You say you're an academic technologist? Tell me more!
April 9, 2009 6:06 PM   Subscribe

Circumstances have led me to apply for university instructional technologist positions even though this is not what I have specifically trained to do. Now that I am getting interviews, I need perspective/resources.

So, here's the story. My wife has accepted a can't-not-take-it graduate study opportunity as I finish my Ph.D. dissertation in literacy and new media. Because I'm limited by location for the next few years, even after I graduate at the end of the year, I've decided to apply for instructional technologist positions at local universities. Most of these positions are looking for people with B.A.s and M.A.s in the field of academic technology, but apparently what I do is close enough to warrant some interviews. The positions fit very well with my skills and abilities, my university work experience, my research and publishing credentials, and would benefit my interests, but I was never trained as an "instructional technologist." What I really need are information resources like professional organizations, list-servs, blogs, journals and so forth that allow me a glimpse into the disciplinary and professional culture (the intangibles) that more mainstream "academic technology" applicants will be familiar with. I'll take anything that helps me be just a little more conversant with the zeitgeist of what it's like to be a member of this profession.
posted by mrmojoflying to Work & Money (1 answer total) 3 users marked this as a favorite
 
Best answer: You could do a lot worse than start by subscribing to OLDaily by Stephen Downes.

AECT, ISPI, and it's been a while since I read it, but I'd guess ITFORUM is still useful. Administrative types get enthusiastic about Educause.
posted by idb at 7:12 PM on April 9, 2009


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