Do you want to know:
- what other instructional designers are learning about?
- what you should be adding to your toolkit?
- how to become a better instructional designer?
It is time to binge some videos and level yourself up. 🤩
We have pulled together our top 10 Belvista Studios’ instructional design and eLearning YouTube videos as of 2021. These videos were viewed most by our community and we know they will add value to your work and life as they have for others (they tell us so). 💜
We are all about change in behaviour so in the spirit of this not being a passive experience for you, there are a number of ways that you can gain value from this.
You can:
- Skim through the list of videos below and decide which ones interest you. Watch those ones.
- Book out time in your calendar to watch each video (e.g. Watch 1 video a week).
- Treat yourself and watch them all now.
- Check out all of our videos here and go wild (Belvista Studios, 2021a).
- Share any videos that you think will add value to your colleagues, friends and family. Sharing is caring!
We encourage you to experiment and take action on the tips and insights that resonate with you but we will leave the next steps to you. You are in charge of your development and journey after all. 😉
Here we go! 👇🏻
#10. How to Motivate Your Learner (with a Pug) #shorts
In this #shorts episode, we discuss how you can motivate your learners… with a pug! Shoutout to our furry team member Yibs for the inspiration on this one (if you know, you know).
📺 Watch the video and find out more here (Belvista Studios, 2021b).
#9. How Much Should I Charge as an Instructional Designer or eLearning Developer?
‘What should my hourly rate be as an instructional designer or eLearning developer?’
This is a common question we get asked by our community. Kim, our founder, shares how to calculate how much you should charge in order to live the lifestyle that you desire.
📺 Watch the video and find out more here (Belvista Studios, 2020a).
#8. Improve Your Instructional Design Process | Human-centred Design for Instructional Designers
Do you want to improve your instructional design process?
Human-centred design enables you to create effective training solutions and 'wow' your stakeholders.
Nathalie adopted our human-centred design approach and she had some incredible wins with her training.
📺 Watch the video and find out more here (Belvista Studios, 2021c).
#7. Do You Need a Degree to Become an Instructional Designer? | How to Create the Best eLearning
‘Do you need a degree to become an instructional designer?’
This is the number 1 question we get asked by our community. The answer is, ‘No’ and in this video, Kim our founder, shares why she believes there are alternatives as to how you can enter the industry or grow your career in instructional design.
📺 Watch the video and find out more here (Belvista Studios, 2019a).
#6. How to Start an Instructional Design Business | How to Become an Instructional Designer
In this video, Kim provides advice on how to start an instructional design business. She covers:
- When to take the leap.
- Key decisions to make.
- How to market yourself.
- Overcoming imposter syndrome.
- Dealing with the 'legal stuff'.
- Where to access support.
📺 Watch the video and find out more here (Belvista Studios, 2020b).
#5. How to Create an Instructional Design Portfolio
What does it take to create an instructional design portfolio? How can you demonstrate your capabilities to prospective clients and interviewers? In this video, Kim shares practical tips to help shape your portfolio creation journey.
📺 Watch the video and find out more here (Belvista Studios, 2019b).
#4. Articulate Rise Examples | The Belvista Studios' Show
Do you want inspiration for your Articulate Rise courses?
In this episode Kim shows you 2 of our Articulate Rise courses. She shares insight on how we incorporated:
- GIFs.
- Animations.
- Storytelling.
- Icons.
- Cinemographs.
- Videos.
We hope this inspires you for your own projects!
📺 Watch the video and find out more here (Belvista Studios, 2021d).
#3. How to Use Advanced Triggers in Articulate Storyline 360 | The Belvista Studios' Show
Do you want to learn how to use advanced triggers in Articulate Storyline 360?
In this episode, Kim Tuohy and Joanna Kurpiewska chat about how to:
- Build a points system to gamify a quiz.
- Use motion paths for visual aesthetics.
- Best learn Articulate 360.
📺 Watch the video and find out more here (Belvista Studios, 2020c).
#2. How to Transition from Teacher to Instructional Designer | Learning with Belvista Studios
In this episode Kim speaks with Ali. Ali is the founder of Teacher Transition. We chat about:
- The similarities between teaching and instructional design.
- How to discover if instructional design is right for you.
- The types of instructional designer niches.
- Applying for instructional designer roles.
- Transferable skills between teaching and instructional design.
- Instructional design terms/processes related to the teaching world.
- Growing and developing as a teacher.
- Preparing your résumé.
- The biggest hurdle for teachers when interviewing for instructional designer roles.
📺 Watch the video and find out more here (Belvista Studios, 2020d).
#1. How to Create a Storyboard for Instructional Design or eLearning Projects
The storyboard is the blueprint of your eLearning solution.
It is a plan that specifies the visual elements, sound elements, interactions and details relevant to the learning solution that will be developed. Simply, a storyboard outlines the learning content, screen by screen. Any developer should be able to pick up a storyboard and successfully develop the learning solution as it was planned.
📺 Watch the video and find out more here (Belvista Studios, 2019c). You can also download our free storyboard template here.
If you liked this blog, you will love our creator hub. There are heaps of resources for instructional designers and learning and development practitioners that you will find valuable, including many resources that help you achieve the strategies in this blog.
GIVE GRATITUDE: This helps us on our mission to provide quality education to you.
If you would like to discuss any of these videos in further detail, contact our passionate founder Kim Tuohy by emailing kim@belvistastudios.com or by connecting with her on LinkedIn.
Resources
Belvista Studios. (2021a). Home. [YouTube Channel]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHeDqD69edYseBw1yGe3Q3Q
Belvista Studios. (2021b, September 27). How to Motivate Your Learner (with a Pug) #shorts [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/IevWnfZHyIs
Belvista Studios. (2021c, July 10). Improve Your Instructional Design Process | Human-centred Design for Instructional Designers [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/GsZ6MM4Soms
Belvista Studios. (2021d, July 23). Articulate Rise Examples | The Belvista Studios' Show [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/B3yGqesNDcE
Belvista Studios. (2020a, February 18). How Much Should I Charge as an Instructional Designer or eLearning Developer? [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/_2MSTgXZbTo
Belvista Studios. (2020b, August 27). How to Start an Instructional Design Business | How to Become an Instructional Designer [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/0Qc3MehW7Bc
Belvista Studios. (2020c, November 17). How to Use Advanced Triggers in Articulate Storyline 360 | The Belvista Studios' Show [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/2S-q-14gVKE
Belvista Studios. (2020d, April 27). How to Transition from Teacher to Instructional Designer | Learning with Belvista Studios [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/k_Rccov8AHk
Belvista Studios. (2019a, June 6). Do You Need a Degree to Become an Instructional Designer? | How to Create the Best eLearning [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/z4-Alf9i1Lo
Belvista Studios. (2019b, June 10). How to Create an Instructional Design Portfolio [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/_EwXmKdFQ4g
Belvista Studios. (2019c, September 14). How to Create a Storyboard for Instructional Design or eLearning Projects [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/sgVcd3l-YmI
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