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Ben Nielson

3/2/2020

 
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Companies and Schools:
Brigham Young University

Job Titles:
Online Learning Supervisor, Multimedia Lab and Software Training Supervisor
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Why did you pursue a career in the instructional design and technology field?
I love technology, I love learning, I love helping others learn. I especially am interested in informal learning.

What are some of your day-to-day responsibilities in your roles?
I oversee a team of students who help patrons use technology in the multimedia lab. I also design in-person workshops on creative and productivity software which we teach to the campus community.

How have you found your jobs? What advice do you have for someone trying to find a job in the instructional design and technology field?
I have been in a few positions at BYU, they have generally been referred to me by someone else at BYU.

In what ways did your graduate program prepare you for your career?
The BYU IP&T program prepared me to understand how learning and instruction work and how to design learning environments. It was a great environment to explore new ideas.

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