Designing What's Next: Your Career in Instructional Technology & Educational Technology

Nov 10

7:00 - 9:00 PM EST

Virtual via Zoom

Join Touro GST Instructor and a Leader in Learning and Development Holly Owens to turn your interest in learning and technology into a thriving career. Drawing on nearly 20 years of industry experience, she will guide you through interactive exercises and breakout sessions to identify your transferable skills and build a personalized 90-day L&D Career Blueprint.

What You'll Learn:

• Create a 90-day action plan that includes specific steps for skill development, portfolio building, networking, and career exploration.
• Recognize your existing skills, experiences, and transferable strengths that can support a career in L&D.
• Identify a variety of career pathways within learning and development, instructional design, instructional technology, and related fields.
• Explore potential L&D career directions based on your interests, strengths, and the types of problems you want to solve.

Meet Holly, a seasoned educator, instructional technologist, and podcast host, committed to designing impactful learning experiences. With over 17 years of experience in both education and corporate settings, including working at Amazon, Holly has a deep passion for educational technology and online learning. She holds dual master’s degrees in Instructional Technology and Distance Learning from the University of Maryland, Global Campus, and has taught at prestigious institutions such as the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and Touro University.
Holly also hosts the podcast EdUp Learning and Development, where she has interviewed over 90 CEOs, Founders, and EdTech innovators. Recognized as one of the Top 35 eLearning Experts by iSpring Solutions and LxD Guild, Holly’s influence is further amplified by her LinkedIn community of over 35,000 followers. She is dedicated to transforming education for future generations and making learning experiences impactful.