Changing Careers From Teaching to Instructional Design

TL;DR

This video discusses the similarities and differences between teaching and instructional design, providing guidance and options for teachers looking to transition into a career in instructional design.

Transcript

hello and welcome to this accelerated id series my name is chante skilldager and i am the chief trainologist and founder of the instructional design company i'm so excited to be here today to talk to you about this episode so today we are going to be talking about career changers and how career changers who are teachers making the transition into i... Read More

Key Insights

• 🎓 Teachers transitioning into instructional design have many transferable skills, but also need to identify and develop the specific skills required for this role.
• 🤝 Different paths can lead to a career in instructional design, including self-study, luck or chance, certificate programs, or degree programs.
• 💼 There are different types of instructional designer roles, including corporate, higher ed, and freelance, each with their own benefits and considerations.
• 🧠 Teachers have areas of expertise that align with instructional design, particularly in learning experience design and curriculum structuring.
• 📚 Lesson planning in teaching is similar to the instructional design process, but with some differences in language and methodology.
• ⚙️ Instructional designers serve as project managers, coordinating and managing various aspects of course development and implementation.
• 🏫 Pedagogy, or teaching methods, differ from andragogy, which focuses on involving adult learners in their own learning.
• 🎒 Teachers and instructional designers use different tools, including edtech tools, presentation software, e-learning software, and video editing software.

Questions & Answers

Q: What are some similarities between teaching and instructional design?

While there are differences, such as the collaborative nature of instructional design, some similarities include skills in content delivery, curriculum design, and classroom management. Teachers often have knowledge in these areas that can be applied to instructional design.

Q: What are some paths for teachers to transition into instructional design?

Teachers can choose to be self-taught, read blogs and books on instructional design, and experiment with developing training solutions on their own. They can also land instructional design roles by luck or chance, based on their skills in working with people or explaining things. Another option is to pursue certification or degree programs in instructional design.

Q: What are the three types of instructional designer roles?

The three types are corporate instructional designer, higher education instructional designer, and freelance instructional designer. Corporate instructional designers work on employee training, compliance training, and leadership development within businesses. Higher education instructional designers create learning solutions for faculty and staff training as well as course creation for students. Freelance instructional designers may work on a combination of corporate and higher education projects as independent contractors.

Q: How does the instructional design process differ from lesson planning?

While there are similarities, such as analyzing needs and designing learning experiences, the instructional design process (using models like ADDIE) is more comprehensive and includes phases like analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Lesson planning in teaching focuses more on planning and delivering specific lessons within a classroom setting.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The video explores the similarities and differences between teaching and instructional design, highlighting the skills that teachers can leverage in the transition.

• It discusses different paths to becoming an instructional designer, including self-study, luck/serendipity, certification programs, and degree programs.

• The video introduces three types of instructional designer roles: corporate, higher education, and freelancing, explaining the differences and pros and cons of each role.