This document provides Michelle Hathaway's mastery journal timeline of her coursework and goals in pursuing a career in instructional design. It outlines the goals and strategies for each course in her masters program, including strategies like reading articles and books, finding mentors, researching leaders in the field, and joining professional organizations. The timeline shows her progression through the program and goals to find internships, network, and eventually achieve her career goal of working in instructional design.

1. Mastery Journal Timeline
Michelle (Lehrich) Hathaway

2. MDL510 – Mastery: Personal Development
and Leadership
 Goal
 To set a career goal and learn about possible mentors in the instructional design field on
who to follow. Hard work and dedication will get me to my goals and this class has
helped me to set goals to achieve them
 Strategies
 Read Mastery by Robert Greene
 Read The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
 Find a mentor in the field of instructional design
 Wrote down and hung my goals on my wall as a daily
reminder of what I want to accomplish and work
towards

3. IDT520 – Strategies for Learner
Engagement
 Goal
 Learn to create engaging curriculum for different learning
styles/settings. Learn how to enhance student engagement
using media, collaboration, and games.
 Strategies
 Research Instructional Design and network with those in the
field
 Read Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology
 Read IDS Article from Journal of the American Deafness &
Rehabilitation Association

4. EDM533 – Visual and Verbal
Communication in Instructional Design
 Goal
 Learn to write course content for the medium available. Look deeper into the intended
audience, subject at hand, and learn more about visual design.
 Strategies
 Schedule regular meetings with Christine, my mentor, to pick her brain and get feedback
 Read Increasing Awareness: Language, Communication Strategies, and Universally
Designed Environments.
 Research and join at least 2 groups on LinkedIn

5. IDT552 – Corporate Training and
Motivational Development
 Goal
 Learn how to evaluation return on investment for online classes. Examine different
training techniques used in different environments.
 Strategies
 Attend networking event in Toledo that is scheduled for professionals
 Read New Model, New Strategies: Instructional design for building online wisdom
communities.
 Study an instructional design leader

6. IDT562 – Instructional Design and
Evaluation
 Goal
 Learn to evaluate a design strategy and what approach is best for academic training.
 Strategies
 Complete next Quality Matters training class
 Evaluate my MOOC class that I wrote as part of the project for class
 Read road map article

7. IDT574 – Digital Media and Learning
Applications
 Goal
 Learn how to use digital media to enhance learning applications and learn how to
engage distance learners.
 Strategies
 Take the available Photography class at Toledo Art Museum to grow my photography
skills
 Read Virtual World for Instruction Article
 Read Design Instruction Article

8. MUS6018 – Music and Audio for
Instructional Design
 Goal
 Learn how to produce media for audio stimulation and doing quality voiceovers in a
virtual learning environment.
 Strategies
 Learn more about producing video and audio resources
 Find free class on Cousera that could help in the process
 Read article on design

9. IDT610 – Filmmaking Principles for
Instructional Design
 Goal
 Learn more about video techniques and how to make resources for online classes. Learn
more about visual learning.
 Strategies
 Read article about video enhancements
 Practice recording myself in front of a camera to get more comfortable
 Read article on cognitive based design

10. EME6226 – Game Strategies and
Motivation
 Goal
 Learn more about academic theories and psychological methods that prove gaming can
help you gain knowledge and make it easier to learn.
 Strategies
 Read game based article
 Online research on how video games have enhanced learning
 Read article on how popular games are used in instructional design

11. EME6629 – Learning Management Systems
and Organization
 Goal
 Explore different ways to present and deliver material. Learn the different tools available
to enable learning and which curriculum is more suitable for different delivery methods.
 Strategies
 Research Sakai, Blackboard, and Moodle learning more about each
 Find online courses about each LMS above and attend
 Read article on different environments

12. IDT680 – Media Asset Creation
 Goal
 Explore developing online learning materials. This includes online presentations and
picking the best media for a project. Learn to look at limitations of delivery methods for
different projects and evaluating the learners’ technical ability.
 Strategies
 Read snap courses article
 Practice photography and video skills more
 Read new model article

13. IDT690 – Instructional Design and
Technology Final Project
 Goal
 Develop a research component producing a complete project that is media rich.
 Strategies
 Spend time reviewing final project with mentor and asking opinions
 Read Web 2.0 article
 Read task centered article

14. Instructional Design Leaders
Jane Bozarth
https://twitter.com/JaneBozarth
http://bozarthzone.blogspot.com
Jane Hart
https://twitter.com/C4LPT
http://www.c4lpt.co.uk/blog/

15. More Instructional Design Leaders
David Kelly
http://davidkelly.me/
https://twitter.com/LnDDave
Connie Malamed
http://theelearningcoach.com/
https://twitter.com/elearningcoach

16. More Instructional Design Leaders
Elliott Masie
http://masie.com/
https://twitter.com/emasie
Cathy Moore
http://blog.cathy-moore.com/
https://twitter.com/CatMoore

17. Clubs & Organizations
 Entertainment Networking Society - provides Full Sail students with the skills to cultivate
personal and business relation ships in an effort to enhance their careers. Members
conduct and participate in fun and high-impact workshops on a monthly basis to build
their networking skills.
 Women of Full Sail - students will have the opportunity to network with women from
other degree programs with the hopes of creating a support system. Students will be
equipped to be successful women in the industry.
 Media Design Group - provide and share information regarding the ever expanding
world of Media Design. Members, both online and campus based students and alum,
can learn about changes in the industry, new tools, and offerings.
 Creative Student Networking Group - provide a space for college students to network.
We have a monthly meeting to talk about our goals and build friendships and help
students find employment after graduation. To network and build quality relationships
among college students. Also to meet at artistic and entertainment related activities in
the Central Florida area and nearby beaches.

18. Companies to Follow

19. Characteristics of a Mentor
 Willingness to share skills, knowledge, and expertise
 Demonstrates a positive attitude and acts as a positive role model
 Takes a personal interest in the mentoring relationship
 Exhibits enthusiasm in Instructional Design
 Values ongoing learning and growth in Instructional Design
 Provides guidance and constructive feedback
 Respected by colleagues and employees in all levels of the organization
 Sets and meets ongoing personal and professional goals
 Values the opinions and initiatives of others
 Motivates others by setting a good example

20. Timeline Goals
Start Masters
Program at Full Sail
Network with classmates
& business professionals
Ace every class!
Find Internship in
Instructional Design
Graduate with Honors
Achieve my
Mastery Goal!

21. References
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22. References
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