How to Choose Project Ideas for your eLearning Portfolio

One of the biggest problems people face when designing their eLearning portfolio is choosing which projects to include.

Your instructional design portfolio is the best way to highlight your skills, impress clients, and attract the kind of work you are most passionate about.

So, in today’s video, we will dive deep into how to choose the best ideas for your instructional design or eLearning projects.

We will cover:
-Which projects you should include
-How to choose and create a flagship project
-How to select supporting projects
-How to include process write-ups and present your skills in the best light

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0:00 Intro
1:20 Purpose of the Projects
3:27 Include Existing Projects?
5:02 Corporate Projects Only?
7:23 Don’t Get Too Technical
10:21 Embrace Concept Projects
12:43 The Flagship Project
14:48 Who is the Audience?
16:17 What’s the Problem?
17:22 Lack of Knowledge or Skill?
18:15 Is it Worth Solving?
19:09 Who is the Client?
19:49 Potential Solutions?
22:08 Supporting Projects
24:10 Completing the Write-ups
25:31 Final Recommendations
27:41 Conclusion