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?
- Instructional design for GP E-Learning. They provide custom online training programs for different clients. Create online course and program support services. The position was of interest because you can work from home. You need a degree and up to threes years of experience with interactive training projects. Strong knowledge of Instructional design, delivery of Web based content and diverse multicultural background.
- Instructional Designer-for a company called Insight- Responsible for the design and developments of systems, sales, product and management training deliverables. Knowledge and experience with ISD models and tools. Global positions Develop learning curriculum and guides and activities. Skills- Master or Bachelor Degree or equivalent in experience or certifications. Experience with training design and direct experience and proven performance with concept, principals, and practices of training design and delivery. I chose this position because you can work in a global environment.
- .Instructional Designer Job for YUM! Design e learning and blended solutions to supports strategies imitative for the business Operations 50 percent instructional design, 25 percent consulting, 15 percent vendor management and 10 percent analysis and measurement. Skills- BA degree required. Instructional design certification or post graduate degree preferred with 5-8 years of experiences in instructional design with e-learning and blended solutions. I choose this positions because the position consist of many roles and explain in great detail the expectations
I don’t have any skill in instructional design. After taking this class, I do have a desire to learn more about in and possible obtain a certification. I only took this class because blogging was involved, it was only eight weeks and technology was involved.
- 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 played the assessment game on The New University of Missouri Career Center. I found the game title Career Interest Game on the
www.careeronestop.org.
The game allows you to find a careers base on something that interest you. I discovered my Holland code was CSE some possible career chose were Account, Clerk, Kindergarten teacher, and business teacher.
I work well with others and I am a very organized person. I am currently in the Alternative Certification program and I have considered teaching early childhoods as well as high school business classes. All the other job possibilities I had done before as teen. For example, cashier, file clerk and phone operations.
- 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:
- Professional organizations: International Society for Performance Improvement- http://www.ispi.org
ISPI's mission is to develop and recognize the proficiency of its members and advocate the use of Human Performance Technology
Cost of membership
Regular ($165 annually; $195 outside of North America
Young Professional ($125 annually; $155 outside of North America)
Student ($60 annually; $90 outside of North America)
Retired ($60 annually; $90 outside of North America
Lifetime ($1,500 or less with longevity credit) --
They have a resources section on there website that includes press releases.
Conferences is April 18-23, 2012- They have local chapter in Different states that have different meeting times and dates.
- Opportunities for professional development
They offer different certification in HPT and online courses for their members
The International Society for Performance Improvement has created certification and accreditation programs to prove proficiency, effectiveness and dedication to best practices in the industry
The Society provides a means to enhance the knowledge and job performance of an individual by participating in Society sponsored meetings, and through receiving Society sponsored publications.
Annual dues of 100.00
SALT® sponsored professional journals:
· Journal of Applied Learning Technology (JALT)
· Journal of Education Technology Systems (JETS)
SALT® archived journals:
· Journal of Instruction Delivery Systems (JIDS)
· Journal of Interactive Instruction Development (JIID)
February 15-17, 2012
- Opportunities for professional development
They have yearly conferences and provide job listing on there website. Also they offer different management systems.
- Professional publications: American Educational Research Journal(AERJ)
- Focus/Goals of the journal: The aim of the book publications program is to publish works that advance knowledge, expand access to significant research and research analyses and syntheses, and promote knowledge utilization.
- Submission guidelines: As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission’s compliance with all of the following items. Submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines. Requirements apply to both SIA and TLHD sections unless otherwise indicated.
- Is this a peer reviewed journal? As you prepare your paper, you might take a look at the criteria under which it will be reviewed. See Reviewer Guidelines.
- Is the journal online? Yes
- Professional publications: Interactive Multimedia Electronic Journal of Computer Enhanced Learning
- Focus/Goals of the journal : IMEJ is a prototype for an interactive multimedia electronic journal edited and produced at Wake Forest University
- Submission guidelines: They no longer published journal but will keep current journal on the website.
- Is this a peer reviewed journal? Yes
- Is the journal online? Yes
- How are the journal and organization useful to you and your career? Were you aware of the organizations/journals that you researched?
This was a helpful exercise. I was able to find valuable resources and professional development for Instructional Design and Technology. If I pursue a career in Instructional Design I will defiantly use these resources.
- Chapter 27 looks at competencies for instructional design and technology professionals. If you were responsible for identifying the domains, competencies, and performance statements for a performance technologist, what would they include and why?
Assessment would be a key competency. Also I would focus on analyzing learner characteristics and environment. The competencies will be focus on performance driven and improvement. It is important to make sure the competencies are in line with the skill set and knowledge of the employee. Lastly let other share their ideas and direction for the group. Assessment is a collection of data used to evaluate performance on what individuals are capable of doing or to identify what they know. Assessments can consist of tests and can be measured by performance. Assessments can determine individual performance in any given area. Assessments can be computer based or paper based. Also, assessments can be used to assess small group work.
