Teachers Transitioning to Instructional Design Jobs: Enhance Your Transferable Skills

by Amy Pine

In today's rapidly changing professional landscape, K-12 teachers looking to transition to the corporate world have a great opportunity to excel in instructional designer jobs. Transitioning from the classroom to adult education, these professionals face an exhilarating challenge in the role of instructional designer. By leveraging transferable skills, this transition can be smoother, helping to facilitate the shift to a new and rewarding career.

Teachers with expertise in pedagogy, curriculum development, and varied learning modalities can create engaging and effective training experiences for adult learners in corporate settings. Their deep understanding of diverse learning styles, assessment strategies, and instructional technologies enhances their ability to design and deliver highly impactful training programs. By embracing this new role and leveraging their experience,...

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on choosing the right instructional design program for corporate training.

In today's competitive job market, selecting the appropriate program is crucial for building a successful career in corporate training. With numerous options available, including traditional academic programs and vocational schools, making an informed decision that aligns with your goals is essential.

In this guide, we will walk you through the factors to consider when choosing an instructional design program, provide an overview of traditional academic programs and vocational schools, discuss program quality evaluation, and highlight the benefits of vocational schools for instructional design.

By the end of this article, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to make an educated choice and embark on a rewarding career in corporate instructional design.

What is an Instructional Design Program?

Before diving into the decision-making process, it's essential to understand...

Leaving the Classroom: A Transitioning Teacher Podcast

5 Ways to Achieve Your Goals

Setting goals is a process that, in most cases, comes before a specific outcome you have in mind. When I wanted to leave the classroom and become an instructional designer. I set myself a goal to have an ID role by the end of that school year. I set that goal in January of that year and achieved it just a couple of months later.  To reach that goal required me not only to work really hard but to have the right mindset through that process. In this episode, I give you actionable steps to take to help you focus, improve your performance, and reach your goals.

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Enjoy the podcast transcription:

Hello, everyone. Welcome to leaving the classroom. I'm Kristi Oliva. I'm so glad you are here today. Today I am talking about goal setting, why it is important and why you should be doing it. Setting goals is a process that most...