Teacher Transition to
Instructional Design
Unlock More Freedom, Flexibility, and Income with Instructional Design
What is instructional design?
Instructional design is the art and science of creating effective, engaging, and tailored learning experiences.
The world of instructional design can be big and scary, especially if you are doing it alone, and it's so important to find support.
There is a thought that if you want to be strong and capable you need to venture into the unknown alone but that isn’t true.
The shelter for instructional designers and aspiring instructional designers!
Support for Teachers Transitioning Careers
The ID Den is for instructional designers and aspiring instructional designers to find shelter and community. Welcome! You are here and nobody is here to judge.
It's important to know that this space is filled with loving support and if this is not what you are after then please, respectfully, keep it moving.
Fun Fact
Did you know that a group of polar bears is called a celebration?
We are here to celebrate and uplift each other! Don’t know what a SME is? That’s OK! Feel free to ask those kinds of questions! It’s safe for you here.
The path you took to get here is unique but you are here for a reason.
Do you need a change of pace and want to know more about instructional design?
Are you looking to deepen your mentoring skills?
Or perhaps you want 1:1 coaching to broaden your skillset?
You will find all of that and more here at The ID Den.
Reclaiming Your Work-Life Balance
We understand that teaching often demands long hours and can lead to burnout. Transitioning to instructional design provides you with the opportunity to regain a healthier work-life balance. You can have more time for yourself, your family, and your personal pursuits.
Unleashing Your Creativity
Teaching, while rewarding, can sometimes limit your creative expression due to strict curriculum guidelines. As an instructional designer, you'll have the freedom to design engaging and creative learning experiences. Your ideas can flourish, making a real impact on learners.
Earning a Competitive Income
Many teachers struggle with limited financial resources. Instructional design often offers a more competitive salary. With the right training and experience, you can significantly improve your financial situation, ensuring a better future for your family.
Diverse Career Opportunities
Transitioning opens up a world of diverse career opportunities. You're not confined to the classroom; you can work in various industries, including corporate training, e-learning, and education technology. This versatility allows you to explore what truly inspires you.
Leveraging Your Teaching Skills
As an educator, you've honed a valuable set of skills – communication, classroom management, and empathy, among others. These skills are highly transferable to instructional design, where you'll be shaping the learning experiences of others.
Is instructional design for you?
You are the hero of your story
Impacting a Broader Audience
In teaching, your influence is limited to your classroom. Instructional design enables you to impact a broader audience, potentially improving the learning experiences of countless students, employees, or learners around the world.
Lifelong Learning
Instructional design encourages continuous learning. You'll stay updated with the latest educational technologies and methods, ensuring your skills remain relevant and valuable throughout your career.
Fostering a Positive Change in Education
By transitioning to instructional design, you become a part of the effort to modernize and improve education. Your work contributes to shaping the future of learning, which can be incredibly fulfilling.
Building on Your Passion for Education
We understand your passion for education; transitioning to instructional design allows you to remain connected to the field you love while pursuing a more balanced and rewarding career.
Personal Fulfillment
Ultimately, transitioning to instructional design can bring a sense of personal fulfillment. You'll have the chance to make a positive change in your life and the lives of others, which is a deeply rewarding experience.
We understand that this transition is not only about changing your career but also about your quality of life.
We empathize with the challenges teachers face, believe me, I was there, and want to support you in finding a more satisfying and sustainable path within the world of education.
Our program Teach2Design will cover more than just the essentials in transitioning to instructional design.
But here’s a little bonus I’ve added in real-world lessons from my time in the corporate world that my masters never touched on. You will be leaps and bounds further along than your peers.
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