09 Dr. Robin Sargent: Why Teachers Make Great Instructional Designers

Many teachers have been leaving the classroom to pursue a career in Instructional Design. In this episode, I interview Dr. Robin Sargent. Dr. Robin is a former corporate Director of Learning & Development who has created an entire online academy focused to teaching Instructional Design.

(0:35) Introducing Dr. Robin Sargent
(1:25) What is an Instructional Designer?
(2:50) Why teachers make great Instructional Designers
(4:30) Best skills to learn for Instructional Design
(7:13) Fear and imposter syndrome
(9:55) Types of Instructional Design
(16:02) What is the work-life balance for an Instructional Designer?
(17:15) Personality fit for Instructional Design
(22:39) Instructional Design job stability, pay, and growth opportunities
(25:32) How to build a portfolio in Instruction Design
(27:38) IDOL resources
(34:38) Where to Find Dr. Robin online

To learn more about IDOL, visit:
www.teachercareercoach.com/IDOL

Where to find Dr. Robin Sargent:
linkedin.com/in/robinsargent
facebook.com/groups/becomeanIDOL
facebook.com/IDOLcourses/
instagram.com/idolcourses/

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