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highlighted competencies and discuss the end result of the implementation of the competencies.
I have chosen two competencies in the planning and analysis domain that are considered
According to Richey, Fields, and Foxon (2001), any given target audience can have a plethora of
Instructional designers must be able to determine the individual characteristics of the target
audience to maximize the learning experience. This competency dictates the types of content
and delivery methods that should be included to cater to the differing needs of the audience.
Once we know who we are going to design content for, then we can start designing the most
effective program to meet their needs. In some situations, it may be necessary for instructional
designers to develop multiple methods of delivery for the same training content to satisfy the
Competency 11: Analyze the characteristics of existing and emerging technologies and
Richey, Fields, and Foxon (2001) state that, “All designers should have knowledge of the uses
and benefits of technology in instructional situations” (p. 71). This competency takes into
consideration software, applications, social media, collaboration tools, platforms, devices, and
much more. Technology changes constantly, so it is important that instructional designers stay
informed about emerging technologies that can be used to enhance the instructional design and
delivery process. This competency may become increasingly important as the globalization and
cognizant of their target audience so that learners are well-prepared to use the technology for the
training program. This is extremely important to ensure that the training program is designed to
Reference
Richey, R.C., Fields, D.C., Foxon, M. (2001). Instructional design competencies: The standards.