Instructional/Learning Designer

Needs analysis and learning objectives:

• Conduct needs analysis working with subject matter experts to identify the target audience, learning gaps and the desired competencies.
  
• Define clear, measurable, and competence-based learning objectives, applying relevant learning theories to enhance learning.
  
• Analyze the learning context considering available technology, language, time constraints and access.
  

Curriculum content design:

• Develop a comprehensive curriculum outlining modules, topics, activities and formats. Consult with subject matter experts.
  
• Facilitate a collaborative process with subject matter experts to design engaging and interactive materials and content (writing lessons, scripts, case-studies, visual design, scripting videos).
  
• Select and integrate appropriate learning technologies, aligned with the software of the Digital Campus and structure content for optimal learning (instructional design models).
  
• As needed, design for blending online and offline activities.
  

Activity and assessment design:

• Design interactive learning activities (discussions, peer learning, quizzes, assignments).
  
• Develop assessments to measure competency.
  
• Integrate formative and summative assessments to measure learner’s progress and feedback.
  

Course delivery:

• Pilot test the learning experience with a small group of learners, and update accordingly.
  
• Provide learner support and facilitate a supportive learning community.
  

Evaluation and upgrades:

• Use surveys, interviews and analytics to collect and analyze learner feedback in evaluation reports.
  
• Analyze the formative and summative assessment and manage the certification process.
  
• Use evaluation data and learner feedback to iterate and improve the learning experience.
  
• Maintain detailed records of the design process.
  

Facilitate engagement on the Digital Campus:

• Work with project members and partners to develop and maintain dashboards, group pages, community engagement, discussions, course pages, event calendars and other available features on the Digital Campus.
  
• Develop learning support systems for online and in-person training, workshops and webinars, while curating resources and content on the Digital Campus.