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
- 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