Become an IDOL: Instructional Design and Online Learning

IDOL Success Story with Nancy Preetha Varshini | episode 37

In this episode, I'll be chatting with Nancy Varshini. Nancy is the first IDOL courses Academy member from India. It was a huge leap of faith for Nancy to pay the tuition in USD. However, the program has changed Nancy's life and that of her family. You'll hear her heartfelt story that makes me cry and cheer at the same time. She is now a top earner in her country and giving back to her people with free training programs.  Tune in to hear her touching story!

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Gamification with Mohsin Memon the Director of Learning Games at Gamitar | 35

In this episode, I'll be chatting with Mohsin Memon who is the director of learning games at Gamitar Learning. Mohsin shares the principles of gamification, what he's been working on, and how he became interested in gamified learning experiences.  Mohsin is fun and smart! You don't want to miss this episode.

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Check out his Evivve Leadership Game certification program

Become an IDOL Career Journey Story with Talia Taylor | episode 34

In this episode, I'll be chatting with Talia Taylor about her experience making the transition to corporate instructional design. 

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Mindset for Teachers Making Career Changes with Teacher Career Coach Daphne Williams | episode 33

In this episode, I'll be chatting with the Teacher Career Coach, Daphne Williams. She has helped 100s of teachers make career pivots to all sorts of roles outside the classroom. We talk about mindset and strategies for deciding what's next!

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Should I leave teaching blog post by Daphne Williams

Learning Management Systems with Samuel Apata | episode 32

In this episode, I'll be chatting with Samuel Apata about learning management systems (LMS) and how you can add this tool to your skill set as a new instructional designer.

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Data and Analytics in Learning with Anja Hartleb-Parson | episode 31

In this episode, I'll be chatting with Anja Hartleb-Parson about using data and analytics in workplace learning. We try to break down the data that you want and need for the newbies. 

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Freelancing and Finding Clients during the Pandemic with Leslie Marquez | episode 30

In this episode, I'll be chatting with Leslie Marquez. She is a member of the eLearning Freelancer Bootcamp and a freelance instructional designer and eLearning developer. Her business is Inspire Learning Design and she's noticed quite a few changes in the IDOL industry when it comes to acquiring and working with new clients during the COVID pandemic. Join us and learn how you can find more clients for your freelance business in our current environment. Connect with Leslie here on LinkedIn or on her website here.

From laid off during the pandemic to a new and better IDOL job with Kerri Duncan | episode 29

In this episode, I'll be chatting with Kerri Duncan about her 2020 journey. Getting laid off from her job during the pandemic spurred Kerri to invest in herself and her skills to land her next role as an IDOL. Listen in to hear her story and get tips on how to reskill if you've been laid off.

Become an IDOL through LinkedIn Networking with Stanislav Nachev | episode 28

In this episode, I'll be chatting with Stanislav Nachev, a former K-12 technology and accessibility coach that became an IDOL. Stanislav shares his story and tips on how he landed a job at LinkedIn Learning through networking on LinkedIn! 

Teacher Career Change and the long road to Instructional Design with Fe'Dricka Moore | episode 27

In this episode, I'll be chatting with Fe'Dricka Moore about her four year journey of finding her new purpose after she quit her teaching job. We also dive into how it only took Fe'Dricka 4 months from start to finish to become an IDOL in the IDOL courses Academy.