Whistles from Workforce: Analysis of the Trends, Needs, and Qualifications of Current Instructional Design Related Positions

• In Event: SICET- Innovate! Instructional Design Career Preparation (h)

Short Description

This session presents the results of an analysis of the trends, needs, and qualifications of current instructional design (ID) related positions. Data were retrieved from ID job descriptions posted on major job search websites, and were observed in three dimensions: ID’s experience level, organization type, and position type. The observed qualifications were aligned with the 12 new ID trends in the field. Presenters will provide suggestions to ID programs and graduate students for further efforts.

Authors

• Presenter: Leping Liu, University of Nevada, Reno

• Presenter: Hong Zhan, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University