Instructional Design vs. E-Learning Development: What's the Difference?
Do you think being an instructional designer means you are building e-learning courses all day? While e-learning may be a part of what an instructional designer does, there is actually quite a bit more to it than that. I'll break down the differences between e-learning development, e-learning design and instructional design to help you decide which area you really want to focus on.
More resources for anyone considering an instructional design/e-learning career:
Articles -
Gettting Started in Learning and Development: https://www.yourlearningcareer.com/ge...
How to Become an Instructional Designer: https://www.yourlearningcareer.com/ho...
How to Become an E-Learning Developer: https://www.yourlearningcareer.com/ho...
How to Get Experience in Instructional Design: https://www.yourlearningcareer.com/9-...
How to get Experience in E-Learning Development: https://www.yourlearningcareer.com/9-...
Books I recommend -
The eLearning Designer's Handbook by Tim Slade - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
The Accidental Instructional Designer by Cammy Bean - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/156...
Map It by Cathy Moore - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/099...
The Non-Designer's Design Book by Robin Williams (no, not THAT Robin Williams...) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/013...
Instructional Story Design by Rance Green - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/195...
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