Learning experience & Instructional Design

Since 2014, I have been designing virtual, hybrid, and in-person learning experiences as well as providing education strategy for complex training paths. I use client discovery sessions, backward design, and adult learning theory for blended, engaging, constructive, and modular learning products. Clients include MAPS, Denver Sheriff’s Department, General Assembly, The Development Factory, District Zero, Software Habit, and San Diego Museum of Art.

get there | 2018

TASK | Analyze an existing course consisting of 5 live video sessions, then re-conceptualize, design, and develop an interactive online course comprised of 10 units with 50 elements that are ready to be filmed and produced for online learning. The project scope generated 10 training modules, including lesson plans, slide decks (for videos), custom tools, printable worksheets, guided meditations, pre-work, and homework assignments.

discovery sessions + backwards design

Clients can have lofty visions for their course content. Beginning the design process by first detailing the final student outcomes – and designing the course backwards from there – is an effective approach to planning how to teach the skills and concepts students will need to be successful.

student journey map

Mapping the student journey allows us to visualize the flow and cadence of varied methods of engagement, and patterns of active and passive learning.

minimalist slides

Minimalist slides form the foundation of an interactive video that will incorporate recorded video, voiceover, demonstrations, and quick checks for understanding.

creating tools for course

The client wanted a way for students to easily and reliably assess their commit to their goals, so I built a simple calculator to do the trick.

curriculum index

A master list of all the deliverables helps to sequence the learning objectives and delivery formats. An internal directory for all lesson plans, video scripts, custom tools, slides, and graphic organizers. 

Going pro |2018

TASK | Develop and facilitate a 2-part professional development series (3 hours total) to drive the pursuit of excellent work. The goal of these workshops is to reframe how we think about collaboration, actively practice feedback methods, and provide tools to build off of existing knowledge and skills. Explore the e-learning version here.

Training for trainers |2019

TASK | Storyboard 3 new lessons to complement existing lessons for a teacher training unit on ‘Facilitation and Delivery’, collaborating with a team to deliver a full course storyboard under a tight deadline. Recorded video and voice-overs for production to proprietary LMS.

Topics included: Tech-Enabled Facilitation, The Art of the Debrief, and Instructional Presence.

instructor training suite | 2014-2021

TASK | Improve the quality of instruction across all GA campuses and transform tech industry professionals into facilitators. Developed dozens of workshops, rubrics, and resources on facilitation best practices to train brilliant leaders to share their subject matter expertise with students who seek to transform their careers into tech.

zero period | 2019

TASK | Develop and drive instructional and learning design for ed-tech start-up whose mission is to deliver micro-lessons on career exploration to middle-school students and free professional development to K-12 faculty. Included user research, competitive analysis, value proposition, submission guide, and tool to create unit map with lesson planning guide.

Psychedelic Fundamentals | 2021

TASK | Provide instructional strategy for PMs and SMEs to develop an 8-hour public workshop on clinical psychedelic therapy and harm reduction. 

• Objective-driven curriculum map

• Active learning strategies

• Presenter script authoring

• Visual layout

View the trailer at https://maps.org/psychedelic-fundamentals/