Learning with Belvista Studios

Do you want to better entice people with your portfolio? It can be a time consuming process so in this episode, Kim speaks with Raiza Paras who shares tips on how to approach your portfolio in an effective way so that it demonstrates you and appeals to the clients and teams you want to work with.

They also speak about:

We hope this inspires you for your own projects and portfolios!

A big thank you to Raiza, you're a true role model of what is possible if you continue to invest in yourself.

💻 Connect with Raiza: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raiza-paras/

Resources mentioned:

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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

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

We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! :)

Do you want insight into what is important to consider for your QA process?

In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria speak about: 

- QA considerations for your eLearning projects.

- How to write an effective facilitator guide. 

- Dealing with difficult stakeholders. 

Here are the resources mentioned:

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

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/channel/UCHeDqD69edYseBw1yGe3Q3Q/

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

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

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

👍 Belvista Studios’ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/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 successful freelance instructional designer?

In this episode we celebrate 5 years in business! Hannah and Victoria ask Kim questions about how she kept our successful business running. They ask: 

- If there is an employee out there who wants to move into freelancing, what are some things you would suggest they start doing on the side?

- How do you manage feelings of imposter syndrome?

- How did you know that you were ready to quit your full-time role and start your business?

- Do your personal values need to align with your business’ values? 

- How do you decide if you want to hire a team? How do you choose the right people?

- What is the best piece of advice you have received on your freelancing journey?

- What habits do you need to build to keep a business running?

- Do you think people should have a monetary safety net before going out on their own? If so, how much would you recommend?

- How do you continually get contracts? 

- What traits do you think someone needs to have in order to be a successful freelancer? 

- How do you avoid burnout?

- Who did you follow/listen to when you were getting started?

- How do you build long-term relationships with your clients that leads to future work?

- If you could start Belvista Studios all over again, would you do anything differently?

- What boundaries do you need to set to survive as a business? 

- How do you manage fear? 

- How do you manage the legal side of your business?

- If someone is thinking about freelancing or is new to freelancing, what products on the Creator Hub do you recommend to make their life easier?

- What are your favourite things about being your own boss?

💻 Connect with Kim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-tuohy/

JOIN OUR INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN BUSINESS MASTERMIND GROUP HERE:  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

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/channel/UCHeDqD69edYseBw1yGe3Q3Q/

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

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

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

👍 Belvista Studios’ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/belvistastudios 

We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! :)

Do you want to be a more empathetic leader? 

In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria speak about: 

- Being observant of your team's energy. 

- Empathising with your team members. 

- How to check-in with your team members. 

- Seeking inspiration from other professions. 

- Setting boundaries with your stakeholders. 

Here are the resources mentioned:

- Arun Pradhan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arunaway/

- Top Tips for Project Managing eLearning Projects | How to Become an Instructional Designer: https://youtu.be/F-Y9xpJ8qSg

- Email Templates: https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/email-templates 

- Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/belvistastudios

- Our Instructional designers and eLearning developers group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/belvistastudios

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/channel/UCHeDqD69edYseBw1yGe3Q3Q/

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

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

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

👍 Belvista Studios’ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/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 know how to figure out the value you bring and communicate it to your clients?

In this episode, Kim speaks to Keri Boyce, a courageous business owner who participated in our freelance mastermind as part of her business journey. They speak about how to:

- prepare for a promotion conversation

- negotiate a contract

- demonstrate the value you bring to the clients you serve

- create business opportunities

- establish yourself as a trusted adviser.

Keri's story and how she has achieved incredible results will inspire you. Thanks Keri, you are a role model in putting in the effort and being rewarded for your results.

💻 Connect with Keri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keritoddboyce/

Here are the resources mentioned:

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/channel/UCHeDqD69edYseBw1yGe3Q3Q/

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

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

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

👍 Belvista Studios’ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/belvistastudios

Thanks for listening! :)

Do you want to know how you can use Bloom's Taxonomy to write learning objectives? 

In this episode Kim answers: 

- What are learning objectives?

- How can you use Bloom's Taxonomy to write your learning objectives? 

Here are the resources mentioned:

Bloom's Taxonomy: https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.LO3fIv7TkVyuySd6qzle8QHaFn?pid=ImgDet&rs=1

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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/channel/UCHeDqD69edYseBw1yGe3Q3Q/

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

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

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

👍 Belvista Studios’ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/belvistastudios 

We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! :)

Do you want advice on how you can reach your potential as a learning designer? 

In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria speak about: 

- The importance of being authentic. 

- How to be true to yourself. 

- Not giving up and being resilient. 

- Coping with negative feedback. 

- Developing Vyond animations. 

- Working successfully as a team. 

Here are the resources mentioned:

- Impact Theory by Tom Bilyeu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnYMOamNKLGVlJgRUbamveA 

- Vyond: https://www.vyond.com/ 

- Shutterstock: www.shutterstock.com 

- Articulate Rise Examples | The Belvista Studios' Show: https://youtu.be/B3yGqesNDcE 

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. 

💙💜

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/channel/UCHeDqD69edYseBw1yGe3Q3Q/

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

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

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

👍 Belvista Studios’ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/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 know how to transition from full time work to freelance? 

In this episode, Kim speaks to Brittany Kohl, a savvy instructional designer who participated in our freelance mastermind as part of her freelance journey. They speak about:

- how to talk confidently about money with clients (including a script)

- how to prepare for interviews and sales conversations

- tips and lessons learned on the journey so far

- knowing your worth and creating your ultimate life through your freelance journey.

This episode is one you will not want to miss! Brittany's practical and easy advice will help build momentum for you like she has experienced.

Thanks for being an inspiration Britt. You are a role model in committing to your journey and your self worth.

💻 Connect with Brittany: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanykhol/

Here are the resources mentioned:

Freelancer Mastermind Group Bundle: https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/how-to-start-an-instructional-design-business-mastermind-group 

Freelancer Playbook: https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/howtostartaninstructionaldesignbusinessplaybook 

Our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/belvistastudios 

Email Templates: https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/email-templates 

How Much Should I Charge as an Instructional Designer or eLearning Developer? https://youtu.be/_2MSTgXZbTo

ClickUp: https://clickup.com/

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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/channel/UCHeDqD69edYseBw1yGe3Q3Q/

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

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

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

👍 Belvista Studios’ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/belvistastudios 

We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! :)

Do you want to know the common terminology used by instructional designers? Do you want to impress interview panels, team members and industry peers? It is time to talk-the-talk. 

In this episode Kim explains the following instructional design terms:

- L&D

- OD

- QA

- UX

- VR

- LMS

- SME

- ADDIE

- SCORM

- SCORM Cloud

- Learning objective

- Job aid

- mLearning

- eLearning

- Social learning

- Action Mapping

- Bloom’s Taxonomy

- Accessibility

- Screen reader

- Blended learning

- Bespoke

- Off-the-shelf content

- Branching scenario

- Gamification

- Infographic

- Prototype

- Storyboard

Here are the resources mentioned:

- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0: https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20/ 

- Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: https://www.section508.gov/manage/laws-and-policies 

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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/channel/UCHeDqD69edYseBw1yGe3Q3Q/

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

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

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

👍 Belvista Studios’ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/belvistastudios

We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! :)

Do you want advice on writing an eLearning storyboard?

In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria speak about: 

- How to storyboard an eLearning course.

- How to create great eLearning.

- Coaching questions. 

Here are the resources mentioned:

- How to Write an eLearning Animation Script: http://blog.belvistastudios.com/2020/06/how-to-write-elearning-animation-script.html 

- Hemmingway App: https://hemingwayapp.com/ 

- Our blog: http://blog.belvistastudios.com/ 

- Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BelvistaStudios 

- How to Write for Instructional Design: http://blog.belvistastudios.com/2020/03/how-to-write-for-instructional-design.html 

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

- Storyboard template: https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/storyboard-template 

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. 

💙💜

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/channel/UCHeDqD69edYseBw1yGe3Q3Q/

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

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

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

👍 Belvista Studios’ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/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! :)