...
Become an IDOL 11: Writing for Instructional Design with Nicole Papaioannou Lugara
Published: August 15, 2019
Episode: 11
Writing for Instructional Design with Nicole Papaioannou Lugara
Guest: Nicole Papaioannou Lugara
In this episode, I’ll be chatting with Nicole Papaioannou Lugara about her expertise in writing for instructional design. She shares tips and advice on how to be a better instructional design writer. You’ll also learn how Nicole became an IDOL without an ID degree or experience. In addition, she only had one FT IDOL job before she became a freelancer.
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In this episode we discuss:
- The writing process
- Shitty first drafts
- The KISS rule for writing
- Writing voice over scripts
- Building HOCs before LOCs
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Become an IDOL 10: Instructional Design Jargon Defined with Rachel Hudish
Published: July 30, 2019
Episode: 10
Instructional Design Jargon Defined with Rachel Hudish
Guest: Rachel Hudish
In this episode, I’ll be chatting with Rachel Hudish about the jargon and industry terms that are used in instructional design. We’ll be sharing stories, analogies, and definitions to illuminate the meaning of each word.
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In this episode we discuss:
WBT, CBT, eLearning, Online Learning, mobile learning
Authoring tools: Software used to package multimedia for delivery online. Adobe Captivate and Articulate Storyline are examples of authoring tools
508-compliance: An amendment to the US Workforce Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which is a federal law that requires all electronic and information technology developed, procured, maintained, or used by the federal government be accessible...
Become an IDOL 09: eLearning Community Project with Dana Kocalis
Published: July 15, 2019
Episode: 09
eLearning Community Project with Dana Kocalis
Guest: Dana Kocalis
In this episode, I’ll be chatting with the LinkedIn famous Dana Kocalis about her journey to become an IDOL and the eLearning community project she led and learned from last year. Dana is the owner of eLearning by Dana and a regular LinkedIn conversation starter. Last year we met when she started the eLearning Community project by posting on LinkedIn.
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In this episode we discuss:
- How Dana and I met on LinkedIn
- How Dana landed her first ID job before she had an ID degree
- The eLCP (eLearning Community Project) vision and outcome
- Lessons learned by Dana after attempting to get 80 newbie and expert instructional designers together to build one eLearning course together.
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Become an IDOL 08: From a Valet to a Six Figure Instructional Designer
Published: July 1, 2019
Episode: 08
From Valet to a Six-Figure Instructional Designer
Guest: Cameron Brown
In this episode, I’ll be chatting with Cameron Brown who is an instructional designer for Cox Enterprise. I am Cameron’s mentor and I helped him become an IDOL. You won’t believe his story. It’s amazing to see how far he has come and where he came from.
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In this episode we discuss:
- How Cameron and I met at Shorter University
- How Cameron went from a valet who parks cars to a six-figure instructional designer
- Cameron's advice for anyone who wants to become an IDOL
- Mentorship and how it was crucial in Cameron's development and successful career
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Become an IDOL 07: Scenario Design with Anna Sabramowicz
Published: June 11, 2019
Episode: 07
Scenario Design with Anna Sabramowicz
Guest: Anna Sabramowicz, eLearner Engaged
In this episode of Become an IDOL, I’ll be chatting with Anna Sabramowicz about scenario design. Scenario design is the secret to creating powerful messages in your learning experience design. Learning this technique early in your career will give you a huge advantage and an excellent tool for engaging your learners. You'll also learn how Anna became an IDOL without a degree or experience.
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Become an IDOL 06: How Christy Tucker Became an IDOL
Published: May 28, 2019
Episode: 06
How Christy Tucker Became an IDOL
Guest: Christy Tucker, Syniad Learning
In this episode of Become an IDOL, I’ll be chatting with Christy Tucker about her experience transitioning from secondary education to instructional design and eLearning development. We’ll be sharing tips for switching careers and landing your first job even if you don’t have a degree or experience. You’ll also learn how Christy Tucker became a name brand in the field of instructional design.
Christy Tucker is a learning design consultant at Syniad Learning with over 15 years of experience helping people learn. She specializes in using scenario-based learning to engage audiences and promote the transfer of skills to real-world environments. She has created courses for clients including the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity, Cisco, and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Christy has been blogging about instructional design and eLearning for...
Become an IDOL 05: Become an IDOL without Experience or a Degree: One Former Teacher's Story
Published: May 13, 2019
Episode: 05
Become an IDOL without a Degree or Experience: One Former Teacher’s Story
Guest: Tommy Sealock, Net Cracker
In this episode of Become an IDOL, I’ll be chatting with Tommy Sealock about how his background in education proved to be a vital stepping stone into transitioning to Instructional Design.
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In this episode we discuss:
- How his experiences as an educator translated into training for instructional design
- What to look for in a mentor relationship
- The one offering tool to focus on when you’re just starting out to avoid overwhelm
- What hiring managers are really looking for when hiring new instructional designers
- How to use lesson plans to learn instructional design & beef up your portfolio
- Challenges of adult learners versus teaching children
