Summary

In this episode, Kathleen Stockham interviews Dr. Holly Dennis, Executive Director of Instructional Design and Technology at South College. They discuss the growth of South College, the role of instructional design in education, and the pathways to becoming an instructional designer. Dr. Dennis shares insights into the creative and technical aspects of instructional design, the importance of understanding different learning styles, and the rewarding process of developing new educational programs. The conversation also touches on the diverse career opportunities for instructional designers beyond traditional education settings.

Keywords

Instructional Design, South College, Education Technology, Learning Styles, Career Pathways

Takeaways

• Instructional design combines teaching, technology, and psychology.
• South College has grown to over 20,000 students.
• Instructional design is about creating engaging and effective learning experiences.
• Different learning styles are considered in instructional design.
• Instructional designers work in various fields beyond education.
• The process of developing new programs is rewarding and collaborative.
• Instructional design requires both creative and technical skills.
• There is no single path to becoming an instructional designer.
• South College offers a postdoctoral certificate in instructional design.
• Competency-based education allows flexible learning at South College.

Title Options

• Exploring Instructional Design with Dr. Holly Dennis
• The Growth of South College: A Conversation with Dr. Dennis
• Instructional Design: Bridging Creativity and Technology
• Understanding Learning Styles in Education
• Career Opportunities in Instructional Design
• Developing Educational Programs: Insights from Dr. Dennis
• The Role of Instructional Design in Modern Education
• Pathways to a Career in Instructional Design
• South College's Innovative Approach to Education
• Flexible Learning with Competency-Based Education

Sound bites

• Instructional design combines teaching, technology, and psychology.
• South College has grown to over 20,000 students.
• Creating engaging and effective learning experiences.
• Understanding different learning styles is crucial.
• Instructional designers work beyond traditional education.
• Developing new programs is a rewarding process.
• Instructional design requires creative and technical skills.
• No single path to becoming an instructional designer.
• South College offers a postdoctoral certificate.
• Competency-based education allows flexible learning.

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