Welcome to the Blog
MY FIRST BLOG POST H ello and welcome to my blog! For my first post, I want to give some background details and information about this space. Currently, I am a student completing my master's degree in instructional design and learning technology at Purdue University. I am based in Dallas, TX. I found the field of instructional design through a winding path. My professional background is in educational non-profit work. From these experiences, I knew I loved all things learning, but could not tell what direction to take my interests. I wasn't keen on the traditional role of K-12 educator and I wasn't sure what else was out there. Over time, I heard of the ID field through meeting ID professionals. I thought it was a great niche mix of my skills and interests with a focus on learning, performance, technology, and design. My largest interest was the ability to work with adults in industry and to harness creativity within learning designs. As I have moved through my master's...