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Finding a Good Fit in Instructional Design

How do you find a good fit in instructional design? Generalists and specialists have advantages and challenges.

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After 20 years of working in instructional design, I reflect on my first ID job, my career journey, and what’s changed.

A collection of my presentations and podcasts on instructional design careers and freelancing, including transitioning from teaching to ID.

How do you determine if instructional design is the right career? This is less about the skills and more about the desire and fit.

What professional organizations are useful for instructional designers? The Learning Guild, ATD, TLDC, Training Magazine Network, and LDA.

Curated links on AI tools, how much to charge as a speaker, a source for L&D mentors, career tips, and improving writing skills.

What does an instructional designer do? Here’s my definition of instructional design plus examples of common tasks.

How much do instructional designers get paid? This post includes rates and salaries from multiple sources.