r/instructionaldesign is a subreddit with 60k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for, instructional design, struggling, hard time, and elearning, and they frequently recommend/review project management tools, lms, and project management tool.
Welcome to r/InstructionalDesign—a supportive space for anyone curious about or working in instructional design. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned pro, this is a place to ask questions, share ideas, and grow together. We value respectful conversation, diverse perspectives, and the collaborative, curious spirit that makes Reddit great.
Popular Themes in r/instructionaldesign
#1
Advice Requests
: "Confused about whether a master's is even worth it for Instructional Design - looking for real input"
11 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "What tools have genuinely made your work easier lately?"
3 posts
#3
Opportunities
: "ID Job Posting - Remote (US Only)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/instructionaldesign
#1
Looking For
40 posts
#2
Instructional Design
36 posts
#3
Struggling
7 posts
#4
Hard Time
6 posts
#5
Elearning
5 posts
#6
Hate
5 posts
#7
Struggling With
4 posts
#8
Tool
4 posts
#9
Career
4 posts
#10
Remote
4 posts
Products Discussed in r/instructionaldesign
Project Management Tools
42 reviews
#1
Asana
4.4★ from 9 reviews
#2
Monday.com
3.6★ from 5 reviews
#3
ProofHub
4.0★ from 4 reviews
Lms
32 reviews
#1
Absorb
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#2
LearnWorlds
3.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
Learn Upon
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Project Management Tool
16 reviews
#1
Monday
2.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Smartsheet
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Airtable
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/instructionaldesign
#1
Discussion
: "What tools have genuinely made your work easier lately?"
21 posts
#2
Tools
: "Best tool to turn course scripts into video without filming a presenter every time?"
9 posts
#3
Corporate
: "have we reached the bottom?"
7 posts
#4
Job Posting
: "Looking for female voice actors for a 3ish hour course- [Remote, US Only]"
4 posts
#5
Academia
: "Instructional Designers & Canvas Admins: What are your biggest complaints with current video lecture tools?"
3 posts
#6
Research Request
: "Dissertation Participants Wanted"
1 post
#7
Freelance Advice
: "How do I pivot my elementary education background into freelance presentation and slide design for EdTech? (Seeking career advice)"
1 post
#8
Design and Theory
: "Is there any use-case using co-pilot in the field of Instruction Design."
1 post
#9
New to ISD
: "UX Design to Instructional Design"
1 post
#10
Example
: "Update on LXP Hunt"
1 post
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+14k members(29.9%)
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Last updated: July 31, 2026