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    • The website I chose to use to job search is www.jobtarget.com/.
    • The first position I found that was of interest was a position as an instructional designer. The minimum education is a bachelor’s degree, and it requires 2-3 of experience. The responsibilities of this position are as follows: 1) Design and develop a variety of learning solutions (web-based learning, instructor-led training, virtual training sessions), 2) Ensure that the instructional design of deliverables address business needs and performance issues identified in the design document, 3) Assure that training solutions incorporate best practices in adult learning theory, 4) Assist the project manager and sr. ISD in implementing the project, providing work estimates, progress status, and interacting with the client’s SMEs. I do not have the job experience required for this position though I do of course have the bachelors. I do believe I could handle the key responsibilities.
    •  The second position is learning technology specialist. The specialist ensures all the strategic and effective implementation of training programs with learning technology tools. The responsibilities are as follows: Provide strategic recommendations on the usages of the LMS to support training programs and initiatives, administer and maintain online learning content and catalog, lead projects related to LMS customizations, Define, develop, & manage policy and procedures in conjunction with the learning management system, test and integrate learning content with LMS including coordination with internal FedEx office teams and external vendors, review and support communication to the field for all new training releases, define and develop content for multiple training website pages related to training releases and annual calendars, review and respond to all email correspondences related to training content and issues including education of EIDL team members on usage of LMS. Operate computer to prepare correspondence related to training content and issues including education of field team member on usage of LMS, Operate computer to prepare correspondence, memos, & reports, Develop job aids and training strategies to support usage of LMS and the virtual classroom, Assist with coordination of materials and programs as needed to support implementations, Listen to input of others, value outside perspectives that may be different of unique from their own expertise, build stakeholder relationships before finalizing plans while continuously seeking feedback, All other duties as needed or required. The minimum requires are a bachelor’s degree, 3 years’ experience and prior experiences working with specific technologies. I do not have the experience required, but I do have the appropriate skills.
    • I completed the assessment on www.careerinfonet.org. From the self-assessment, I have learned that I need to increase my technical skills because I am just a person that likes to be a jack-of-all trades. Knowledge and skills can only help me in the long run.
    • Professional organizations: Association for the Advancement of Computer in Education
      • Mission- AACE serves the profession with international conferences, high quality publications, learning –edge Digital Library, Career Center, and other opportunities for professional growth.
      • Cost of membership-  Professional membership, $125; Student membership, $45
      • Publications- International Journal on E-Learning Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education, Journal of computer in Mathematics and Science Teaching, Journal of Interactive Learning Research,  Journal of Technology and Teacher Education,  AACE Journal, Contemporary Issues in Technology & Teacher Education
      • Conferences and meetings- Global Time, SITE,  EdMedia, E-Learn
      • Opportunities for professional development: There are several blogs and conferences.
    • Professional publications: American Education Research Journal
      • Focus/Goals of the journal; Provides information on…
        • Building and sustaining effective delivery systems
        • Course design and application of instructional theories
        • Facilitating interaction between students and with instructors
        • Factors influencing student achievement and satisfaction
        • The changing role of faculty and changes in institutional culture
        • Administrative and policy issues including cost-effectiveness and copyright
      • Submission guidelines
      • Is this a peer reviewed journal? Yes
      • Is the journal online?  Yes
    • Professional organizations: American Educational Research Association
      • Mission- The American Educational Research Association (AERA), a national research society, strives to advance knowledge about education, to encourage scholarly inquiry related to education, and to promote the use of research to improve education and serve the public good.
      • Cost of membership
      • Publications- American Educational Research Journal, Educational Researcher, Journal of Educational and Behavioral Statistics, Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, Review of Educational Research, Research in Education
      • Conferences and meetings: There is an annual meeting. This year it takes place in New Orleans, LA from Friday, April 8- Tuesday, April 12.
      • Opportunities for professional development: There are multiple resources offered for professional development as well as job opportunities. There is a list of fellowships and grants as well as other methods of networking.
    • Professional publications: British Journal of Educational Technology
      • Focus/Goals of the journal: To provide research for multiple fields of educators. It provides information for psychologists, sociologists, historians, and philosophers among the discipline-oriented member.
      • Submission guidelines
      • Is this a peer reviewed journal? Yes
      • Is the journal online? Yes
    • The journals and publications provide multiple avenues of research related to the field, updates, career opportunities, networking opportunities and etc. This is one of the most useful tools in advancing your professional experience.
    • The domains I would include improving the effectiveness and efficiency of organizations and the resources within them and establishing, supporting, and demonstrating results of performance that effect organizational outcomes. I would be sure two include these two components because they are both for the greater good of the entire organization and will help the whole system run smoother. The competencies I would be sure to include are being systematic in all aspects of the process including: The assessment of the need or opportunity and the analysis of the work and workplace to identify the cause or factors that limit performance. Those are also important for the greater good of the organization.

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