Business of Learning Design and Technologies
Instructor: Dr. Shahron Williams van Rooij
Spring 2017 - 3 Credits
Course Description
This course will utilize a combination of readings, lectures, case studies, research activities, threaded discussions, and projects to help participants gain the basics of business acumen required of the 21st Century instructional designer.
Professional Standards
The following standards from the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance and Instruction (IBSTPI) were covered in this course:
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Professional Foundations:
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1. Communicate effectively in written & oral form
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Planning & Analysis:
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6. Conduct a needs assessment in order to recommend appropriate design solutions & strategies
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Management :
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20. Apply business skills to managing the instructional design function
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21. Manage partnerships & collaborative relationships
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22. Plan & manage instructional design projects
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Artifacts and Reflections from Course
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This business case was a semester long project. I chose to focus on an issue that I had at work, which was long-term sustainability of the Human Trafficking Prevention Program at Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS). The program will be losing grant funding. The purpose of this document was to develop plans on how to continue the program without grant funding. I was very proud of the finished product. I revised this document numerous times throughout the semester and each time the finished product was better. I then presented this to the Level Superintendents at PWCS and they approved my recommended course of action. This business plan was implemented during the 2017-18 school year.