Rob Wilkins provides his opinion on the term “Instructional Designer.” Semantics, schemantics to some but, an interesting conversation nonetheless. Whattya think? Me…I’m just p.o.’d that y’all are having this conversation while I pursue a degree in instructional design. (JC)
Call a Spade a Shovel – but make sure you describe | Ruminations of a Learning Professional| Rob Wilkins | 23 August 2008
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I actually disagree. I see them as different titles but compliments to each other. I am getting a degree in instructional design as well, but they also have a separate degree in information architecture. I see instructional design as being specific to elearning in particular, and i.a. for broader things like systems, finance transaction or huge overall architecture of sites. I have not seen many i.a.’s that need to use or build pages. They usually do layouts, structures, outlines or categorize things. I notice more instructional designers actually having to implement learning themselves. I think it is definitely a benefit to have experience in both but I see a lot of teams having two distinct positions. (however in my case, i do both jobs haha go figure)
Jen – thanks for your comment.
My current ID degree program (PhD) is less than 50% e-learning. However, my MS ID degree program was nearly 100% e-learning.
I think it’s accurate to say the different titles compliment one another. I suspect a lot has to do with the size of your house.