This paper investigated the level and perceived criticalities of Korean e-Learning instructional designers' competency using IBSTPI (2000) ID Competencies Standards. 95 organizations responded to the survey.
This research investigated the following questions: first, what are the level of competencies and criticalities of the Korean e-Learning instructional designers? Second, are there any differences between competency level and criticalities according to the type of jobs? Third, are there any differences between competency level and criticalities depending on one's position? Forth, are there any differences between competency level and criticalities according to the type of organizations?
According to the results, first, Korean e-Learning instructional designers have commonly good competency levels. However, from the IBSTPI's viewpoint, they need to improve their competencies through training. Second, Korea's e-Learning instructional designers usually work as managers, designers, or implementers/evaluators/consultants. As managers, the following are regarded as essential competencies: communication; identifying ethical and legal issues; effective project management; collaboration; linking efforts to organizational goals; and business skills. Third, Korean e-Learning designers are positioned as managers, staff members, and temporary employees with various competencies.