Freelance Instructional Designer Handbook

Introduction

This handbook is being written by the hard working instructional designers who are the dedicated freelancers who create high quality e-learning materials for our global community. You are the best! Thanks for your contributions.

Contents


 * /Freelance Instructional Design Defined?/
 * Definition
 * Skills Needed
 * Tools
 * Training
 * Certifications
 * The Legal Aspect
 * Your Web Site
 * Your Portfolio


 * /Freelance Software Tools/
 * The Top Tools
 * Rapid Development Tools
 * Graphic Editing Tools
 * Social Media Tools
 * Testing Sites & Tools
 * LMS Tools
 * SCORM
 * AICC
 * FREE TOOLS


 * /Contracts/
 * W2 or W9 or EIN or Inc.?
 * The Good, Bad and Ugly of Contracts
 * Payment Methods and Schedules
 * Monetary Exchange Rates & Your Wages
 * Taxes: National, State & International
 * ID, Design or Contractor Insurance
 * International Contracts


 * /Marketing/
 * Traditional Marketing
 * Social Media
 * LinkedIn
 * Search Engines
 * Web Site
 * Contests


 * /Contract Searching/
 * Where to Find a Contract?
 * Agencies
 * Job Boards
 * Networking


 * /Professional Organizations/
 * E-Learning Guild
 * ASTD


 * /E-Learning Theories, Research & Data/
 * E-Learning Principles
 * Cognitive Theories
 * Current Data
 * Yearly Industry Publications


 * /The Great Tips, Tricks & Techniques/
 * Software Tips
 * E-Learning Tips
 * Storyboard Templates
 * ID Process Documents
 * Resources
 * Links to Showcase E-Learning