4. University-Level: Organizational Chart
Senior mgr Instructional technology
support & Development
Director,
Director, Instructional
Innovation Services
Educational technology services
Director, instructional
support Services
SR. Asst. director,
applications support
associate Direcror,
Systems Support
asst director, instructional
design & Development
ceeative director, New
media Development
Associate director,
instructional technology
training
Associate Director,
Instructiional technology
support
SR. Web Developer
SR systems Architect
lead Instructional Designer
Asst Director, Educational
media Development
Instructional technology
specialist
Learn tech support
Specialist
PHP developer
/information architect
Database & Systems
Adminstraor
Instructional Designer
Lead interaction
Designer /developer
Training Program
coordinator
learn tech helpdesk
Coordinator
24. Justification
The justification of the targeted roles and responsibilities listed for higher-level distance education
programs require adequate support for numerous reasons:
• The top level serves as a liaison with other departments, generating needed resources,
assigning personnel to conduct needed assessments, select and evaluate available learning
resources and learning technologies.
• Another level of personnel serves to guide and direct personnel needed to develop the
infrastructure and create the program.
• In addition, another level is required to resource support in developing, designing, evaluating,
training, and maintaining all branches of the distance education programs within the institution
(Simonson, Smaldino, Albright, & Zvack, 2012).
According to Vaughan (2011), successful multimedia projects begin with selecting “team players.”
But selection is only the beginning of a team-building process that must continue through a
projects duration. Ragan & Smith (2005) mentions that organizations need project managers;
trained to asses organizational needs, plan and schedule communication, manage interactions
among and between people and teams, budget and allocate resources, and evaluate and report
project outcomes (p.313).
Finally, before a project begins, it is imperative to have a clear understanding of all objectives and
expectations with all key stake holders.
25. Servers
In order for a user to obtain
access to the LMS, the school
must have several servers to
store the information that they
need.
A server stores information and
links all of the devices
(Latitude Learning, 2013).
26. Internet Browser
An internet browser such as Internet Explorer,
Firefox, Safari, etc. allows the user to obtain access to
the LMS (Latitude Learning, 2013).
27. Support Software
A support software that
is used by many
colleges, eCollege,
promotes access,
achievement, and
affordability
(Pearson, n.d.a).
(Pearson, n.d.b)
28. Operating System
An operating system, such as Windows, Linux, or
Mac is needed in order for the LMS to operate
on a computer (Latitude Learning, 2013).
29. Computer Network & Portable
Electronic Devices
An LMS must operate on a
computer, so the school
must have a computer
network for users.
Users may also find it
convenient to have
portable electronic
devices with the
capabilities of a
computer, too (Latitude
Learning, 2013).
(LG Electronics, n.d.)
30. Installation Disc Space
In order for the LMS to
run, sufficient
installation disc space is
required on every user’s
computer hard drive
(Latitude Learning, 2013).
(Microsoft, n.d.a)
31. References
Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA). (2013). DELTA
organization chart. Retrieved from http://delta.ncsu.edu/assets/DELTA-OrgChart_Functional1.pdf
Indeed one search, all jobs. (2014). Find salaries. Retrieved from http://www.indeed.com/salary?
Internet Explorer. (n.d.). [Screenshot of Internet Explorer Logo]. Retrieved from
Latitude Learning. (2013, October 15). What are the system and browser requirements and how
can I check them? [Web log comment]. Retrieved from
http://www.latitudelearning.com/Blog/tabid/1761/Article/763/Whatare-the-System-and-Browser-Requirements-and-how-can-I-check-them.aspx
LG Electronics. (n.d.). [Screenshot of a LG smartphone that is distributed by Verizon Wireless].
Retrieved from
Microsoft. (n.d.b). [Screenshot of a computer that is operated by Windows 7]. Retrieved from
Microsoft. (n.d.a). [Screenshot of a computer that is opened to display installation disc space].
Retrieved from
Onet Online (2010) Onet. Retrieved February 23, 2014 from
http://www.onetonline.org/find/quick?s=Director+instructional+support+services
Pearson. (n.d.a). eCollege. Retrieved from http://www.ecollege.com/index.php
Pearson. (n.d.b). [Screenshot of a course that is supported by eCollege]. Retrieved from
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distance: Foundations of distance education (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Smith, P. & Ragan, T. (2005). Instructional Design. Third Edition.John Wiley&Sons.
Editor's Notes
(Simonson, Smaldino, Albright & Zvacek, 2012)
Analysis-learning gap & training needsDesign-content outline, strategy/theme, interactivityDevelopment-StoryboardImplementation-graphic designEvaluation-testing for language, consistence, clarity, functionality(Simonson, Smaldino, Albright & Zvacek, 2012)
(“Distance Education and Learning”, 2013)
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The justification of the targeted roles and responsibilities listed for a college or university-level distance education program obtains adequate support for numerous reasons. However, a top reason is due to the multiple levels of personnel needed throughout the college or university. The top level serves as a liaison with other departments, to generate the needed resources, and assign personnel to conduct need assessments, select and evaluate available learning resources and learning technologies. Another level of personnel serves to guide and direct personnel needed to develop the infrastructure and create the program. In addition, another level of personnel needed to provide resources and support in developing, designing, evaluating, training, and maintaining all branches of the distance education programs within the college or university (Simonson, Smaldino, Albright, & Zvack, 2012). According to Vaughan (2011). Successful multimedia projects begin with selecting “team players.” But selection is only the beginning of a team-building process that must continue through projects duration. Ragan & Smith 2005 mentions that organizations need project managers; trained to asses’ organizational needs, plan and schedule communication, manage interactions among and between people and teams, budget and allocate resources, and evaluate and report project outcomes (p.313). It is very imperative to ensure before the start of any project to understand the key stake holders.
