Emporia State University offers a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology (IDT), a Graduate Certificate in eLearning and Online Teaching, and a Graduate Certificate in Teaching with Technology.

Those completing the MS in Instructional Design and Technology become instructional designers, directors of technology, learning specialists, corporate trainers, eLearning Specialists, multimedia developers, instructional technology resources teachers, digital media specialists, and courseware developers. Not only could an IDT degree enhance your productive use of technology in the classroom or training facility, it could open up a whole new career for you! Graduates of the program work in public and private sector industries.

Since the IDT field is fairly young, new related jobs, job titles, and descriptions are evolving and being created. For more information, go to emporia.edu/idt.

Here are some pros and cons to consider if you are thinking about becoming an instructional designer or e-learning developer.

More resources for anyone considering an instructional design/e-learning career:
Books I recommend -
The Accidental Instructional Designer by Cammy Bean - amazon.com/gp/product/1562869140/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=yourlearningc-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1562869140&linkId=12693748a3cac359a6833a9332f9f4bf

Map It by Cathy Moore - amazon.com/gp/product/0999174509/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=yourlearningc-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0999174509&linkId=05c79e6ac020fe1a7b2e1c31dce5fec7

The Non-Designer's Design Book by Robin Williams (no, not THAT Robin Williams...) - amazon.com/gp/product/0133966151/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=yourlearningc-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0133966151&linkId=53aa2fba3d86f78cb009f7bb0274fb16

Instructional Story Design by Rance Green - amazon.com/gp/product/1950496597/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=yourlearningc-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1950496597&linkId=19bbfc2729cc8c9b0f0e9bdb6b0dd3b0

slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations by Nancy Duarte - amazon.com/gp/product/0596522347/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=yourlearningc-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0596522347&linkId=1f18fbffdb79dcacad8144a37728ea33

The eLearning Designer's Handbook by Tim Slade - amazon.com/gp/product/B08HBDDSBN/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=yourlearningc-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08HBDDSBN&linkId=23f24e87359881c93438e7c57194c2f2

Articles -
How to Become an Instructional Designer: yourlearningcareer.com/how-to-become-an-instructional-designer/
How to Become an E-Learning Developer: yourlearningcareer.com/how-to-become-an-e-learning-developer/
How to Get Experience in Instructional Design: yourlearningcareer.com/9-pro-tips-for-how-to-get-experience-in-instructional-design/
Day in the Life of an Instructional Designer: yourlearningcareer.com/whats-it-like-to-be-an-instructional-designer-a-day-in-the-life/

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Update: I wrote an ebook on this very topic! Check out What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer: theinstructionaldesignbook.com/

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What do Instructional Designers wish they knew before becoming IDs? I couldn’t find this information anywhere, so I did the research. I asked 50 Instructional Designers what they wish they knew before becoming IDs. Here's what they said:

Explaining What an Instructional Designer Does
Learning Project Management Skills
Developing a Brand and Portfolio
Knowing Instructional Design is a Career and is Worth Pursuing
Working with Difficult SMEs and Building Relationships with Faculty

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In this video, we’ll dive into the full eLearning design and development process that I’ve used to secure high-value client projects. And I’ve helped people in the bootcamp use this process to land some of the most competitive instructional design opportunities.

Much of the eLearning that you may have seen is designed more like an information-dump than an engaging, story-driven experience. This process will help you design immersive learning experiences that capture people’s attention and help them perform better on-the-job.

In addition to helping your audience, you can use this process to create a portfolio project that will help you stand out in the market.

The step-by-step eLearning design process is:
1. Identify the Need: Determine if there is an opportunity for improvement
2. Create an Action Map: Map out the actions you want people to practice.
3. Write the Storyboard: Create the text-based blueprint for your eLearning experience.
4. Design Visual Mockups: Design the visual layout for your eLearning experience.
5. Develop a prototype: Develop a prototype for your project.
6. Develop the Final Product: Complete the final product.

I’ll also discuss how you can add moments of delight and help enhance transfer for your audience.

Throughout the video, we’ll explore portfolio projects where people have used this eLearning design process effectively.

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As always, thank you for the support!

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0:00 Intro
0:52 The Approach
3:00 The Process
3:54 Step 1: Identify the Need
7:01 Portfolio Tips
8:35 Step 2: Create an Action map
11:19 Action Mapping Tips
12:29 Step 3: Write the Storyboard
15:53 Providing Guidance
25:10 Storyboard Tips
26:51 Step 4: Design Visual Mockups
29:38 Visual Mockup Tips
30:37 Step 5: Develop a Prototype
32:37 Prototype Tips
35:03 Step 6: Develop the Final Product
36:08 Full eLearning Project Tips
36:56 Add Moments of Delight
43:15 Enhance Transfer
46:31 Conclusion

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If you’re a teacher looking to make the transition from teaching to eLearning design or instructional design, you’re not alone! The truth is, teachers are notoriously underpaid and overworked. As a result, many teachers have turned their sights towards job opportunities in corporate organizations, specifically eLearning design and instructional design. So, in this video, I’m sharing my top three tips for how teachers can successfully transition from teaching to eLearning design.

Check out the full post here:
elearningacademy.io/blog/how-to-transition-from-teaching-to-elearning-instructional-design/

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00:30 The Challenges Teachers Face
01:50 Build Your Skills
04:41 Redefine Your Experience
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08:20 Question of the Day & Closing

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In this second of eight webinars, we give an overview of steps a teacher could take in order to transition into instructional design.
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