Instructional Designers and Technologists

• Define instructional, learning, or performance objectives.
• Develop instructional materials and products for technology-based redesign of courses.
• Design learning products, including web-based aids or electronic performance support systems.
• Provide analytical support for the design and development of training curricula, learning strategies, educational policies, or courseware standards.
• Interview subject matter experts or conduct other research to develop instructional content.
• Design instructional aids for stand-alone or instructor-led classroom or online use.
• Conduct needs assessments and strategic learning assessments to develop the basis for curriculum development or to update curricula.
• Assess effectiveness and efficiency of instruction according to ease of instructional technology use and student learning, knowledge transfer, and satisfaction.
• Develop instructional materials, such as lesson plans, handouts, or examinations.
• Develop measurement tools to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction or training interventions.
• Develop instruction or training roadmaps for online and blended learning programs.
• Analyze performance data to determine effectiveness of instructional systems, courses, or instructional materials.
• Adapt instructional content or delivery methods for different levels or types of learners.
• Research and evaluate emerging instructional technologies or methods.
• Recommend instructional methods, such as individual or group instruction, self-study, lectures, demonstrations, simulation exercises, and role-playing, appropriate for content and learner characteristics.
• Edit instructional materials, such as books, simulation exercises, lesson plans, instructor guides, and tests.
• Teach instructors to use instructional technology or to integrate technology with teaching.
• Recommend changes to curricula or delivery methods, based on information such as instructional effectiveness data, current or future performance requirements, feasibility, and costs.
• Provide technical advice on the use of current instructional technologies, including computer-based training, desktop videoconferencing, multimedia, and distance learning technologies.
• Observe and provide feedback on instructional techniques, presentation methods, or instructional aids.
• Develop master course documentation or manuals according to applicable accreditation, certification, or other requirements.
• Provide technical support to clients in the implementation of designed instruction or in task analyses and instructional systems design.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Instructional Designers and Technologists.

• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Instructional Designers and Technologists.