AI and gamification in education are HOT topics lately. In this episode, Erik Popil, an instructional designer based in New York, covers everything you need to know about the role, including the growing demand, the excitement of gamification in education, and the importance of both degrees and hands-on experience in this dynamic field.  Whether you're an aspiring instructional designer or simply curious about the intersection of education and technology, this episode is filled with valuable insights and inspiration. 📱 CONNECT WITH ERIK: Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-popil-90a78967/ 🍿 WATCH NEXT: Special Education Teacher - https://youtu.be/bcp3tZjdhrs School District Superintendent - https://youtu.be/9ocF_IQIoGA College Advisor - https://youtu.be/BLLyIgMAWOc FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS: 🎙 Podcast / https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jobdictionary 🌍  Website / https://jobdictionary.com 🐦  Twitter / https://x.com/jobdictionary_ 📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/jobdictionary/ 📱  TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@jobdictionary 👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobdictionary/ 🎥  Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557725591538 WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY? Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job. ⌚️Timestamps: 00:00 Overview of Erik’s career journey 04:23 The growing demand for instructional designers 08:18 AI and VR/AI in education 13:04 Games as an effective approach to education 15:05 Skills you need to become an instructional designer 17:43 Challenging parts of being an instructional designer 20:57 Busiest times for instructional designers 27:22 Job hunt hacks to set yourself apart from others 31:43 Discover more job options at jobdictionary.com