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Have you decided you are interested in trying your hand at instructional design and are wondering what your next steps are in getting there? This introductory course offers a look into instructional design and conveys how important instructional designers are in course development. You will learn all about the typical roles of an instructional designer as well as specific expectations and responsibilities of real designers at Michigan Virtual.
In this course, you will:
- Identify the typical roles and responsibilities of instructional designers,
- Learn about the kinds of employment opportunities that exist for a career in instructional design, and
- Reflect on personal insight from real instructional designers on best practices in the field.