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Learning to Design: Course Design Made Easy with Sarah Wilson

Learning to Design: Course Design Made Easy with Sarah Wilson

By: Sarah Wilson M.Ed. Instructional Designer eLearning Design and Learning Evaluation Strategist
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Are you interested in instructional design? Instructional designers have never been in such great demand. Whether you've been asked to create some training at work, or to whip up a presentation, or even to create some kind of elearning, you're in the right place. Have you ever felt like creating great learning content is a bit tricky or maybe just out of reach? Do you ever wonder about how you can make your learning designs more interesting and effective? Do you know how to really connect with learners? In this podcast, Sarah is going to break things down and show you that it's not as complicated as it might seem. Sarah has been a professional instructional designer in the public and private sectors for people of all ages for more than 20 years and she's also got the formal education to back it up! She is here to guide you every step of the way on your learning to design journey. With each episode, she'll provide some handy notes and tools to assist you. Instructional design is a fantastic way to impact everyone in school, the workplace, or just about anywhere people need to get things done.

Got a question or topic you're curious about? Email Sarah at sarahw@learningtodesign.com.



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Episodes
  • On the Importance of Learning Portfolios

    On the Importance of Learning Portfolios
    Jan 6 2025

    Kick off the new year with Sarah as she dives into the must-have tool for every instructional designer: a learning portfolio. In this episode of Learning to Design with Sarah, discover why portfolios are game-changers for aspiring, developing, and professional instructional designers alike.

    Join Sarah as she unpacks the essentials of what a learning portfolio is, why it matters, and how it can showcase your skills, expertise, and unique approach to learning design. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your ID journey, you'll learn actionable tips on creating a portfolio—even if you don’t have professional experience yet. Plus, Sarah shares her secrets on leveraging free tools like Articulate Rise 360 to build an impressive portfolio without breaking the bank.

    Tune in to get inspired, stay ahead of the trends, and start building a dynamic, evolving portfolio that reflects your personal brand and career growth.

    Click here to see my own portfolio as an example!

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    7 mins
  • Jumping to Training? 10 Micro-Assessment Ideas to Try: Tales of Mismatched Socks and IT Challenges

    Jumping to Training? 10 Micro-Assessment Ideas to Try: Tales of Mismatched Socks and IT Challenges
    Oct 30 2023

    Ever found yourself struggling with a problem, only to realize you've been tackling it from the wrong angle? Let Sarah guide you on an insightful journey through the maze of problem-solving with the help of two engaging characters - Sam, the sock enthusiast, and Max, the IT guru. Stay tuned as Sam embarks on a quest to unravel the mystery of mismatched socks, and Max battles against productivity issues in his company. Both their stories unfold to reveal the crux of their issues and the importance of a thorough needs analysis before seeking solutions.

    You can still access the free learning analysis tool. You will hear about 10 micro-assessment/practical methods such as surveys, polls, interviews, and feedback cards to help you determine whether training is the answer.

    Please share, like, and comment on our podcast, which helps us reach new horizons. You can check out my online portfolio in the show notes. I appreciate and thank you all for being a part of my expanding podcast family. Until next time, happy problem solving!

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    9 mins
  • Rethinking Training, and Get The FREE Training Needs Report Generator

    Rethinking Training, and Get The FREE Training Needs Report Generator
    Oct 11 2023

    Are you an aspiring or experienced instructional designer who is looking for support or inspiration for your instructional design? You're in the right place.

    If you have specific topics that you would like me to cover on an upcoming episode, send me a message at sarahw@learningtodesign.com!

    Check out my learning portfolio here.

    In an effort to help decision makers invest wisely in employee development, Sarah's crafted an enlightening conversation, and provided a FREE interactive tool and editable training needs report template to determine if training is indeed the right solution. Within five minutes, you can carry out a preliminary training needs analysis, grounded in instructional design research.

    Often, training is seen as the ultimate fix-it solution but we're here to shed light on the reality. Factors such as skill deficits, motivational issues, environmental dimensions, scarce resources, role ambiguity, and mismatched roles - they all play a significant role in an employee's performance. And guess what? They all call for different solutions. So, let's replace the misconception with clarity. We're here to provide practical tips on identifying performance gaps, observing on-the-job behaviors, and even leveraging past performance records. So gear up, it's time to think beyond the training box and make informed decisions about the interventions your team truly needs. Get ready for a paradigm shift!

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    16 mins
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