Tools You Need to Know to Get a Job in Learning Design
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Tools You Need to Know to Get a Job in Learning Design

Think of your students’ favorite online tool. Think of the lessons they go through - they’re engaging, they’re standards-based, they’re well-crafted. Well, it takes a learning design team to create those fun and educational lessons and games.

If you’re a transitioning educator wondering how you can land a learning design job at an EdTech company, here are some of the tools you should know.

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10 Things Every Instructional Designer Should Have on a Portfolio Site
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10 Things Every Instructional Designer Should Have on a Portfolio Site

As an instructional designer, having a portfolio site that showcases your work is essential to your career growth. A portfolio site is a great way to demonstrate your skills, creativity and experience to potential clients or employers so they can trust hiring you.

Here are 10 things that every instructional designer should have on their portfolio site.

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Success Story: Natalie Cataldo, Professional Learning Specialist
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Success Story: Natalie Cataldo, Professional Learning Specialist

Natalie Cataldo, former teacher turned professional learning specialist with Paper, emerged from the Classroom to Boardroom course in 2022 ready for her next step in her teacher transition.

In my latest podcast episode, I sat down with Natalie to recount her journey out of the classroom, through the course, and into her latest role in EdTech.

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Success Story: Cynthia Baldacchini, Curriculum Development
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Success Story: Cynthia Baldacchini, Curriculum Development

One of the first success stories to come out of the Classroom to Boardroom Course is Cynthia (Cindy) Baldacchini. She graduated in 2021 after teaching various sciences and tech courses to grades K-6. Her dedication to leaving teaching landed her a fulfilling role in curriculum development within the EdTech company Code HS.

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