Instructional Designers
Technologists
Instructional Designers
Instructional designers 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.
What Skills are Needed?
Basic Skills:
Reading work related information.
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.
Problem Solving:
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
People and Technology Systems:
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
What is the Schooling, Training, and Credentials Needed?
You will typically need a master's or bachelor's degree.
A bachelor’s degree is a four-year degree meaning it typically takes four years of full-time study to complete your bachelor’s degree. In these four years, you will complete 120 semester credits or around 40 college courses. If your college uses a quarter system rather than a semester system, you’ll need to complete a minimum of 180 quarter credits to earn an accredited bachelor’s degree.
A master’s degree is the first level of graduate study. To apply for a master degree, you usually must already hold an undergraduate degree (a bachelor’s degree). A master’s degree typically requires a year and one-half to two years of full-time study. To earn a master’s degree, you usually need to complete from 36 to 54 semester credits of study (or 60 to 90 quarter-credits). This equals 12 to 18 college courses. Most master’s degrees are awarded by public or state universities. Employment outlook for this specific position.
http://www.geteducated.com/career-center/detail/what-is-a-bachelors-degree
http://www.geteducated.com/career-center/detail/what-is-a-masters-degree
Top Schools for an Instructional Designer
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Indiana University Bloomington
"Focused on improving human learning and performance in diverse contexts. It is designed to help prepare practitioners and researchers to design and build processes, systems, and services for use in various settings. Individuals and organizations learn and grow through well-designed instruction, and we focus on turning issues into opportunities. (Programs & Degrees: Certificate, MSEd, EdD, PhD, offered both online and on-campus)."
Florida State University
"Students who graduate from FSU’s Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies (ISLT) master’s and doctoral degree programs are in high demand. In today’s world, businesses, government agencies, universities, schools and many other types of organizations are interested in hiring individuals who can create innovative approaches to helping people improve their skills, knowledge, and job performance. The program has a strong focus on: Instructional design, Emerging technologies, and Performance improvement" (Programs & Degrees: Certificates, MS and PhD, offered both online and on-campus)
University of Georgia
"Program is designed to enhance your knowledge of human development, learning, and motivation with this program, which is appropriate anyone who wants to pursue a deeper understanding of how students learn and what makes effective learning environments. Graduates of our master of arts program usually continue on to a doctoral degree." (Programs & Degrees: Certificate, MEd, MA, PhD, offered both online and on-campus)
Purdue University
"Program prepares individuals at the master's and doctoral levels to serve as outstanding educators and leaders in the field who have expertise in the design and evaluation of learning experience that effectively integrate pedagogy and technology." (Programs & Degrees: MS and PhD, offered both online and on-campus)
Michigan State University
Program prepare teachers, administrators, and other educational professionals for the thoughtful use of technologies to support teaching and learning in a range of educational environments. The program draws on current theories of learning and development to understand the role of technology in learning and instruction. (Programs & Degrees: Certificate, MAET, PhD, offered both online and on-campus)
California State University
CSUF offers an online Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology. This program is designed for students seeking technology careers in any setting, from preschool through higher education and corporate training. In particular, students learn how to plan, design and assess instructional technologies at all education levels.
http://study.com/articles/Top_Schools_that_Offer_a_Masters_Degree_in_Instructional_Design.html
Possible Jobs Employments / Related Careers
Possible job opportunities may include but are not limited to:
Chief Technology Officer
Instructional Designer
Instructional Technologist
Senior Instructional Designer
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Job Outlook
Average Salaries
- Average Starting Salary:
$68,090 per year.
$32.74 per hour.
- Average Working Salary:
$62,270 per year.
Sources
http://www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/25-9031.01
http://www.mynextmove.org/profile/state/25-9031.01?from=profile
http://www.mynextmove.org/profile/ext/oesmaps/25-9031.01
http://www.geteducated.com/career-center/detail/what-is-a-masters-degree
http://www.geteducated.com/career-center/detail/what-is-a-bachelors-degree
http://www.instructionaldesigncentral.com/instructionaldesigndegree
http://study.com/articles/Top_Schools_that_Offer_a_Masters_Degree_in_Instructional_Design.html
Special Thanks To...
Georgia College 411 / Georgia Futures
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Intro To Digital Technology class
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North Hall High School