Over 25 years, the author has made 3 observations about being a learning technologist. First, education technology has become more complex rather than simpler. Second, the role of a learning technologist has become more critical. Third, a learning technologist is not the same as an instructional designer.

1. When I Grow Up I Want To
Be a Learning Technologist
3 observations over 25 years

2. When I Grow Up I Want To
Be a Learning Technologist
3 observations over 25 years
(said no child ever)

6. Observation #1
Education Technology has become
simpler….no... more complex
simp/lex

9. Observation #2
The Learning Technologist has
become more critical

10. Observation #3
A Learning Technologist is not an
Instructional Designer

11. Thank you
@edtechfactotum
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