Gamification has been quite a buzz word in the learning and development world. But you aren’t sure how to add gamification to your learning culture? Well I am here to give you easy and low cost ways to add games to learning.

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You have to create training on a new software your client is rolling out, and you grunt thinking of how boring software training can be. I totally get it, I have been there, literally. But I can say that there ARE ways to make it fun and engaging, so listen along to get  my tips to create engaging software simulations. 

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You want to start freelancing as an instructional designer or e-learning developer, but the idea of how much to save to pay taxes is haunting you? Well don’t worry, I got you. I am here to give you the inside scoop on freelancing finances. 

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You keep hearing that you need to worry about your Flash courses at the end of 2020. But you’re not sure what that means? Well don’t worry I got you – I am going to break down what the end of Flash means for you and your e-learning courses. 

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Are you at a loss trying to figure out where to find your next instructional design gig? Are you curious as to how other instructional designers seem to get continuous work and you are just trying to make the current project last? Well I’ve got the answer for you – listen in to learn about where the instructional designers are!

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You are looking to pick up freelance jobs and in your search you come across Upwork, a platform where freelancers bid on freelance jobs. You sign up and then you realize that there is a fee if you really want to get noticed, but you're not sure if its worth it. I am here to talk to you today about whether or not Upwork is a good investment of your time and energy.

The good • Clients come to you • The stream is never ending • No confusion

The bad • You have to pay to bid • Upwork takes 20% of your earnings • Your visibility is lowered if you are not rated as a top freelancer • The competition is higher • Most clients want a lot for a little

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Are you thinking about breaking into instructional design and/or e-learning development, but you're not sure how to get started? Well in this episode, I am going to share with you my top tips for breaking into instructional design as a freelancer!

Key Points:

• Find your niche • Create your portfolio • Consider taking a course • Update Your LinkedIn • Find your tribe

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We moved into a virtual world, and all of a sudden in-person live training events came to a screeching halt.  So now you are wondering if you should get into instructional design since it appears to be the hot ticket job. Well you’re in luck - I am here to give you questions to consider and feedback on the every day of instructional design to help you figure out if its ID is for you.

Things to consider:

• Are you comfortable with technology? • How are you at building relationships and working with others? • Are you ok with not seeing the results of your efforts? • Will you be able to prioritize professional development? • How are your analytical and writing skills? • Are you creative? • Do you work well under pressure?

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You know you need a portfolio, but you have no idea what to put in it or all your work has been proprietary. In this episode, I am going to give you 5 tips to develop your eLearning portfolio quickly.

Key points:

• Use content you already have • Write a sample that appeals to your ideal client • Try the Articulate challenges to populate your portfolio • Less is more - no one is going to review a 15 minute module • Inject your personality in your portfolio

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