Discussion 1-reposted

William Knopf-ID

Instructional designer has many roles and responsibilities when a project is concerned. One of the first roles is to identify the need of the project. What is the goal that the project is trying to accomplish? When an ID is doing this function they are showing an understanding and relating to the project itself. According to Dr. Stolovich (2010) ID are musicians that control their own section of a project. The ID is concerned with the objectives, methods of delivery, media to deliver, learning styles, and assessments (Stolovich, 2010). When having the first initial meeting with the stakeholders or client the ID should identify the topic and objective of the project. The ID should start to formulate ideas that will best serve the project and fulfill the objectives. The ID should also know the trade and be able to find SME, these are similar to project champions that the PM will find, and they can assist in the development of the project (Portny, 2008). Another key concept the ID has to consider is whether they have to report to the PM or not. In some projects the ID has to not only design the instructional methods, but also manage themselves through the project. An ID can have very similar roles of a PM if that role is not established.

Sources:

Portny, S. E., Mantel, S. J., Meredith, J. R., Shafer, S. M., Sutton, M. M., & Kramer, B. E. (2008). Project management: Planning, scheduling, and controlling projects. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Rekom, P. (2010). Practitioner Voices: Barriers to Project Success. Walden Video Library.
Stolovitch, H. (2010). Project Management and Instructional Design. Walden Video Library

Stolovitch, H. (2010). Project Kickoff. Walden Video Library.