Section 6 of your textbook focuses on how to get a job in the profession of instructional design. These rules can also apply to educational technology as well since the two are so intertwined.
* Chapter 24 takes a look at lessons learned from the chapter's author for obtaining a position in instructional design. Take a look at a few of the sources provided for job openings from lesson 1 and search for at least 3 positions that are of interest to you. Describe the general nature of the positions and list the skills required for the job. Do you have these skills?
1. Instructional Designer with Gallup (http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=136&jb=6716667)
The basic job description is to work with clients to asses, develop, and implement instructional solutions to meet the needs of the client. The required skills are: ability to work with others, ability to implement and use instructional design and learning theory, and the ability to combine instruction and technology for online learning. I would say that I have all of the skills requested and feel that I would be able to get an interview for this position.
The basic job description is to work with clients to asses, develop, and implement instructional solutions to meet the needs of the client. The required skills are: ability to work with others, ability to implement and use instructional design and learning theory, and the ability to combine instruction and technology for online learning. I would say that I have all of the skills requested and feel that I would be able to get an interview for this position.
2. Instructional Designer with the University of Wisconsin – Platteville (http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=136&jb=7433913)
The job description is to provide design and support to faculty and staff for the development of materials and delivery facilitation in a web-based environment. The required skills are: a bachelor’s degree with a Master’s preferred, 2 years of work experience, ability to work in a team to develop material, working knowledge of instructional design, experience with racially diverse populations, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Preferred skills include: media development, digitized audio and video technology experience, educational technology background, experience with Adobe development tools. I believe that I am qualified for this position. I meet all the required and preferred skills.
The job description is to provide design and support to faculty and staff for the development of materials and delivery facilitation in a web-based environment. The required skills are: a bachelor’s degree with a Master’s preferred, 2 years of work experience, ability to work in a team to develop material, working knowledge of instructional design, experience with racially diverse populations, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Preferred skills include: media development, digitized audio and video technology experience, educational technology background, experience with Adobe development tools. I believe that I am qualified for this position. I meet all the required and preferred skills.
3. Technology Education & Training Specialist – Center for Learning with Sanford Health Hospitals & Health System (https://sanfordhealth.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=217779&company_id=16046&version=1&source=ONLINE&jobOwner=975897&aid=1&jobboardid=1184)
The job description is to define, develop and implement learning plans for SHHH, develop strong relationships, deliver classroom training for adult learners. The required skills are: analytical decision-making, presentation, project management, group facilitation and problem solving. Bachelor’s degree required as well as travel to various sites. I definitely meet the requirements for this job, however, it is only part-time.
The job description is to define, develop and implement learning plans for SHHH, develop strong relationships, deliver classroom training for adult learners. The required skills are: analytical decision-making, presentation, project management, group facilitation and problem solving. Bachelor’s degree required as well as travel to various sites. I definitely meet the requirements for this job, however, it is only part-time.
* Remember that the field of instructional/educational technology is not just focused on education, but on business and industry as well. Look at the resources provided on page 258 in chapter 25 and select one of these links and complete the self-assessment. What did you learn about yourself from the assessment?
I did the CareerOneStop skills profiler. I found that I rate all of my skills as Average or Higher than Average. And according to the profiler, it is supposed to match jobs that match my skills. The profiler seems to think that no jobs or careers match my particular skill set.
I did the CareerOneStop skills profiler. I found that I rate all of my skills as Average or Higher than Average. And according to the profiler, it is supposed to match jobs that match my skills. The profiler seems to think that no jobs or careers match my particular skill set.
* Chapter 26 lists several websites for professional organizations and websites for professional publications. Visit 2-3 websites for professional organizations and 2-3 websites for the professional publications and address the following:
o ASTD
+ Our mission: Through exceptional learning and performance, we create a world that works better. + Cost of membership: $199/yr
+ Publications: books, magazines, newsletters, digital content, and research reports. (http://www.astd.org/content/publications/)
+ Conferences and meetings: three currently listed on the website. (http://www.astd.org/content/conferences/)
+ Opportunities for professional development: ASTD provides various opportunities for professional development. (http://www.astd.org/content/education/certificatePrograms/)
o SALT
+ Mission: It is a professional society, designed for individual membership participation with classes of membership keyed to the interest and experience of the individual.
+ Cost of membership: $55/yr
+ Publications: SALT has three journals, Journal of Instruction Delivery Systems, Journal of Interactive Instruction Development, and Journal of Education Technology Systems.
+ Conferences and meetings: SALT has two conferences scheduled for 2011. New Learning Technologies Conference in Orlando, Florida and Interactive Technologies 2011 in Reston, Vierginia.
+ Opportunities for professional development: I was unable to find any services for professional development other than the journals and the conferences.
o The American Journal of Distance Education (http://www.ajde.com/)
+ Focus/Goals of the journal: Per the book, the AJDE focuses on educators that develop and deliver training at a distance, as well as administrators that set up systems for this type of learning.
+ Is this a peer reviewed journal? Yes.
+ Is the journal online? No.
o International Society for Performance Improvement
+ Focus/Goals of the journal: per the author, the journal emphasizes human performance technologies such as front-end analysis and evaluation.
+ Submission guidelines: can be found as a PDF file at (http://www.ispi.org/uploadedFiles/ISPI_Site/Resource_Center/Bookstore/AuthorGuidelines.pdf)
+ Is this a peer reviewed journal? Yes.
+ Is the journal online? Yes.
o How is the journal and organization useful to you and your career? Were you aware of the organizations/journals that you researched?
I was not aware of the organizations or journals that I researched. I am not sure if either of the groups would be useful. I am actually somewhat of a rarity in my field. Most people that end up in a training role do not have any formal education in educating others. It may help pad or fluff my resume, but it certainly is not a must have.
but by joining and organization, you have access to resources and people! Don't forget that aspect of it.
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