Some basic steps for learning about instructional design, learning theories, and elearning creation.

1. BASIC STEPS
TO BECOMING
AN
INSTRUCTIONAL
DESIGNER

2. 1. Start with a
positive mindset.
You are just a good as the next person.
TALK YOURSELF INTO IT !!
Everyone was a beginner at some point.
KEEP IN MIND THAT NO ONE STARTED
OUT AS AN EXPERT.
Try to limit your time around people who are
always looking for reasons why something can't
be done.
AVOD LISTENING TO NEGATIVITY.
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3. 2. Find successful
people to learn from.
Look at elearning presentations they have
created.
STUDY THEIR WORK
Read blog articles or watch video tutorials they
have done.
LOOK AT CONTENT THEY'VE CREATED
If possible, respectfully reach out with a well thought
out question regarding getting into the field.
ASK THEM FOR ADVICE
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4. 3. Become familiar
with popular
elearning tools
These were chosen because of popularity and the
wide variety and amount available tutorial courses.
So either watch some courses, take some classes, or
attend a workshop or two!
ADOBE CAPTIVATE
ARTICULATE STORYLINE
LECTORA
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5. 4. Get to know :
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1. Andragogy Theory
2. Experiential Learning Theory
3. Transformational Learning Theory
4. The Kirkpatrick Model of Learning
Evaluation
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6. 5. Study different
ID (Instructional Design) models
1. Bloom's Taxonomy
2. ADDIE Model
3. SAM Model

7. 6. Learn some
supplemental skills
It would not hurt to be familiar with some basic
coding.
HTML & CSS
Some great elearning courses most likely started
here.
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT OR APPLE KEYNOTE
This includes being able to self motivate, work as
part of team, and communicate in a clear
manner (to name a few).
PEOPLE SKILLS
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8. 7. Sharpen your
design skills
Typography
Understanding Colors
UX (User Experience) Design Principles
Slide Creation
THIS INCLUDES:
- Typography
- Understanding Colors
- UX (User Experience) Design Principles
- Slide Creation
Includes but not limited to:
Suggested courses (on LinkedIn Learning)
Visual Aesthetics for ELearning (by Anastasia McCune)
Learning Graphic Design: Presentations (by John McWade)
Learning Graphic Design: Cropping Photos (by John McWade)
Elearning Techniques: Visual Design (by Sally Cox)
Elearning Essentials: Instructional Design (by Samantha Calamari)

9. 8. Start creating
One of the fastest ways to get better at
something is through repetition.
So (to borrow a phrase) Just Do It.
Put a short elearning course together
using your software of choice.
Adobe Captivate, Articulate, and Lectora
all offer free trials of their software.
DON'T WAIT TO CREATE !
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10. 9. Create an online
portfolio
No one is going to discover you're great
course design if they can't see it.
If you're not sure about making things
public yet then don't share the link to
your website.
GET YOUR WORK OUT THERE!
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11. 10. Join an online
community
Facebook
LinkedIn
Articulate (Elearning Heroes)
Adobe Captivate forum
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN GROUPS
CAN BE FOUND ON:
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12. You never fail until you stop trying....
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Albert Einstein