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Job Description
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.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 25-9031.01
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Instructional Designers and Technologists”.
Also Known As…
- Instructional Designers and Technologists
- Team Lead, Teacher Support and Student Intervention
- Senior Instructional Designer
- Learning Development Specialist
- Lead Performance Support Analyst
- IT Senior Analyst (Instructional Technology Senior Analyst)
- Instructional Technologist
- Instructional Designer
- Director, Educational Research and Product Strategy
- Chief Technology Officer
- Technology Integration Specialist
- Technology Infusion Specialist
- Learning Design Specialist
- Instructional Technology Specialist
- Instructional Technology Site Technologist
- Instructional Technology Resource Teacher
- Instructional Technology Facilitator
- Instructional Technology Coordinator
- Instructional Systems Designer
- Instructional Design Technologist
- Instructional Design Specialist
- Human Performance Technologist
- Educational Technologist
- Certified Performance Technologist
Tasks for “Learning Development Specialist”
- Provide technical support to clients in the implementation of designed instruction or in task analyses and instructional systems design.
- Conduct needs assessments and strategic learning assessments to develop the basis for curriculum development or to update curricula.
- Adapt instructional content or delivery methods for different levels or types of learners.
- Provide analytical support for the design and development of training curricula, learning strategies, educational policies, or courseware standards.
- Observe and provide feedback on instructional techniques, presentation methods, or instructional aids.
- Design learning products, including web-based aids or electronic performance support systems.
- Define instructional, learning, or performance objectives.
- Develop instructional materials, such as lesson plans, handouts, or examinations.
- Assess effectiveness and efficiency of instruction according to ease of instructional technology use and student learning, knowledge transfer, and satisfaction.
- Present and make recommendations regarding course design, technology, and instruction delivery options.
- Recommend changes to curricula or delivery methods, based on information such as instructional effectiveness data, current or future performance requirements, feasibility, and costs.
- Teach instructors to use instructional technology or to integrate technology with teaching.
- Provide technical advice on the use of current instructional technologies, including computer-based training, desktop videoconferencing, multimedia, and distance learning technologies.
- Develop master course documentation or manuals according to applicable accreditation, certification, or other requirements.
- Interview subject matter experts or conduct other research to develop instructional content.
- Edit instructional materials, such as books, simulation exercises, lesson plans, instructor guides, and tests.
- Develop measurement tools to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction or training interventions.
- Analyze performance data to determine effectiveness of instructional systems, courses, or instructional materials.
- Recommend instructional methods, such as individual or group instruction, self-study, lectures, demonstrations, simulation exercises, and role-playing, appropriate for content and learner characteristics.
- Research and evaluate emerging instructional technologies or methods.
- Design instructional aids for stand-alone or instructor-led classroom or online use.
- Develop instructional materials and products for technology-based redesign of courses.
- Develop instruction or training roadmaps for online and blended learning programs.
Related Technology & Tools
- Laptop computers
- Personal computers
- Photocopying equipment
- Computer laser printers
- Digital paper
- Digital cameras
- Multimedia projection equipment
- Computer data input scanners
- Desktop computers
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Digital camcorders
- Moodle
- Sony Sound Forge
- SAS
- Adobe Systems Adobe ActionScript
- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
- Practical extraction and reporting language Perl
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Avid Technology Pinnacle Studio
- Microsoft Access
- Apple QuickTime
- Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
- Web browser software
- Drupal
- Desire2Learn Learning Suite
- Cascading Style Sheets CSS
- Vasont Content Management System
- Microsoft Publisher
- Microsoft Outlook
- Hypertext markup language HTML
- Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks
- PTC Creo Parametric
- Audacity
- Nvu
- Email software
- Performance Technology Associates DocuTools
- Adobe Systems Adobe Flash
- Webinar software
- Trivantis CourseMill
- Epic Systems
- TechSmith Snagit
- Adobe Systems Adobe AIR
- Worldwide Instructional Design System WIDS
- etouches
- Adobe Systems Adobe Presenter
- Microsoft Word
- Blackboard Learn
- Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- IXL Learning Quia Web
- Adobe Systems Adobe Connect
- Adobe Systems Adobe Premiere Pro
- Extensible markup language XML
- Trivantis Lectora
- Articulate Rapid E-Learning Studio
- Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign
- Blackboard
- Microsoft Office SharePoint Server MOSS
- Adobe Systems Adobe AfterEffects
- Microsoft Visio
- Cornerstone OnDemand Cornerstone Learning
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Systems Adobe Captivate
- Learning Technology Research Institute GLO Maker
- SumTotal Systems ToolBook
- Adobe Systems Adobe eLearning Suite
- Adobe Systems Adobe FrameMaker
- Adobe Systems Adobe RoboHelp
- Microsoft Office FrontPage
- SoftChalk LessonBuilder
- TechSmith Camtasia
- SeaMonkey
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Microsoft Excel
- JavaScript
- Microsoft Project
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