Instructional Designer: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Good lesson designers often test their lessons with real kids first, so they can see what makes sense and what needs to change.
Tools of the trade
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Drawing Tablet
A drawing tablet lets a designer draw colorful pictures and diagrams right on the computer. These pictures help explain tricky ideas in a fun way.
A day in the job
- Morning PlanningThe designer talks with teachers about what students find tricky. Then they sketch out ideas for a new lesson, video, or game.
Words to know
- Step by Step
- Step by step means breaking a big idea into small, easy parts. Learning one small part at a time helps everyone feel ready for the next one.
Quiz time
A game or colorful video can help explain a tricky math idea.