Here are two free eBooks and two job aids that I hope you find valuable: Writing for Instructional Design, Answers to 5 Questions About a Career in Instructional Design and a Visual Design Cheat Sheet. You will also get a monthly newsletter with the latest articles, resources and freebies.
Writing for Instructional Design
Are you responsible for many types of writing at work? Most instructional designers need to write for many formats and styles. This 22-page eBook presents tips and guidance on the following topics:
- A Five-Step Writing Plan
- Technical Writing
- Writing Audio Scripts
- Writing Video Scripts
- Persuasive Writing
Answers to 5 Key Questions About a Career in Instructional Design
This short eBook answers five crucial questions about a career in instructional design. It covers what instructional designers do, where they work, pros and cons of getting a degree, starting a portfolio and how to get started learning instructional design.
Visual Design Cheat Sheet
This job aid presents key points to ensure you are designing at your best. It covers gems in these categories:
- Layout
- Visuals
- Typography
- Color Palette
- Unity
How to Build an Instructional Design Portfolio Summary
This is a summary of the 7 step process from the article How to Build an Instructional Design Portfolio. Read that first for more detail.