Going Beyond Instructional Design

I have the unique experience of having taught elementary, middle, and high school grades, as well as college level students. Combining this with a solid education providing me with a deep understanding of adult and online learning, I have the confidence and experience to develop amazing online learning assets that are valuable, scalable, and engaging. I can quickly move from organizing content on an LMS for effective consumption, to creating courses, videos, audio, learning guides, and other learning content to support learners at all levels and in all types of learning environments – synchronous, asynchronous, blended, face-to-face, and hybrid. Along with my technical writing skills, I am able to manage eLearning projects from beginning to end.

In my career I have:

• Demonstrated a commitment to life-long learning of skills and knowledge with a variety of experiences in education, information technology, business, and training, including management and supervisory experience.
  • Thorough knowledge of the ways that emerging technologies, digital archives, intellectual property laws, and strategic initiatives are transforming teaching and research.
• Developed extensive and expert experience designing and developing online instructional materials using a variety of tools and resources.
  • Develop content and create learning solutions both internally and in partnership with external partners.
  • Develop and review learning assessments and objectives to ensure learning and development efficacy.
• Designed collaboratively with internal and external clients.
  • Proven ability to conduct needs assessments to determine the appropriate learning objectives, audience needs, and developmental programs to meet customer needs.
  • Innate ability to explain technical concepts to expert and non-expert audiences.
  • Established internal network to build and maintain cross-functional relationships to meet learning and development needs.
  • Provided project execution excellence in end-to-end processes.

Design Tools

Course Authoring

• Adobe Captivate
• Storyline
• Lectora
• Camtasia
• Microsoft Office
• Photoshop
• InDesign
• Illustrator
• Audacity
• Powtoons

Technical Skills

• Excellent knowledge of Windows and Mac operating systems, MS Word, Excel, iMovie, QuickTime, Adobe eLearning Suite (including Captivate, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop), Adobe Creative Suite (including InDesign and Illustrator), Flash, Adobe Acrobat Pro X and various Internet applications, FileZilla, SnagIt, Audacity, Jing
• Experienced with a variety of Learning Management Systems including Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas, D2L, and Sakai
• Adept at LMS integration of external tools along with AICC, LTI, and SCORM compliance
• Advanced video production and editing
• Web content accessibility (Section 508)
• Web page development and management
• XML, CSS, HTML

Instructional Design

In-depth understanding of:

• Adult Learning Theory
• Kirkpatrick’s and Phillips’ Learning Analytics
• Instructional Systems Design employing ADDIE methodology adapted to a a variety of skill levels of adult learners
• Preparation and evaluation of pre-instruction assessments and post-instruction evaluations
• Instructional Systems Design (ISD)  models
• Subject matter expert (SME) relationship management
• Test question analysis and development
• Configuration of eLearning applications and design of online courses for independent study, blended learning, on site, instructor-led classes, and distance education programs
• The value of researching, evaluating, and proposing tools, budgets, and best practices in educational technology
• Branding, designing site layout, and standardizing flexible course templates for eLearning platforms
• Introducing universal design practices in web-based education to better meet accessibility guidelines
• Preparing and delivering training sessions and guides for non-technical users.
• Designing small brochure-style websites for artists, educators, researchers, and small businesses