What do Instructional Designers ACTUALLY Do?

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Instructional design may sound like a great field, but do you know what instructional designers actually do?

Who do instructional designers work with? What process do they follow? What kind of impact are they making?

The answers to these questions will vary depending on the person that you ask, but it's helpful to hear different perspectives on these questions and make sure that the field is right for you.

In this video, Scott Schmidt shares what his day-to-day is like as an ID at a school district. He gives us a sneak peek into what his work environment is like, how he interacts with SMEs, and the types of projects his team works on.

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Learn more about Scott's journey in becoming an instructional designer:    • How to Transition from Teaching into ...  

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0:00 Intro
1:50 Role Overview
4:57 Feedback is Essential
7:03 Meet with SMEs
9:51 ADDIE
13:31 Work Environment
17:31 Skills and Tools
20:26 Next Steps