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Careers / Instructional Designers and Technologists |
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| Summary Description |
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Develop instructional materials and products and assist in the technology-based redesign of courses. Assist faculty in learning about, becoming proficient in, and applying instructional technology. |
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| Sample Job Titles |
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Certified Performance Technologist |
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Chief Technology Officer |
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Director, Educational Research and Product Strategy |
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Educational Technologist |
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Human Performance Technologist |
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Instructional Design Specialist |
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Instructional Design Technologist |
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Instructional Designer |
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Instructional Systems Designer |
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Instructional Technologist |
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Instructional Technology Coordinator |
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Instructional Technology Facilitator |
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Instructional Technology Resource Teacher |
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Instructional Technology Site Technologist |
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Instructional Technology Specialist |
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IT Senior Analyst (Instructional Technology Senior Analyst) |
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Lead Performance Support Analyst |
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Learning Design Specialist |
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Learning Development Specialist |
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Senior Instructional Designer |
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Team Lead, Teacher Support and Student Intervention |
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Technology Infusion Specialist |
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Technology Integration Specialist |
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| Job Tasks |
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Present and make recommendations regarding course design, technology, and instruction delivery options.
- Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
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Define instructional, learning, or performance objectives.
- Develop instructional objectives.
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Develop instructional materials and products for technology-based redesign of courses.
- Create technology-based learning materials.
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Design learning products, including web-based aids or electronic performance support systems.
- Create technology-based learning materials.
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Provide analytical support for the design and development of training curricula, learning strategies, educational policies, or courseware standards.
- Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
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Interview subject matter experts or conduct other research to develop instructional content.
- Assess educational needs of students.
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Design instructional aids for stand-alone or instructor-led classroom or online use.
- Create technology-based learning materials.
- Develop instructional materials.
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Conduct needs assessments and strategic learning assessments to develop the basis for curriculum development or to update curricula.
- Assess educational needs of students.
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Assess effectiveness and efficiency of instruction according to ease of instructional technology use and student learning, knowledge transfer, and satisfaction.
- Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
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Develop instructional materials, such as lesson plans, handouts, or examinations.
- Develop instructional materials.
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Develop measurement tools to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction or training interventions.
- Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
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Develop instruction or training roadmaps for online and blended learning programs.
- Develop instructional objectives.
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Analyze performance data to determine effectiveness of instructional systems, courses, or instructional materials.
- Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
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Adapt instructional content or delivery methods for different levels or types of learners.
- Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
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Research and evaluate emerging instructional technologies or methods.
- Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
- Research topics in area of expertise.
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Recommend instructional methods, such as individual or group instruction, self-study, lectures, demonstrations, simulation exercises, and role-playing, appropriate for content and learner characteristics.
- Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
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Edit instructional materials, such as books, simulation exercises, lesson plans, instructor guides, and tests.
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Teach instructors to use instructional technology or to integrate technology with teaching.
- Teach others to use technology or equipment.
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Recommend changes to curricula or delivery methods, based on information such as instructional effectiveness data, current or future performance requirements, feasibility, and costs.
- Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
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Provide technical advice on the use of current instructional technologies, including computer-based training, desktop videoconferencing, multimedia, and distance learning technologies.
- Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
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Observe and provide feedback on instructional techniques, presentation methods, or instructional aids.
- Evaluate performance of educational staff.
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Develop master course documentation or manuals according to applicable accreditation, certification, or other requirements.
- Develop instructional materials.
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Provide technical support to clients in the implementation of designed instruction or in task analyses and instructional systems design.
- Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
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| Work Activities |
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| Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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| Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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| Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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| Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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| Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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| Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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| Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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| Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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| Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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| Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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| Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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| Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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| Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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| Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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| Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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| Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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| Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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| Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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| Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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| Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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| Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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| Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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| Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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| Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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| Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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| Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment —
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. |
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| Staffing Organizational Units —
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. |
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