Become a Mentor

Mentors make a difference

ELI mentors help shape the next generation of public health e-learning professionals by sharing their expertise and supporting fellows as they develop online learning products.

As an ELI mentor, you'll have the opportunity to

• Share your expertise in instructional design and e-learning development.
• Support a fellow as they design and develop an online training product.
• Connect with instructional design professionals from across public health.
• Exchange ideas and best practices with fellow mentors.
• Strengthen the public health workforce by expanding access to quality online learning.

Mentor responsibilities

Mentors work closely with the assigned fellow(s) throughout the six-month fellowship.

Mentors:

• Provide guidance, constructive feedback, and share instructional design best practices as fellows develop their projects.
• Meet with fellows virtually throughout the fellowship.
• Help fellows navigate challenges and stay on track to complete the program.
• May have the opportunity to present or co-present on an instructional design topic during the fellowship.
• Participate in the virtual kickoff and final showcase events.
• Dedicate about 4-6 hours per month to mentoring activities.

Before applying, consider your workload, travel schedule, and other professional commitments. Supervisory approval is required.

Eligibility

Ideal mentor candidates have significant experience designing and developing e-learning products.

Applicants should have either:

• A master's degree in instructional design, instructional technology, educational technology, or a related field and at least three years of experience designing and developing e-learning products, or
• At least five years of professional experience designing and developing e-learning products, preferably in public health.

Mentors should also have experience using one or more e-learning authoring tools.

Professionals from the following organizations are encouraged to apply:

• Federal agencies
• State, local, territorial, and tribal public health organizations
• Public health schools and academic programs
• Nonprofit public health organizations
• Hospitals, medical centers, clinics, and other healthcare organizations

Apply to be an ELI mentor

Mentor applications are accepted at any time. To apply, send an email to instrdesign@cdc.gov with the following information:

• Related work experience
• Related education experience
• Links to e-learning products you created