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Choosing a Topic for Your First eLearning Sample.

A four-category framework for picking your first portfolio topic, plus how long the module should be and why one tight objective beats a broad one.

Episode 7~12 min
January 2023 Hosted by Jill Davidian

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Feeling overwhelmed about starting your portfolio? The first decision is the topic, and it's where most people stall. This episode gives you a framework for choosing a first eLearning sample topic that impresses employers, and the common pitfalls to skip.

Portfolio strategy is the heart of the Ultimate Guide, and real grad portfolios show you what finished samples look like.

What's in this episode

  • Why your eLearning portfolio matters so much when you're new to the field
  • Four categories to consider when choosing portfolio projects
  • How long a module should be, and why one specific learning objective beats a broad one

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