Instructional Design is the practice of creating instructional experiences which make the acquisition of knowledge and skill more efficient, effective, and appealing. The process consists broadly of determining the current state and needs of the learner, defining the end goal of instruction, and creating some “intervention” to assist in the transition. Ideally the process is informed by pedagogically (process of teaching) and andragogically (adult learning) tested theories of learning and may take place in student-only, teacher-led or community-based settings. The outcome of this instruction may be directly observable and scientifically measured or completely hidden and assumed. There are many instructional design models but many are based on the ADDIE model with the five phases: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation.
Website Design & Development
Website Design & Development using WordPress and an array of WordPress plugins. No html or css (yet!).
Needs Assessments
Six years experience conducting needs assessments for corporate clients.
A needs assessment is a systematic process for determining and addressing needs, or “gaps” between current conditions and desired conditions.The need can be a desire to improve current performance or to correct a deficiency.
Public Speaking
Six years experience conducting Instructor-led Training programs for corporate clients and higher-education.
Technical Writing
Two years experience creating technical documentation with DocuTools.
Program Implementation & Evaluation
Six years experience designing, implementing, and evaluating custom training programs for corporate clients.
Articulate Storyline e-Learning Software
Emerging proficiency in Storyline, an e-learning authoring tool.
Adult Learning Methodologies
Six years experience designing courses and programs specifically for adults in a workplace context. Extensive graduate coursework on this topic.
Instructor-led Training (ILT)
Six years experience leading classroom instruction in both corporate and academic settings (adults only).
Web-based Training Technologies (WBT)
Highly proficient in WordPress, and WP Pro Quiz, embedded video & audio files, and many other ISD relevant applications designed to enhance WordPress sites.
Camtasia Studio
Highly proficient in Camtasia Studio, screen-recording software similar to Captivate.
DocuTools
Proficiency in DocuTools, an authoring tool for creating standardized manuals and training materials.
Adobe Captivate
Proficient in Adobe Captivate, a screen-recording program similar to Camtasia Studio.
Adobe Premier Pro
Highly proficient in Adobe Premier Pro video editing software
MS Office Suite
Highly proficient in:
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Access
- SharePoint