Andrew O'Malley
andrewjomalley.bsky.social
Andrew O'Malley
@andrewjomalley.bsky.social
💻 Instructional designer
🌟 Everyone deserves the chance to fly
How you introduce yourself is important. Here are some things to keep in mind when building your elevator pitch. 

#instructionaldesign #professionaldevelopment #communicationskills #entrepreneurlife
June 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
New video out now - learn how to build an online course! 

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.
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June 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
I'm going on (social media) hiatus! 

Fortunately right now things are busy, so I'm reducing the amount of content I'm putting out over the next 6 months or so. My Youtube channel will still be posting its monthly video so come join me over there if you haven't already :)
May 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Time to answer the age old question - what does an instructional designer do?? 

Here's a short list of some of the tasks we get up to. Not all instructional designers will do all of these things, and there may be some I missed! 

#instructionaldesign #instructionaldesignerlife
May 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Not sure when to apply learning theories? Here's a quick graphic to show where they can make the biggest impact!

#learningtheories #education #instructionaldesign #appliedpsychology
May 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Quick breakdown on some guidelines when choosing a learning theory 

Full video live on my Youtube channel 

#instructionaldesign #learningtheory
May 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
"What is a Learning Theory?"

New video up now!

https://f.mtr.cool/uvvcuuifaa
May 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Birthday celebrations in progress! 🎂
May 7, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Montréal Education Expo 2025!
May 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Happy Friday everyone! 🙌🏽

#montreal #fridayvibes
May 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Considering becoming an instructional designer? 

One of the first questions to consider is if you want to get a Master's degree or not. The decision isn't always so straightforward, but here are some points to consider! 

#instructionaldesign #educationaltechnology
April 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Change of scenery 💚

#workfromhome #instructionaldesign
April 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Another portfolio project up on my website!🌶️

#InstructionalDesign #articulatestoryline
April 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Want to add a little extra something to your training? Consider using a story element to add another dimension! 

#instructionaldesign #learningtheory #traininganddevelopment #ADDIE #scenariobasedlearning
April 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Teaching adults can be a bit different than kids. Here's one of the advantages if you find yourself teaching an audience that has some experience! 

Full video out now on my Youtube channel

#professionaldevelopment #curriculumdesign #instructionaldesigner #traininganddevelopment
April 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Eyes on the goal and working one rep at a time
April 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
In presentations, sometimes less is more :)

#instructionaldesign #presentation #powerpointtips #facilitation #training
April 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🚨  Watch the new Youtube video out NOW: “How to Lead a Training Session for Adults”

#instructionaldesign #facilitation #teaching #teachertips #workshopdevelopment #professionaldevelopment
April 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
April 10, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Do we even need instructional designers? Let's break down the stats!

#instructionaldesign #instructionaldesigner #traininganddevelopment #highperformancecoaching
April 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
"I teach things"

AKA, I'm a training & development specialist with a focus on immersive technology and learner-centric interventions. 

Which really just means... I teach things 😉
March 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Master learning design with Gagné's 9 Events of Instruction—a step-by-step guide to effective teaching

#InstructionalDesign #LearningAndDevelopment #EdTech #educationmadesimple
March 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
My quick tip for upgrading your design in PowerPoint

#professioanltrainer #powerpointtips #instructionaldesign
March 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Smiling through the cold! Spring is trying to arrive... I hope
March 21, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Sometimes to get ahead in your field you need to get inspiration from someone else's. Today's post is how elements of game design theory can be used to improve your training program!
#instructionaldesign #gamedesign #corporatetraining
March 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM