Learning Technologist
Learning Technologists aspire to be pioneers of emerging technologies, to be up-to-date on the field, to search for new methods and techniques, and to deliver research results by themselves, such as assessment reports, conference presentations, journal articles, and are interested in the management and research processes.
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KEY SKILLS
BA or BS degree in a relevant field such as instructional technology, educational technology, organizational development OR 5+ years managing learning technology in a global environment
LMS ownership experience in a large-scale, corporate environment, including end-user training and day-to-day support
Experience with AWS, server management, and on-prem installations
Expertise in development with eLearning tools such as Captivate, Articulate Studio/Storyline, Camtasia, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, Flash and Software technology like SharePoint, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS for learning portal design
Familiarity with xAPI, SCORM, LMS, LRS.
Experience managing large-scale technology implementations
Track record of delivering complex, strategic project
Familiarity with tool integrations using APIs and scripting
Experience customizing or automating content using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Knowledge of current trends in learning technology, as well as key tool sets and their potential applications in training, including: Learning Management Systems, Learning Content Management Systems, and microlearning, etc.
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication abilities including skills in explaining technical topics to novices and collaborating with subject matter experts, global stakeholders, and managers
PROS
Can work in many industries
Some jobs require minimal education for those with the right experience
Excellent employment benefits
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology
Good payscale
Opportunity to learn more
CONS
Blury terms when it comes to growth
Stressful work
Slow growth
OPPORTUNITY TYPES
GOT WHAT IT TAKES?
Government
Companies
Should be good at communication
Excellent knowledge of coding
Should be a team player
Should have good logical reasoning
KEY OPPORTUNITIES
Books
Podcasts
Networking Groups
Interesting Facts about the career
PCs went by the name “Electronic Brains” in the 1950s.
Email has been around longer than the World Wide Web.
HP, Google, Microsoft and Apple have just one thing in common, other than the fact that they are IT companies. They were all started in garages.
Bill Gates’ house was designed used a Mac computer.
There are approximately 6000 new viruses released every month.
Computer programming is currently one of the fastest growing occupations related to technology.
28% of IT professionals hide their career from friends and family to get out of giving free tech support.
The 30th of November is known as “Computer Security Day”.
Technophobia is the fear of technology, Nomophobia is the fear of being without a mobile phone, Cyberphobia is the fear of computers.