Instructional Design Career

November 25, 2015

24 Top Tips To Become An Instructional Designer

What does it really take to create your own distinctive path to Instructional Design? In this article, I'll share 24 top tips from 24 accomplished Instructional Designers to help you achieve success in one of the most exciting and multidimensional eLearning careers.

by Christopher Pappas

October 15, 2015

23 Inspiring Tips To Become An eLearning Professional

Indeed, how one becomes an eLearning professional? Luckily, you don’t need to go far to find out. In this article, I'll show you how to become an eLearning professional by sharing the most inspiring tips by 23 carefully selected eLearning professionals with long standing, successful eLearning careers and innovative projects up their sleeves! If they do not know, trust me; no one does.

by Christopher Pappas

October 14, 2015

7 Things Tech-Savvy Instructional Designers Do On A Regular Basis

Embracing technology is not enough; if you aspire to be an excellent Instructional Designer, you need to truly own it. In this article, I’ll share 7 things tech-savvy Instructional Designers do on a regular basis so that you will be able to model yourself after their best habits and qualities, being able to quickly analyze emerging technologies and illuminate exactly what you need to adopt or reject in order to improve your eLearning deliverables.

by Christopher Pappas

September 20, 2015

7 eLearning Specialties That Are On The Rise

Are you thinking about breaking into a new eLearning speciality? Still undecided about which eLearning speciality will lead to long term success? If so, take a few moments to read this article and learn about the eLearning specialties that are on the rise.

by Christopher Pappas

September 13, 2015

7 Reasons You Need An Instructional Design Portfolio

The quality of your Instructional Design Portfolio reflects the quality of your work and demonstrates it to anyone looking to hire or commission you. You don’t have a portfolio? Read this article to learn 7 reasons why this is a huge mistake that you need to correct as soon as possible.

by Christopher Pappas

September 11, 2015

10 Habits That Separate Top-Notch eLearning Professionals From The Rest

Have you ever met a top-notch eLearning professional? Have you ever wondered what makes them exceptional? In this article, I’ll share 10 habits that separate truly great eLearning professionals from the mediocre ones in order for you to understand what it takes to stand out from the crowd in the eLearning industry.

by Christopher Pappas

September 4, 2015

Top 5 Things You Need To Do When Starting Your eLearning Job Search

Starting your first eLearning job search is like entering into a new phase of your life. Here are the top 5 things you need to do in a proactive job search.

by Swati Srivastava

September 1, 2015

eBook Release: Creative Instructional Design - 7 Learning Strategies That You Can Use

When it comes to Instructional Design, Asha Pandey is certainly an expert you can count on. The Creative Instructional Design Featuring 7 Learning Strategies eBook not only is full of fresh ideas (at last!), but also presents a series of specific examples and case studies to ensure application in real work environments. If you’re looking for impactful learning strategies and exceptional Instructional Design tips, this eBook is ideal for you.

by Christopher Pappas

August 4, 2015

Becoming A Super Designer: 7 Ways To Help You Get And Stay There

Today’s curriculum designers can be tomorrow's Super Designers, incorporating both their knowledge of andragogy or pedagogy and their tech savviness to stay competitive in the ever-progressing field of eLearning. In this article I’ll introduce you to the concept of the Super Designer and offer 7 strategies to help effectively you become and remain one of these “crusaders for excellence in curriculum and technology”!

by Alexandra Barnett

July 10, 2015

What Will Your eLearning Salary Be Like In 5 Years? 6 Factors To Consider

Whether you’re new to the eLearning industry or have been designing eLearning courses for a decade, it’s important to keep an eye on the state of our salaries. In this article, I’ll offer a closer look at what eLearning salary will be like 5 years from today and I’ll share 6 factors that may influence eLearning salary.

by Christopher Pappas

June 19, 2015

5 Common Misconceptions About Instructional Designer Salaries

As is the case with most professions, over the course of time a variety of myths, exaggerations, and misconceptions surface about the pay involved. In this article, I’ll shed some light on the most common misconceptions about instructional designer salaries all instructional designers involved in the eLearning Industry should be aware of, as well as the factors that can affect your eLearning Salary.

by Christopher Pappas

June 17, 2015

12 Top Qualities That Shape A Successful eLearning Freelancer

Becoming an eLearning freelancer may not be the easiest career path, but it can be one of the most rewarding ones, as eLearning freelancers have to take on many roles throughout a typical work day. Part marketers, part graphic designers, and part subject matter experts, certain qualities are required to successfully wear the many hats that are included in the job description. If you’re thinking about starting out on your own in the eLearning industry, read this article to find out 12 top qualities that shape a successful eLearning freelancer.

by Christopher Pappas