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I've come to realize I'm more of a learning designer than an instructional designer but my job tittles were mostly instructional designer. thanks for the elaboration
Thank you for making this video! I used to work in a lab and after many years, I was hired as a Instructional Designer (ID). I told my boss I didn’t feel the job title I had didn’t fit me because of my technical background so I decided to go with “Training Specialist.” I’m so happy I changed it to something that reminds me where I started. (:
Best. thumbnail. ever :) Interesting points about the job titles and yes it can be confusing. The traditional ID (the old school) used to only be focused on content (storyboarding, needs assessment, etc) then would pass that over to the eLearning dev who would make it. I think that most of those roles are gone (if not rapidly going away) because it is critical to be able to do both. I think that is why LXD has emerged as a title as someone who does both + focus on aesthetics (design) & of course the human on the other side. Great discussion :)
Thanks, Cara! I totally agree! As you mention, I think LXD has emerged from the expanding role of instructional designers. While there are some IDs solely focused on content, this is becoming less and less so, as more and more organizations are expecting IDs to do a little bit of everything. Thanks for commenting!
Tim, I just discovered your channel and I love it. Thank you for the work you do in promoting our profession and stimulating professional growth. I will reach out.
I'm really glad you brought up Learning Program Manager. On my team I think that would be the roles of Assistant Learning Director and Learning Director although in my case these individuals also have some team management functions as well as in evaluating team members etc. On my team the Learning Experience Designer is more involved with the hands on portions of implementing so they do more with the LMS as well as some UX work but definitely a lot of overlap. It is actually a role on my team that I'm really drawn to. I still use Instructional Designer as my title on Linkedin since that is my title on my current team. I also note Storyteller or Storycrafter as a side note give my interest in narrative for ID and project management as well as my background as a writer BUT I'm still not sold on that LOL
Thanks for sharing! I think the big takeaway is that there's all these different titles, and while they have general meanings...most of it is contextual to how the organization defines it.
I know it sounds cliche, but I was about to reach out to you, and a few others, to ask for clarification on the different roles in this field. Before watching this video, my conclusion was that there are no clear-cut, standardized/universal definitions of each role. Each company calls it whatever they want. For example, I've seen "needs assessment" in the job responsibilities for an eLearning Designer role. As for LXD, I’ve heard some say its ID + UX , which never really made sense to me since the user is ALWAYS at the center of learning. We read about learner-centered approach vs. technology-centered approach, and how the latter is incorrect. I recently came across an LXD certificate program, and when I looked at what's covered, it sounded exactly like regular ID. Anyway, thanks for the video!
Thank you Tim. I realy appreciate your video. I'm new in the eLearning industry and my new organisation ask me to help buiding a eLearning team. Your job definition arrive just on time to me. And the answer to your question is : i'm a «concepteur pédagogique» (wich is the french name for ID) . If you find confusing the jobs names or the jobs definitions in eLearning industry, it's the same thing in french as we try the translate them. Not so easy...
Thank you, Tim, I have enjoyed watching the video... I am actually in the same situation that you have just highlighted in your video. I am a certified instructional designer and eLearning creator, developer....also certified with Adobe for illustrator and after effects and premier. I get confused sometimes with my title?? I know for fact I am a senior instructional designer.... but also, I feel that I should mention the other areas of my expertise ......how can I write a combo title such as ( Instructional designer, eLearning developer and Graphic designer) ??? any suggestions ??
If you work with an Instructional Designer to actually build the courses and help with the storyboarding, graphics, layout, interactions and video editing ... would that be a developer?
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I've come to realize I'm more of a learning designer than an instructional designer but my job tittles were mostly instructional designer. thanks for the elaboration
Thanks for sharing!
Note to Self: When at a job interview, ask them to define the role and how they determined the title.
I would 100% agree with that! :)
Thank you for making this video! I used to work in a lab and after many years, I was hired as a Instructional Designer (ID). I told my boss I didn’t feel the job title I had didn’t fit me because of my technical background so I decided to go with “Training Specialist.” I’m so happy I changed it to something that reminds me where I started. (:
Thanks for sharing, Alex!
Best. thumbnail. ever :) Interesting points about the job titles and yes it can be confusing. The traditional ID (the old school) used to only be focused on content (storyboarding, needs assessment, etc) then would pass that over to the eLearning dev who would make it. I think that most of those roles are gone (if not rapidly going away) because it is critical to be able to do both. I think that is why LXD has emerged as a title as someone who does both + focus on aesthetics (design) & of course the human on the other side. Great discussion :)
Thanks, Cara! I totally agree! As you mention, I think LXD has emerged from the expanding role of instructional designers. While there are some IDs solely focused on content, this is becoming less and less so, as more and more organizations are expecting IDs to do a little bit of everything. Thanks for commenting!
This was perfect timing for me, my head WAS spinning!!! Thanks Tim, really useful to demystify these terms.
Thanks, Sarah!
This put the overwhelming job search in the Learning and Development field much clearer. :) thank you for this content.
Thanks, Caitlin! I'm glad it was helpful!
Tim, I just discovered your channel and I love it. Thank you for the work you do in promoting our profession and stimulating professional growth. I will reach out.
Thanks, Fernando! I appreciate it!
I'm really glad you brought up Learning Program Manager. On my team I think that would be the roles of Assistant Learning Director and Learning Director although in my case these individuals also have some team management functions as well as in evaluating team members etc.
On my team the Learning Experience Designer is more involved with the hands on portions of implementing so they do more with the LMS as well as some UX work but definitely a lot of overlap. It is actually a role on my team that I'm really drawn to.
I still use Instructional Designer as my title on Linkedin since that is my title on my current team. I also note Storyteller or Storycrafter as a side note give my interest in narrative for ID and project management as well as my background as a writer BUT I'm still not sold on that LOL
Thanks for sharing! I think the big takeaway is that there's all these different titles, and while they have general meanings...most of it is contextual to how the organization defines it.
I know it sounds cliche, but I was about to reach out to you, and a few others, to ask for clarification on the different roles in this field.
Before watching this video, my conclusion was that there are no clear-cut, standardized/universal definitions of each role. Each company calls it whatever they want. For example, I've seen "needs assessment" in the job responsibilities for an eLearning Designer role.
As for LXD, I’ve heard some say its ID + UX , which never really made sense to me since the user is ALWAYS at the center of learning. We read about learner-centered approach vs. technology-centered approach, and how the latter is incorrect.
I recently came across an LXD certificate program, and when I looked at what's covered, it sounded exactly like regular ID.
Anyway, thanks for the video!
Thank you Tim. I realy appreciate your video. I'm new in the eLearning industry and my new organisation ask me to help buiding a eLearning team. Your job definition arrive just on time to me. And the answer to your question is : i'm a «concepteur pédagogique» (wich is the french name for ID) . If you find confusing the jobs names or the jobs definitions in eLearning industry, it's the same thing in french as we try the translate them. Not so easy...
Thanks, Phylippe!
Thank you, Tim, I have enjoyed watching the video... I am actually in the same situation that you have just highlighted in your video. I am a certified instructional designer and eLearning creator, developer....also certified with Adobe for illustrator and after effects and premier. I get confused sometimes with my title?? I know for fact I am a senior instructional designer.... but also, I feel that I should mention the other areas of my expertise ......how can I write a combo title such as ( Instructional designer, eLearning developer and Graphic designer) ??? any suggestions ??
Great question! I wonder if you're an "Instructional Multimedia Designer"? :)
If you work with an Instructional Designer to actually build the courses and help with the storyboarding, graphics, layout, interactions and video editing ... would that be a developer?
That's exactly correct! :)
@@elearningacdmy Thank you :O)