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r/instructionaldesign is a subreddit with 44k members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is large in size.
The practice of creating "instructional experiences which make the acquisition of knowledge and skill more efficient, effective, and appealing." This community aims to foster inclusive discussion and collaboration between professionals from around the world. Participation is open to everyone, but our policies and moderation aim to keep the sub interesting and relevant to people who are established in their careers.
Popular Themes in r/instructionaldesign
#1
Advice Requests
: "Is there any evidence that Storyline-style click-to-open tabs and accordions actually enhance learning or are they just there so the courseware can verify that you "read" the revealed content? If you were to design a future eLearning platform, how necessary are these?"
24 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Top 5 Free Tools for Instructional Design"
12 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Laid off, can’t land a role, and so immensely frustrated w the industry."
7 posts
#4
Opportunities
: "Job Posting: Instructional Designers/eLearning Devs [$97k to $158k] [On-site - Frederick, Maryland, United States]"
2 posts
#5
Ideas
: "ID Freelancer Tech Stack for 2025"
1 post
#6
Money Talk
: "My company is offering buyouts. With the job market as it is right now, would you consider it? "
1 post
#7
Self-Promotion
: "My Portfolio Launch"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/instructionaldesign
#1
Id
: "The Spring 2025 Id job market update (please read)"
34 posts
#2
Design
: "Top 5 Free Tools for Instructional Design"
19 posts
#3
Instructional Design
: "State of the Instructional Design & L&D Industry Survey"
16 posts
#4
Elearning
: "Interesting read - An Elearning magazine"
15 posts
#5
Training
: "What leveled up your Trainings to make them more interesting and effective?"
12 posts
#6
Ai
: "Let's Discuss the Dangers of Ai"
11 posts
#7
Portfolio
: "Laid off from my job. How's my Portfolio?"
9 posts
#8
Instructional
: "Top 5 Free Tools for Instructional Design"
9 posts
#9
Lms
: "Is there a Lms that was created by IDs?"
5 posts
#10
Interview
: "Had any "interesting" Interview questions when applying for ID roles?"
5 posts
Member Growth in r/instructionaldesign
Yearly
+11k members(34.2%)
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