r/instructionaldesign

Hello all,

I oversee an extensive training program for equipment operators. When I started the role a year ago, I inherited a mess of short videos that stole information from non-compliant resources. My current strategy is to create equipment overview training in Rise and then use the on-the-job trainers to perform hand-on training and competency checks in the field.

Currently the competency checks are done through a Microsoft Form while the other training is uploaded to Dayforce. Ideally, both would live in Dayforce for easier reporting.

Does anyone have experience or advice on how to accomplish this. Alternatively, if anyone could provide experience on how they manage this in their organization, I'm open to any and all suggestions.

Also, any suggestions on how to create training around how to operate different pieces of machinery would be greatly appreciated. I'm struggling with it being incredibly dry/repetitive.

please. You can private message me or if need more info let me know!

Interview Questions

Can you tell me about your current role and what your main responsibilities are as an instructional designer?

How did you get started in the field of instructional design, and what was your educational or professional background?

What does a typical day or week look like for you in your current position?

What types of instructional design projects do you work on most often, and who are the learners or audiences you typically design for?

What instructional design theories, models, or frameworks do you use most often in your work?

What technology, software, or other tools do you use regularly to create or develop learning experiences?

What skills do you believe are most important for someone who is beginning a career in instructional design?

What are some of the biggest challenges you experience in your work, and how do you typically handle them?

How important are communication and collaboration when working with instructors, subject-matter experts, or other professionals?

How has artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, affected your work as an instructional designer?

What changes or trends do you think will have the biggest impact on the instructional design field in the next few years?

What advice would you give to a graduate student who is currently studying instructional technology and preparing to enter the instructional design field?