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Instructional Design

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Instructional design encompasses a variety of roles and functions. For example, designers work in K-12 education, Higher Education, corporate training, the military, and non-profits. Instructional designers may work independently or as part of a team. Instructional Designers vary in their function, also. They may conduct analysis or Human Performance Technology functions, or, they could design the content for a college course. Some ID'ers are e-learning specialists and use tools such as Articulate 360 to develop digital courses.

If you're considering Instructional Design as a career, or if you're a student of ID, it's important to meet professionals in this field. You can start by talking with professors in the graduate program that you aspire to join or the one you're in already. Graduate schools may have organizations you can join to meet professors and students of the program. You can get to know them and how they chose this profession.

Another option is to talk to IDers through Linked In. Many professionals are willing to shar with you how they discovered this profession. They can give you an idea of their day-to-day responsibilities and an idea of whether they work solo or as part of a team. If you can get to know several IDers working in different industries you'll see how their roles can vary.

What are your goals for being an ID professional? What specialty do you see yourself working in?






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