How to Find Purpose as an Instructional Designer

TL;DR

Transition from traditional projects to content creation brought purpose and impact to the instructional designer's career.

Transcript

hello and welcome to another video in this video we're talking about how to find purpose as an instructional designer so like my other videos i will talk about some of my experiences and struggles to find a purpose and by the end of the video hopefully i'll have some nice takeaways that you can use to find purpose in your work going forward so let'... Read More

Key Insights

• ❓ Content creation can provide a meaningful sense of purpose and fulfillment in a career.
• ❓ Addressing common problems through content creation can benefit both the creator and the audience.
• 🥺 Client projects may not always align with personal values, leading to a search for greater purpose.
• 🥺 Creating content that resonates with others can lead to positive feedback and a sense of impact.
• 👻 Personal content creation allows for more control over the message and impact of the work.
• 🦮 Reflecting on past struggles can guide successful content creation projects.
• 📽️ Content creation can be a source of motivation and purpose in the absence of fulfilling client projects.

Questions & Answers

Q: What inspired the instructional designer to pursue a career in instructional design?

The ability to positively impact numerous learners through e-learning modules and the concept of creating content with lasting benefits fueled the decision to enter the field.

Q: What led to the realization that the instructional designer's client projects lacked meaningful impact?

Despite earning money from client projects, the discrepancy between theoretical instructional design principles and the reality of creating information-heavy e-learning courses highlighted the lack of purpose in the work.

Q: How did content creation on the open web contribute to the instructional designer's sense of purpose?

By creating tutorials and articles accessible to a wider audience, particularly other instructional designers and e-learning developers, the instructional designer received feedback on the positive impacts of the content, leading to a sense of fulfillment and purpose.

Q: How did content creation shift the instructional designer's perspective on their career?

Content creation, and the positive feedback received from individuals whose problems were solved by the content, helped the instructional designer realize the impact they could make outside of traditional client projects, leading to a newfound sense of purpose and motivation.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Instructional designer initially found purpose in the ability to help countless learners through e-learning.

• Frustration arose when client projects lacked meaningful impact, leading to a quest for purpose.

• Content creation, particularly tutorials and articles, brought fulfillment and positive impact, changing the perception of the job.