do's and don'ts of working with instructional designers
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Expert’s Guide:
Working with an
Instructional Designer
Congratulations!Hiring an Instructional
Designer is a critical first step toward launching a
successful ecourse.
Hooray for you if you’ve taken that first step!
Contact us if you are still looking for an Instructional Designer –
this person will make your ecourse amazing!
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Now What?Raise your hand if you
know exactly what to do now.
Nope?Psst - We can help!
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Do’s and Don'tsOHow you can have a FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE working with your Instructional Designer.
OA short list of ways to AVOID DISASTER with your Instructional Designer.
Do’s 1. Finalize content
Do these things to get ready for
your first meeting with
your Instructional
Designer.
Avoid Scope Creep
ONo one likes changes after the scope has been established.
OFinalize your content before meeting with your Instructional Designer
OVisit our website for practical advice to know you’ve “gotten there” with your content.
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Do’sDo these things to get ready for
your first meeting with
your Instructional
Designer.
1. Finalize content
2. Have a clear goal
Avoid Um..IDunnoODetermine a budget for what
you’d like to spend on creative assets for your course.
OThe more complex, the bigger budget.
ODecide what you’re like an ecourse to do for your business. For more information on goal setting, see our website.InstructionIntelligence.com
Do’sDo these things to get ready for
your first meeting with
your Instructional
Designer.
1. Finalize content
2. Have a clear goal
3. Build your team
Avoid “Just One More Person”
OWho absolutely must have input?OWho signs off on your CEU hours?O Identify a small group of your
target client group to give some high quality feedback on your course.
OGet them on your team. Now.InstructionIntelligence.com
Do’sDo these things to get ready for
your first meeting with
your Instructional
Designer.
1. Finalize content
2. Have a clear goal
3. Build your team
4. Hosting?
Not a Dinner Party
ODo you have capacity to host your own course on your website?
OWho will be responsible for managing help desk and updating content?
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Do’sDo these things to get ready for
your first meeting with
your Instructional
Designer.
1. Finalize content2. Have a clear
goal3. Build your
team4. Hosting?5. Envision
Success
Define SuccessOWhat does it look like for your
bottom line?OWhat does it look like for your
workweek?OWhat will it feel like?
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Don’ts1. Dream too big
Avoid disaster by staying away from
these things.
Big Dreams, Small
BudgetO It’s great to dream and have an ideal course in mind – maybe one that you recently enrolled in.
OBUT – be reasonable with your budget and time. The more complex the production, the more time and money it takes to get there.InstructionIntelligence.com
Don’ts1. Dream too big2. Hold on too
tightlyAvoid disaster
by staying away from
these things.
Let Go of ItOYour content will be mixed up, added
to, blended, baked, frosted and it will come out beautiful and amazing on the other side.
O It will still have its original impact and meaning. In many cases, your content will be made much better.
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Don’ts1. Dream too big2. Hold on too
tightly3. Control
everythingAvoid disaster
by staying away from
these things.
Trust Your Designer
O If you’re a micromanager, admit it. It helps no one to proclaim that you are not if you really are.
OLet your instructional designer have freedom to bring magic to your course.
OThis is their passion. They’ll make it amazing if you give them room to breathe.InstructionIntelligence.com
Don’ts1. Dream too big2. Hold on too
tightly3. Control
everything4. Expect a
magician
Avoid disaster by staying away from
these things.
Sow’s Ear ≠ Silk Purse
OYour job is providing great content.OPut effort into that.OBe sure your clients want it.OMake it useful for them.OBecome indispensable.OWe’ll make it usable and beautiful.
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Don’ts1. Dream too big2. Hold on too
tightly3. Control
everything4. Expect a
magician5. Want it
tomorrow
Avoid disaster by staying away from
these things.
Greatness Takes Time
OThe more complex, the more time.O Instructional Designers should follow
a tight schedule. OGive them the courtesy of respecting
the timeframes they give you for your tasks.
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