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Instructional Design and Technical Skills

 The technical skills listed in ID job postings sometimes pose a challenge on whether we feel competent to apply for it. We'll look at some of the more technically-focused job postings next week. For now, let's look at what is requested in Higher Education. These job listings often have fewer technical demands. However, applicants are still expected to have experience with Learning Management Systems, and the top ones such as Blackboard or Canvas. We ID'ers have experience using these as students but not administrators

How did you land your job in this field? Did you convince the interviewer that you had enough understanding as a student using Canvas to be able to transfer that as a Canvas Adminstrator? Or, are you aware of any training you could take for this role?


Position Summary

Preferred Qualifications

Education
Master's degree in education-related field, instructional design, instructional technology, or another relevant field required for SLXD. Similar Bachelor's degree required for LXD; Master's degree preferred.

Job Knowledge
  • Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory, evidence-based instructional design models, innovative instructional technology, and online learning. Systems thinking and design thinking knowledge a plus.
  • Demonstrated experience working with curriculum, assessment, and measurable learning outcomes.
  • Demonstrated success in providing pedagogical guidance to develop online and/or multi-modal courses in a higher educational setting.
  • Knowledge of software used in technology-based instruction including Learning Management Systems and other applications such as Blackboard, Desire2Learn, Canvas, Zoom, etc.


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