5 DAY CHALLENGE

Become an IDOL
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 5 DAY CHALLENGE

Lesson Schedule &

Key Dates
 Lesson Schedule & Key Dates

JUNE 6 - 10, 2022

Become an IDOL Challenge

MON
TUE WED THURS FRI
06/06 06/07 06/08 06/09 06/10

Instructional IDOL Process How to Course of 1000 Deliberate

Design and Models Design a Faces Practice is Key
Defined Course

All live training happens at 1:00 PM EST on the IDOL Facebook Page

All training is recorded. You'll find it on the Facebook Page or on IDOL

courses.

Training will be removed from all platforms 06/10 at 11 PM EST.

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 Lesson Summaries

Day 1: Instructional Design Defined

Instructional design definition, types of IDOL jobs, skills required and the traits of
people who do well in this career. This lesson will help you define the type of IDOL
you want to become so you can target your portfolio to help you land your dream
job.

Day 2: IDOL Process & Models

To become an IDOL you'll need a foundation in our process and models we use to
create corporate training. This lesson will cover cognitive load theory, the ADDIE
model, Action Mapping, Bloom's Taxonomy, Gagne's 9 events, Mayer's Principles
of Multimedia Learning, and the Learning Transfer Evaluation Model. Your goal
will be to describe a process or model in your own words.

Day 3: How to Design a Course

It's time to start the work of becoming an IDOL. And our work is the design and
development of training solutions. A training solution could be a short eLearning,
hybrid or instructor-led training course. In this lesson, you'll learn the
fundamentals of creating a course in a business setting. You'll then take action
and create your first course design document.

Day 4: Course of 1000 Faces

Once you have a course design document you can create several pieces of
content for your portfolio from this same course. I call this the course of a
thousand faces. You'll be exposed to the common free tools and strategies you
can use to create content.

Day 5: Deliberate Practice

Deliberate practice always follows the same pattern: break the overall process
down into parts, identify your weaknesses, test new strategies for each section,
and then integrate your learning into the overall process. Deliberate practice
through feedback from experienced IDOLs is the key to accelerating your success
and achieving your goal to become an IDOL.

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IDOL Defined:
A Day in the Life

DAY 01
Day 01: Challenge Assignment

What is the current median salary

Do your research for IDOLs in your area? What is the
rate for remote jobs you find?
What are the common skills and
tools they are looking for? Grab a
snapshot for future reference.

Fill in the Ideal IDOL role

Define your ideal worksheet with your ideal IDOL
IDOL role job. Do you work remotely? Do you
collaborate on a team? How much
money do you make starting out?
Why do you want to become an
IDOL? Capture it!

Based on your research and ideal

Extra Credit: IDOL role create a hiring manager
Create an Avatar avatar. Get in this person's head
and think about what they are
looking for in an IDOL. What kinds
of problems will they be looking
for you to solve? This will be your
target audience for your portfolio
and job application assets.

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 Ideal IDOL Role

Salary: Team or Solo:

Remote or Onsite: Preferred Title:

What does your ideal job description look like? Are you an instructional designer
that does the analysis and design, but not the development? What kinds of
things do you want to create? What industry do you want to work in?

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 My Current IDOL Market

Look on Glass Door and find the median salary for instructional
designers (and related titles) in your area. Write down what you find
out.

Look for IDOL jobs in your area or remote and capture the common
skill requirements.

What are the commonly required tools are they looking for?

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 My Current IDOL Market

What types of industries are hiring IDOLs? Communications? Food

and Beverage? Consulting? Manufacturing?

What are the commonly preferred qualifications?

What about the job descriptions stands out to you? Are they all
looking for you to create all the things or just eLearning, for example?

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 RoadMapping
After reading job descriptions and deciding what your ideal IDOL role is you'll want to use this
table or make your own to see where you need to improve and focus. List the skills you already
have that are required and in the other column list the skills you need to develop to reach your
goals. Don't forget that many of the skills you already have are transferrable. Don't discount the
experience you already have!

Skills I Have Needed Skills

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 Hiring Manager Avatar Lite
Name:
Based on your ideal IDOL role, think
about who would hire you for this
role. This is a fictional person, but you
can do some research to make this
person represent your target
audience...your future boss!
List the problems your hiring
manager is looking for you to solve.
Think about what his/her typical day
is like. What kind of frustrations do
they run into?

Put or draw a picture of your avatar

here.

What are the goals, needs, attitudes, and beliefs of this hiring manager?

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IDOL Process and Models

You Need to Know

DAY 02
 IDOL Process & Models
Today we covered cognitive load theory, ADDIE, Action Mapping, Bloom's
Taxonomy, Gagne's 9 Events, Mayer's Principles of Multimedia Learning, and the
Learning Transfer Evaluation Model. Below are some links for more information
about each. And of course, you can do your own research. Your assignment is to
dive into just one of them and summarize the process or model in your own
words. Think about this as prepping for your future interviews 😘

Cognitive Load Theory

ADDIE Mayer's Principles

Action Mapping Gagne's 9 Events Bloom's Taxonomy

Kirkpatrick

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How to Design a Course

DAY 03
LESSON STRATEGY: COURSE PLANNING

STARTING POINT MILESTONE 1 MILESTONE 2 MILESTONE 3 GOAL

SOMEONE AT THIS SOMEONE AT THIS SOMEONE AT THIS SOMEONE AT THIS SOMEONE AT THIS

STAGE IS: STAGE IS: STAGE IS: STAGE IS: STAGE IS:

TO GET TO THE NEXT TO GET TO THE NEXT TO GET TO THE NEXT TO GET TO THE NEXT TO GET TO THE NEXT

STAGE: STAGE: STAGE: STAGE: STAGE:

CONTENT IDEAS: CONTENT IDEAS: CONTENT IDEAS: CONTENT IDEAS: CONTENT IDEAS:
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Create the Course of a

Thousand Faces

DAY 04
 MAKE IDOL COURSES!
CONTENT TYPE, TIPS, AND TOOLS

To help you get some ideas and point you to some of the tools available here is a list of the types of

content you can create and some of my recommended tools. All the tools that I share have their own

tutorials and help guides. So, this won’t be a deep dive into how to use every tool, instead, it’s a list to

help you quickly identify the tools to make each type of content with a tip or two about making it a

high-quality version and an example. The tools listed in green are hyperlinks.

SCREENSHARE VIDEOS ANIMATED VIDEOS

Are typically used for a slide presentation Are typically used for quickly explaining a

with voice over or a tutorial such as a tech concept, process, or procedure in a course.

walk through.  A screenshare is ideal for They also also be used to tell a story or

technical courses or content where the build a scenario interaction.

recollection of details is important. Recommended Tools:

Recommended Tools: Vyond

Screenflow for Mac Animaker

Camtasia for PC Renderforest

Moovly
Screencast-o-matic

Examples and Ideas: MySimpleShow

Examples and Ideas:

Screenshare how to accomplish ONE
Create an animation to share a story
task in a software you are familiar with
about your lesson topic
Create a work out loud video that shows
Explain a quick concept like adult
you building your course content
learning theory
Show a quick tip or trick for something
Show a step by step process for
you do on the computer
something in your course

Create an animation and load it to an

eLearning authoring tool and make it

interactive with hotspots

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 JOB AIDS AND WORKBOOKS TEXT LESSON
A job aid is usually a document, You can create an entire mini course text

spreadsheet, or other handy file for your based. You'll want to add visual elements

learners. It can be a quick reference guide to break up the text, but this is a quick way

like an infographic or a checklist. Or to get a portfolio win!

something else that makes someone's job Recommended Tools:

easier. Articulate Rise

Recommended Tools: Any Email program

Google Docs Any Learning Management System

Canva Blog Post

ofcoursebooks.com PowerPoint or Google Slides

PDFEscape Examples and Ideas:

Examples and Ideas: Create a mini lesson that teaches the

Turn a lesson into a workbook like this why, what, and how using text and

one (but shorter! ) images or gifs

Create a simple worksheet to go along Write a tutorial with screenshots

with a video or other lesson content Use presentation software to create a

you've created fun text and image lesson

Create a spreadsheet that makes a Take the scripts you wrote for a video

task easier for someone and turn them into text based lessons

QUIZZES PRESENTATIONS AND STORYBOARDS

Create a simple or an interactive quiz for Use presentation software to create an

you lesson content and display it as a instructor led training version of your

separate asset for your portfolio. lesson. You can also storyboard an

Recommended Tools: eLearning course this way.

Typeform Recommended Tools:

Google Forms PowerPoint or Keynote

Any LMS Prezi

Any eLearning authoring tool Google Slides

Examples and Ideas: Any eLearning authoring tool

Use Typeform to create an interactive Examples and Ideas:

quiz and embed it on your portfolio Create a slide deck for an instructor led

Google forms can also be turned into a training

quiz and embedded in your portfolio Create a storyboard for eLearning

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Deliberate Practice is
Key to Becoming an IDOL

DAY 05
YOUR 3 STEP FORMULA TO GET
ACTIONABLE FEEDBACK

1
CURRENT SITUATION
1
Let those that you are sharing your work with
know where you are and what it is that they
are reviewing. For example, I completed my
first draft of a job aid for how to use a Trello
Board.

DESIRED SITUATION
2
Let others know where you want to be. What
does getting unstuck or the right feedback do
for you? For example, I want to get feedback to
improve the look and overall visual design of
my job aid. I also want the language in the job
aid to be crisp and concise.

QUESTION
3
Give the reviewers a question to answer about
your asset. For example, do you think this color
palette is appealing? Does the language in the
copy easy to read? Is it clear what people
should do?

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 Our program is built by IDOLs for IDOLs. Academy members are
trained by some of the best and the brightest in the Instructional
Design Online Learning industry. We've also brought in experts in
graphic design and video animation design.

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 IDOL Coaches are Academy
Members that reached their
IDOL goals and they give back
to New Academy members by
giving tailored expert feedback
on every asset they submit.

Our Academy Coaches also host workshops to add additional

training and value for both new and alumni members. All
Coaches had to start as mentors. All Coaches start as
mentors. Academy Coaches give the feedback you need to
accelerate your progress towards your IDOL goals!

IDOL Mentors are Academy Members

that have reached their IDOL goals
and are now available to give back to
the New Academy members with
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JUMPSTART
Get Started
Goal Setting and Vision Board
Coaching Workshops and Mentoring Hours
Project Management Basics

Jumpstart
Day1: Get a Website Day8: Storyboard
Day2: Set up Website Pages Day9: Create a Presentation
Day3: Colors and Branding Day10: Course Script
Day4: Pick a Topic Day11: Update Resume
Day5: Write an Outline Day12: Update LinkedIn
Day6: Job Aids Day13: Interview Prep
Day7: Create a Rise Course Day14: Apply for Jobs

PORTFOLIO
MODULE
Build your Website
Sample Portfolios
Website Options
Portfolio Structure
Personal Branding
Tutorials
Adding Content Google Sites Tutorial
Writing Case Studies WordPress Tutorial
Uploading Content WordPress IDOL Template Editing
Uploading eLearning Courses Tutorial

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ELEARNING Scripting & Storyboarding
Scripting Learning Content with
Nicole Papaioannou
DEVELOPER Storyboard Workshop with Whitney
Salas

MODULE
Storyboard Make and Take Workshop
with Gretchen Johanson

ESTIMATED TIME: 18 HOURS Voice-Over

Audacity
Voice-over Workshop with Josh
Risser

Video Animation
Animation Workshop with Noel
Saabye
Video Workshop with Tabatha
Dragonberry
Screen Capture Videos
eLearning Design Overview
Course Topics eLearning Authoring Tools:
Tools Overview Articulate Storyline
Get Away with Cheating Workshop Articulate Rise
with Linnea Sjogren Adobe Captivate

Graphic Design eLearning Course Creation:

Canva
Graphic Design Principles with
Stephanie Davis
Brand Basics Workshop with
Kimberly Fields
Custom Characters with Vyond
Infographics & Job Aids Workshop
with Tandi Vaugn
How to Design a Course
Process and Storyboard
Interaction Design
eLearning Samples
eLearning Developer Badge
Assignment

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INSTRUCTIONAL
DESIGNER
MODULE
ESTIMATED TIME: 18 HOURS

Orientation to IDOL Needs and Learner Analysis

ADDIE Assessment Approaches Overview
Instructional Design Process Kick-Off Meeting Workshop with
Overview Emma Pawson
Surveys and Interview Questions
Learning Theories
Working Memory Instructor-led Training
Cognitive Load Theory Delivery Methods
Self-Determination Theory Course and Lesson Design
Constructivism Overview Quality and Consistency
Piaget's Learning Theory Virtual Instructor-led Training
Andragogy Workshop with Molly Parson

Instructional Design Models Learner Experience

ADDIE LXD with Matthew Daniel
SAM Universal Design with Kimberly
Action Mapping Fields
Gagne's 9 Events of Instruction Gamified Learning with Tabatha
Dick and Carey Dragonberry
Bloom's Taxonomy Storytelling with Richard Fleming
Kirkpatrick Model for Evaluation
Backward Course Design Model Assessment
Microlearning Explained Measurable Assessment with Cara
Explicit Model Mapped Out North

Instructional Design Documents Instructional Designer Badge

Course Outlines and IDDs Assignment

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IDOL
CONSULTANT
MODULE
ESTIMATED TIME: 7 HOURS
Everything Job Application:
LinkedIn Profile Profile Branding in LinkedIn
Resume Writing Resume Templates
Cover Letter Job Hunt
Networking Workshop with
Molly Parsons

Job Interviews
Answering Interview Questions After the Interview
Job Offer Interview Sample Task
IDOL in Large Corporate Setting
Workshop with Luke Westwood
Corporate Instructional Design
Working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Project Management and Productivity
Intro to Project Management with Colleen Kelly
Project Management for Learning and Development
Project Costs and Adding Valu
Instructional Consultant Badge Assignment

BONUS Content
Diary of a New IDOL
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MASTER IDOL
MODULE
ESTIMATED TIME: 1 HOUR
Join the IDOL Mug Club

IDOL Master Badge Assignment

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Templates Useful Websites
Graphic Design Graphic Design Sources
Booklet Sound and Music Sources
Job Application Technology Overview
Portfolio Mock Up
Style Guide Storyline®
Case Study Storyline Players
Facilitator Guide eLearning Widgets
Trello Boards for Productivity
Member Perks and Discounts
Content Creation
Recruiter Training Content BONUS: Storyline for IDOLs™ - a 36
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eLearning Lesson Script
SME Call Recording

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