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Instructional Designer
Responsibilities
Instructional Designers manage the following responsibilities (other duties may be assigned): Collaborate with faculty (or outside Subject Matter Experts) and the staff to produce best-in-class, outcomes-driven online learning on deadline and on budget. Architect outcomes-driven learning solutions and all their required components, including those ultimately built by other resources including multimedia elements (animations, etc.), interactive, and assessments, all designed to enable students to achieve skills transfer. Contribute to the evolution of the institution’s online learning products and development model to meet the changing needs of students while taking advantage of emerging and relevant technologies. Work with complex source material along with detailed development cycles, keeping both the process and the content highly accessible, streamlined, and focused for collaborators and stakeholders. Apply and leverage multimedia techniques and resources (animations, interactive, video, web 2.0/3.0 features) where appropriate in developing learning solutions. This includes collaborations with graphic artists and programmers to conceptualize and execute animations, interactive, and/or other multimedia elements. Effectively and efficiently communicate and collaborate with the College's internal and contract staff leveraged to execute various course-development tasks. Effectively represent College in interactions with faculty and staff, leading faculty confidently and steadily through an iterative design process. Management to scope projects, estimate effort, set schedules, and coordinate deliverables. Conceptualize and create an engaging user experience whose components may include graphical user interface, page layout design, interactivity, and flow. Provide technical assistance by responding to inquiries regarding errors, problems, or questions with online learning products as needed. Train/orient new team members on course-development processes, tools, and techniques. Actively engage with learning products created by competitors for benchmarking purposes.

Qualifications
Minimum five years of professional experience in the instructional design field or equivalent academic experience. Proven ability to design and develop impactful online learning programs. Bachelor’s degree in instructional design/technology (or related) preferred. A constructive and positive attitude, sense of urgency, and willingness to do whatever is needed to achieve project goals and requirements. Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and negotiating skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong collaborative qualities as well as the ability to explain technical concepts in non-technical terms to SMEs and students. Excellent editorial skills, including the ability to author course content in a conversational tone and general storytelling capabilities. Proven ability to manage and meet deadlines with multiple projects concurrently. Ability to work efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision. Ability to deal well with ambiguity and fast-paced change. Creative, practical problem-identification, problem-reporting, and problem-solving skills, including the application of those skills to the design and development of the final product. Excellent time- and project-management skills. Practical experience applying instructional design principles and practices—including needs and task analysis, design, development, implementation, and measurement—to the build of discrete learning solutions/interventions Significant experience (minimum five years) with training development and learning program development in team environments Active interest in adult learning theory and emerging approaches to online learning, including, but not limited to, social networking, mobile learning, problem-based learning, story-based learning, etc. Experience in instructional systems design, preferably in the context of corporate training, executive education, and/or professional development Some knowledge of CSS and HTML While this position may be suitable for a remotely-based team member, it is preferable that the candidate be location based to work directly with faculty members and other  staff.  _________________________________________

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Job Description
The UX Designer actively collaborates and engages with faculty to design and build engaging online courses and instructional assessments and activities. The UX Designer also provides guidance and support to faculty through each stage of course development. This role works directly with faculty so the UX Designer must have superior written and verbal communication skills. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have a proven understanding of adult learning methodologies, LMS administration, rapid eLearning authoring tools, course design, development and support, and the ability to thrive within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred in Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Information Architecture, Design, or related field and 5+ years of experience.

Job Specific Qualifications
Technical proficiency and use of: Google Suite, project management software, rapid courseware authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate, Adobe Creative Suite. Commitment to understanding and using new technology Superior interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining a positive outlook and a collegial, professional demeanor. Ability to expand workload capacity during periods of high intensity. Previous experience in course design, development, instructional design, and / or teaching. Enthusiastic team player with the ability to thrive in an open, collaborative environment. Must have the ability to work under stressful situations and manage time effectively. Must have the ability to prioritize tasks to meet department objectives and goals Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities
Manage production process from course design and planning through course launch, delegating tasks, and executing on-time, complete deliverables. Prepare for and lead organized yet adaptive meetings with faculty to gather information and buy-in on customized online course delivery strategies. Collaborate with faculty and production team to design educational online courses Using eLearning authoring tools, design and develop interactive learning solutions. Manage intake and organization of digital assets throughout course development process Drive and implement designs within a cross-functional team. Ability to articulate passion for driving positive learner outcomes through innovation in digital education. Build, review, reformat, and provide maintenance for course materials in LMS Create wireframes, mockups, and storyboards Seek out and engage with opportunities to think creatively and find innovative solutions to online course delivery challenges — then doggedly see them through to successful execution Reviewing course materials for quality and consistency. Commitment to learning new and emerging technologies Work within existing style guidelines and expand upon them. _________________________________________Instructional Designer Job Description The College is seeking to hire an Instructional Designer who will work with faculty to design and build online courses. The Instructional Designer provides guidance and support to faculty to include collaborating with the Center’s creative design team to build courses; designing and building instructional activities and engagements, developing and delivering online and technology-mediated course content. The Instructional Designer will work with faculty to understand online course plans including necessary materials, teaching approaches, and student assessment. In addition, the Designer will manage course materials on the LMS, overall quality, and ADA compliance; monitor deployment and delivery of course materials; and troubleshoot problems as they arise with the LMS and course content.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree requiredMaster’s Degree preferred: Minimum 2 years of instructional design and course building experience in a University setting.

Job Specific Qualifications
Formal training in instructional design or adult learning. Experience developing and conducting instructor-led training (live and via webcast). Strong written and verbal English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage. Knowledge and application of adult learning principles. Ability to develop workflows and business procedures. Strong interpersonal skills in both client interactions and team interactions and a willingness to interact with faculty on a regular basis. Experience taking, creating, or administering online asynchronous trainingDelivering research-based, learner-centered course development support for instructors teaching in blended and online formatsAssisting in planning for constant quality improvement and assessment in blended/online teaching and learning formatsLeading or collaborating on projects, initiatives, and external grants that require learning design expertise. Building active learning strategies that address diverse learning styles, abilities and backgrounds in blended and online environments. Designing, delivering and evaluating professional development for faculty. Advising on best practices and instructional support for instructors using the university-supported learning management system

Responsibilities
Ability and Experience in: Developing content in collaboration with faculty. Building new courses in LMS. Reviewing and reformatting course content before course materials and content is added to LMS. Filing and organizing reviewed course content and other curriculum related materials. Updating content for existing courses in the LMS. Providing maintenance for existing courses as needed. Building quizzes in current quizzing software using provided content. Defining objectives for courses/curricula. Outlining concepts for courses/curricula, defining (needs for) the course medium, content delivery, assessments, accompanying materials, and complementary learning approaches. Synthesizing and creating course content based on input from faculty, written material, previous training courses, interviews, etc. Designing assessments and meaningful course interactions to increase learning and retention. Working with video production and graphics team & sources to produce draft and final versions of each course. Providing quality control by completing checklists related to the build phase. Contributing to the overall quality assurance process. Assisting with special curriculum projects identified by the Academic and Instructional Design teamsOther duties as assigned ________________________________________

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Brief Description of Duties:
The Instructional Designer works directly with faculty and staff in various disciplines to design, develop, and deliver fully online-enabled courses and related instructional media. This encompasses but is not limited to: Define learning outcomes for courses and programs. Design and develop practice-, module/unit- and course-level learning assessments, along with supporting resources (e.g., rubrics). Design and develop meaningful learning activities to support learning. Develop content in collaboration with faculty. Produce instructional media. Build, review, reformat and update courses in the LMS (i.e., Blackboard). Provide quality control by adhering to instructional design and accessibility standards, and contribute to the overall quality assurance process. Provide training, both formal and informal, to faculty and staff to support online teaching skills and competencies. Investigate tools, technology and methodology to aid team members in performing their work more effectively.

Required Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college/university (e.g., instructional design, instructional technology, curriculum development, adult education, technical communications, multi-media development). Two (2) years of course building experience in a college/university or other relevant context. Experience or expertise with learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard) and instructional media development tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite/Premier or other video/audio editing platforms).

Preferred Qualifications: A Master's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college/university (e.g., instructional design, instructional technology, curriculum development, adult education, technical communications, multi-media development), or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. 3-5 years of course design and building experience in a college/university or relevant context. Ability to advise on learner-centered and best-practice course development support for instructors using the university-supported learning management system (Blackboard) to deliver fully asynchronous courses that may employ synchronous components. Experience in the development and production of instructional video materials. Ability to develop workflows, timelines and procedures, and to collaborate and coordinate with program / project team members. Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Ability to train and mentor faculty and staff on the use of technology to enhance teaching and implement new teaching practices. Demonstrated experience with online course design quality review processes (e.g., Quality Matters, OLC OSCQR), including knowledge of accessibility guidelines and copyright compliance. Demonstrated experience as an online student, and/or creating or administering online asynchronous education and/or training.
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Instructional Designer

Accountabilities In general, this position is accountable for providing assistance, mentoring and leadership in the use of current and emerging technologies in support of teaching, learning and research.  Accountable for supporting the use of maker technologies for pedagogy, scholarship and creative work, including the application of 3D technologies (e.g., printing, scanning, and modeling software), instructional use of micro-controllers (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi), and technologies for creating immersive learning environments (e.g., 360 video, drones, VR/AR).  Accountable for providing support in the strategic development of “maker-spaces” that can drive innovative and co-curricular learning experiences for students.

Specific accountabilities include:
Support, guide, and model incorporation of, research-based best practices in use of maker technologies when planning learning experiences.Regularly consult with faculty members to develop a grounded understanding of instructional approaches, course design challenges and scholarly interests.Collaboratively design and develop learning opportunities / programs for faculty focused on instructional methods, teaching strategies, and the effective use of currently available tools and technologies to enhance learning. Develop instructional materials and support resources for meaningful use of digital / instructional technologies in a variety of learning contexts. Manage and participate in team-based project work that involves faculty, staff, ITS colleagues, librarians and student media consultants.Build strong collaborative relationships with colleagues on the Learning and Applied Innovation team, the library and the Colgate Center for Learning, Teaching and Research (CLTR). Regularly engage with information (research, blogs, networked communities) related to technology-enhanced teaching and learning to inform practice.

Description Demonstrated understanding of higher education pedagogical theory and practices sufficient to effectively support faculty members with applied education technology. Displays awareness of current knowledge about learning and works to apply this knowledge in the effective use of technology in educational settings. _________________________________________
Instructional Designer Description of Responsibilities:
As a critical member of the Distance Learning Team, the Instructional Designer collaborates with and advises faculty in development and revision for online, blended and web-enhanced courses, modules and instructional assets. Will consult with faculty in the design of appropriate online instructional strategies to ensure alignment of assets and assessments with course learning outcomes, monitors course development progress and course delivery and assists with problem solving.

The Instructional Designer reports to the Senior Instructional Designer, and works in tandem with other Instructional Designers and Distance Learning Team staff in the Division of Extended Learning, Campus Technology Services.

Additionally, will conduct workshops and assist faculty individually and in groups for course design and management, promoting best practices in online teaching and learning, and remain current with emerging technologies, new products methodologies and pedagogy. The Instructional Designer will also communicate, design and implement training resources to enhance technology based learning initiatives.

In addition, will be expected to display a commitment to undergraduate and/or graduate education, and possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with an increasingly diverse array of students and colleagues.

Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in instructional design, instructional systems, education, adult education, educational technology or related field at time of application
3 years professional work experience in higher education, public education or corporate training Experience with learning management systems Expertise in managing multiple projects with multiple stakeholders Demonstrated skill in written, oral and interpersonal communication Teaching training or staff development experience Ability to travel and work evening and weekends as required

Preferred Qualifications: An earned Master's degree in instructional design, curriculum and instruction, Educational technology, adult education or education 5 years of experience in instructional design, distance learning or corporate training Prior experience with Blackboard Learn 9.1 (or higher) Familiarity with Section 508 Accessibility standards and Universal Design for Learning principles Experience with other tools to support online learning such as web conferencing, multimedia applications such as podcasting and authoring tools for instructional purposes Familiarity of course quality metrics such as Quality Matters or OSCQR Previous experience teaching or learning online Knowledge of principles of best practice related to online learning and teaching Demonstrated ability to support and troubleshoot software problems Experience in Higher Education
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Instructional Designer
Description We are a fast growing, cutting edge learning consultancy that offers the opportunity to create innovative learning solutions for some of the world’s largest companies.   We want Instructional Designers that can work across modalities (eLearning, ILT, VILT, Mobile, Workbooks, videos and blended solutions) and across industries from telecommunications to banking to insurance to fast-food.  Successful candidates will be motivated self-starters who can work autonomously and as part of a team.  Please be prepared to provide samples to demonstrate your creativity and instructional approach.

Responsibilities:  Use sound adult learning and design principles to create interactive and engaging instructional content and performance support tools for classroom and web-enabled courses for both synchronous and asynchronous education. Work with Client and CGS Learning Architects to determine the appropriate training approach to accomplish course objectives Use client source material to develop a compelling design document that helps the client see the vision for the course Develop instructionally solid and creative courses for a variety of mediums, topics and audiences Be responsible and accountable for providing deliverables that meet client requirements including accreditation (as required) Develop course content efficiently to meet deliverable dates Can rework content and implement edits as required by the client Work on multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines and manage competing prioritiesQualifications: Minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in design and development of training programs and program materials for corporate clients Must submit work samples of design documents, eLearning storyboards and/or ILT materials (can be scrubbed for NDA concerns) that display creativity and sound learning strategies Must be able to manage your work effort and competing priorities with minimal prompting and direction Knowledge of online collaboration tools (whiteboards, break-out rooms, polling, chat rooms) for use in instructor-led online training (WebEx)
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Google Cloud teams work with schools, companies, and government agencies to make them more productive, mobile and collaborative. You will oversee all aspects of the Google Cloud sales process, improving it with your insightful data analysis, troubleshooting, and seamless cross-functional teamwork. Your strategies ensure that companies new to Google products get the highest quality customer support and that the Google Cloud program overall is kept on the cutting edge. The Google Cloud Learning and Enablement (L&E) team is a rapidly growing organization. On this team you will develop creative and engaging learning experiences for the Google Cloud sales teams, our partners and Google Cloud customers. As an Instructional Designer, you will work closely with program managers and subject matter experts to design and produce both synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences. You’ll also be a consultant to others across the organization, helping them identify the root problem and the best options for learning solutions. To thrive in this job, you will be strong in instructional design, learning development principles and tools, IT technologies and have the ability to translate technical content into effective learning solutions. Google Cloud helps millions of employees and organizations empower their employees, serve their customers, and build what’s next for their business — all with technology built in the cloud.

And our teams are dedicated to helping our customers
— developers, small and large businesses, educational institutions and government agencies
— see the benefits of our technology come to life.

Responsibilities
· Analyze business needs to determine whether there is a learning need and define performance objectives.
· Collaborate with program managers and subject matter experts in a variety of fields to help translate their knowledge into an effective learning experience for others.
· Develop a range of learning experiences, including: Instructor-led training (ILT) design, interactive e-learning modules, videos, device learning labs, job aides, facilitator guides and resource materials. Develop valid training evaluation tools that evaluate behavioral and business impact.
· Act as lead curriculum developer on smaller projects with clear outcomes and collaborate with other Instructional Designers on larger or more ambiguous projects.
· Ensure and drive best practices standardization across all projects, content and sites. Build strong relationships with stakeholders to set and manage expectations, create project plans, and regularly communicate project update and status.

Minimum qualifications:
· Experience collaborating with technical subject matter experts to develop training content and curricula.
· Experience explaining technical topics to non-technical audiences.
· Experience developing localization-friendly and globally aware learning solutions.

Preferred Qualification:
Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Learning Design, Education, other related field or equivalent practical experience. Experience with Evolve, Camtasia, Articulate Storyline, or similar e-learning development tools. Knowledge of learning format options and tradeoffs. Excellent project management and organization skills. Strong consulting and relationship management skills.
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Instructional Designer

ABOUT THE ROLE: As an Instructional Designer, you will design learning materials for face to face, bite sized and collaborative student-led online courses. Working closely with AVADO’s product teams, SMEs, corporate clients and the Google team (where applicable), you will develop high quality, screen-ready content to challenging timescales, based on frameworks that emphasize social, collaborative and task-based learning. We’re looking for a practitioner who can produce a very high standard of instructionally sound and clear content using an approach and language appropriate to the subject matter and the intended outcomes. You must be an excellent team worker with a creative mind set and passion for digital learning who can hit the ground running. It's your chance to be at the forefront of designing high quality learning solutions to meet the growing digital needs of different industries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create design guides incorporating collaborative student-led activities, using Moodle and Adobe Connect as the primary learning tools Take ownership of aspects of the instructional design and educational approach to ensure our learning solutions are aligned with the curriculum aims, objectives and content.

This includes:
Ensuring integrity across generic and custom variations Ensuring alignment between different courses for the same client Localization of content for relevance to specific audiencesDesign activities incorporating appropriate tools and technologies to engage students and help them to achieve the relevant learning objectives Ensure both the activities and the content of the course are aligned with the learning objectives and ambitions of our students Collaborate as part of diverse teams (SMEs, tutors, content reviewers, learning technologists and student community teams) to ensure a high-quality, polished product with instructionally sound and clear content Produce clear and concise documentation that guides the course development for team members and colleagues across the business to agreed timelines and quality levels. Collaborate with other Instructional Designers, Learning Technologists and others to improve approaches to digital learning.Work closely with Product Managers to ensure the ongoing development and evolution of new and existing courses, including: Continuous iteration in test-and-learn cycles to respond to the market’s needs and feedback Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the industry through regular reviews with SMEs Attending regular content review cycles, and implementing agreed changes

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: To join us you’ll need: 3+ years in as Instructional Designer in an established e-Learning / education provider or in an appropriate dedicated function (e.g. an e-learning team) Deep understanding of a range of instructional design methods, learning theory and practice and demonstrable experience of applying these concepts Applied understanding of usability issues Ability to identify and relate to the student’s perspective and create a learning experience appropriate to that audience Working knowledge of Moodle Awareness of common standards and formats (e.g. HTML, SCORM, etc.) Excellent writing, editing and layout skills used to compose a range of materials (e.g. instructional text, storyboards, etc.) in a variety of contexts and tones Familiarity with a standard production processes and methods (e.g. storyboards, asset production, etc.) Technological adaptability Awareness of the latest developments in digital learning

Desired skills:
Experience of teaching, preferably online Experience designing and producing video content Experience in collaborating for and participating in a client pitch Awareness of mobile and responsive design (e.g. HTML5 and Bootstrap) Experience using web conferencing software (e.g. Adobe Connect).

Personal characteristics:
An approach that is pragmatic and logical A great communicator who is full of energy, positivity and builds great relationships Articulate and analytical, educated to degree level (2:1 or above) Decisive, independent worker with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and an ability to understand and follow processes and systems Adaptable, able to learn quickly and use own initiative, and thrives under pressure Fluent written English with exceptional grammar skills and outstanding written communication skills.

What we think we can offer you: Leadership of a growing and ambitious function in a VC-backed company operating in one of digital’s most exciting and growing spaces - EdTech Ownership and responsibility to make things happen and make a real difference, working with some of the world’s leading brands A fast-paced and exciting challenge which is well-funded and actively supported by encouraging investors
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Chief Learning officer

The VP, Knowledge & Enablement / Chief Learning officer will champion and lead efforts to “train the world”. The mission will be to train and enable employees on the latest and greatest technologies, enable customers to drive usability and adoption of Apttus solutions. This individual will direct the organization’s efforts to empower employees, customers, and partners to ensure their maximum effectiveness and contribution to meeting organizational goals through knowledge sharing/learning initiatives. He/She will have experience successfully defining the strategy, design and execution of these initiatives and programs by understanding our business needs.

Responsibilities
Developing an overall framework that guides knowledge management Manage all stages of the knowledge life-cycle, all the way from creating knowledge, encouraging people to disseminate knowledge, and enabling the ecosystem with that knowledge. Actively promote the training & enablement agenda within the company (with employees) and beyond the company (partners, ecosystem, customers). Overseeing the development of the knowledge infrastructure. Tailor development and training programs that meet every participant segment’s needs (end user vs. implementation team) and at different phases of each individual’s development curve Responsible for training and enablement content, by identifying knowledge and enablement needs, collecting and curating content, developing content to fill gaps, delivery training & enablement, and ongoing measurement of effectiveness Utilize a variety of training and enablement methods and mediums to train the ecosystem (customers, partners, employees) Collecting relevant data that is useful for the organization as knowledge Facilitating connections, coordination and communications. Drive employees to accept and embrace new learning methods and technologies. Identifies and Institutes effective knowledge sharing and learning strategies. Breaks down silos to foster an atmosphere of enterprise-wide cooperation and collaboration through learning and knowledge sharing/knowledge management. Directs large scale change management where needed for learning initiatives. Promotes importance of learning and ROI to shareholders. Collaborates across geographic boundaries and business units to geographically & across businesses, building trust and credibility up, down, and across. Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders including Executive Management, Corporate Marketing, Corporate Communications, HR, and employees.

Requirements
Early adopter who oversees and institutes the latest technology. Master’s degree, Doctoral degree preferred, in knowledge management, education, organizational development or comparable field of study and a minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience, preferably in the areas of knowledge management. Knowledge of the process and tools for capturing, organizing, and using individual and departmental intellectual assets. Knowledge of tools and techniques for grasping new concepts, acquiring new ways of seeing things and revising ways of thinking and patterns of behavior. Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for working with individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Knowledge of learning principles such as: Peer-to-peer learning, Mobile learning, Micro-learning, Social learning, Gamification, LMS, Adult learning and blended learning, Instructional design. Possess excellent communication and presentation skills as well as have the ability to effectively interface with employees and customers of all levels. Proven ability to have led and proactively worked across different functional areas and have a positive influence with various internal and external contacts is needed. Strong analytical skills to leverage data and metrics to identify trends and recommend solutions.

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This position requires a technical resource that is responsible for assisting with the instructional design and development of our technical course material. You will be responsible for the analysis, design and development of courseware to meet training needs of students (employee, customer, or partner). You will build courseware in multiple media forms covering instructional design, video creation, and authoring tools. This role requires working closely with other team members to gather up-to-date information required for creating high quality courseware. Development will be for self-paced, online training solutions ranging from basic to the highest level technically. Candidate must have up-to-date practical, hands-on experience from the field.

How you will spend your time as our next Digital Learning Content Developer Defining, developing and managing the development of basic technical course material and labsAssisting in designing the general curriculum, defining training objectives, and creating innovative and impactful case studies Designing of course outlines and story-boards Assisting with the creation of course materials in various mediums covering instructional design, video creation, and authoring tools Updating and modifying course contents to reflect any changes in the procedures or technology discussed in the course. Ensuring that courses are developed to high quality standards and using methods which make the course easy to update multiple times per year as needed to keep pace with product release cycles. You will be successful if you have A self-driven and results-oriented attitude with a strong will to succeed An understanding of relational database and data modeling Experience writing or editing training course materials Ability to communicate ideas and concepts clearly and accurately A strong ability to pay attention to detail and consistency Analytical, and intuitive problem-solving skills The ability to multi-task and execute in short and/or compressed timelines Strong communication and relationship building skills Strong collaboration skillsYou will thrive if you have A bachelor’s degree or higher preferably in technology field. Knowledge of course development tools such as Camtasia, PowerPoint, and Word.
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Instructional Designer Brief Description of Duties: The Instructional Designer works directly with Instructors in various disciplines to design, develop, and deliver fully online-enabled courses and related instructional media. This encompasses but is not limited to: Define learning outcomes for courses and programs. Design and develop practice-, module/unit- and course-level learning assessments, along with supporting resources (e.g., rubrics). Design and develop meaningful learning activities to support learning. Develop content in collaboration with faculty. Produce instructional media. Build, review, reformat and update courses in the LMS (i.e., Blackboard). Provide quality control by adhering to instructional design and accessibility standards, and contribute to the overall quality assurance process. Provide training, both formal and informal, to faculty and staff to support online teaching skills and competencies. Investigate tools, technology and methodology to aid team members in performing their work more effectively.This position is funded, in part, by a State University of New York System Administration grant for a period of 4 years with potential for extension
Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university Online course building experience in a college/university or other relevant context. Experience with learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard) and instructional media development tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite/Premier or other video/audio editing platforms).

Preferred Qualifications: A Master's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college/university (e.g., instructional design, instructional technology, curriculum development, adult education, technical communications, multi-media development), or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. 3-5 years of course design and building experience in a college/university or relevant context. Ability to advise on learner-centered and best-practice course development support for instructors using the university-supported learning management system (Blackboard) to deliver fully asynchronous courses that may employ synchronous components. Experience in the development and production of instructional video materials. Ability to develop workflows, timelines and procedures, and to collaborate and coordinate with program / project team members. Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Ability to train and mentor faculty and staff on the use of technology to enhance teaching and implement new teaching practices. Demonstrated experience with online course design quality review processes (e.g., Quality Matters, OLC OSCQR), including knowledge of accessibility guidelines and copyright compliance. Demonstrated experience as an online student, and/or creating or administering online asynchronous education and/or training.
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Instructional Designer

Description:

We are a fast growing, cutting edge learning consultancy that offers the opportunity to create innovative learning solutions for some of the world’s largest companies.   We want Instructional Designers that can work across modalities (eLearning, ILT, VILT, Mobile, Workbooks, videos and blended solutions) and across industries from telecommunications to banking to insurance to fast-food.  Successful candidates will be motivated self-starters who can work autonomously and as part of a team.  Please be prepared to provide samples to demonstrate your creativity and instructional approach.

Responsibilities:  Use sound adult learning and design principles to create interactive and engaging instructional content and performance support tools for classroom and web-enabled courses for both synchronous and asynchronous education.

Work with Client and CGS Learning Architects to determine the appropriate training approach to accomplish course objectives

Use client source material to develop a compelling design document that helps the client see the vision for the course

Develop instructionally solid and creative courses for a variety of mediums, topics and audiences

Be responsible and accountable for providing deliverables that meet client requirements including accreditation (as required)

Develop course content efficiently to meet deliverable dates

Can rework content and implement edits as required by the client

Work on multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in design and development of training programs and program materials for corporate clients

Must submit work samples of design documents, eLearning storyboards and/or ILT materials (can be scrubbed for NDA concerns) that display creativity and sound learning strategies

Must be able to manage your work effort and competing priorities with minimal prompting and direction

Knowledge of online collaboration tools (whiteboards, break-out rooms, polling, chat rooms) for use in instructor-led online training (WebEx)

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Instructional Designer

Responsibilities

Analyze business needs to determine whether there is a learning need and define performance objectives.

Collaborate with program managers and subject matter experts in a variety of fields to help translate their knowledge into an effective learning experience for others.

Develop a range of learning experiences, including: Instructor-led training (ILT) design, interactive e-learning modules, videos, device learning labs, job aides, facilitator guides and resource materials. Develop valid training evaluation tools that evaluate behavioral and business impact.

Act as lead curriculum developer on smaller projects with clear outcomes and collaborate with other Instructional Designers on larger or more ambiguous projects.

Ensure and drive best practices standardization across all projects, content and sites. Build strong relationships with stakeholders to set and manage expectations, create project plans, and regularly communicate project update and status.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience collaborating with technical subject matter experts to develop training content and curricula.

Experience explaining technical topics to non-technical audiences.

Experience developing localization-friendly and globally aware learning solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Learning Design, Education, other related field or equivalent practical experience.

Experience with Evolve, Camtasia, Articulate Storyline, or similar e-learning development tools.

Knowledge of learning format options and tradeoffs.

Excellent project management and organization skills.

Strong consulting and relationship management skills.

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Instructional Designer

Responsibilities

Create design guides incorporating collaborative student-led activities, using Moodle and Adobe Connect as the primary learning toolsTake ownership of aspects of the instructional design and educational approach to ensure our learning solutions are aligned with the curriculum aims, objectives and content. This includes:Ensuring integrity across generic and custom variations Ensuring alignment between different courses for the same client Localisation of content for relevance to specific audiencesDesign activities incorporating appropriate tools and technologies to engage students and help them to achieve the relevant learning objectives Ensure both the activities and the content of the course are aligned with the learning objectives and ambitions of our students Collaborate as part of diverse teams (SMEs, tutors, content reviewers, learning technologists and student community teams) to ensure a high-quality, polished product with instructionally sound and clear content Produce clear and concise documentation that guides the course development for team members and colleagues across the business to agreed timelines and quality levels Collaborate with other Instructional Designers, Learning Technologists and others to improve AVADO’s approach to digital learning Work closely with Product Managers to ensure the ongoing development and evolution of new and existing courses, including: Continuous iteration in test-and-learn cycles to respond to the market’s needs and feedback Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the industry through regular reviews with SMEs Attending regular content review cycles, and implementing agreed changes

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: To join us you’ll need: 3+ years in as Instructional Designer in an established e-Learning / education provider or in an appropriate dedicated function (e.g. an e-learning team) Deep understanding of a range of instructional design methods, learning theory and practice and demonstrable experience of applying these concepts Applied understanding of usability issues Ability to identify and relate to the student’s perspective and create a learning experience appropriate to that audience Working knowledge of Moodle Awareness of common standards and formats (e.g. HTML, SCORM, etc.) Excellent writing, editing and layout skills used to compose a range of materials (e.g. instructional text, storyboards, etc.) in a variety of contexts and tones Familiarity with a standard production processes and methods (e.g. storyboards, asset production, etc.) Technological adaptability Awareness of the latest developments in digital learning
Desired skills: Experience of teaching, preferably online Experience designing and producing video content Experience in collaborating for and participating in a client pitch Awareness of mobile and responsive design (e.g. HTML5 and Bootstrap) Experience using web conferencing software (e.g. Adobe Connect).Personal characteristics: An approach that is pragmatic and logical A great communicator who is full of energy, positivity and builds great relationships Articulate and analytical, educated to degree level (2:1 or above) Decisive, independent worker with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and an ability to understand and follow processes and systems Adaptable, able to learn quickly and use own initiative, and thrives under pressure Fluent written English with exceptional grammar skills and outstanding written communication skills.What we think we can offer you: Leadership of a growing and ambitious function in a VC-backed company operating in one of digital’s most exciting and growing spaces - EdTech Ownership and responsibility to make things happen and make a real difference, working with some of the world’s leading brands A fast-paced and exciting challenge which is well-funded and actively supported by encouraging investors
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Instructional Designer

Responsibilities

Developing an overall framework that guides knowledge management

Manage all stages of the knowledge life-cycle, all the way from creating knowledge, encouraging people to disseminate knowledge, and enabling the ecosystem with that knowledge.

Actively promote the training & enablement agenda within the company (with employees) and beyond the company (partners, ecosystem, customers).

Overseeing the development of the knowledge infrastructure.

Tailor development and training programs that meet every participant segment’s needs (end user vs. implementation team) and at different phases of each individual’s development curve

Responsible for training and enablement content, by identifying knowledge and enablement needs, collecting and curating content, developing content to fill gaps, delivery training & enablement, and ongoing measurement of effectiveness

Utilize a variety of training and enablement methods and mediums to train the ecosystem (customers, partners, employees)

Collecting relevant data that is useful for the organization as knowledge

Facilitating connections, coordination and communications.

Drive employees to accept and embrace new learning methods and technologies.

Identifies and Institutes effective knowledge sharing and learning strategies.

Breaks down silos to foster an atmosphere of enterprise-wide cooperation and collaboration through learning and knowledge sharing/knowledge management.

Directs large scale change management where needed for learning initiatives.

Promotes importance of learning and ROI to shareholders.

Collaborates across geographic boundaries and business units to geographically & across businesses, building trust and credibility up, down, and across.

Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders including Executive Management, Corporate Marketing, Corporate Communications, HR, and employees.

Requirements Early adopter who oversees and institutes the latest technology. Master’s degree, Doctoral degree preferred, in knowledge management, education, organizational development or comparable field of study and a minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience, preferably in the areas of knowledge management. Knowledge of the process and tools for capturing, organizing, and using individual and departmental intellectual assets. Knowledge of tools and techniques for grasping new concepts, acquiring new ways of seeing things and revising ways of thinking and patterns of behavior. Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for working with individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Knowledge of learning principles such as: Peer-to-peer learning, Mobile learning, Micro-learning, Social learning, Gamification, LMS, Adult learning and blended learning, Instructional design. Possess excellent communication and presentation skills as well as have the ability to effectively interface with employees and customers of all levels. Proven ability to have led and proactively worked across different functional areas and have a positive influence with various internal and external contacts is needed. Strong analytical skills to leverage data and metrics to identify trends and recommend solutions.
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How you will spend your time as our next Digital Learning Content Developer Defining, developing and managing the development of basic technical course material and labs Assisting in designing the general curriculum, defining training objectives, and creating innovative and impactful case studies Designing of course outlines and story-boards Assisting with the creation of course materials in various mediums covering instructional design, video creation, and authoring tools Updating and modifying course contents to reflect any changes in the procedures or technology discussed in the course Ensuring that courses are developed to high quality standards and using methods which make the course easy to update multiple times per year as needed to keep pace with product release cycles
You will be successful if you have A self-driven and results-oriented attitude with a strong will to succeed An understanding of relational database and data modeling Experience writing or editing training course materials Ability to communicate ideas and concepts clearly and accurately A strong ability to pay attention to detail and consistency Analytical, and intuitive problem-solving skills The ability to multi-task and execute in short and/or compressed timelines Strong communication and relationship building skills Strong collaboration skills
You will thrive if you have A bachelor’s degree or higher preferably in technology field Knowledge of course development tools such as Camtasia, PowerPoint, and Word

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Instructional Designer

Brief Description of Duties: The Instructional Designer works directly with Instructors in various disciplines to design, develop, and deliver fully online-enabled courses and related instructional media. This encompasses but is not limited to: Define learning outcomes for courses and programs. Design and develop practice-, module/unit- and course-level learning assessments, along with supporting resources (e.g., rubrics). Design and develop meaningful learning activities to support learning. Develop content in collaboration with faculty. Produce instructional media. Build, review, reformat and update courses in the LMS (i.e., Blackboard). Provide quality control by adhering to instructional design and accessibility standards, and contribute to the overall quality assurance process. Provide training, both formal and informal, to faculty and staff to support online teaching skills and competencies. Investigate tools, technology and methodology to aid team members in performing their work more effectively.
Required Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university Online course building experience in a college/university or other relevant context. Experience with learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard) and instructional media development tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite/Premier or other video/audio editing platforms).
Preferred Qualifications: A Master's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college/university (e.g., instructional design, instructional technology, curriculum development, adult education, technical communications, multi-media development), or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. 3-5 years of course design and building experience in a college/university or relevant context. Ability to advise on learner-centered and best-practice course development support for instructors using the university-supported learning management system (Blackboard) to deliver fully asynchronous courses that may employ synchronous components. Experience in the development and production of instructional video materials. Ability to develop workflows, timelines and procedures, and to collaborate and coordinate with program / project team members. Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Ability to train and mentor faculty and staff on the use of technology to enhance teaching and implement new teaching practices. Demonstrated experience with online course design quality review processes (e.g., Quality Matters, OLC OSCQR), including knowledge of accessibility guidelines and copyright compliance. Demonstrated experience as an online student, and/or creating or administering online asynchronous education and/or training.

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https://groups.diigo.com/group/online-course-design

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https://groups.diigo.com/group/online-instruction-best-practice

The Online Education Committee I’m assigned to is looking into improving our online offerings, presence and quality. The “Online Instruction Best Practice” link contains various information that can be utilized to improve and help our initiative.

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This link consists of various checklist links used when designing an online course.

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