Professional Foundations
Being professional means a lot of different things in different industries and practices. In the Learning Design and Technology (LDT) sector, we not only value theoretical and practical knowledge but also high-quality communication, an open and positive attitude, as well as honest, unbiased, and equitable practices. Below are artifacts and personal reflections that demonstrate my competencies
ID Professional Communicator. Learning designers (ID) strive to communicate in a clear, concise, and respectful manner. Our communication aims to build effective and constructive relationships, and it builds a learning community.
Challenge: Solicit, accept, and provide constructive feedback.
Success Criteria: Evidence must demonstrate asking for, providing critique, and utilizing feedback to improve performance or work.
Reflection must address: How you have asked, utilized, and provided feedback to others.
⭐ Click to view the evidence and the reflection.
Challenge: Deliver presentations that effectively engage audiences and communicate clear messages.
Success Criteria: Evidence of delivering a professional presentation with a clear, concise, and credible message.
Reflection must address: The elements used in your evidence to make an effective presentation, and how it engaged audiences.
⭐ Click to view the evidence as the dynamic Prezi slides (or in the classic PDF slides format), and the reflection.
Applying ID research and Theory. IDs apply learning design theories, models, and the latest relevant research in building learning activities for clients. We use systematic design thinking in the process to promote maximum alignment with clients’ objectives.
Challenge: Explain key concepts and principles related to instructional design.
Success Criteria: Evidence must demonstrate the interpretation of instructional design concepts and principles in writing or verbal expression.
Reflection must address: How you explained and interpreted key instructional design concepts and principles in their evidence.
ID Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude. Being professional means keeping updated with the latest research and relevant educational technology. We participate in continued professional development so that clients get the latest and best practices.
Challenge: Acquire and apply new technology skills in instructional design practice.
Success Criteria: Evidence of sharing ideas, best practices, or application of new technology skills in the field.
Reflection must address: How you acquired your new skills and how you have applied these new abilities in your instructional design practice.
Ethical, Legal, and Political Implications of Design. Being professional also means being legally, ethically, and politically responsible when delivering learning design solutions. We recognize, respect, and comply with organizational constraints and professional codes of ethics. We also strive to promote diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI).
Challenge: Recognize, respect, and comply with organizational and professional codes of ethics.
Success Criteria: Evidence of following a code of ethics, including giving credit to others’ ideas (such as proper use of citations) or demonstration of complying with constraints (budget issues, organizational rules or regulations, available technology, student demographics, etc.).
Reflection must address: How following a code of ethics affects your decision-making process in instructional design or other aspects of your work.
⭐ Completed. Click to view the evidence and the reflection.