IDTopedia™
Glossary of instructional design and technology terms
eLearning Cyclops: Getting Started in eLearning
Jeff Goldman links to a free ebook on How to Get Started in eLearning, plus a few comments on getting into the field and links to training.
Designers for Learning | matching nonprofits with instructional design students in service-learning
ID students can volunteer their services for nonprofits and gain valuable experience
What to look for in an Instructional Design and Technology Master’s Degree Program « Dr. Ray Pastore's Instructional Technology Blog
Ray Pastore from UNCW provides a checklist of 10 things to consider for ID masters programs. He doesn't include creating a portfolio here, although he does talk about getting real experience. What's the point of real experience with a client if you don't have a portfolio to prove it?
Schools « IDTCenter.org
Directory of Instructional Design graduate programs in all 50 states
Nuts and Bolts: The 10-Minute Instructional Design Degree by Jane Bozarth : Learning Solutions Magazine
Practical tips for those starting in the field who don't have a formal background in instructional design, such as designing assessments first.
22 Books For Beginner Instructional Designers | Upside Learning Blog
Book list for new instructional designers. No descriptions or rationale to help you prioritize, but some good reads here.
Ed Tech and Instructional Technology Related Programs in the United States
Curt Bonk's collected list of masters and doctoral programs in instructional technology
Online Education for Instructional Designers: Picking the Right Program by Lorna Collier : Learning Solutions Magazine
Learning Solutions Magazine article on online education programs for instructional designers. Compares certificates to masters degrees and PhDs. Includes ideas on how to pick a program that is the right fit for you. The table at the end with a list of schools, programs, and costs is very helpful.
Joining The eLearning Tribe: The eLearning Coach
Tips on how to enter the field of e-learning or instructional design, with ideas for networking, job searching, and improving your skills
Cammy Bean's Learning Visions: What’s Your Experience? ID Degree or Certificate Program
Check the comments for responses from people who have ID degrees or certificates and share their thoughts
Interviews with Designers - Christy Tucker
My interview with the UW-Stout ID certificate students in March 2010. Students contributed possible questions on a wiki, then decided as a group what the top questions would be for me to answer.
Getting Started with Instructional Design
Manish Mohan on getting started in the field of instructional design, responding to several reader questions. Includes links to blog posts about ID careers (including my 2007 series), companies that hire IDs, courses and certificates available in India, and salaries.
How to get an Instructional Design education without paying tuition | effectivedesign.org
A reading list for instructional designers, especially those of us doing the "informal masters" on our own rather than enrolling. More than just instructional design, this list includes project management, psychology of learning, and other topics.
Related link: http://www.dctrcurry.com/2008/02/immediately-accessible-instructional.html
Learning Visions: Essential Reading for Instructional Design?
Cammy Bean's reading list for instructional designers
5 Simple Ways to Get Started with E-Learning Development - The Rapid eLearning Blog
Good advice for getting started by doing simple projects using rapid development tools. Includes good resources for people just starting out in e-learning (or hoping to get into the field).