149: Insights into the Field of Instructional Design with Holly Owens, Adjunct Instructor, Touro University

The tables have turned and our host, Holly Owens is being interviewed about her experience as an Instructional Designer and her love for teaching by guest host, Shriti Panda, Digital Marketing Specialist at Touro.

In this episode, Holly discusses her journey from being a high school teacher to working in higher education and corporate instructional design. She teaches courses on designing online instruction and emphasizes the importance of applying theories and knowledge in real-world projects. Holly incorporates her practical experience as an instructional designer into her teaching methods by sharing real-world challenges and successes.

She highlights the support and flexibility offered by the instructional design program and the focus on industry-standard tools and trends. Holly's transition from a practitioner to an educator is driven by her desire to give back and share her experiences.

She emphasizes the importance of understanding where one wants to be in instructional design and developing transferable skills. Holly incorporates technology and digital tools into her curriculum and measures student success through feedback and post-graduation support.

Episode Takeaways

• Instructional design involves applying theories and knowledge in real-world projects.
• Sharing real-world challenges and successes enhances the learning experience.
• Understanding where one wants to be in the field of instructional design is crucial.
• Developing transferable skills and updating professional materials are important for a career in instructional design.
• Incorporating technology and digital tools into the curriculum helps students become proficient in utilizing them effectively.
• Measuring student success through feedback and post-graduation support is essential.

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This fabulous episode is sponsored by Touro University's Graduate School of Technology.

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