Comments on: 10 Qualities of the Ideal Instructional Designer http://theelearningcoach.com/elearning_design/10-qualities-of-the-ideal-instructional-designer/ Tips and reviews for success with online and mobile learning. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:44:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Connie Malamed http://theelearningcoach.com/elearning_design/10-qualities-of-the-ideal-instructional-designer/comment-page-1/#comment-3657 Connie Malamed Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:21:50 +0000 http://theelearningcoach.com/?p=901#comment-3657 Hi Joni, You do sound like a good person for ID because it takes both analytical and creative thinking to do the job. You may get to work on different projects too, but some of the projects could take several months. In terms of which angle to take, I say both. When producing media and graphics for instructional purposes, it's good to have an understanding of how people learn. Please check out these articles for help in breaking into the field: <a href="http://theelearningcoach.com/business/joining-the-elearning-tribe/" rel="nofollow">Joining the eLearning Tribe</a> <a href="http://theelearningcoach.com/elearning_design/find-your-place-in-instructional-design/" rel="nofollow">Finding Your Place in Instructional Design</a> I hope this helps. Best of luck, Connie Hi Joni,
You do sound like a good person for ID because it takes both analytical and creative thinking to do the job. You may get to work on different projects too, but some of the projects could take several months. In terms of which angle to take, I say both. When producing media and graphics for instructional purposes, it’s good to have an understanding of how people learn. Please check out these articles for help in breaking into the field:
Joining the eLearning Tribe
Finding Your Place in Instructional Design
I hope this helps.
Best of luck,
Connie

]]> By: Joni http://theelearningcoach.com/elearning_design/10-qualities-of-the-ideal-instructional-designer/comment-page-1/#comment-3656 Joni Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:09:28 +0000 http://theelearningcoach.com/?p=901#comment-3656 Hi, I am writing to ask the "experts" for some advice. I am 53 years old and currently unemployed. I am researching careers and again (as I did 10 years ago) came to Instructional Design. I am resistant to going back to school and wondering how I should approach acquiring the knowledge, skills and experience in this area. My background includes: 1) Engineering and Drafting Technology (early 80's) 2) BA Psychology / Philosophy - some Ed. Psych..( 90's) 3) Computer Systems Programming - Diploma (2001 graduated but dotcom crashed and couldn't get job so returned to career in social services 4) 2011 - ESL Certification and currently teaching ESL to Adults as Volunteer (excellent experience).... The vision that emerges when I am daydreaming about my ideal day includes....designing and producing (actually doing the writing and graphics) curriculum for ESL learners both in traditional print form as well as online. I would love to produce and manage an e-learning business. I get bored very easily and require variety in tasks...yet on the other hand I am extremely analytical and can sit for hours trying draw a face in adobe photoshop!!! (laughing).. So, do I sound like someone who coud transition into this type of a career? I would be willing to get further training on line....not sure whether I should focus on the media graphics end or the theoretical/academic educational psych??? Any suggestions??? Hi,
I am writing to ask the “experts” for some advice. I am 53 years old and currently unemployed. I am researching careers and again (as I did 10 years ago) came to Instructional Design. I am resistant to going back to school and wondering how I should approach acquiring the knowledge, skills and experience in this area.

My background includes:
1) Engineering and Drafting Technology (early 80′s)
2) BA Psychology / Philosophy – some Ed. Psych..( 90′s)
3) Computer Systems Programming – Diploma (2001 graduated but dotcom crashed and couldn’t get job so returned to career in social services
4) 2011 – ESL Certification and currently teaching ESL to Adults as Volunteer (excellent experience)….

The vision that emerges when I am daydreaming about my ideal day includes….designing and producing (actually doing the writing and graphics) curriculum for ESL learners both in traditional print form as well as online. I would love to produce and manage an e-learning business.

I get bored very easily and require variety in tasks…yet on the other hand I am extremely analytical and can sit for hours trying draw a face in adobe photoshop!!! (laughing)..

So, do I sound like someone who coud transition into this type of a career? I would be willing to get further training on line….not sure whether I should focus on the media graphics end or the theoretical/academic educational psych??? Any suggestions???

]]> By: Connie Malamed http://theelearningcoach.com/elearning_design/10-qualities-of-the-ideal-instructional-designer/comment-page-1/#comment-3651 Connie Malamed Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:28:54 +0000 http://theelearningcoach.com/?p=901#comment-3651 Hi Andrea, I think you've raised an important point regarding student interest and learning preferences. Of course, this is hard to do in eLearning. Could possibly start with a survey and then provide suggestions on how to make best use of online learning. Connie Hi Andrea,
I think you’ve raised an important point regarding student interest and learning preferences. Of course, this is hard to do in eLearning. Could possibly start with a survey and then provide suggestions on how to make best use of online learning.
Connie

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