This section of your textbook focuses on jobs in the profession
of instructional design and technology: lessons and tips on how to get one and
organizations that can support the job search and continued learning in the IDT
field. Many of you already have a job in the field or in a related field;
however, based on this week’s readings, you’ll reflect on where you are, where
you want to go, and what you need to learn or do to get there.
Begin your post for this week with some background: what is your
current job, what program are you enrolled in, what brings you to that program,
and what do you expect when you graduate (change jobs? obtain a promotion?).
Next, describe the kind of work that you want to do and the type
of organization or institution in which you want to work. Use the WorkMatrixTM
in the chapter titled “Getting a Job in Business and Industry” to help
organize your thoughts. Do you most desire first, second, third, or fourth
level service? Or would you rather design or develop instruction? What features
of work are important to you? What economic sector do you want to work in?
Based on these intentions, explain what you need to learn. What
skills and qualifications do you need? Will you obtain the skills you need in
the required courses in your program? What electives might you need to take to
help you develop skills specific to your aspirations?
Finally, what organizations would best support your continued
learning after you graduate? Do you think you would benefit from joining those
organizations before graduating? Explain why or why not?
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