Explore Instructional Design Questions with Shawntay Skjoldager! Our exploration of top instructional design questions from aspiring instructional designers continues! In this final installment of our Ask Me Anything series, where instructional design hopefuls pick the brains of experts, we’re finally tapping our fearless leader, Shawntay Skjoldager! Shawntay is not only the founder of The Instructional Design Company and The Instructional Design Hangout, she’s also the creator of The Instructional Design and Tech Accelerator program. Her extensive background in education and instructional des ..read more

 Ask an Expert your Instructional Design Questions: Tabatha Are you ready to delve into even more of the top instructional design questions from aspiring instructional designers? Well, I have great news for you! Our ask me anything series continues!    We reached out to our community members in The Instructional Design Hangout, a Facebook group for aspiring instructional designers. They posed all their burning questions about getting started in the field.    Then, we turned to some of the instructional designers that The Instructional Design company works with and pose ..read more

Asking Joanie Your Instructional Design Questions Are you ready to delve into some of the most pressing instructional design questions from aspiring instructional designers? Well, I have great news for you! We reached out to our community members in The Instructional Design Hangout, a Facebook group for aspiring instructional designers. They posed all their burning questions about getting started in the field.    Then, I sat down with my favorite mega-learner, Joanie. Joanie is a freelancer instructional designer who occasionally does some work for us at The Instructional Design Comp ..read more

Debunking 10 Myths about a Career Change to Instructional Design Are you considering a career change to instructional design but find yourself surrounded by a whirlwind of doubts and misconceptions? Don’t fret!  In this blog, I’m here to demystify the common myths that may be holding you back from embarking on this exciting and rewarding journey. Whether you’re concerned about your current skill set, the job prospects in the industry, or the challenges of transitioning to a new field, we’ve got you covered.  Join me in this episode of AcceleratedID as I debunk 10 myths and equip you ..read more

Making the Career Transition from Teaching to Instructional Design If you are a teacher interested in making a career transition to instructional design, there are three steps you can take. Do you know what those three steps are? If not, stick around because I am going to fill you in during this episode of AcceleratedID!     Teaching is a noble profession, filled with passion, dedication, and the desire to make a difference in the lives of students. But what if you’re a teacher who is ready for a new challenge? What if you want to step outside the traditional classroom setting while ..read more

Leverage Your Teacher Skills for a Thriving Career in Instructional Design In the dynamic world of instructional design, your teacher skills can give you a significant advantage. Your experience in the classroom, honed through countless hours of shaping young minds, holds immense value in this field. By leveraging your teacher skills, you can stand out and make a positive impact on instructional design projects.   As a teacher, you possess a unique set of skills that align with the goals of instructional design. Your ability to engage learners, create effective learning experiences, and m ..read more

Collaboration is Key: Success Strategies for Instructional Designers Are you ready to unlock some surefire success strategies in the world of instructional design? If there’s one essential ingredient that can elevate your projects, it’s collaboration. As instructional designers, we understand the power of teamwork and the immense value it brings to our work. That’s why our Director of Learning Solutions, Katie, focused on this topic for our AcceleratedID episode.     Collaboration goes beyond simply working together. It’s about harnessing the collective expertise, creativity, and per ..read more

Project Management Skills for Instructional Designers and L&D Professionals Successful instructional designers all have and need project management skills. So what are these project management skills you need? In this post I’ll walk you through what project management is, some common methodologies you should be familiar with and tools you might be asked to use as an instructional designer. Of course, we’ll also run through the project management skills you need to highlight on your resume! So, let’s dive into this episode of AcceleratedID!   What is Project Management? It might be su ..read more

Instructional Design Strategies for Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) Virtual instructor-led training or VILT is exactly what it sounds like. Training led by an instructor in a virtual space. At The Instructional Design Company we design all types of training, including instructor-led courses (more info on those here). But we love the VILT format because it offers the convenience of online learning with the support of a live trainer.   What is VILT? VILT is live, synchronous learning where both the learner and instructor are present simultaneously. However, in this case, the “same p ..read more

Instructor-Led Training (ILT) Considerations for Instructional Designers If you have ever wondered how to blend captivating content, engaging activities, and the power of human connection, look no further than Instructor-Led Training (ILT).   In this article, I will provide a comprehensive overview of ILT, including its definition and the numerous benefits it offers. Additionally, I will discuss important design considerations that instructional designers should keep in mind. Then, I’ll dive into the various deliverables for which they will be accountable. By optimizing word choice, struc ..read more