Identifies and participates in communities of practice within the field of Educational Technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAfter being introduced to the foundations of Learning Design Technology, I found that there were several different paths to pursue, not to mentioned a variety of skills to focus on.\u00a0 That being said, it became apparent that continuing to build upon skills where I have demonstrated sufficient competency is essential to professional development.\u00a0 For instance, not only do I have experience with technology, I also recognize a need to adapt that skill to fit the needs of an educational atmosphere. The American Evaluation Association revealed a sense of how it is practical to merge theory and practice based on technology integration.\u00a0 My competency in relation to this began to evolve with some of the research I conducted for my classes.\u00a0 I was especially intrigued by Fleming’s (2001) VARK model which illustrates learning preferences in four distinct forms; Visual (V), Auditory (A), Read\/Write (R), and Kinesthetic (K).\u00a0 This model also supports developing instructional skills to suit the needs of a diverse audience.\u00a0 I encounter this within the training department at my company quite often as well.<\/p>\n
Taking all of this into consideration, I look forward to working as an instructional designer that prepares curriculum for a diverse audience.\u00a0 Not only does this open doors to a variety of opportunities, but it also introduces me to a host of other professional industries, thus enriching my portfolio even further.<\/p>\n
References:<\/strong><\/p>\nFleming, N. D. (2001). Teaching and learning styles: VARK strategies.Christchurch, New Zealand: N.D. Fleming.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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