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. […]
Teachers ARE Instructional Designers!
After 8 years in the classroom, I started my journey to transition outside of the classroom in early 2021, I was fortunate to find several great communities that were instrumental to my growth, I have written about them here and here. Now I hope to give back to other teachers who are making their transition. […]
Creating a Supportive ID Environment
The first blog I found was Lisa Zachau’s blog who is also an educator who is transitioning to Instructional Design like myself. From the outside, her blog seems straightforward and clear, not really any imposter syndrome. I started to think to myself, perhaps I should look at another blog, maybe they didn’t need my support. […]
Finding a Mentor in Tim Slade
Inspiration Post #6 Tim Slade has been such an amazing force in my life recently, after many recommendations I joined his eLearning Designers Academy. As someone who started out “just working at a department store,” he has become a leader in the ID community and his book was one of my first purchases when I […]
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 […]