Learning Experience Designer (LXD) - Freelancing Role at The Independent Institute of Education (IIE)

Level and Scope of Responsibility:

Delivery of short-learning programmes (SLP)

• Ensure all allocated Learning Management System (LMS) modules are developed as per the IIE professional development framework & requirements.
• Manage allocated SLPs according to agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Provide progress reports.
• Follow quality assurance (QA) processes ensuring development is appropriate and relevant
• Provide constructive feedback to and support independent contractors (ICs) and external partners.
• Work closely with relevant Central Academic Team (CAT) members.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure quality standards are met which includes but is not limited to ensuring alignment with objectives and the implementation of highly engaging, effective and appropriate modules on the LMS.
• Provide progress reports.
• Apply best practise in instructional design.
• Develop own skills and competencies in that regard visibly and deliberately on an ongoing basis.

Supporting stakeholders

• Liaise and support teaching and learning team and content developers to ensure that Content Development Plan (CDP) are developed accordingly and approved timeously.
• Assist and support teaching and learning team during the review and sign-off of modules on the LMS.
• Ensure that external learning designers and other partners are properly briefed, supported and managed to delivery.
• Support the training of staff by quality assuring and co-developing appropriate training interventions.

Professional development, research and improvement strategies

• Conduct research for internal or external output, preferably related to strategic imperatives of the Teaching and Learning Centre.
• Apply research, reflection, and/or other methods to improve the strategic value proposition for SLPs on the LMS.
• Pursue personal professional development that will strengthen the strategic value of the Learning and Design team.
• Collaborate with the senior learning designers and other designers to improve lecturer engagement and experience on the LMS through action-based introspection and/or research.

Administration and Governance

• Ensure that all LMS materials comply with policy, regulatory & legal requirements (incl. copyright) and that all issues are addressed where required

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of Honours degree level qualification (or a recognized equivalent thereof) in educational technology, instructional design or a related field.
• Masters level qualification in education, educational technology, instructional design or a related filed is preferred.
• Certification with a recognized Learning Management System provider (i.e. Brightspace, Moodle, etc.) and/or evidence about professional development in Digital Content Design.

Experience: 

Candidate should have a minimum of 3+ years experience in the following fields:     

• Online Course Design: Create and design engaging and interactive online course content that align with learning objectives and academic standards for a hybrid mode of delivery to meet design requirements per modality. Ensure that online materials meet accessibility standards and are inclusive for all students, including those with disabilities.
• Education technologies Integration: Incorporate multimedia elements such as videos, animations, and interactive elements to enrich content and engagement
• Best Practices: Applying best learning design principles and practices in courseware development aligned with in the teaching and learning strategies.
• Project Management: tracking and management of the content development process, ensuring delivery of course content is timeous with the required quality.
• Interactive Learning Activities: Design and implement interactive learning activities including the integration of emerging educational technologies and tools to enhance the online learning experience.
• Collaboration with stakeholders: Work closely with faculty and subject matter experts (SMEs) and learning technologists to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
• Professional Development: Provide training and support to faculty, SMEs and other stakeholders on best practices for designing and delivering online courses and utilizing educational technologies.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct quality checks to ensure online courses meet institutional standards and provide a high-quality learning experience.
• Research and Innovation: Engage in research on trends and best practices in online learning and apply innovative approaches to course design.