eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners

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  • Interview With Award-Winning Instructional Design Expert, Marina Arshavskiy

    This is an exclusive interview with award-winning instructional design and eLearning expert, Marina Arshavskiy!

    Marina Arshavskiy is a multi-award-winning instructional design and eLearning expert with over 15 years of experience, conferred with the “Top 100 Leaders in Education” award for significant contributions to the field of education at GFEL.

    Marina is the author of the Instructional Design for ELearning book and the creator of the Instructional Design for eLearning program. Her work has been featured in T&D magazine, eLearning Industry, Training Magazine, California Management Review, HR.com, SHRM, and more.

    In today's interview, we'll be talking about:
    • How and why Marina got started in instructional design
    • The significance and success of books that Marina has written for the ID field
    • Why copywriting is so crucial for an instructional designer to learn
    • What Agile eLearning Development is and why Marina recommends it to instructional designers
    • The most important thing beginners should keep in mind when building their ID portfolio
    • Words of wisdom if you are just getting started in instructional design
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      Do you want to become successful in instructional design? Become an eLearning freelancer? Sell your expertise via an online course? My program is built for those who want to start, grow, and advance a career in the learning & development industry.

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          • 18 min
          • How to Start and Grow a Freelance Instructional Design Career

            Imagine having an instructional design career you love, that generates predictable, recurring income and finally gives you the freedom and lifestyle you want.

            In this episode, you'll learn about a program in the works for current and transitioning instructional designers who want to succeed in a freelance instructional design career.

            This program is going to help you do everything you've ever dreamed of in instructional design... My plan is to create THE most practical and comprehensive program to help you start, build, and grow a successful freelance instructional design career.

             

            Important Links and Mentions:
            • Starter Toolkit for Instructional Designers (https://www.eteachonline.com/toolkit)
            • eLearning & ID for Beginners Community (https://www.eteachonline.com/join)
            • 16 min
            • Evaluation and Revision | 6 Key Steps For Creating Successful eLearning (Part 3 of 3)
              It's essential to evaluate your eLearning materials at least every six months in order to ensure the best quality materials for the learners.

              In this week's episode, you will learn how the last two essential steps in online course creation: Evaluation and Revision

              Evaluation examines outcomes in an effort to help you, as the instructional designer or course creator, determine what worked well and what did not work so well. It enables you to improve the effectiveness of your lessons, courses, or programs.

              And the more information that is provided during evaluation, the more effective the revisions will be for future courses.

               

              This is part 2 of a 3-part episode and 3-day challenge that will help you create an eLearning course from scratch (distributed into 3 weeks of podcast episodes).

              You will learn a step-by-step process that will show you how to become an expert instructional designer and eLearning course creator.

              After you complete the challenge, if you want to continue enhancing your instructional design skills, join The ID PLAN Academy here: The ID PLAN Academy (https://www.eteachonline.com/join)

              But either way, after participating in this challenge, you will leave here in the right direction to understand the instructional design process, create an eLearning course from scratch, and succeed in instructional design!

               

              IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONS:
              • Starter Toolkit for Instructional Designers (https://www.eteachonline.com/toolkit)
              • The ID PLAN Academy (https://www.eteachonline.com/join)
              • 18 min
              • Determining eLearning Course Content | 6 Key Steps For Creating Successful eLearning (Part 2 of 3)
                Do you need help developing and locating content, resources, and interactive elements for your eLearning courses? 

                In this week's action-packed episode, you will learn how to determine the content you will use for your learners to master the learning objectives and overall course goal.

                This includes the technology, media, materials, and strategies that you will be using.

                And then after that, you will learn how to create all of the assignments, assessments, and feedback checks (from your learners).

                This is a 3-part episode and 3-day challenge that will help you create an eLearning course from scratch (distributed into 3 weeks of podcast episodes).

                You will learn a step-by-step process that will show you how to become an expert instructional designer and eLearning course creator.

                After you complete the challenge, you'll also get details on how you can enhance your instructional design skills if you’re interested in learning more!

                But either way, after participating in this challenge, you will leave here in the right direction to understand the instructional design process, create an eLearning course from scratch, and succeed in instructional design!

                 

                ESSENTIAL LEARNING POINTS:
                • How to select, collect, and create eLearning course content (resources, materials, tools, and strategies)
                • How to create eLearning course assignments, assessments, and feedback checks

                • IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONS:
                  • Starter Toolkit for Instructional Designers (https://www.eteachonline.com/toolkit)
                  • The ID PLAN Academy (https://www.eteachonline.com/join)
                  • 16 min
                  • Analyzing Course Goals, Skills, & Learners | 6 Key Steps For Creating Successful eLearning (Part 1 of 3)
                    Are you ready to design a stunning and unforgettable eLearning course?

                    For the next three episodes, I will provide you with all the details to participate in a three-day challenge to start designing an eLearning course from scratch.

                    You will learn a step-by-step process that will show you how to become an expert instructional designer and eLearning course creator.

                    At the end of the challenge, you will have a solid foundation built for an eLearning course and a successful career in instructional design.

                    And then, after you complete the challenge, you'll learn how to continue enhancing your instructional design skills if you’re interested in learning more.

                    But either way, after participating in this challenge, you will leave here in the right direction to understand the instructional design process, create an eLearning course from scratch, and succeed in instructional design.

                    In this week's informational episode, I will teach you the first two steps of the instructional design process.

                     

                    ESSENTIAL LEARNING POINTS:
                    • Understand the purposes of conducting a goal analysis
                    • The difference between course goals and learning objectives
                    • Conducting and analyzing a Goal Analysis
                    • The significance of understanding who you're developing learning materials for
                    • Aspects you should include in a learner analysis

                    • IMPORTANT LINKS AND MENTIONS:
                      • Starter Toolkit for Instructional Designers (https://www.eteachonline.com/toolkit)
                      • The ID PLAN Academy (https://www.eteachonline.com/join)
                      • 22 min
                      • 7 Tips For Using Case Studies & Examples to Enhance Instructional Design

                        A very effective strategy to enhance eLearning courses for instructional designers is the use of case studies and examples.

                        People learn better from examples than from logical development starting with basic principles.

                        It's essential to ensure that the examples and case studies you present to the learners aren’t just text blocks thrown onto a page.

                        In this informative episode, learn seven best practices and tips for using engaging and interactive case studies and examples for designing your eLearning courses.

                         

                        Essential Learning Points:
                        • Connecting learners using case study stories, characters, and emotion
                        • Immersing learners through simulations using case studies and examples
                        • Blending case studies and examples with discussion boards

                        • Important Links and Mentions:
                          • Starter Toolkit for Instructional Designers (https://www.eteachonline.com/toolkit)
                          • The ID PLAN Academy (https://www.eteachonline.com/join)
                          • 9 min
                          • How to Finance Your Instructional Design Career Without a Degree

                            Are you ready to transition to instructional design, but concerned about the cost it will take to successfully make the shift?

                            If fears about money have stopped you from going after the ID career you love, this podcast episode is for you.

                            In this episode, Crystal shares with you the most effective ways to manage your cash through a career change and takes the frank and necessary ways of how successful ID career changers have made it work.

                            Essential Learning Points:
                            • How to find money to invest in your instructional design career
                            • Tools to create a money plan

                            • Important Links and Mentions:
                              • Starter Toolkit for Instructional Designers (https://www.eteachonline.com/toolkit)
                              • The ID PLAN Academy (https://www.eteachonline.com/join)
                              • 10 min
                              • 6 Steps to Properly Build, Structure, and Plan Your ID Portfolio | Quickly & Efficiently Create an Instructional Design Portfolio Without Experience or Clients
                                In this podcast episode, you'll learn:
                                • Why your portfolio is so vital for the success of your instructional design career
                                • How to build and showcase your ID skills with your portfolio projects
                                • Six steps to properly plan and create your ID portfolio without experience or clients
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                                  Important Links and Mentions:
                                  • Starter Toolkit for Instructional Designers (https://www.eteachonline.com/toolkit)
                                  • The ID PLAN Academy (https://www.eteachonline.com/join)
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                                    14 min
                                  • Find the Confidence to Succeed in Instructional Design | Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
                                    In this podcast episode, you'll learn:
                                    • What imposter syndrome is and what causes it
                                    • 4 common imposter syndrome battles most novice instructional designers face
                                    • 7 steps to coping with imposter syndrome, so that you feel more confident in your instructional design career success
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                                      Who is Crystal?

                                      I'm a mom and former teacher in my thirties who transitioned to instructional design to have a more flexible work schedule. All while working full-time as a single mom.

                                      I've helped thousands become successful in instructional design. Now I help other people do the same. I have all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and online learning!

                                      Important Links and Mentions:
                                      • Starter Toolkit for Instructional Designers (https://www.eteachonline.com/toolkit)
                                      • The ID PLAN Academy (https://www.eteachonline.com/join)
                                      • 11 min
                                      • 3 Secrets to Stop Procrastination So That You Can Finally Succeed in Instructional Design
                                        In this podcast episode, you'll learn three quick steps to eliminating procrastination:
                                        1. Have step-by-step frameworks for almost everything you do
                                        2. Don't do it alone
                                        3. Find a mentor who will tell you the truth and makes sure that you succeed
                                        4. Procrastination is one of the biggest challenges that keep people from starting a career in instructional design, getting off the ground, and changing their future.

                                          Let's beat procrastination and start doing the things that keep us from getting the things done that we genuinely want and need to do.

                                           

                                          SUBSCRIBE NOW FOR MORE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN TIPS!
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                                          Who is Crystal?

                                          I'm a mom and former teacher in my thirties who transitioned to instructional design to have a more flexible work schedule. All while working full-time as a single mom.

                                          I've helped thousands become successful in instructional design. Now I help other people do the same. I have all the tools and resources you need to start a career in instructional design and online learning!

                                          Important Links and Mentions:
                                          • Starter Toolkit for Instructional Designers (https://www.eteachonline.com/toolkit)
                                          • The ID PLAN Academy (https://www.eteachonline.com/join)
                                          • 15 min

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