CORPORATE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN BY: Arif Bhuiyan, Amy Dean, & Bridget Haley

Corporate Instructional Design Job Descriptions

Finding Positions

When trying to find positions for this project, we used Indeed.com to search for “training manager” positions. To showcase the variety and similarity of positions with different work settings, one position was selected for a small company, a large company, and a remote position. In the “How to Acquire” column, classes that should give you the experiences are listed along with other resources. All of the sites below can be useful search engines for open positions.

Small Business

Required Skills Job Responsibilities How to Acquire

Able to effectively prioritize tasksSupports the development, maintenance, and evaluation of the Integrated Learning Environment

EDCI 56900, EDCI 57300, Trello.com

Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities

Imagine and execute innovative ways to rapidly develop and deliver training

EDCI 56900, EDCI 67200

Highly self-motivated and directed, with a keen attention to detail

Oversees and reviews the development of teaching aids including training manuals, demonstration models, reference materials and visual aids

Creation of Gantt charts for project deadlines, work with stakeholders.

Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

Work with instructors and other stakeholders to continuously improve instructor led training offerings

EDCI 51300, EDCI 67200, Purdue OWL

Remote employment

Required Skills Job Responsibilities How to Acquire

Comprehensive knowledge of current instructional theories and principles

Establish a process to review and include feedback from end of course surveys, and student evaluations in to the quality assurance and course maintenance processes.

EDCI 51300, EDCI 52800, EDCI 53100, professional organizations

Development of creative and engaging training materials for a technical audience

Collaborate with the Training Program Manager develop and review proposed project efforts to determine scope, key milestones & timeframe

EDCI 56900, EDCI 57300, EDCI 57200, e-Learning Heros

Experience with multimedia and web design technologies

Manage, create and maintain setup documentation for compliance and accreditation purposes for all programs

EDCI 56900, teamtreehouse.com, e-Learning Heros

Advanced to intermediate computer experience and proficiency

Manage and communicates with remote development and support resources

Microsoft certification, teamtreehouse.com

Large corporation

Required Skills Job Responsibilities How to Acquire

Design and produce content for online, live, and blended training sessions

We serve urban, rural, and suburban school districts; traditional public, charter, and private schools; state education agencies; educational foundations; and professional associations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe

EDCI 57300, EDCI 57200, EDCI 56900

Capture and share knowledge accrued and lessons learned throughout the lifecycle of projects

Opportunity to contribute to the success of exciting educational initiatives, locally as well as nationally

Reflections from projects, EDCI 57700

Proven ability working with internal and external stakeholders, and involving key stakeholders appropriately

The team partners with local Superintendents, state Commissioners, principals, teachers, parents, and communities alike to realize clients' vision for education in their unique contexts

Many class projects can be done along with external stakeholders. EDCI 57700, EDCI 56900, EDCI 57300

Ability to move projects forward within specific timeline and budget while working with a high-attention to detail

The Instructional Designer will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment as part of a growing team

EDCI 56900, EDCI 57300, Creation of Gantt charts for project deadlines

Professional Organizations

Professional Organizations: Our choices

Professional organizations are a critical part of our personal growth as well as career progression. We as professionals need to keep abreast of of current trends, issues, innovations, diversity, laws and other relevant news and activities on a regular basis.

Professional organizations selected for our presentation focus on the needs in our field. Instructional designers, trainers, and educators should get involved for the purpose of knowledge sharing, social interaction and networking.

We have shared key highlights on a few organizations of our choice. Please click the banner (respective slides), if you are interested in further exploration of an individual organization.

About American Educational Research Association

Professional OrganizationFor more information please click on the banner above.

Become a Member

Member (Voting)● Student Affiliates: Student

membership is limited to five years. $55/calendar year.

Affiliates (Non-voting)● Graduate Student Members:

Graduate student membership is limited to 5 years. $55/calendar year.

Please click here for Membership FAQ’s.

Learning - Their History

Professional OrganizationFor more information please click on the banner above.

Become a Member

Membership Rates● Regular Membership:

$200.00● Student Membership:

$100.00

Please click here for Community Membership.

“The Learning Conference began its life in Sydney, Australia in 1989, focusing on genre approaches to literacy, and auspiced by the Literacy and Education Research Network. Since then, the focus of the conference has broadened to encompass as one of its themes ‘Multiliteracies’ or a broader range of communications than conventionally understood under the rubric of alphabetical literacy. The conference has also extended its interest into learning more generally, and particularly, the question of ‘new learning’ or the necessary transformations underway in teaching and learning in contemporary social, cultural and technological conditions.” - The LEARNER

We feel that conferences, journals, books and online community are important from industry perspectives. The organization’s Scope and Concerns are similar to our own and very much applicable in everyday instructional design practice.

Professional Organization

For more information please click on the banner above.

Become a Member

Student: ATD student member receive all member benefits.● Professional Membership: $75.00● Professional Plus: $195.00

Professional Membership● 1 year: $229.00; 2 years: $379.00; 3 years: $529.00

Professional PLUS Membership● 1 year: $349.00; 2 years: $579.00; 3 years: $869.00

Click here for Membership Brochure.

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Professional Resources

The resources picked (books) will provide four major areas in our field: approaches and methodologies, evaluation and assessment, learners motivation, impact and implication of learning in various settings. These books were reviewed by one of our team members in the past and we found that the topics discussed within context were not only able to impact our decisions, but also helped us explore further by implementing best practices within our industry settings.

To purchase: please visit www.amazon.com

Professional Resources: Our Choices

Originally the book was written by Dugan Laird (1978); this third edition was revised and updated by Elwood F. Holton and Sharon S. Naquin in 2003, which reflects “new perspectives in organizational learning, performance and change.” The book explores theory and practice as well as performance management to adult learning in various corporate settings. As the author described “this book is about the practice of training and development.”

As an instructional designer in the professional setting, it is important to understand short and long-term vision organization, applicable business strategies and approaches, and learners/employee motivation and career aspiration; thus, integrate these components to both individual and organizational performance objectives for optimal outcome. This book certainly provides such systematic guidelines and best practices to IDers.

Professional Resource (Book): Approaches to Training and Development

Laird, D., Naquin, S. S., & Holton, E. F., (2003). Approaches to Training and Development (3rd ed.). Perseus Books Group LLC. Cambridge, MA.

This book was written for training managers, educational leaders and individuals dealing with learning and training. The authors focused extensively on getting consistent results from training in the business setting which includes e-learning as well as traditional training. So, the authors discussed their findings on the set of principles, guidelines, and tools, that training practitioners could use in their field to achieve greater levels of impact from learning interventions. The core discussion is around conceptual framework and methods of high impact learning approach.

As an instructional designer in the professional setting, it is important to develop instructions/training and design measurable and greater business results. To provide opportunities for training, bridge the gap between employee and organizational goals and create lasting impact, this book is a great resource for IDers and practitioners.

Professional Resource (Book): High Impact Learning: Strategies for Leveraging Business Results from Training

Brinkerhoff, R. O., & Apking, A. M., (2001). High Impact Learning: Strategies for Leveraging Business Results from Training. Perseus Books Group LLC. Cambridge, MA.

Evaluation whether it’s qualitative or quantitative, schools, government agencies, non-profit organizations and corporations are interested in learning more about how the program works, how they succeed and how they fail. Performance measurement and outcome assessment have taken various organizations and agencies to the next level inquiry. The authors have tried to present information that can be used either to conduct or be a participant in evaluation that makes difference to their workplace. The book discusses key concepts of evaluation, current and emerging trends, foundation in the different approaches used to conduct evaluation, how to plan and carry out an evaluation and future of the field.Stakeholders and business leaders are more curious to know if the training program would be effective and cost efficient reflect positive return on their investment. This book helps IDers to carefully plan evaluation within their program context to proactively assess the desired outcome and ensure it is a successful one.

Professional Resource (Book): Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines

Fitzpatrick, J. L., Sanders, J. R., & Worthern, B. R., (2004). Program Evaluation: Alternative approaches and practical guidelines (4th ed). Pearson Education Inc. Boston, MA.

“How can instructors help all adults to learn?” as stated by the author, was the question that guided him to explore and write this book. The book is designed to be a practical and immediately usable resource for faculty, trainers, educators and staff developers in various settings. The key area the author focused and discussed is integration of a neuroscientific understanding of motivation and learning within an instructional model responsive to linguistically and culturally different adult learners.

As instructional designer, it is important to understand biological perspective of learning and educational practices that are grounded in knowledge about adult education. Being able to create effective instruction a motivational process and optimal learning for culturally diverse adults are also critical for professionals like us.

Professional Resource (Book): Enhancing Adult Motivation to Learn

Wlodkowski, R. J., (2008). Enhancing Adult Motivation to Learning: A Comprehensive Guide for Teaching All Adults (3rd ed). John Wiley & Sons, Inc. San Francisco, CA.

Technology Tools

Our team found a website showcasing the Top 100 Technology Tools: http://c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/. These are rated each year, and many of them are new technologies. The next three technologies displayed can be used in a corporate setting, but the first two can be used in almost any setting, including K-12 or Higher Education.

Technology Tools: Our Choices

Powtoonwww.Powtoon.com Powtoon is a new and fun way to motivate learners, no matter their age. Some of the features are free, but there are some advanced features you can use with a premium plan. You can start animations from scratch or you can use one of the provided templates.

New Technology Tools

Explain Everythinghttp://explaineverything.com/

This website features the ability to explain anything on a simulcasting whiteboard. You can create, showcase, share, animate & record for your learners.

This is a quick video showcasing some of the main features: https://vimeo.com/59845203

New Technology Tools

Get Bridgehttp://www.getbridge.com/

Bridge is a way for employers to engage more with their employees through a platform featuring micro assessments as well as assessing, measuring and providing feedback to employers.

New Technology Tools

ReferencesAERA (American Educational Research Association): http://aera.net AACE (Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education): http://aace.org/ATD (Association for Talent Development): https://www.td.org Bridge: www.getbridge.com Explain Everything: www.explaineverything.com IEEE(International): http://www.ittf.ieee.org Powtoon: www.Powtoon.com