Whether it’s a high school class or corporate presentation, the educator’s role is vital in order to foster learning and growth. Employment in the Education Media Design & Technology field uses emergent technologies (movies, podcasts, videocasts, games, and more) to be implemented in the work environment.

For a K-12 Educator or College Professor, it’s all about opening the doors to a new possibilities of teaching. Instructors need the necessary Web 2.0 skills in order to educate students to develop and maintain the latest set of technology skills. Whether they develop an online lesson to drive home a math concept or use an animated game to teach geography, the one-way role of a teacher has changed. To support the teachers, Curriculum Developers assist in the design, development and execution of education. They must analyze, assess and make recommendation for the improvement of curriculum.

In the business world, Corporate Trainers specialize in the supervision and development of training employees. Trainers plan, organize, and implement training activities to ensure that employees meet necessary goals. They may provide communications and management training.

Potential Careers

• Instructional Designer/Developer
• Corporate Trainer
• Distance Educator
• Instructional Technologist
• Curriculum Developer
• Online Content Developer
• Online Instructor
• Technical Trainer