INSTRUCTIONAL
DESIGN
Learn. Educate. Repeat.
I believe great learning experiences rely on three core principles:
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Purpose
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Practicality
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Production
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A strong learning plan and curriculum considers the people involved and what they need to succeed. It ensures the right lessons are being learned and the right tools are being used. But this can be lost without proper structure, hence the need to facilitate ease-of-use and accessibility, making the experience practical for all users. Finally, the entire learning experience can be bolstered by engaging visual design and media usage, capturing the audience's attention. My goal is to marry all of these elements to deliver effective and enjoyable experiences.
Services
Instructional Design
Over 15 years of experience in the Instructional design field in both academic and private industries. I've worked in all facets of instructional design from conception to delivery.
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Course design and development
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Content writing
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Multimedia development
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Needs analysis
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Training
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Consultation
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Educational technologies
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Vendor relations
To provide a top-tier feel for the boutique business that publishes this eMag, I offered a redesign, taking it from simplistic to sleek while establishing a template that could be reused for maximum efficiency.
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In addition to design efforts, I frequently contribute articles, one of which can be found in the provided issue. This work showcases my multimedia production and writing skills.
EdTech eMagazine
This brief microlearning module offers a quick overview of Backward Design, a course design rooted in learning objectives and outcomes. I regularly employ this practice and often take it a step further to incorporate media usage and accessibility.
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This course highlights my knowledge of backward design and showcases my ability to distill a subject matter into a straightforward, easy to understand lesson.
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Backward Design Microlearning
As part of the LMS Migration team at Arizona State University, I helped lead the ambitious initiative to migrate the entire University from Blackboard to Canvas in less than 2 years.
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This project showcases my ability to develop and lead effective trainings and workshops, as well as my ability to conduct a thorough needs analysis and implement clear instructor and participant guides.
Trainings and Workshops
Throughout my service in higher education, I have developed countless courses and designed numerous templates to enhance learning programs.
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This project highlights only a fraction of my abilities to quickly and effectively manage course design and development processes in a number of learning management systems.
LMS Course Building
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This course is part of a newly built offering of online courses for a mental health and wellness organization. It contains samplings from other online offerings, compiled as an online resources for in-person clients.
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This course showcases design and development skills in Articulate Rise, research, writing skills, and the development of entire courses from the ground up in collaboration with media groups and SMEs.
Onsite Alumni Course
As a result of my background in and passion for media development, I have crafted multiple still and video assets for a number of learning experiences.
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This project showcases one video in a series dedicated to a micro-learning course bundle about best practices in EdTech.
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Micro-learning Video Lesson
This web tutorial, developed in Adobe Express, guides users through the process of using Adobe Photoshop for photo editing. Designed as a supplemental guide to work in tandem with synchronous remote presentation, this page also works as a standalone piece.
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This project showcases my knowledge of Adobe software as well as my skills in crafting thorough walkthroughs and tutorials for new learners.