Learning with Belvista Studios

Do you want to become an instructional designer?

In this episode, Hannah asks Kim the questions that new instructional designers have to help them be successful in 2021.  

Hannah asks: 

1. How will someone know if they are suited to an instructional designer role?

2. What transferable skills can someone use from previous jobs/situations to help them transition into an instructional designer role?

3. What are the core skills required of an instructional designer?

4. What do interviewers want to hear people say when they are going for an instructional designer role?

5. What books would you recommend that someone read if they want to get started as an instructional designer?

6. What YouTube channels would you recommend that someone subscribe to if they want to get started as an instructional designer?

7. What is the one thing new instructional designers should focus on when they start?

8. What methodologies or learning theories do you think are most valuable and should be learnt as a new instructional designer?

9. What do you wish that you knew when you first started as an instructional designer?

This episode is packed with value to help you on your journey to become an instructional designer.

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If you like this episode, you will like our CREATOR HUB. It offers a range of services that aim to support you in developing, improving and growing to meet your future needs in the instructional design and eLearning industry. 

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/

COACHING:

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=coaching

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✍️ Belvista Studios’ Blog: http://blog.belvistastudios.com/ 

💻 Belvista Studios’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/belvistastudios/ 

📷 Belvista Studios’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belvistastudios/ 

We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! :)

Do you want to know our top tips for instructional designers in 2021?

In this episode, Hannah asks Kim what instructional designers need to know and do to be successful in 2021. 

Hannah asks: 

1. What should every instructional designer do in 2021?

2. What should every instructional designer learn if they want to take things next level?

3. What should instructional designers consider when preparing for interviews in 2021? 

4. How can instructional designers stay relevant? 

5. What advice do you have for instructional designers who want a promotion?

6. What other disciplines are important to learn to help you become a better instructional designer?

7. How can instructional designers avoid becoming order takers and positively influence their stakeholders?

8. What have you learnt in 2020 that you would like to share with viewers/listeners to help them be better instructional designers in 2021?

9. What tools should instructional designers use in 2021 to be better at what they do? 

10. What is the best way for instructional designers to network?

11. What are some useful webpages that instructional designers should have bookmarked for 2021?

12. What characteristics in a person would you be looking for if you were hiring an instructional designer for your team in 2021?

This episode is packed with value to improve your instructional design!

Here are the resources mentioned:

Top Tips for Instructional Designers in 2021 (extended/in-depth version): https://youtu.be/iQxsVjP-J2A

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✍️ Belvista Studios’ Blog: http://blog.belvistastudios.com/ 

💻 Belvista Studios’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/belvistastudios/ 

📷 Belvista Studios’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belvistastudios/ 

We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! :)

Do you want to know our top tips for instructional designers in 2021?

In this episode, Hannah asks Kim what instructional designers need to know and do to be successful in 2021. 

Hannah asks: 

1. What should every instructional designer do in 2021?

2. What should every instructional designer learn if they want to take things next level?

3. How can instructional designers stay relevant? 

4. What advice do you have for instructional designers who want a promotion?

5. How can instructional designers avoid becoming order takers and positively influence their stakeholders?

6. What other disciplines are important to learn to help you become a better instructional designer? 

7. What have you learnt in 2020 that you would like to share with viewers/listeners to help them be better instructional designers in 2021?

8. What tools should instructional designers use in 2021 to be better at what they do? 

9. What is the best way for instructional designers to network?

10. What are some useful webpages that instructional designers should have bookmarked for 2021?

11. What characteristics in a person would you be looking for if you were hiring an instructional designer for your team in 2021?

This episode is packed with value to improve your instructional design!

Here are the resources mentioned:

L&D Global Zoom Meetup Society: Meetups announced on John’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-hinchliffe-yourskillshub/

Lyndal Box's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndalbox/

The Belvista Studios' Show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL53y2Uv-umyb3zhguC3tdtETrcAn00nv3

Learning with Belvista Studios: Find episodes on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHeDqD69edYseBw1yGe3Q3Q

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If you like this episode, you will like our CREATOR HUB. It offers a range of services that aim to support you in developing, improving and growing to meet your future needs in the instructional design and eLearning industry. 

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/

COACHING:

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=coaching

COURSES:

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=courses

TEMPLATES:

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=templates

FREEBIES: 

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=freebies 

GIVE GRATITUDE: This helps us on our mission to provide quality education to you. https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/give-gratitude 

🖥️ Belvista Studios’ Website: https://belvistastudios.com/ 

📺 Belvista Studios’ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BelvistaStudios

✍️ Belvista Studios’ Blog: http://blog.belvistastudios.com/ 

💻 Belvista Studios’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/belvistastudios/ 

📷 Belvista Studios’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belvistastudios/ 

We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! :)

Do you want to create learning experiences that are personal to the learner? This can be applied to your own personal learning as well as the learning experiences that you create for your learners. 

In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria speak about: 

- The criteria that we use to determine the level of impact a learning solution has. 

- How to reinforce learning. 

- Why human-centred design adds value to our solutions. 

- How to consider learners as individuals with individual skills and needs. 

- How to build your confidence as an instructional designer and be comfortable with not knowing all of the answers. 

Our intent with Belvista Studios' Insights is to support others in the industry to take their instructional design and eLearning skills to the next level by sharing raw insights into what we are learning as a team at Belvista Studios.

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If you like this episode, you will like our CREATOR HUB. It offers a range of services that aim to support you in developing, improving and growing to meet your future needs in the instructional design and eLearning industry. 

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/

COACHING:

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=coaching

COURSES:

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=courses

TEMPLATES:

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=templates

FREEBIES: 

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=freebies 

GIVE GRATITUDE: This helps us on our mission to provide quality education to you. https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/give-gratitude 

🖥️ Belvista Studios’ Website: https://belvistastudios.com/ 

📺 Belvista Studios’ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BelvistaStudios

✍️ Belvista Studios’ Blog: http://blog.belvistastudios.com/ 

💻 Belvista Studios’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/belvistastudios/ 

📷 Belvista Studios’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belvistastudios/ 

👉 See our Belvista Studios' Insights Playlist for more episodes like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNz5ZLDTcU4&list=PL53y2Uv-umyYYtA6KxT5VKFiC0mzD9bDD 

We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! :)

Do you want to become a great instructional designer? 

In this episode, Hannah asks John Hinchliffe, an award-winning learning professional, the most frequently asked questions from our instructional design and eLearning development community. 

The frequently asked questions are: 

1. How do I know if I am suited to the role of an instructional designer? What characteristics do I need? 

2. Do you think instructional designers need a formal qualification? Where should I go to learn?

3. What does a day in the life of an instructional designer look like?

4. What skills should I develop to become a great instructional designer?

5. If I was going to an interview for an instructional designer role, what would the interviewer want to hear?

6. Should you create a portfolio, if so what advice do you have?

7. What learning strategy or model should I know and why?

8. What tools or webpages should I download and bookmark?  

9. What are the challenges that I will likely face as an instructional designer? How do I handle them?

10. As an instructional designer, how do I avoid being an order taker and become respected for my advice?

11. What career options do I have as an instructional designer? 

12. What have you learnt in 2020 that will help me to be a better instructional designer?

13. If I want to reach my potential as an instructional designer, what should I do? 

This episode is packed with value to improve your instructional design!

Connect with John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-hinchliffe-yourskillshub/

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If you like this episode, you will like our CREATOR HUB. It offers a range of services that aim to support you in developing, improving and growing to meet your future needs in the instructional design and eLearning industry. 

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COACHING:

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=coaching

COURSES:

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=courses

TEMPLATES:

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=templates

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https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=freebies 

GIVE GRATITUDE: This helps us on our mission to provide quality education to you. https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/give-gratitude 

🖥️ Belvista Studios’ Website: https://belvistastudios.com/ 

📺 Belvista Studios’ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BelvistaStudios

✍️ Belvista Studios’ Blog: http://blog.belvistastudios.com/ 

💻 Belvista Studios’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/belvistastudios/ 

📷 Belvista Studios’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belvistastudios/ 

We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! :)

Do you want to confidently run workshops as an instructional designer? Do you want to get the information that you need from your stakeholders and make your life easier? 

In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria speak about how to:

- Build the confidence to run workshops with your stakeholders. 

- Run workshops to help you get the information that you need to storyboard as an instructional designer. 

- Empathise with your clients and stakeholders.

- Ask useful questions as a workshop facilitator. 

- Make effective evidence-based decisions. 

Our intent with Belvista Studios' Insights is to support others in the industry to take their instructional design and eLearning skills to the next level by sharing raw insights into what we are learning as a team at Belvista Studios.

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If you like this episode, you will like our CREATOR HUB. It offers a range of services that aim to support you in developing, improving and growing to meet your future needs in the instructional design and eLearning industry. 

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/

COACHING:

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=coaching

COURSES:

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=courses

TEMPLATES:

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=templates

FREEBIES: 

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=freebies 

GIVE GRATITUDE: This helps us on our mission to provide quality education to you. https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/give-gratitude 

🖥️ Belvista Studios’ Website: https://belvistastudios.com/ 

📺 Belvista Studios’ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BelvistaStudios

✍️ Belvista Studios’ Blog: http://blog.belvistastudios.com/ 

💻 Belvista Studios’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/belvistastudios/ 

📷 Belvista Studios’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belvistastudios/ 

👉 See our Belvista Studios' Insights Playlist for more episodes like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNz5ZLDTcU4&list=PL53y2Uv-umyYYtA6KxT5VKFiC0mzD9bDD 

We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! :)

DOWNLOAD OUR PROPOSAL TEMPLATE: https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/proposal-template

Do you want to create proposals that help you win projects? 

In this episode, Kim and Hannah talk about how to write effective proposals. 

You can be great at your craft and deliver amazing results for clients, however, how do you engage them in the first place?

Promoting the value you can bring is crucial to your success and if you don’t understand how to do it, you will miss out on work. If you are seeking clients, you need a stand-out proposal.

Who is it for?

Instructional design or eLearning freelancers, consultants and agencies who have:

- A desire to communicate what they have to offer and win bigger and better clients. 

- Mastered their craft though require support to promote the value they can bring. 

Here are the resources mentioned: 

Proposal Template: https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/proposal-template

Instructional Design Business (Mastermind Group): https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/how-to-start-an-instructional-design-business-mastermind-group

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If you like this episode, you will like our CREATOR HUB. It offers a range of services that aim to support you in developing, improving and growing to meet your future needs in the instructional design and eLearning industry. 

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/

COACHING:

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=coaching

COURSES:

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=courses

TEMPLATES:

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=templates

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https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=freebies 

GIVE GRATITUDE: This helps us on our mission to provide quality education to you. https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/give-gratitude 

🖥️ Belvista Studios’ Website: https://belvistastudios.com/

📺 Belvista Studios’ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BelvistaStudios

✍️ Belvista Studios’ Blog: http://blog.belvistastudios.com/

💻 Belvista Studios’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/belvistastudios/

📷 Belvista Studios’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belvistastudios/ 

We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! :)

Do you want inspiration for your next eLearning project? 

In this episode, Hannah and Victoria speak about how to:

- Not limit your thinking when brainstorming ideas.

- Create realistic and engaging learning solutions.

- Find inspiration for your learning solutions.

Our intent with Belvista Studios' Insights is to support others in the industry to take their instructional design and eLearning skills to the next level by sharing raw insights into what we are learning as a team at Belvista Studios.

Here are the resources mentioned:

Dribbble: https://dribbble.com/ 

Behance: https://www.behance.net/ 

Writing Effective Scenario Questions Guide: https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/writing-effective-scenario-questions-guide 

Canva: https://www.canva.com/ 

Human-centred Design playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL53y2Uv-umyZ7HP3WsyIOMEtsSmYG6R81 

The Belvista Studios’ Show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL53y2Uv-umyb3zhguC3tdtETrcAn00nv3 

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If you like this video, you will like our CREATOR HUB. It offers a range of services that aim to support you in developing, improving and growing to meet your future needs in the instructional design and eLearning industry. 

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/

COACHING:

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=coaching

COURSES:

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=courses

TEMPLATES:

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=templates

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🖥️ Belvista Studios’ Website: https://belvistastudios.com/ 

📺 Belvista Studios’ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHeDqD69edYseBw1yGe3Q3Q/

✍️ Belvista Studios’ Blog: http://blog.belvistastudios.com/ 

💻 Belvista Studios’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/belvista-studios/

📷 Belvista Studios’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belvistastudios/

👉 See our Belvista Studios' Insights Playlist for more videos like this: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL53y2Uv-umyYYtA6KxT5VKFiC0mzD9bDD

We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! :)

Do you want to develop high-quality eLearning efficiently? 

In this episode, Kim, Hannah and Victoria speak about how to:

- Develop high-quality eLearning efficiently. 

- Gain confidence in using software programs (like Adobe Creative Cloud).

- Practice reflection in your work. 

Our intent with Belvista Studios' Insights is to support others in the industry to take their instructional design and eLearning skills to the next level by sharing raw insights into what we are learning as a team at Belvista Studios.

Here are the resources mentioned:

Articulate Rise: https://articulate.com/360/rise

eLearning Style Guide: https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/elearning-style-guide

Editing Faster and Smarter in Premiere Pro — Part 1 - L6626a (Adobe MAX): https://www.adobe.com/max/2020/sessions/editing-faster-and-smarter-in-premiere-pro-part-1-l6626a.html 

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If you like this episode, you will like our CREATOR HUB. It offers a range of services that aim to support you in developing, improving and growing to meet your future needs in the instructional design and eLearning industry. 

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/

COACHING:

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=coaching

COURSES:

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=courses

TEMPLATES:

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=templates

FREEBIES: 

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=freebies 

GIVE GRATITUDE: This helps us on our mission to provide quality education to you. https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/give-gratitude 

🖥️ Belvista Studios’ Website: https://belvistastudios.com/ 

📺 Belvista Studios’ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BelvistaStudios

✍️ Belvista Studios’ Blog: http://blog.belvistastudios.com/ 

💻 Belvista Studios’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/belvistastudios/ 

📷 Belvista Studios’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belvistastudios/ 

👉 See our Belvista Studios' Insights Playlist for more episodes like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNz5ZLDTcU4&list=PL53y2Uv-umyYYtA6KxT5VKFiC0mzD9bDD 

We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! :)

Do you want to create a continuous improvement culture? 

Kim, Hannah and Victoria speak about:

- How to plan your tasks for success.

- How to create a culture of learning and continuous improvement. 

- How to continuously adapt and improve your work process. 

Our intent with Belvista Studios' Insights is to support others in the industry to take their instructional design and eLearning skills to the next level by sharing raw insights into what we are learning as a team at Belvista Studios.

Here are the resources mentioned:

How to Achieve Your Work Goals: https://youtu.be/rDPe8VRR1fY

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If you like this episode, you will like our CREATOR HUB. It offers a range of services that aim to support you in developing, improving and growing to meet your future needs in the instructional design and eLearning industry. 

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/

COACHING:

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=coaching

COURSES:

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=courses

TEMPLATES:

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=templates

FREEBIES: 

https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/collections?category=freebies 

GIVE GRATITUDE: This helps us on our mission to provide quality education to you. https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/give-gratitude 

🖥️ Belvista Studios’ Website: https://belvistastudios.com/ 

📺 Belvista Studios’ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BelvistaStudios

✍️ Belvista Studios’ Blog: http://blog.belvistastudios.com/ 

💻 Belvista Studios’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/belvistastudios/ 

📷 Belvista Studios’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belvistastudios/ 

👉 See our Belvista Studios' Insights Playlist for more episodes like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNz5ZLDTcU4&list=PL53y2Uv-umyYYtA6KxT5VKFiC0mzD9bDD 

We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! :)