Kristen Bottoms-ETEC 561: Getting a IDT Position and Succeeding at it!

3 Instructional design jobs.
I have highlighted the skills I have in red. As you can tell...I will not be applying for any of these jobs!

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Posted by the Mergis group in Dallas, Texas.

Position: Instructional Designer.

The Instructional Designer is responsible for assessment, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of best in class new hire, professional development, leadership, corporate initiatives, and performance improvement solutions that lead to demonstrated ROI.

Skills required:

Minimum 4 years experience Bachelor degree preferred Financial industry experience preferred
Experience using established methodologies in all stages of the instructional design process, including needs assessment, analysis, Design, development, implementation, and evaluation.
Project and process management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects Strong background in adult learning practices and instructional design methodologies Strong interpersonal and communication skills; creative; well organized; team player; strong follow-through; assertive; ability to deal with ambiguity; willing to learn and to teach; facilitation skills

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Posted by Pinnacle in Irving, Texas

Postition: Instructional Designer

Contract Designers will be required to evaluate existing leader-led course material for appropriate conversion to eLearning.
Solid front-end and task analysis skills will be employed to determine appropriate design plans for each project.
High-end eLearning skills are required for the design and development tasks of converting course material.
Excellent work ethic, self-starter, attention to details and attendance are crucial.
Must have excellent project management skills and be able to work in an atmosphere of ambiguity and with little supervision.
Must follow directions and use existing instructional design standards and processes.

Skills required:

Web-based training design & development Expert Required
MS Office Suite Expert Required
Graphic Design Expert Required
Instructional Design Theory/Application Expert Required
Writing skills Expert Required
Paint Shop Pro/Photoshop Expert Required
Flash Expert Required
Captivate Expert Required
Lectora Intermediate Required

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Posted by Collabera in Irving, Texas

Position: Instructional Designer

Designers will be required to evaluate existing leader-led course material for appropriate conversion to eLearning; or for design of new courses from references and Subject Matter Expert (SME) input.
Solid front-end and task analysis skills will be employed to determine appropriate design plans for each project.
High-end eLearning experience is required for the design and development tasks of converting course material.
Excellent work ethic, self-starter, attention to details and attendance are crucial.
Candidate must have experience with Adobe Presenter, Captivate and Flash.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and have the ability to manage several projects at once.

Skills required:

Web-based training design & development
MS Office Suite Expert Required
Info Map/DocuTools/Theory/Concept Expert
Required Instructional Design Theory/Application Expert
Writing skills
Paint Shop Pro/Photoshop
Adobe Presenter
Captivate

Self-assessment: Completed one on http://www.careeronestop.org

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Professional Organizations

Organization: Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
Mission: The mission of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology is to provide international leadership by promoting scholarship and best practices in the creation, use, and management of technologies for effective teaching and learning in a wide range of settings
Cost of membership: $75-$400
Publications: they have many publications
Conferences and meetings: yes
Opportunities for professional development: no
How is it useful to me and education: This would be a great resource to promote, learn, and incorporate technology in my classroom

Organization: American Educational Research Association (AERA)
Mission: The American Educational Research Association (AERA), a national research society, strives to advance knowledge about education, to encourage scholarly inquiry related to education, and to promote the use of research to improve education and serve the public good.
Cost of membership: $40-$150
Publications: yes
Conferences and meetings: yes
Opportunities for professional development: no
How is it useful to me and education: This would be a great resource for me when I become a librarian.

Professional Publications

Publication: elearn magazine
Focus/Goals of the journal: eLearn Magazine is where e-learning professionals turn to produce more innovative and effective online education and training. We strive to be the leading source of high-quality information on technology for corporate training and higher education.
Submission Guidelines: none seen
Is this a peer reviewed journal? no
Is the journal online? yes
How is it useful to me and education: This would also be a great resource as a librarian.

Publication: Electronic Journal for the Integration of Technology in Education
Focus/Goals of the journal: The journal features research findings, practical articles, book and software reviews, and commentary on topics of interest to those educators and others. The online format allows for the inclusion of multimedia elements as well. For more information, see the author guidelines page.
Submission Guidelines: none seen
Is this a peer reviewed journal? no
Is the journal online? yes
How is it useful to me and education: This would be a great resource to gather information about technology.

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Domains: Design, Development, Utilization, Management, Evaluation