I hate to mix work and pleasure, but thought it might be interesting to see if there are any other isd's out there.
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Sun, February 20, 2005 - 3:43 PMI'm one... :) I'm just outside of Chicago, doing ID work for Walgreens. -
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Tue, February 22, 2005 - 6:47 AMWelcome, and thanks for the post! I wasn't sure anyone else was out there! What kind of learning projects is Walgreens into? -
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Wed, February 23, 2005 - 6:16 PMAll kinds...depends on who the target audience is. Ranges from sales process training for our managed care division to tobacco compliance training for our service clerks to continuing education for our pharmacists.
I was worried when I started there that I would grow bored with the projects since it's the same audience all the time, but the variability between those different audiences is huge.
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Thu, February 24, 2005 - 10:45 AMI've been working with Valvoline for the last year, doing interactive WBT for their customers. Neat stuff like how oil is made, all their products, how engines work, and how to do an oil change.
But, over the years, I've done all kinds of content... and delivery modes... and media. I'm a consultant, so I work with all types of companies and audiences. while the techology is cool, it's the people, the smes, and the students who really make this rewarding. -
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Thu, February 24, 2005 - 4:37 PMAhh...that's VERY cool. You have a chance to spend a little more time and even delve a bit into "edu-tainment." So much of the training for employees is time-sensitive. On-the-clock, you know?
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Wed, March 2, 2005 - 5:57 AMSorry for the long delay! I got into this after college, when I had a video production degree and looked forward to a long career pulling cable at a tv station for $6 an hour. I thought, wouldnt' it be cool to use media to teach kids stuff, and ran across an ISD masters degree. Once I finished that, I got a corporate gig and stayed in that space for the duration. At first, I wasn't sure it would last, but now it's really become a solid career. how about yourself?
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Mon, March 7, 2005 - 5:46 PMHi. I was doing freelance work in design, marketing, design production. Before that I taught an introduction to computer graphics class at a private college in Chicago.
What got me into Instructional Design? I had been working for a k-5 public school as the part time computer instructor. It got me back on the path to what I wanted to do with all my knowledge, skills, etc.
I went to San Francisco State to check out the teaching credential program. I found out I'd have to get a supplemental credential in technology and I would only be able to work for schools. I wasn't sure that I wanted to be beholden to school districts etc. I went to the school's Instructional Technology department and talked to them about what getting a master's would entail.
They waved a semester's pre-req.'s, so in theory, I could graduate in a year and a half instead of two years. I would also be able to work for companies and not just schools. I'm finishing my thesis this semester and am going out into the world of ID.
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Fri, March 11, 2005 - 8:32 AMWelcome Beth!
I think we all started down a different path, but wound up applying either our creative or learning sides to help people learn. There is a ton of opportunity out there right now, and it sounds like a great choice for you. I teach in a masters program, and lots of the students are teachers going for certification, and they choose the ID approach for the same reasons. It sounds like you already have some skills in design and graphics which will help tremendously. -
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Tue, March 22, 2005 - 10:45 AMI got an MBA and worked as a tech writer/trainer. I took a few classes in Instructional Design and love it. I was doing CBT at Lockheed with Toolbook.
I am looking for a job now if you have any leads.
Thanks.
I also had started the techwritingtraining.tribe.net as I have worked with trade associations in this area and so many people are cross trained. -
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Tue, March 22, 2005 - 7:19 PMWelcome! I worked for Lockheed Space Ops (now USA) for my first gig out of grad school! Which area of Lockheed were you toolbooking for? We use Toolbook to do the Launch Team Training System.
John
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Wed, March 30, 2005 - 11:45 AMHi John. Thanks for the nice words! I've been busy trying to work on my thesis project and my online portfolio and my new 4 month puppy! The design background is good, but I have to tell myself and others (prospective employers esp.) I'm not doing design anymore. I'm not opposed to work that incorporates some of my design skills, but I don't want to do design anymore. I hope that doesn't make it too hard for me to find work.
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Wed, March 30, 2005 - 12:14 PMAll right, I'll de-lurk
I'm Paul Sinasohn. I'm an instructional designer. Like Michelle, I've got an MBA (in Finance). I've worked at Siebel and Sendmail and Sony Computer Entertainment America.
At the moment, I'm vastly underpaid at a small software company that I can't name in public because that's against company policy.
Suffice it to say that the commute from Oakland to South Fremont sucks. But it's a paycheck.
I've also been a tech writer / editor, and a conference organizer and a financial analyst. And a singer.
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Wed, March 30, 2005 - 1:17 PMThanks for de-lurking Paul! Sounds like you have varied background to say the least!
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