Episode description

In this episode, I talk to Alex Mitts about our shared undergraduate backgrounds in English Literature and our affinity for the arts and how that has shaped who we are as instructional designers. Alex gives advice to those who are looking to hone their craft and shares how "being obsessed" has helped him to transition from teaching to instructional design.

Alex Mitts currently serves as an Instructional Designer for California State University, Bakersfield and Bakersfield College. He is a former Instructional Technology Coach and classroom teacher. He has an MA in Educational Technology, a BA in English Literature, and is pursuing his preliminary administrative services credential. He is constantly developing himself to be the best asset he can be in the realm of educational technology and instructional design!

When he is not up to his elbows in academia, you can find Alex with his lovely wife at home with their two basset hounds, at Disneyland, crafting voice-overs, or on stage in some musical capacity, whether it be playing in a band or performing in musical theatre.

Visit Alex's website here.

Alex's suggestion for something an instructional designer with a creative background can use to bolster their career:

Matt Sustaita's Transition from Teaching to eLearning

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