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?
Position #1 | Position #2 | Position #3 | |
Job Title | Intermediate Implementation& Training Specialist | Instructional Designer II | Instructional Designer |
Company | Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, TX. | Serco Inc. | Intuition of |
Requirements | 4 year degree and 2 years experience in instructional design | 4 year degree specifically in instructional Design or education, 5-7 years experience in instructional design, experience also highly preferred in human resources concerning laws, policies and procedures | 4 year degree, 4-5 years experience in an e-learning environment, creatiivty |
Job Summary | Provides exceptional facilitation and basic educational expertise to systematically assess, design, develop, implement, and evaluate performance initiatives that ensure continuing competence of clinical and non-clinical health care personnel. These education and performance initiatives promote continuing competence, lifelong learning, and professional development and support the mission, vision, and values of Children's Medical Center of Dallas. Under direct supervision, the intermediate-level specialist leads and ensures (ADDIE) basic performance improvement initiatives, maintains record of training activities, employee progress, and program effectiveness. | 1. Contributes to the design & development of leadership development programs. 2. Performs job task analysis and curriculum design. 3. Works under the supervision of the Project Manager to develop and document instructor-led, paper-based technology delivered curricula or performance support solutions. | 1. Taking a body of knowledge supplied by experts and turning it into cogent and compelling Web-based training 2. Liaising with subject matter experts on content 3. Working on the design and application of interactive techniques, including metaphor design, content mapping, and visual elements adhering to good interactive and instructional design principles |
My Eligibility | I would qualify for this position in education, but not in experience. However, this job starts at the intermediate level and requires less experience than the other jobs I researched. I would try asking about internship programs within this company or other companies to gain the necessary experience. It would also be exciting to utilize instructional design in the field of healthcare. I can see the connection between healthcare and education. http://www.careerbuilder.com/ | After viewing this job on www.monster.com, I went to the company’s website to view other positions. I wanted to know if there were entry level jobs available since the job title is for an Instructional Designer II. I did not find many entry level positions or internships, but was pleased to see that a degree in education would be considered for employment. I also found on http://www.serco-na.com/ that this company was primarily contracted to work with the federal government; specifically the military. | Although I lack the 4-5 experience requirement for this position, this company seemed very open to develop a person who they thought was creative enough and had been exposed to e-learning enough to work for their company. I would enjoy working for this company more than the others I have researched because their focus in the fields of education and life sciences, and I am very familiar with both. http://www.astd.org/ |
- 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 took a career assessment for an Entry Level Instructional Design Specialist on the American Society for Training and Development website (http://www.astd.org/astd/careers). According to this website, entry level positions in the field of instructional design require 0-2 years of experience. Through this assessment I found that I possessed more experience in instructional design than I originally thought. My score in delivering training was on target for the equivalent of 2 years experience. Many of the skills I use in teaching are very similar in this field such as motivating my audience to learn and preparing needed training materials according to the specific needs of learners. However, my weakest areas were in tasks that require more experience in the business field such as building and maintaining client relationships and actually creating instructional design material according to the needs of clients. I can see how more training in the areas I lack will bring me up to speed. In some areas, I only need to apply what I have learned in education to the fields of military, medical or technology. For example, my current clients are my students, parents and community. The same connections can be used in any career that utilizes instructional design.
- 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:
1) Professional organizations: Academy of Human Resource Development
To foster research-practice linkages. To disseminate knowledge of human resource development theories, processes, and techniques. To encourage the incorporation of research results into HRD degree and professional development programs. To provide fellowship for individuals with scholarly and professional interests in human resource development.
Cost of membership: $235 annually
Publications: Advances in Developing Human Services
Human Resources Development International
Human Resource Development Quarterly
Human Resource Development Review
Conferences and meetings: Sustaining Growth through Human Resource Development 12th International Conference of the Academy of HRD
Human Resource Development in Asia : Capitalizing Human Expertise for Greater Innovation & Creativity 10th International Conference of the Academy of HRD Asia Chapter) December 3 – 6, 2011
Opportunities for professional development: Professional development information is only available to members who have access online.
2) Professional organizations: American Educational Research Journal
Cost of membership: $150 annually
Publications: American Educational Research Journal SIA and TLHD sections, Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, Educational Researcher, Journal of Educational and Behavioral Statistics, Review of Educational Research
Conferences and meetings: AERA annual meeting April 30-May 4, Opportunities for professional development: Professional development is offered through graduate student programs and membership only opportunities.
- Professional publications: Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education
Focus/Goals of the journal- CITE journals are a combination of peer reviewed journals that are sponsored by five different professional associations. Educational Technology: General (SITE), Technology and Science Education (ASTE), Technology and Mathematics Education (AMTE), Technology and Social Studies Education (NCSS-CUFA) Technology and English Education (CEE)
Submission guidelines: Material must be original, reflect the integrity expected of scholarly communication, and demonstrate a coherence and unity that makes the paper both understandable and interesting. Before submitting an article, please review the following suggestions. Original manuscripts received in correct form serve to expedite the review process, others will be returned to author. Spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and the mechanical elements of arrangements, spacing, length, and consistency of usage in form and descriptions should be studied before submission. All photographs submitted with manuscripts must include a copy of a signed permission form from the copyright holder.
Is this a peer reviewed journal? Yes
Is the journal online? Yes
- How is the journal and organization useful to you and your career? Were you aware of the organizations/journals that you researched?
This journal is useful to me in my career because I will be able to research educational practices that are currently helpful in my field. This journal is specifically useful because of the combination of different subjects. This type of setup is reflective of the integration of several educational components that will academically assist children in learning. Even though I was not aware of this journal, I look forward to using it more in the future.
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