Instructional Design
Individual Contributor
Role Overview
Instructional designers who are individual contributors may work solo or on a team and are responsible for designing and creating learning materials that align with adult learning theory.
Common Job Titles
- Instructional Designer
- Learning Experience Designer
- Instructional Specialist
- E-Learning Developer/Designer
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Overview
| Individual contributors in the instructional design field are responsible for creating learning materials and resources for classes, programs, and initiatives. Materials may be print or digital, and these designers understand how learning theory affects lesson creation for modality or channel through which the learning will be delivered. Instructional designers often use data from needs assessments and input from subject matter experts to design their learning materials. They develop scripts and storyboards, research technology enhancements, and support accessibility in the design of their courses and resources. |
Responsibilities
- Writing Learning Objectives
- Designing Learning Activities
- Collaborating With SMEs
- Creating Training Presentations
- Developing Digital Content
- Implementing Feedback From Learners
- Developing Scripts
- Writing Curriculum
- Creating Training Handouts/Materials
- Supporting Accessibility
- Performing Needs Analysis
- Researching New Learning Technologies
- Writing Learning Assessments
- Developing Storyboards
Other Skills
- Instructional Design Models
- E-Learning Development
- Scriptwriting
- Multimedia Development & Production
- Curriculum Development
- Technical Writing
- Project Management
- Needs Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Learning Design
- Storyboard Prototyping
- Content Curation
- SME Management
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Assessment Writing
- AI Tools Familiarity/Proficiency
Average Salary Range
$75,000-99,999/year
Level
Individual Contributor
Activities
- Analyzing Data
- Applying Adult Learning Principles
- Communication
- Creating Training Materials
- Designing Learning Solutions
- Needs Analysis
- Project Management
- Providing/Implementing Feedback
- AI Tools Familiarity/Proficiency
Roles that transition well
- K-12 Teachers/Educators
- Higher Education
- Psychology/Counseling
- Academic Administration
Overview
| Individual contributors in the instructional design field are responsible for creating learning materials and resources for classes, programs, and initiatives. Materials may be print or digital, and these designers understand how learning theory affects lesson creation for modality or channel through which the learning will be delivered. Instructional designers often use data from needs assessments and input from subject matter experts to design their learning materials. They develop scripts and storyboards, research technology enhancements, and support accessibility in the design of their courses and resources. |
Responsibilities
- Writing Learning Objectives
- Designing Learning Activities
- Collaborating With SMEs
- Creating Training Presentations
- Developing Digital Content
- Implementing Feedback From Learners
- Developing Scripts
- Writing Curriculum
- Creating Training Handouts/Materials
- Supporting Accessibility
- Performing Needs Analysis
- Researching New Learning Technologies
- Writing Learning Assessments
- Developing Storyboards
Other Skills
- Instructional Design Models
- E-Learning Development
- Scriptwriting
- Multimedia Development & Production
- Curriculum Development
- Technical Writing
- Project Management
- Needs Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Learning Design
- Storyboard Prototyping
- Content Curation
- SME Management
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Assessment Writing
- AI Tools Familiarity/Proficiency
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