Creating Corporate Roadmaps for Change Using Transformative Learning Theory
This past year I went through a major transformation, I went from a High School Special Education teacher to a corporate Instructional Designer. The journey I took is much like a road trip, I spent time planning, I stopped and admired the view and the experience changed me forever. In transformative learning theory, we (instructional […]
Growth is Uncomfortable – Tips for Teachers Transitioning to ID.
I am seeing lots of disappointed teachers returning to the classroom this fall, first I’m sorry for what you are returning to and I’m sorry we couldn’t do better. Secondly, don’t give up. I know it sounds cheesy, but there really is a science to this career change and it takes A LOT of work. […]
My AhHa Moments building a Scenario-Based eLearning Course
The final project for OPWL 551 has been a massive undertaking, even though I currently work in the field of instructional design I never imagined one project would wrap my mind as this has. While I am confident in my design abilities (always room to grow) and even my technology skills in Articulate, pulling it […]
Week 5 Tool: The Learning Coach Podcast
Every day I commute to work in Southern Oregon, coming from California the commute is a dream, about 40 minutes distance with an easy freeway with very little traffic. However, as I bring my son into town to go to school I cannot listen to my normal true crime podcasts and had to start looking […]
Learning Reflection #5
As a transitioning teacher, it has been extremely tough, I never expected that while many start at 0 in the hiring process I am starting at -10. I have to prove myself competent, I have to prove my tech skills and the fine line between relating my experience as a teacher and being seen as […]