Today’s episode is for all of you teachers out there. It’s no surprise that more and more teachers are looking to transition into the instructional design field and I was trying to think of who to bring on the show to talk about how they made this transition. And then sure enough, I found the perfect person. Joining us today is Christie Kittle. She’s a Supervisor & Lead Instructional Designer at Washington State University and she’s a former teacher. Christie breaks down all the steps she took to transition from one role to another. She has an absolutely awesome story and if you’re a teacher, this is the episode you need to listen to.

What we discussed:

Where her passion for teaching came from
How she heard about instructional design
What steps she took to transition from teacher to instructional designer
- Vocabulary
- Connections
- Andragogy
- Trials for Authoring Tools
The shocking number of roles in the instructional design industry
Explaining the instructional design role to SMEs
Going back to school for a Masters in Instructional Design
How to find the right degree for you
Why she chose higher education as a career
Transitioning from instructional design to leadership
What IDs should focus on in the future

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Christie Kittle - Transitioning From Teacher to Instructional Designer

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