I'VE JUST PUBLISHED MY NEW BOOK "TEACHER TO INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER"!!! Check it out here: amzn.to/3WagIQN!! Thank you for your support ✨

@OpalsStarlight

Ай бұрын

Can't wait to check it out - thank you so much for your encouragement and support!

I love that you're addressing the mistakes candidates often make when transitioning to different careers. It's essential to approach the job search with a fresh mindset and avoid falling into these traps. Thank you for the helpful advice!

@SamTaylorEd

9 ай бұрын

Yes I totally agree, such a different way of thinking about the job search! Thanks so much for watching!

I am taking ID classes next month. Nervous because I have been a teacher for over 20 years. Big career switch for me. Thank for this informative video.

@SamTaylorEd

Жыл бұрын

That’s so great! It can definitely be nerve wracking to switch after 20 years but tbh teachers transitioning to IDs is a HUGE benefit compared to having zero teaching experience! I hope you enjoy your classes 😃 good luck with everything! And feel free to leave any questions you might have about the day to day of ID life!

@SimplisticallyDigital

Жыл бұрын

@@SamTaylorEd I will certainly do that! I appreciate your support and kind words!

@loquaciousjd

Жыл бұрын

@@SimplisticallyDigital did you get an ID job?

@marymarystein6517

10 ай бұрын

​@SamTaylorEd 20 years in nj here. Are you doing well. I don't feel smart enough for this. I'm so tired though and terrified 😢

@seducedbysasquatch

6 ай бұрын

younger educator, also from NJ. after a few years in elementary ed i want to switch to ID. if you teach and make your own lesson plans, you're definitely smart enough to get into ID! it'll just take us a lot of learning haha

starting my new job tomorrow as a Content Expert and Instructional Designer wish me good luck i’m anxious ngl

@SamTaylorEd

16 күн бұрын

Omg congrats!! You're going to do great :) If you have any questions feel free to ask! Wishing you the best of luck!

@uppermoonzeroo

15 күн бұрын

@@SamTaylorEd tysm. i would love to ask, since my education background in chemistry, any good ID textbooks for beginners?

@SamTaylorEd

15 күн бұрын

@@uppermoonzeroo I really like Map It by Cathy Moore!

Hey everyone! I am super excited to announce I've created a Gumroad profile that contains digital downloads that will help you make the transition from teaching to tech! Check it out! bysamtaylor.gumroad.com/ PS - I plan to keep adding to it, so keep an eye out!

@OpalsStarlight

Ай бұрын

bless you! 🙏

Thank you for this video! waiting to see a few more such videos :)

@SamTaylorEd

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I have a few other day-in-the-life of an Instructional Designer in my Instructional Design playlist if you're interested :D kzread.info/head/PLGnUmJFO70jqoztecCyanZOEiWe6opB7r

Are you able to share some of the companies you produced content for? I was about to enroll in a Master’s program…I’m now of the mind that I can build my own experience without it. Thanks for sharing your experience!!

@SamTaylorEd

2 ай бұрын

I've worked at various tech companies of different sizes! You can definitely gain experience on your own, but both options are great depending on what works for you!

So cool. Thanks for sharing

@SamTaylorEd

Жыл бұрын

Sure thing! And thank you for watching 😄

What type of companies hire for instructional designers ?? Im trying to get an idea of what companies are looking for these types of careers. I am currenty in undergrad getting an English degree but I dont want to be a teacher. I think I would like this much better. When i look into instructional designers it seems like its more for people who want to work themselves but I like working a 9-5 .

@SamTaylorEd

9 ай бұрын

Hello! There are tons of companies that hire Instructional Designers. I've worked primarily in tech, but I know a lot of hospitals hire IDs. And also clothing company headquarters (e.g. Nike, Aritzia, Nordstrom, etc.), as well as makeup company headquarters (Sephora, Ulta), and even company headquarters like Home Depot, Whole Foods, etc. Hope that helps!

Thank you so much for this video! I am getting my masters currently in Instructional Design. Any recommendations for a good internship to get started once I am done?

@SamTaylorEd

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Congrats on the masters! I don’t know of internships, but I would recommend looking for part-time/contract instructional design jobs if you’re wanting some experience before going full time! I did part-time contract work when I started out and learned a bunch!

@Angie-ki1fp

8 ай бұрын

@@SamTaylorEd Hi Sam, could you share some information on where to look for part-time/contract instructional design jobs? Thank you in advance!

@SamTaylorEd

8 ай бұрын

Hi!@@Angie-ki1fp I would suggest creating a work profile on LinkedIn and/or Indeed.com! And then use those platforms to search for part-time/contract jobs! A few companies you can follow that sometimes post part-time jobs on LinkedIn are: Curriculum Associates, IXL Learning, Albert | Learn by doing, and Newsela! Good luck!

@Angie-ki1fp

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! this helps a lot!

Hey Sam, thanks for the video. Do you recommend any good online courses to learn ID and be ready for work?

@SamTaylorEd

6 ай бұрын

Hey, I don't have specific courses, but I do suggest two books: 1) Map It by Cathy Moore, and 2) Design for How People Learn by Julie Dirksen and then using what you learn to create portfolio projects. Hope that helps!

Hi Sam, I just came across your channel. I'm also transitioning into ID from a teaching background. If you don't mind what was the base salary or salary range for your position? Also, how did you learn code any course recommendations?

@SamTaylorEd

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Congrats on your transition! The starting base salary depends on if you’re working for software/tech companies ($80,000+) or if you’re working at maybe a medical or non-software company ($60,000+). I taught myself how to code using Codecademy.com and Freecodecamp, and then I wrote my own book on the coding basics! It’s called The Coding Workbook if you’re interested :) Good luck with everything!

@Naturallyme.

2 жыл бұрын

@@SamTaylorEd Thanks so much! I'll have to check out your book and those sites. I had an interview recently and wanted to check if the salary range discussed was the norm. Second interview soon! Also, your video with interview questions was spot on!

@SamTaylorEd

2 жыл бұрын

@@Naturallyme. Awesome! I know that the salary can also depend on where you're located, so check Glassdoor, too. And glad that the interview question video was helpful! Good luck with your second interview!

@kittyfogz6683

Жыл бұрын

@@SamTaylorEd Hi, Sam, thank you for making this and for your support of others. I am wondering what kind of coding you would recommend learning first. I have looked at Code Academy, and there are many choices!

@SamTaylorEd

Жыл бұрын

@@kittyfogz6683 Hi! Thanks so much for checking out my video :D I'd recommend Code Academy's HTML & CSS path to start. Those are the most common coding languages I've used so far!

I still awkward wave too!! haha

@SamTaylorEd

4 ай бұрын

ahaha I think it's here to stay!!

How many hours a day are you in front of your computer working? I guess how many hours do you put in a day for full-time work?

@SamTaylorEd

7 ай бұрын

Great question! Depending on the day it can vary! But I would say anywhere from 7 - 9.5 hours a day, but it can be spread out throughout the day if you work remotely. The day is usually a mix of focus work and meetings, so it goes by very quickly in my opinion!

If you don't mind me asking, how old are you and how long did it take you to get established? I am branching out to see what others are doing in their growing process. I am fairly new to this Instructional Designer world and I am wondering how long it took you to get to this point in your career. Thanks in advance.

@SamTaylorEd

Жыл бұрын

Hey! I’ve been doing this for about 6 years and I would say I became “established” (meaning recruiters on LinkedIn would reach out to me) after year 3 and building my portfolio of projects. Hope this helps!

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Do instructional designers usually work at home? I thought it was an office job

@SamTaylorEd

8 ай бұрын

It depends! I've worked a job that was in person, one job that was fully remote, and a job that was hybrid (2 days in office and 3 remote)! So it just depends on which ones you apply to, they usually say which type they are in the job description!

@sanagogh5104

8 ай бұрын

@@SamTaylorEd thank you sam for your reply

Would you say that coding is an essential skill set for an instructional designer?

@SamTaylorEd

10 ай бұрын

I would say that its a nice-to-have! I don't use it on a daily or even weekly basis, but when there are one-off projects where I need to do a bit of coding, it helps!

Hi, I’m really interested in this. Is there a course you will recommend for beginners? I’m a teacher and would like to transition to tech. Thank you 😀

@SamTaylorEd

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Yes there are a few - check out 1) EdX "Design and develop an online course", 2) the Google Technical Writing course, and 3) Freecodecamp to learn basic coding skills. Good luck!

@drithligh

Жыл бұрын

@@SamTaylorEd Hi. Are you certain "Design and Develop an Online Course" is the title of the what you're recommending? I don't see that title at edX.

@SamTaylorEd

Жыл бұрын

@@drithligh hi! Sorry it’s called “Designing and Developing an Online Course”

what software are you using? I notice that you have a mac an Articule storyline 360 is on windows.

@SamTaylorEd

Жыл бұрын

Currently building/writing text content directly in our LMS. Recording/editing videos with Camtasia. If I need to use Storyline, I have a Virtual Machine on my Mac that runs Windows!

@marlenidottv

Жыл бұрын

@@SamTaylorEd Thank you for sharing all that info.

@SamTaylorEd

Жыл бұрын

@@marlenidottv no problem! Thanks for watching!

hi do u need to have an undergrad to be an instructional designer?

@SamTaylorEd

8 ай бұрын

Hi! I wouldnt say you *need* an undergrad to be an instructional designer, I just have never worked with someone who didn't have one. However, there are tons of certification programs out there that you could take and couple with a nice portfolio to be a strong applicant without an undergrad degree!

@caryyyyy

8 ай бұрын

thank you for that info! @@SamTaylorEd

@Julia_1005

7 ай бұрын

@@SamTaylorEd Hi Sam thank you for this information. Please can you suggest any certification program?

@SamTaylorEd

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! I don't have a specific certificate program suggestion, but I would suggest reading Map It by Cathy Moore and/or reading Design for How People Learn by Julie Dirksen and then creating some portfolio projects that you can get feedback on!@@Julia_1005 Hope that helps!

What subject did you teach in K12?

@SamTaylorEd

Жыл бұрын

Middle school biology!

@CarebearCU

11 ай бұрын

I’m looking to transition to ID as well, I currently teach middle school science. Prior to that I was a sped teacher for elementary school. I’m hoping I can find a way into the ID world as well. Thanks for getting me a start.

hi madam i need you help please reply to me