Instructional Technologist Goals and Objectives Examples
Develop and design innovative online courses.
Collaborate with faculty members to develop instructional materials.
Conduct training sessions for faculty members on the use of technology in teaching.
Evaluate and recommend instructional technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
Provide support and guidance for faculty members on the development of multimedia content.
Create tutorials, user guides, and other documentation for technology tools.
Facilitate discussions with faculty about best practices for instructional design.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of online courses.
Provide technical support to students who are experiencing challenges with online coursework.
Participate in research activities to identify effective instructional methods and technologies.
Ensure that all technology tools used comply with accessibility standards.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in online education.
Create a help desk or ticketing system for tracking and resolving technical issues.
Work with faculty to develop rubrics and assessment criteria for online coursework.
Lead the development of e-portfolios for students to showcase their work.
Utilize learning analytics to monitor student engagement and success rates.
Organize and manage digital resources for use in instruction.
Develop strategies to improve student retention rates in online courses.
Implement social media tools in online courses to encourage student collaboration and engagement.
Collaborate with IT staff to ensure compatibility between software applications.
Develop training programs for faculty on effective use of presentation technologies.
Assist faculty in the production of engaging digital media projects such as podcasts and videos.
Create interactive tutorials to increase student engagement and participation.
Provide advice on copyright and intellectual property rights as they relate to online education materials.
Review and evaluate new technology tools for use in instruction.
Develop online communities of practice for faculty members to share best practices and receive support.
Design and implement online surveys to solicit feedback from students about online courses.
Develop guidelines for faculty members on the use of social media in teaching.
Develop multimedia presentations for use in faculty meetings and training sessions.
Create instructional materials using open-source software.
Analyze student data to identify areas where instruction could be improved.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure that technology applications are used effectively across campus.
Provide support and guidance for faculty members who are new to online teaching.
Develop an online repository of frequently asked questions and answers.
Manage online course evaluations and analyze results to improve course quality.
Create interactive simulations to enhance learning experiences for students.
Implement methods for faculty to track and monitor student progress.
Train faculty on how to design and develop online assessments.
Monitor faculty compliance with established performance expectations for online courses.
Develop workshops to teach faculty about techniques for facilitating discussions in online courses.
Create a system for tracking faculty development and training activities.
Establish standards for the use of multimedia content in online courses.
Advise faculty on strategies for addressing diverse student populations in online courses.
Support faculty in the creation of digital portfolios to demonstrate their professional growth and development.
Work with faculty to create policies regarding academic integrity in online courses.
Collaborate with IT staff to evaluate and implement new CMS software solutions.
Work with faculty to design rubrics for grading online assignments and projects.
Help faculty identify ways to differentiate instruction for different learning styles and abilities.
Develop a system for monitoring student engagement in online courses.
Evaluate the success of e-learning initiatives and make recommendations for improvement.
Collaborate with faculty to develop online tutorials on academic skills such as time management and note-taking.
Develop guidelines for the use of mobile devices in online education.
Train faculty on the use of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology in instruction.
Facilitate discussions about cultural diversity and inclusion in online instruction.
Work with faculty to develop online communities that connect students with academic and career resources.
Design webinars and online seminars to keep faculty abreast of new developments in instructional technology.
Provide technical assistance to students who require accommodations for disabilities.
Create and curate digital learning resources for student use.
Promote the use of open educational resources (OER) across campus.
Implement strategies for monitoring student progress and success rates in online courses.
Help faculty design and administer surveys to gather feedback from students about their learning experiences.
Advocate for the use of evidence-based practices in instructional technology design.
Develop a system for recording and analyzing data on faculty and student usage of instructional technology tools.
Train faculty on how to use gamification techniques in online courses.
Collaborate with other departments to provide technology services such as video conferencing and webcasting.
Assist faculty in the creation of online portfolios for professional development.
Develop policies and procedures for ensuring cybersecurity in online education materials.
Design strategies for integrating experiential learning into online courses.
Advise faculty on how to incorporate universal design principles into online course design.
Create tutorials on how to use social media to improve student engagement in online courses.
Develop a system for tracking student participation and interaction in online forums and discussion boards.
Provide technical support to faculty members who are conducting research on instructional technology.
Collaborate with IT staff to ensure interoperability between various software applications and systems.
Develop guidelines for the use of video conferencing technology in online courses.
Train faculty on how to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in online instruction.
Provide resources and support for faculty members who are designing online capstone projects.
Develop strategies for integrating real-world applications into online classes.
Serve as a resource for faculty members on emerging trends in instructional technology.