The
MIT program is directed toward preparing students to function in
a variety of roles to be performed in a broad range of settings,
including:
-Instructional
design and development
-Instructional
delivery systems and implementation
-Assessment,
evaluation, and research
-Materials
and media development/production
-Program
management and organizational development
-Emerging
and innovative technologies
Such
roles are typically found in business and industry, human services,
health institutions, higher education, government, military, and
public and private K-12 education.
Students
who enter the program are advised to identify their future goals
and career path. Depending on students' career plans and goals,
and in order to better prepare students for their future roles and
responsibilities within different settings, one of the following
tracks may be identified to assist the student and her/his advisor
in taking appropriate focus area courses.
Business & Industry
Government Agencies & Higher Education
Public & Private K-12 Education
Business
& Industry
Example Job Titles (Click here to see sample job announcement)
Instructional Designer/Developer
Courseware Developer
Training Specialist
Human Resource Consultant
Training Supervisor
Training & Development Manager
Independent Consultant
Basic Duties
Develop instructional materials
Design, develop, and evaluate training materials
Conduct needs and task analyses
Conduct performance analysis
Supervise audio/video/graphics production
Conduct research, evaluate products and programs
Consult with firms about training problems
Government Agencies & Higher Education
Example Job Titles (Click here to see sample job announcement)
Instructional Designer/Developer
Coordinator of Academic Support and Distance Education
Instructional Technologists
Instructional Technology Specialist
Instructional Technology Coordinator
Faculty Support Specialist
Coordinator of Educational Media Communication
Instructional Consultant
Basic Duties
Develop and produce instructional materials for distance learning courses
Evaluate training materials for instructional soundness
Design and deliver training workshops
Develop and coordinate technology-enhanced educational systems, service, and support for faculty/staff
Coordinate faculty/staff development and training activities in effective and innovative application of technology
Lead initiatives in improving/training faculty/staff understanding and use of instructional technology
Assist faculty/staff with the design, development, delivery and evaluation of courses in a web-based or distance learning format
Integrate, coordinate, and manage multimedia activities and programs
Top
Public & Private K-12 Education
Example Job Titles (Click here to see sample job announcement)
Technology Specialist
Instructional Technology Coordinator
Media Specialist
Instructional assistant/consultant
Multimedia Developer
Coordinator of Educational Media
Instructional Consultant
Basic Duties
Assess staff educational needs, develop training materials
Manage and organize training department
Evaluate training programs
Supervise, write, implement, and update technology plan
Evaluate educational software
Design and deliver staff development
Develop and coordinate technology-enhanced educational systems, service, and support for faculty/staff
Plan infrastructure (hardware and software needs)
Coordinate faculty/staff development and training activities in effective and innovative application of technology
Integrate, coordinate, and manage multimedia activities and programs
Develop interactive multimedia CBI (computer-based Instruction)
Troubleshoot computer-based instructional material
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