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Learning Experience – an interaction, course, program, or other experience in which learning takes place, whether it occurs in traditional academic settings (schools, classrooms) or nontraditional settings (outside-of-school locations, outdoor environments), or whether it includes traditional educational interactions (students learning from teachers and professors) or nontraditional interactions (students learning through games and interactive software applications).

Instructional Design – the practice of creating instructional experiences which make the acquisition of knowledge and skill more efficient, effective, and appealing.

Educational Technology – the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using, and managing appropriate technological processes and resources.

About

    Services

    • Learning Experiences – since 1999 my work has been focused on adult training and development in the education, business, and non-profit sectors.
    • E-Learning – have collaborated with dozens of subject matter experts to design and develop hundreds of training courses and workshops hosted on a variety of platforms.
    • LMS Administration – the experience of LMS Administration has helped me better understand the key functionality that includes customization, system utilization, and reporting.
    • Project Management – possessing strong project management skills has led to the successful launch of numerous projects, on-time and under budget. I believe in planning, organizing, motivating, and controlling resources to achieve specific goals.

    Process

    • Analyze – the needs and scope of the project.
    • Design – a storyboard and visuals for the project.
    • Develop – a working version for review.
    • Install – the project into the desired environment.
    • Evaluate – the project and collect feedback.
    • Revise – as needed.

      Blog

      Instructor Presence in the Online Classroom

      The shift to online classrooms has redefined the landscape of education, requiring instructors to adapt their teaching strategies to an online environment. Central to the success of online education is the concept of instructor presence – the art of creating an online learning space where students feel connected, supported, and engaged. Course Design: Effective instructor …

      Guiding Your Students Through the Learning Process

      Navigating the learning process is a collaborative journey between educators and students. As a teacher, your role extends beyond the delivery of information; it encompasses guiding students through the intricacies of acquiring knowledge. Here are a few key topics to consider when fostering a supportive learning environment: Setting Clear Learning Objectives: Begin by establishing clear …

      Library Services and Online Students: A Quick Guide for Faculty

      In the dynamic landscape of online education, the role of libraries has evolved to meet the unique needs of virtual learners. As faculty members navigate this digital terrain, there are key strategies to enhance the learning experience for online students through effective library services. Here are five valuable tips: Get to Know the Library Team: …

      Portfolio

      For each of the projects that are displayed here there will be a short description of:

      • Who – the project was for
      • What – technology was used
      • Where – the project can been seen
      • Why – there was a need for the project
      • Other – interesting notes about the project

      Bread

      • Who – online students
      • What – Articulate Rise
      • Wherethis project is online
      • Why – to supplement other materials that were part of a larger lesson on Health & Nutrition
      • Other – this project was created to add a media-rich, interactive component to an existing online course. Users reported that they enjoyed the videos and interactive pieces of the project and appreciated how it was used with existing materials. The quizzes included in this project can be linked to the grading feature of an LMS using SCORM. Quiz question types available in Rise include multiple choice,  multiple response, fill-in-the-blank, and drag-and-drop.

      American Indian/Alaska Native Bias Dialogue

      Bias-Dialogue
      • Who – instructors, teaching assistants and learners of all ages
      • What – Articulate Rise
      • Wherethis example is online
      • Why – to help learners understand the complex relationships between Indigenous peoples and United States.
      • Other – this presentation looks great on any device. The high quality images are a great compliment to the existing content and users reported how great the entire presentation looked and how helpful the content was. There are many different examples of interactivity presented here including a scenario activity, accordion displays and tabbed features for displaying content.

      Breast Cancer Treatment Guide

      Pink Ribbon
      • Who – physicians, medical staff, patients, and learners of all ages
      • What – Articulate Rise
      • Wherethis example is online
      • Why – to help patients better understand breast cancer treatment and begin the necessary work of being an informed patient.
      • Other – this responsive presentation looks great on any device. The high quality images are a great compliment to the content. Users that have provided initial feedback have reported how the flip card interaction introducing a number of survivors helped them connect to the material being presented.

      Health

      My Plate
      • Who – online students and students in traditional classrooms
      • What – Articulate Rise
      • Wherethis example is online
      • Why – to provide an interactive media-rich presentation that would replace an older PowerPoint presentation.
      • Other – this presentation looks great on desktop computers, laptops, tablets and handheld devices. The high quality images are a great compliment to the existing content and users reported how great the entire presentation looked. The *Choose My Plate* section includes a labeled graphic that allows the user to decide what  content to explore [these markers can also hold video content].  A full-width video was also used and displays flawlessly on any device.  The *Managing Stress* section features a check box interaction as well as an interactive tab that allows users to explore additional content. Finally, the quiz showcases several different question types.

      Design & Deliver an Online Course

      Design and Deliver
      • Who – instructors and teaching assistants of online courses
      • What – Articulate Rise
      • Wherethis example is online
      • Why – many faculty are asked to develop and teach a course without the adequate resources (For example – time, support services) needed to acclimate them to online instructional design. This comprehensive resource guide as a tool for educators to make the online course design & delivery process more efficient and effective.
      • Other – this presentation looks great on any device. The high quality images are a great compliment to the existing content and users reported how great the entire presentation looked and how helpful the content was. There are many different examples of interactivity presented here including sorting activities, accordion displays and tabbed features for displaying content.

      Creative Commons Overview

      Creative Commons
      • Who – undergraduate online students
      • What – Articulate Storyline 360
      • Where – the project is online
      • Why – to provide a quick overview for undergraduate online students
      • Other – this project was created based on a need for students that didn’t have an understanding of Creative Commons. This turned out to be a great resource that could be referenced over and over again as needed. While more detail about the different licenses could have been provided, the users reported that this overview was beneficial and met their needs. This overview was a complimentary piece to a much more detailed presentation on Creative Commons.