Della R. Shorman
Information and Learning Technologies
with emphasis in Instructional Design and Adult Learning
ILT Projects

Journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Lao Tzu

ILT Projects: Professional Expert Profile
Interview with Michelle Thompson, Organizational Development Manager
Janus Capital Group

The project was conducted for IT6750: Current Trends and Issues in IT, which required an interview with a professional currently working in the field of instructional design. By completing this project, I gained insight about the diversity in the field of instructional design and avenues that graduates may pursue during and after the completion of the program.

One of the key lessons that Michelle shared in the interview was that to succeed in this field, you must be multi-dimensional. It was very interesting to me how her initial role in training, along with advanced education, eventually led to a position that combines corporate training and development with management.

Materials
This project consists of the transcript of the interview, along with my reflections. Please use the link below to access this document.

Professional Expert Profile Document (.pdf)

The Professional Expert Profile project, as part of the requirement of IT: 6750, was designed to originally complete the first, third and fourth competencies. With revisions in the competencies, the Professional Expert Profile project fulfills the following competency:

• First competency: Adopt a reflective-practice stance to your work.

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