Chapter 3
Instructional Design: Transform Your K–12 Skill Set
Leah Yeatts and Kari (Knisely) Word
“When I first started exploring opportunities outside teaching, I turned to my friend Sandra, who had recently left teaching K–12 to become an instructional designer. I thought the title had an almost mystical quality: instructional designer. I was intrigued, fascinated, and very puzzled. Although I thought it was a long shot, after much encouragement from Sandra, I started applying for instructional designer positions.
“To my surprise, I was contacted for an interview. To say I was freaking out is an understatement. I felt unqualified. I thought I would look like a fool because I ‘only’ had experience as a teacher. Sandra reminded me that they would ...
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