Fundamentals of Instructional Design
Fundamentals of Instructional Design
What you’ll learn
Skills you’ll gain
In today's world, being able to design content or host a meeting that's engaging can feel like a challenge - that's where instructional designers come in. This powerhouse role is one that can be incredibly fulfilling for those who have a passion for knowledge and learning, and they help others do the same. In this course, expert instructional designer Alex Mitts gives a detailed overview of the instructional design role and helps you connect elements of this position to the work you might be doing. Alex begins by sharing details of the instructional designer role, including how you can get started in the field and the basic things you should know. He goes on to share key principles of instructional design process and reviews the different tools available to you to create the most effective learning experience. Alex continues to share several key expectations for instructional designers that can help you be more successful when incorporating these tactics. Upon completing this course, you'll be armed with the information to determine if you might like to become an instructional designer, as well as key instructional design methods you can use regardless of your role.
Syllabus
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About the job A lot of people have never heard of an instructional designer and have no idea what they do. 2m
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Job titles Instructional designers go by many names. 2m
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Responsibilities of instructional designers Because you're likely working on many different projects as an instructional designer, knowing what to expect day-to-day is important. 2m
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Learning the skills Instructional design is one of many roles where a formal education can be helpful to some, while others do better learning necessary skills on the job. 3m
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Falling into training Most people don't say, "I want to be an instructional designer when I group up!" as children. 2m
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Understanding adult learning Although you've likely continued your education well into adulthood, it's likely changed from when you were a kid. 2m
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Connecting ID to business While learning on the job and picking up the skills you need to have success is great, what if those skills could cost your company an unfathomable amount of money if you learn it wrong? 2m
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Learning for right now Some learners start at the table of contents while others only dive into learning once they have hit a wall after lots of experimentation. 2m
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Setting measurable goals Learning new skills is awesome, but how do you know if you're making a difference? 3m
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Chunking content No one likes wasted time, and attention spans aren't what they used to be. 3m
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But I'm bad at X Getting into instructional design is a long road, and there is a lot to learn. 3m
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Conducting a needs analysis A lot of people try to solve problems or put out figurative fires with training, but is it necessary? 2m
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Finding your solution Training comes in many forms, so which form suits your client? 2m
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Designing and planning Rome wasn't built in a day, and your training modules certainly won't happen overnight. 2m
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Developing the deliverables You have a plan. Now what? After this lesson, you'll be able to explore and explain different methods for the development process of your training. 2m
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Implementing the solution It's done! 2m
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Evaluating impact So, your course is live, and people have been trained. 3m
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Authoring tools Proficiency in a variety of software is quickly becoming a "must" for instructional designers. 2m
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Video editing If a picture is worth 1,000 words, imagine how many words a video is worth. 3m
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Audio editing No one likes to watch videos or sit through virtual trainings with audio that sound like it was recorded in a wind tunnel. 2m
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Graphic design If you didn't go to art school, don't worry. 2m
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Working with SMEs Let's face it, you can't know EVERYTHING. 2m
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In-person training Although a lot of training can be done digitally, sometimes your clients want that good old-fashioned trainer to deliver their content. 2m
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Virtual training The world is going digital, and so is a lot of learning & development -- even if it IS in real time! 2m
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Asynchronous training Sometimes companies need to onboard new employees or distribute knowledge, but they don't always have the time to bring in a trainer to dish out that information. 2m
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Time to design Thanks for watching this course! 1m
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Instructor
Alex Mitts
Alex makes edutaining content that drives change in organizations. Alex's background in fine arts and media development creates the perfect combination of expertise that allows Alex to successfully design memorable and effective learning experiences. Alex has an MA in Educational Technology and a BA in English literature. He loves working with clients near and far to help them and their teams turn their collective knowledge up to 11!
Alex Mitts
Instructional Designer and Education Technology Consultant
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How GoSkills helped Chris
I got the promotion largely because of the skills I could develop, thanks to the GoSkills courses I took. I set aside at least 30 minutes daily to invest in myself and my professional growth. Seeing how much this has helped me become a more efficient employee is a big motivation.
