Student Instructional Design Competencies Chart

Competencies	Available Courses	Proficient	Somewhat Proficient	Not Proficient	Not Addressed
Professional Foundations
Communicate effectively in visual, oral and written form.
Create messages that accommodate learner needs and characteristics, content and objectives.	EDIT 526 EDIT 575 EDIT 601 EDIT 611 EDIT 705	x
Write and edit text to produce messages that are clear, concise, and grammatically correct.	EDIT 526 EDIT 601 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDRS 590	x
Apply principles of message design to page layout and screen design.	EDIT 526 EDIT 601 EDIT 771 EDIT 772	x
Create or select visuals that instruct, orient, or motivate.	EDIT 601 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDIT 771 EDIT 772 EDRS 590	x
Use active listening skills in all situations.	EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDRS 590	x
Present and receive information in a manner that is appropriate for the norms and tasks of the group or team.	EDIT 526 EDIT 575 EDIT 601 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDIT 771 EDIT 772 EDRS 590	x
Seek and share information and ideas among individuals with diverse backgrounds and roles.	EDRS 590 EDIT 611 EDIT 705	x
Facilitate meetings effectively.	EDIT 611 EDIT 705	x
Apply current research and theory to the practice of instructional design.
Promote, apply and disseminate the results of instructional design theory and research	EDIT 526 EDIT 705	x
Read instructional design research, theory and practice literature	EDIT 611 EDIT 705	x
Apply concepts, techniques and theory of other disciplines to problems of learning, instruction and instructional design	EDIT 526 EDIT 611 EDIT 705	x
Apply concepts, techniques and theory of other disciplines to problems of learning, instruction and instructional design.
Apply developments in instructional design and related fields	EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDIT 771	x
Acquire and apply new technology skills to instructional design practices	EDIT 575 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDIT 771 EDIT 772 EDRS 590	x
Participate in professional activities	EDIT 611 EDRS 590	x
Establish and maintain contacts with other professionals	EDIT 526 EDIT 575 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDIT 771 EDIT 772 EDRS 590	x
Apply fundamental research skills to instructional design projects.
Use a variety of data collection tools and procedures	EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDRS 590	x
Apply appropriate research methodologies to needs assessment and evaluation	EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDRS 590	x
Use basic statistical techniques in needs assessment and evaluation	EDRS 590	x
Write research and re-evaluation reports	EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDRS 590	x
Identify and resolve ethical and legal implications of design in the workplace.
Identify ethical and legal dimensions of instructional design practices	EDIT 611 EDRS 590		x
Anticipate and respond to ethical consequences of design decisions	EDRS 590		x
Recognize and respect intellectual property rights of others	EDRS 590		x
Recognize the ethical and legal implications and consequences of instructional products.	EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDRS 590		x
Adhere to regulatory guidelines and organizational policies	EDIT 772		x
Conduct a needs assessment.
Describe the problem and its dimensions, identifying the discrepancies between current and desired performance	EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDRS 590	x
Clarify the varying perceptions of need and their implications	EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDRS 590	x
Select and use appropriate needs assessment tools and techniques	EDIT 705 EDRS 590		x
Determine the possible causes of the problem and potential solutions	EDIT 526 EDIT 575 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDIT 771 EDIT 772 EDRS 590	x
Recommend and advocate non-instructional solutions when appropriate	EDIT 526 EDIT 575 EDIT 771 EDIT 772 EDRS 590	x
Complete a cost benefits analysis for recommended solutions				x
Design a curriculum or program.
Determine the scope of the curriculum or program					x
Specify courses based upon needs assessment outcomes					x
Sequence courses for learners and groups of learners					x
Analyze and modify existing curricula or programs to insure adequate content coverage					x
Modify an existing curriculum to reflect changes in society, the knowledge base, technology, and or the organization					x
Select and use a variety of techniques for determining instructional content.
Identify content requirements in accordance with needs assessment findings	EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDRS 590		x
Elicit, synthesize and validate content from subject matter experts and other sources	EDIT 611 EDRS 590		x
Determine the breadth and depth of intended content coverage given instructional constraints					x
Determine prerequisites given the type of subject matter, the needs of the learner and the organization					x
Use appropriate techniques to analyze varying types of content	EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDRS 590		x
Identify and describe target population characteristics.
Determine characteristics of the target population influencing learning and transfer	EDIT 526 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDRS 590		x
Analyze, evaluate and select learner profile data relevant to a particular design situation	EDIT 705			x
Analyze the characteristics of the environment.
Identify aspects of the physical and social environments that impact the delivery of instruction	EDIT 526 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDIT 771 EDRS 590		x
Identify environmental and cultural aspects that influence attitudes toward instructional intervention					x
Identify environmental and cultural factors that influence learning, attitudes, and performance	EDIT 526 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDRS 590		x
Identify the nature and role of varying work environments in the teaching and learning process					x
Determine the extent to which organizational mission, philosophy and values influence the design, implementation
Analyze the characteristics of existing and emerging technologies and their use in an instructional environment.
Specify the capabilities of existing and emerging technologies to enhance motivation, visualization, interaction, simulation, and individualization	EDIT 526 EDIT 575 EDIT 611 EDIT 771 EDIT 772	x
Evaluate the capacity of a given infrastructure to support selected technologies	EDIT 705		x
Assess the benefits of existing and emerging technologies	EDIT 526 EDIT 575 EDIT 601 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDIT 771 EDIT 772 EDRS 590	x
Reflect upon the elements of a situation before finalizing design solutions and strategies.
Generate multiple solutions to a given problem situation	EDIT 526 EDIT 575 EDIT 601 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDIT 771 EDIT 772 EDRS 590	x
Remain open to alternative solutions until sufficient data have been collected and verified	EDIT 526 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDRS 590	x
Assess the consequences and implications of design decisions on the basis of prior experience, intuition and knowledge	EDIT 526 EDIT 611 EDIT 705		x
Revisit selected solutions continuously and adjust as necessary	EDIT 526 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDIT 771 EDIT 772 EDRS 590	x

Competencies	Available Courses	Proficient	Somewhat Proficient	Not Proficient	Not Addressed
Design and Development
Select, modify, or create a design and development model appropriate for a given project.
Consider multiple design and development models.	EDIT 526 EDIT 601 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDIT 771 EDRS 590	x
Select or create a model suitable for the project based on an analysis of model elements.	EDIT 705		x
Modify the model if project parameters change.	EDIT 526 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDIT 771	x
Select and use a variety of techniques to define and sequence the instructional content and strategies.
Use appropriate techniques to identify the conditions that determine the scope of the instructional content.	EDIT 526 EDIT 705		x
Use appropriate techniques to specify and sequence instructional goals and objectives.	EDIT 705		x
Select appropriate media and delivery systems.	EDIT 526 EDIT 575 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDRS 590	x
Analyze the learning outcomes and select appropriate strategies.	EDIT 611 EDIT 705		x
Analyze the instructional context and select appropriate strategies.	EDIT 526 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDRS 590	x
Select appropriate participation and motivational strategies.	EDIT 526 EDIT 575 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDIT 771 EDIT 772 EDRS 590	x
Select and sequence assessment techniques.	EDIT 526 EDIT 611 EDRS 590		x
Prepare a design document and circulate for review and approval.	EDIT 611 EDIT 705		x
Select or modify existing instructional materials.
Identify existing instructional materials for reuse or modification consistent with instructional specifications.	EDIT 705			x
Select materials to support the content analyses, proposed technologies, delivery methods and instructional strategies.	EDIT 611 EDIT 705		x
Use cost-benefit analyses to decide whether to modify, purchase or developing instructional materials.				x
Work with subject matter experts to validate material selection or modification.	EDIT 705		x
Integrate existing instructional materials into the design.	EDIT 611 EDIT 705		x
Develop instructional materials.
Develop materials that support the content analyses, proposed technologies, delivery methods, and instructional					x
Work with subject matter experts during the development process.	EDIT 611 EDIT 705		x
Produce instructional materials in a variety of delivery formats.					x
Design instruction that reflects an understanding of the diversity of learners and groups of learners.
Design instruction that accommodates different learning styles.	EDIT 611 EDIT 705		x
Be sensitive to the cultural impact of instructional materials.	EDIT 611 EDIT 705		x
Accommodate cultural factors that may influence learning in the design.	EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDRS 590		x
Evaluate and assess instruction and its impact.
Construct reliable and valid test items using a variety of formats.	EDIT 611 EDIT 705		x
Identify the processes and outcomes to be measured given the identified problem and proposed solutions.	EDIT 611 EDIT 705			x
Develop and implement formative evaluation plans.	EDIT 611 EDIT 705			x
Develop and implement confirmative evaluation plans.	EDIT 611 EDIT 705			x
Determine the impact of instruction on the organization.	EDIT 611 EDIT 705			x
Identify and assess the sources of evaluation data.	EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDRS 590			x
Manage the evaluation process.	EDIT 526 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDRS 590	x
Discuss and interpret evaluation reports with stakeholders.	EDIT 526 EDIT 575 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDIT 771 EDIT 772 EDRS 590	x

Competencies	Available Courses	Proficient	Somewhat Proficient	Not Proficient	Not Addressed
Implementation and Management
Plan and manage instructional design projects.
Establish project scope and goals.	EDIT 526 EDIT 575 EDIT 601 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDIT 771 EDIT 772 EDRS 590	x
Use a variety of techniques to develop a project plan.	EDIT 526 EDIT 575 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDIT 771 EDRS 590	x
Write project proposals.	EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDRS 590	x
Develop project information systems.	EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDRS 590		x
Monitor multiple instructional design projects.					x
Allocate resources to support the project plan.	EDIT 526 EDIT 575 EDIT 601 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDIT 771 EDRS 590	x
Select and manage internal and external consultants.	EDIT 611	x
Monitor congruence between performance and project plans.	EDIT 611 EDIT 705	x
Troubleshoot project problems.	EDIT 526 EDIT 575 EDIT 601 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDIT 771 EDIT 772 EDRS 590	x
Debrief design team to establish lessons learned.	EDIT 611	x
Promote collaboration, partnerships and relationships among the participants in a design project.	EDIT 611 EDIT 705	x
Identify how and when collaboration and partnerships should be promoted.	EDIT 611 EDIT 705	x
Identify stakeholders and the nature of their involvement.	EDIT 526 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDIT 771 EDRS 590	x
Identify subject matter experts to participate in the design and development process.	EDIT 611 EDIT 705		x
Build and promote effective relationships that may impact a design project.	EDIT 611	x
Determine how to use cross-functional teams.	EDIT 611		x
Promote and manage the interactions among team members.	EDIT 611	x
Plan for the diffusion of instructional or performance improvement products.	EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDIT 771 EDRS 590		x
Apply business skills to managing instructional design
Link design efforts to the strategic plans of the organization.	EDIT 526 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDRS 590		x
Establish strategic and tactical goals for the design function.	EDIT 526 EDIT 575 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDRS 590		x
Use a variety of techniques to establish standards of excellence.	EDIT 526 EDIT 575 EDIT 601 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDIT 771 EDIT 772 EDRS 590	x
Develop a business case to promote the critical role of the design function.	EDIT 526 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDRS 590		x
Recruit, retain, and develop instructional design personnel.					x
Provide financial plans and controls for the instructional design function.					x
Maintain management and stakeholder support of design function.	EDIT 526 EDIT 575 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDIT 771 EDIT 772	x
Market services and manage customer relations.	EDIT 526 EDIT 575 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDRS 590	x
Design instructional management systems.
Establish systems for documenting learner progress and course completion.	EDIT 705 EDRS 590	x
Establish systems for maintaining records and issuing reports of individual and group progress.					x
Establish systems for diagnosing individual needs and prescribing instructional alternatives.					x
Provide for the effective implementation of instructional products and programs.
Use evaluation data as a guide for revision of products and programs.	EDIT 526 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDRS 590		x
Update instructional products and programs as required.	EDIT 526 EDIT 575 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDIT 771 EDIT 772 EDRS 590	x
Monitor and revise the instructional delivery process as required.	EDIT 526 EDIT 575 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDIT 771 EDIT 772 EDRS 590	x
Revise instructional products and programs to reflect changes in professional practice or policy.	EDIT 611 EDIT 705		x
Recommend plans for organizational support of instructional programs.	EDIT 526 EDIT 575 EDIT 611 EDIT 705 EDIT 771 EDRS 590	x

Phases

Professional Foundations
Design and Development
Implementation and Management