For teachers moving into instructional design
Build the portfolio that gets you hired as an instructional designer.
Follow my step-by-step HARPER Method, turn lessons you already teach into real portfolio pieces, and get my feedback on your work every month.
30 days free, then $117/month. Cancel anytime from your account.
Start my free 30-day trialInside Studio + Feedback
Everything you need, in one place
β The HARPER Method, my step-by-step program
β The Portfolio Pit Stop, with real portfolio examples
β The Start Here plan and 5-Day Career Challenge
β The Career Hub, where you can ask me questions
β A monthly portfolio challenge
β My feedback on one piece of your work every month
M.A.
Instructional Design & eLearning, University of Central Florida
8+ years
designing online courses, microlearning and job aids
Since 2019
helping teachers move into instructional design
30 days
money-back guarantee on every plan
Sound familiar?
You have the skills. You just can't show them yet.
β You've applied for instructional design jobs and heard nothing back.
β You're not sure what belongs in a portfolio, or how to make a lesson look like βrealβ instructional design.
β You've pieced together free videos and blog posts, and you still don't have a clear plan.
β Going back to school for another degree isn't realistic for you right now.
You don't need another degree to get hired. You need a portfolio that shows how you think. That's exactly what I'll help you build, one clear step at a time.
How it works
A clear path from classroom to portfolio
1
Start with a plan
The Start Here plan and the 5-Day Instructional Design Career Challenge show you where you're going and what to build first.
2
Build real portfolio pieces
Follow the HARPER Method to turn lessons you already teach into storyboards, learning objectives, assessments and finished eLearning samples.
3
Get feedback and polish
Send me one piece of your work each month, compare it with real examples in the Portfolio Pit Stop, and ask your questions in the Career Hub.
What's inside
Everything you need to build a portfolio that gets you hired
Here's everything in Studio + Feedback. The Studio includes all of it except my monthly feedback and the member review price.
Every plan
The HARPER Method
My step-by-step program, from your course syllabus and storyboards to assessments, evaluation and your finished portfolio.
Every plan
The Portfolio Pit Stop
Real portfolio examples to learn from, so you can see what a strong instructional design portfolio looks like.
Every plan
Start Here + 5-Day Career Challenge
A focused start with small wins, so you know exactly what to do first.
Every plan
The Career Hub
A members-only space where you can ask me questions and get unstuck.
Every plan
A monthly portfolio challenge
A fresh prompt each month to add a new piece to your portfolio.
Every plan
The training library
Trainings on storyboarding, learning objectives, gamification, scenario-based learning, assessments and more.
Studio + Feedback
My feedback on your work
Send me one piece of your work every month and get specific, honest feedback on what to keep and what to fix.
Studio + Feedback
$57 full reviews
A full review of your portfolio, rΓ©sumΓ© and LinkedIn for $57 instead of $197.
Try everything free for 30 days. Cancel anytime from your account.
Start my free 30-day trialThe HARPER Method
Six clear steps from lesson idea to portfolio piece
I built the HARPER Method from my graduate training and years of designing online courses, so you always know your next step.
Step 1
Plan your course
Create your course syllabus and a visual plan with flowcharts and storyboards.
Step 2
Know your learners
Analyze your learners and write clear course goals and learning objectives.
Step 3
Choose your tools
Select and prepare your course resources, tools and strategies.
Step 4
Design practice and assessment
Plan how learners take part, design your assessments and give effective feedback.
Step 5
Evaluate and showcase
Evaluate your course and turn it into a polished portfolio piece.
Step 6
Revise and grow
Revise your course and take the next step in your career.
From members
What members say
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When I joined this group, my knowledge about e-learning and instructional design was very limited. The platform has been structured in a step-by-step method that breaks down βhow to design an online courseβ into manageable tasks. I highly recommend this community to anyone who is new to eLearning and instructional design or wanting to enhance their skills.
Liezl Β· Member
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Crystal has created an easy-to-follow method that, in my opinion, should be adopted more. β¦ As soon as you join, you will feel right at home. I feel this is one of the best investments I've made.
Charles Parker Β· Instructional Design & Tech Specialist, Delaware Technical Community College
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Literally in the first half hour I have found RIGHT HERE what I have spent months online looking for. Your material is FANTASTIC and I am so glad to have joined your community.
Leanne Β· Member
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The community is wonderful and comprehensive. It includes everything an up-and-coming instructional designer needs.
Reba Martinez Β· eLearning Project Manager
Meet your guide
Hi, I'm Crystal Harper.
I moved into instructional design while working as a full-time teacher and single mom, so I know how much you're already carrying.
Today I have an M.A. in Instructional Design & eLearning from the University of Central Florida and 8+ years of experience designing online courses, microlearning and job aids.
Since 2019, eTeach Online has helped teachers make the same move. I created the HARPER Method so you always know your next step, and I host the eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners podcast.
Inside the membership, I'll help you turn what you already know about teaching into a portfolio that shows hiring managers how you think.
β Crystal
Where I've learned, worked and been featured
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Try Studio + Feedback free for 30 days, or start lighter with the Studio. Every paid plan comes with my 30-day money-back guarantee, and you can cancel anytime from your account.
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Every plan. No questions asked.
When you join the eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners membership, you’re covered by my 30-day money-back guarantee on every plan. If it isn’t the right fit, email me within 30 days of your first payment and I’ll refund you in full. No questions, no hoops to jump through.
You can also cancel anytime, right from your account. Starting with the free trial? Cancel before it ends and you won’t be charged at all.
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Is this right for you?
Built for teachers who are ready to do the work
This is for you ifβ¦
β You're a teacher or educator ready to move into instructional design.
β You want a clear, step-by-step plan instead of figuring it out alone.
β You've started a portfolio and want honest feedback to finish it.
β You're ready to put in steady effort and build real pieces.
It's not for you ifβ¦
β You want someone to build your portfolio for you.
β You're looking for a shortcut or a guaranteed job. No one can honestly promise that.
β You aren't ready to make time to practice.
FAQ
Questions, answered
I'm a teacher with no instructional design experience. Is this for me?
How much time do I need?
What happens after my free trial?
What's the difference between the Studio and Studio + Feedback?
How does the monthly feedback work?
Do I need to buy expensive software?
Will this get me a job?
Can I cancel or switch plans?
What if it isn't the right fit?
Is this only for K-12 teachers?
Your portfolio starts with one step.
Start your free 30-day trial today, follow the HARPER Method, and get my feedback on your work every month.
30 days free, then $117/month. Cancel anytime. 30-day money-back guarantee.
Start my free 30-day trialQuestions before you join? Email me at [email protected] and I'll help you decide.