Design Competencies

Design
MIT Competency	Job Qualifications	Artifacts	Rationale
1. Conduct performance analysis and determine the appropriateness of instructional solutions for the problem	Design, coach and provide methods for learning analysis to ensure appropriateness of instructional materials Identify skill gaps and development opportunities for performance improvement Work with subject matter experts to assess training needs and recommended solutions	MIT 500- Instructional Systems Design: Theory and Research GOGAS Employee Training Manual and Resource Guide MIT 510- Design and Development of Instructional Technology Port City Java: Wired for Performance Improvement MIT 530- Evaluation & Change in Instructional Development Changing Views on Autism Spectrum Disorders at North Topsail Elementary School MIT 531- Assessment of Learning Outcomes GOGAS Employee Training Program Assessment Plan MIT 542- Internship UNCW Division of Student Affairs: Training Needs Assessment	These artifacts: Illustrate my knowledge and skills relating to the identification, collection and analysis of multiple forms of data including the use of subject matter experts, surveys, interviews and observation. Demonstrate my ability to determine the gap between what is currently happening within a system and what should be happening according to the stated objectives of that system. Exemplify how my thorough analysis of determined performance gaps led to the recommendation of appropriate instructional solutions.
2. Plan and conduct needs assessment	Identify issues/concerns about proposed strategies and recommend appropriate solutions to resolve issues Conduct research through a variety of methods and interact with clients Develop needs analysis focus groups Consults with process and quality teams to identify customer service issues	MIT 500- Instructional Systems Design: Theory and Research GOGAS Employee Training Manual and Resource Guide MIT 510- Design and Development of Instructional Technology Port City Java: Wired for Performance Improvement MIT 522- Organization & Management of Instructional Technology Programs Miller-Motte Technical College: Casting the Net of Virtual Education MIT 530- Evaluation & Change in Instructional Development Changing Views on Autism Spectrum Disorders at North Topsail Elementary School MIT 542- Internship UNCW Division of Student Affairs: Training Needs Assessment	These artifacts: Demonstrate my ability to plan, conduct and report the findings of a thorough needs assessment both as an individual and working within a group. Exemplify my knowledge of a variety of data collection methods including the use of subject matter experts, virtual and paper-based surveys, interviews, observation and focus groups. Illustrate my knowledge and ability to analyze both quantitative and qualitative data using a variety of statistical methods with results that are descriptive and inferential, when appropriate.
3. Assess learner/trainee characteristics	Identifies staff proficiencies and deficiencies Assess training needs	MIT 500- Instructional Systems Design: Theory and Research GOGAS Employee Training Manual and Resource Guide MIT 510- Design and Development of Instructional Technology Port City Java: Wired for Performance Improvement MIT 530- Evaluation & Change in Instructional Development Changing Views on Autism Spectrum Disorders at North Topsail Elementary School MIT 542- Internship UNCW Division of Student Affairs: Training Needs Assessment	These artifacts demonstrate my ability to collect and analyze various types of data related to learner characteristics, attitudes, motivation, instructional delivery preferences, prior knowledge, entry behaviors and ability levels.
4. Analyze the characteristics of a setting (learning environment)	Assess the impact of changes on both job function and ongoing training needs of employees Network with colleagues to research issues	MIT 500- Instructional Systems Design: Theory and Research GOGAS Employee Training Manual and Resource Guide MIT 510- Design and Development of Instructional Technology Port City Java: Wired for Performance Improvement MIT 522- Organization & Management of Instructional Technology Programs Miller-Motte Technical College: Casting the Net of Virtual Education MIT 530- Evaluation & Change in Instructional Development Changing Views on Autism Spectrum Disorders at North Topsail Elementary School MIT 542- Internship UNCW Division of Student Affairs: Training Needs Assessment	These artifacts illustrate my ability to collect and analyze various types of data related to the learning/performance environment including the number/nature of sites, site compatibility with instructional/learner needs and feasibility of simulation.
5. Conduct analysis of jobs/tasks and content	Assess the impact of business decisions on both job functions and ongoing training needs Conducts task and job task analysis Confirm needs analysis, audience analysis and task analysis	MIT 500- Instructional Systems Design: Theory and Research GOGAS Employee Training Manual and Resource Guide	This artifact: Exhibits my ability conduct an information processing analysis of instructional goals in a variety of learning domains. Illustrates my knowledge of identifying and presenting hierarchical relationships among learning tasks, subtasks and entry level skills.
6. Sequence learner outcome	Follow specified instructional systems approach and leverage internally developed templates and processes	MIT 500- Instructional Systems Design: Theory and Research GOGAS Employee Training Manual and Resource Guide MIT 511- Multimedia Design & Development A Beginner’s Guide to Tropical Aquariums	These artifacts demonstrate my ability to appropriately sequence learning events based on the identified instructional goals, learning tasks and subtasks.
7. Specify instructional strategies and sequence the instructional strategies	Coach and provide instructional design and information architecture services and expertise	MIT 500- Instructional Systems Design: Theory and Research GOGAS Employee Training Manual and Resource Guide	This artifact illustrates my knowledge of instructional strategies and my ability to sequence them appropriately in order to achieve the stated learning objectives.
8. Determine instructional resources (media/computer technology) appropriate to instructional activities	Determine instructional media appropriate to learning strategies and student resource	MIT 500- Instructional Systems Design: Theory and Research GOGAS Employee Training Manual and Resource Guide MIT 510- Design and Development of Instructional Technology Port City Java: Wired for Performance Improvement MIT 522- Organization & Management of Instructional Technology Programs Miller-Motte Technical College: Casting the Net of Virtual Education MIT 542- Internship UNCW Division of Student Affairs: Training Needs Assessment	These artifacts exhibit my ability to determine what media/technological resources are necessary and available, in order to achieve the learning objectives via appropriately selected instructional activities.
9. Select appropriate applied information technologies to achieve instructional objectives	Possess knowledge of course management systems, multimedia applications, and authoring tools for instructional purposes Provide creative approaches to program design and explore and recommend ideas that broaden and enrich coursework	MIT 500- Instructional Systems Design: Theory and Research GOGAS Employee Training Manual and Resource Guide MIT 510- Design and Development of Instructional Technology Port City Java: Wired for Performance Improvement MIT 513- Computer Based Instruction Four Easy Steps to Selling MIT 542- Internship UNCW Division of Student Affairs: Training Needs Assessment	These artifacts: Demonstrate my knowledge of applied information technologies Illustrate my ability to select appropriate media while meeting the needs of the client based on resource, constraint and learner analyses.
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