Why am I blogging?

Hi there! I’m a learning and development consultant and I love my industry. I go by many titles: Instructional Designer, Educator, Learning Technologist, Learning Strategist—but any way you put it, I love learning, I love technology, and I want to share helpful insights with others about the ins and outs of this profession.
 
I’ve created this blog to support organizations and companies of all sizes with tips for hiring and collaborating with learning consultants. If you’ve never worked with instructional designers or learning technologists, but want to get familiar with this ever-changing but wonderful industry, this blog is for you! And if you’re a learning professional who’s just starting out in the industry, you’ll benefit from this blog as well.
 
The eLearning and learning technology industries are in the midst of a huge boom. There are more options, trends, systems, and innovative choices for organizations than ever before, but this come with challenges too. Which system should you choose? How can you attract the best candidates when demand for Instructional Designers is high? How do you hire a qualified consultant when more and more are claiming the title of eLearning specialist or Instructional Designer?
 
Many organizations know they need a new course or revised learning strategy, but don’t have the in-house resources to make these happen. Others might have internal learning and development teams, but aren’t sure how to optimally approach or work with them. These blog posts will provide steps you can take to move forward.
 
My goals:

• Make it easier for you to hire the right consultant for your project by providing helpful information.
• Explain learning industry jargon in clear and simple terms. (It’s easy to be confused!)
• Share insights with future or transitioning instructional designers. (Come join this great industry!)
• Reach out and connect with others (potential clients or other consultants).

 
So, welcome to my blog! I hope you’ll find these posts useful. If you like what you read, please post these on social media and tag me as well.
 
Here’s to making learning stick, together,
 
Leah Chang
Instructional Designer and Learning Technologist
Owner of Leah Chang Consulting

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