Leaving the Classroom: A Transitioning Teacher Podcast

Unexpected Perks of Being an Instructional Designer 

Today I am talking about the unexpected perks of being an instructional designer after being a teacher. If you've ever wondered what awaits you on this path, this episode is for you.

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Welcome to leaving the classroom. Today I'm talking about the unexpected perks of being an instructional designer after being a teacher. If you've ever wondered what awaits you on this path, this episode is for you. I'm your host, Kristi Oliva. And let's get started. Picture this. You're a dedicated teacher, pouring your heart and soul into the classroom. But now, you've decided to take the leap into instructional design. And guess what, along with the new role comes some surprising benefits that you might not have anticipated? So let's get started.

First one, flexibility and...

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Teacher Terms Translated to Corporate Learning and Development 

Have you ever been in a meeting just nodding along, listening to what everyone is saying and all of a sudden, someone says a word that you have never heard before? Yet everyone else seems to know exactly what is going on? Today, I’m diving into a fun topic that many of us can relate to – translating teacher terms into the corporate world.

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Welcome to leaving the classroom. I'm Kristi Oliva, and I'm so glad you're here. Have you ever been in a meeting just nodding along listening to what everyone is saying. And all of a sudden someone says a word that you've never heard before. Yet, everyone else seems to know exactly what's going on. Almost every day in the corporate world. This happens to me. Just the other day I was in a meeting and...

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A Day in the Life of a Corporate Contract Instructional Designer with Lee Carlson 

In this episode, I talk to Lee Carlson. Lee is a former high school teacher in New York City and member of IDOL courses Academy. She now works as an instructional designer as a contractor for a large tech company. She discusses how she transitioned from teaching to her current role.

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Kristi Oliva
Welcome to leaving the classroom. This is a podcast for teachers who are ready to transition out of the classroom and into a new career. Each week, I'll share stories about what I've learned moving from education to the corporate world. I'll answer the most common questions and share my best tips to help you get started. If you are considering leaving the classroom, this show is for you.

Hello, everyone. Welcome...

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What to Do When You Feel Like a Fraud

Imposterism, or feeling like a fraud, is real and present in the business world. It is not a disease or an abnormality, but can have a harmful impact on job performance and satisfaction, and eventually cause burnout. Today I talk about what to do when you feel like a fraud.

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Welcome to leaving the classroom. I'm Kristi Oliva, and I'm so glad you're here. Today I'm talking about what to do when you feel like a fraud. So let me ask you some questions. Do you tend to remember times when you failed more than you remember the times you excelled? Do you shy away from praise or do you immediately downplay the importance of that praise? Are you afraid people may find out that you aren't as capable as they think? Do you often compare your ability to those around you and think they may be more...

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3 Ways to Harness the Power of Self-Talk 

Self-talk, if harnessed appropriately can become powerful. Research has shown that talking to yourself out loud can motivate you to move forward with your goals, help you focus on a task, and get rid of self-criticism. Today I talk about self-talk and 3 ways to use it to your advantage.

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Hello, everyone. Welcome to leaving the classroom. I'm Kristi Oliva. I'm so glad you're here. Today I'm talking about self talk, and how to use it to your advantage. By the time you listen to this podcast, chances are you have probably already experienced many of your daily 50,000 thoughts. Did you know that you had 50,000 thoughts a day? Doesn't really surprise me honestly.

For me, I'm a worrier. So I tend to get worst case scenario, in my thoughts. I map out all the directions it...

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How to Fail Forward 

If you are like most people, you probably don’t like to fail. It may not be one your basic fears, but I am sure it is a factor for you at some point or another. Today I talk about failing forward and how to use it to create great success in your life.

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Welcome to leaving the classroom. This is a podcast for teachers who are ready to transition out of the classroom and into a new career. Each week I'll share stories about what I've learned moving from education to the corporate world. I'll answer the most common questions and share my best tips to help you get started. If you are considering leaving the classroom, this show is for you. Hello, everyone. Welcome to leaving the classroom. I'm Kristi Oliva. And I'm so glad you're here.

Today we're talking about failure. Failure....

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A Day in the Life of a Corporate ID with Margie Bowling

Episode description: In this episode, I talk to Margie Bowling. Margie is a former middle school science teacher who now works as an instructional designer for a life sciences company, providing solutions for the life sciences community. She discusses how she transitioned to the corporate world using IDOL courses Academy.

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Kristi Oliva
Welcome to leaving the classroom. This is a podcast for teachers who are ready to transition out of the classroom and into a new career. Each week I'll share stories about what I've learned moving from education to the corporate world. I'll answer the most common questions and share my best tips to help you get started. If you are considering leaving the classroom, this show is for you. Hello, everyone....

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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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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...

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The Many Names of an Instructional Designer

In this episode, I am talking about the different titles there are in the instructional design and online learning space. And there are a LOT of them. It can get confusing when you are looking for a new role in instructional design and online learning, to figure out which role is right for you, and frankly, what the heck is the difference between all these titles? Listen in to hear my take on all the possible roles in the instructional design and online learning field.

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Hello everyone. Welcome to leaving the classroom. I'm Kristi Oliva, and I'm so glad you are here. Today I'm talking about the different titles there are in the instructional design and online learning space. And there are a lot of them. It can get confusing when you are looking for a new role in instructional...

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How Much Do Instructional Designer Make? Plus 5 Factors That Affect Salary 

How does an instructional designer's salary compare to a teacher's salary? There are several factors to consider. In this episode, I discuss the 5 factors that can affect how much you make as an instructional designer, plus I give you some insight into how much you can make compared to a teaching role.

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Hello, everyone. Welcome to leaving the classroom. I'm Kristi Oliva. I'm so glad you are here today. And today I'm talking about pay salary. How does an instructional designer salary compare to a teacher's salary? Well, according to world population review.com, the average teacher salary in the US is $66,397 per year, which comes out to $33 an hour. New York teachers make the most at 92,000 a year and Mississippi teachers...