"I wish I had read this book before designing my first course."

Our handbook is packed with practical advice, accessible guides, and everything they don't tell you about corporate learning design.

Messy doesn't mean unorganized

Buy this book immediately! Do It Messy is a great introduction to Instructional Design. Learning that doing it messy was ok took some of the pressure and uncertainty of learning a new skill away. Dr. Robin Sargent has an engaging and realistic approach to teaching the steps to becoming an ID. I learned that messy doesn't have to mean unorganized. It is just another way of learning the steps and getting started so I can reach my goals.

Praise from Readers

  1. Slick (October 20, 2023)
    "This is a must-have! Especially transitioning teachers!"
    Enrolling in IDOL Academy and reading this book has been the best career decision I have made. I have wanted to transition out of public education for 15 years, but did not know where to start in order to become an instructional designer. In this book, Dr. Robin is specific and intentional with setting students up for success with the information provided. Read more

  2. Gaurav Monga (October 4, 2022)
    "A step by step guide to build your ID portfolio."
    It gives all aspiring IDs or existing IDs the "how to" of building your portfolio from scratch. This book illustrates that we should concentrate on taking baby steps before thinking about the bigger picture. We don't need to be perfect, rather aim for completion and then iterate.
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  3. Carmon White (October 4, 2022)
    "Must-Have for Instructional Designers"
    Amazing book! The author took the time to consider the reader first, over the content. Easy to read, with great detail in every chapter. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking a new career in the field or just looking to sharpen their skills.
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What is included in The Do It Messy Approach: A step-by-step guide for instructional designers and online learning developers (IDOLs)?

Step by step checklists to help you design a full course script and blueprint.

Demonstrations, samples, prompts, and examples for how to design a full course script and blueprint.

Integration & enhancement strategies for your course script and blueprint.

The Do It Messy Approach is a book for new and experienced instructional designers that will teach you an easy method to design instruction for corporate training on any topic.

A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR

"As the founder of the IDOL Academy, I knew my students were looking for a course design formula."

When I started IDOL Academy I had a Ph.D., decades of experience, passion, and a dream. However, I faced the challenge of making instructional design a learnable skill. Therefore, I decided to create a resource that helps teach course design as a step-by-step formula.

I put all my knowledge, insights, tips, strategies, and learnings into a singular resource — a well-designed, well-tested handbook. This book is for anyone intimidated by a switch to creating their own Instructional Design materials or moving into that career path!

The Do It Messy Approach trains you to focus on what your learners need to know and the most efficient way to deliver that knowledge.

See What's Inside:

Part 1: Introduction
Learn instructional design, the first principles of instruction and the steps before you can design a course prototype.

  • Chapter 1: Who's Your ADDIE?
  • Chapter 2: Information is Not Instruction
  • Chapter 3: Your Quick & Dirty Needs Analysis

Part 2: Blueprint Design
Step-by-step instructions with examples and demonstrations for how to design your course script.

  • Chapter 5: Identify a Problem
  • Chapter 6: Create the Demonstration for the Final Problem Scenario

Part 3: Enhancement & Next Steps
Now that you have a full course prototype you can enhance it through feedback and further iterations.

  • Chapter 15: Integration & Enhancement Strategies
  • Chapter 16: Development of Steps & Ideas

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