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Instructional design is a great career with plenty of opportunity, but is it right for you?
In this video, we’ll ask you over ten questions to help you learn more about what it’s like to work in the field, as well as figure out whether or not you will thrive as an instructional designer.
Wondering if there’s room in the market for more instructional designers? Concerned about work-life balance in an ID role? Nervous about moving into a corporate atmosphere? We'll dive into all of this (and more).
If you’re debating whether or not you should pursue the instructional design field, this series of questions may help clarify any confusion you may have had about ID and give you the confidence to start on your journey into instructional design.
View the Become an Instructional Designer playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDW3IzDXPIgoo6jL17QJoDXCf6mcSxC7X
Check out the 2021 Instructional Designer Survey: https://www.devlinpeck.com/content/instructional-designer-report-2021
What are the 10 best instructional design tools & software? https://youtu.be/rpP2A8vnhI0
Do you need an instructional design degree or certificate? https://youtu.be/WvqmQo1Pomk
Is there too much competition in instructional design? https://youtu.be/G42w58nAW7U
How much do instructional designers make? https://youtu.be/5HqwEo6m4EM
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0:00 Intro
0:17 Do you like to help people learn?
1:48 Do you like to use computers / technology?
3:29 Do you like working with children?
4:35 Do you like variety?
6:20 Do you want room for growth?
8:12 Do you want to work corporate?
10:31 Do you have time to upskill?
13:24 Do you like to work with people?
15:04 How important is earning potential?
16:48 How important is work-life balance
18:49 Do you like to learn?
18:43 Next Steps
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