Instructional Design and Online Learning developer tips, tricks, advice, expert interviews, and insider information from IDOL Academy.
From Teacher to Sr. Director at McGraw Hill with Matthew Campbell | Ep 107
In this episode of the Become an IDOL Podcast, Matthew Campbell, a former Senior Director at McGraw Hill, shares his insights on transitioning from a social studies teacher to a successful career in educational technology.
Tune in to hear:
- The key skills and qualities needed to break into instructional design and EdTech.
- How Matthew leveraged his teaching experience and networking to land his first corporate job.
- Matthew's tips for aspiring EdTech professionals, including building a portfolio and developing self-belief.
English Majors as Instructional Designers with Laurel Schulert | 106
In this episode, Laurel Schulert, the Senior Director of Learning Experience at SAP Concur, discusses her journey from being an English teacher to becoming a successful instructional designer.
Tune in to find out:
- Laurel's insights on why English majors make great instructional designers and the valuable skills they bring to the field.
- Laurel's personal story of transitioning from teaching to corporate training and development, and the challenges she faced along the way.
- Laurel's advice for aspiring instructional designers, including tips on building a strong portfolio and demonstrating their expertise in adult learning theory.
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