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Should instructional designers be required to be industry certified to practice in the profession? Why or why not?

The instructional design discipline requires a variety of skills and knowledge, applied to achieve an effective and measurable design and implementation process.  In most cases, the foundational knowledge is acquired through a combination of formal instruction and in work experiences.  In my case, I did not have a college background on instruction before I started designing courses. Most of the knowledge that I acquire, was through work experience and by having the courage to ask and learn. Considering that not everyone is going to have the same opportunity that I was given, I think that some standards to follow into the instructional design field may be helpful for people pursuing this career.  

The instructional design discipline requires some general knowledge and technical components to be successful in the field.  The formal education or standards may serve to align the expectations and role of the designer. Knowledge transfer in any modality that is applied requires the formation and building trust with members of a community (Choi, 2006). Approaching the instructional design discipline as an industry-certified process may be beneficial for the creation of a community of practice that can help not only on building knowledge and skills but building stronger relationships in the process.

I consider that the practice by itself requires special attention to the development of the instructional designers’ skills and knowledge.  Starting with the premise that an instructional designer is a person that builds materials for education, there should be more attention to building the designers capabilities within their jobs (Yanchar, & Hawkley, 2015). This could be built by the involvement in professional associations, pursuing additional formal instruction, and by acquiring additional experience from volunteering or participating actively of development activities.

Explain why continuing education in instructional design and technology is important, and how you plan to continue to develop your technical skills to remain competitive in the field.

The instructional design field has a combination of instructional and non-instructional elements to support the learning process (Reiser & Dempsey, 2017). The complexity of the instructional design field not only suggest the continuous learning process but also forces the designer in maintain currency within their field. As technology, models, and theories emerge and transform, the instructional designer must catch up to maintain current in the practices and technologies available.  By maintaining an open attitude and constant effort of evolving within the field, the instructional designer can make sure that he/she is evolving in the process.  

Designers must recognize their own need and urgency for continued professional development (Yanchar, & Hawkley, 2015). The professional development does not only mean achieving higher degrees, but it also means achieving additional experiences that will serve to nourish your career and development.  In my case, starting the master’s degree, was a big stepping stone for my professional advances.  I consider that at a certain point you need to pursue a higher degree to achieve respect among other colleagues and to acquire some technical components in the field that may not come by the experience itself. Understanding that the instructional design field is more than mere instruction, has also helped me greatly in pursuing additional education in areas such as project management, people management, communication skills, etc.  Understanding the complexity, not only of the profession but the market is another element that can serve the designer into planning what’s is next in their education and development path.

My plan to keep developing skills is to become part of an organization of learning and development such as T&D, Human Performance associations, etc.  By being part of a community, I can also understand what others are doing within the field and achieve better results within my job.  Another opportunity that I will pursue is the involvement in additional projects that challenge the status quo at work.  Having a positive attitude and the courage to challenge my knowledge and skills, I consider that I will be able to succeed in my professional development goals.

Considering how quickly eLearning theories and practices have evolved, and in anticipating more changes in the future, how will you ensure that you as an instructional design professional will keep abreast of future changes? Please provide details as to the service you will provide to the community of practice, the organizations you will join, and the journals you will follow.

Learning theories and models keep under constant evolution.  The instructional designer must have the flexibility and ability to adapt in the process, by adding knowledge, experiences, and skills.  I consider that being part of a community of practice can help me as an instructional designer to keep me prepared for future changes in the practice.  Recently I joined a professional association within the pharmaceutical industry to gain additional knowledge and experience on the field.  This experience helped me to understand how other companies are managing the needs and requirements of the regulatory agencies.  Keeping up to date not only physically, but by building an effective network, helped me improve my knowledge and understanding of the field I am currently working.

I consider that one of the main things that I must do is to look for Instructional Design associations around me.  By participating of an association or a community that shares same competences and interest in the practice and help me share my knowledge and skills with others while receiving valuable lessons from other’s experiences (Choi, 2006). In addition, I will need to map additional experiences or knowledge that may be helpful for my success within the instructional design field.  By having a clear picture of areas to master, I can build more effective planning on what my next steps will be.

References:

Choi, M. (2006). Communities of practice: An alternative learning model for knowledge creation. British Journal of Educational Technology, 37(1), 143–146. https://doi-org.oclc.fullsail.edu/10.1111/j.1467-8535.2005.00486.x

Reiser, R. A., & Dempsey, J. V. (2017). Trends and issues in instructional design and technology. Boston: Pearson Education

Yanchar, S. C., & Hawkley, M. N. (2015). Instructional design and professional informal learning: Practices, tensions, and ironies. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 18(4), 424–434. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com.oclc.fullsail.edu:81/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=110247530&site=ehost-live

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