Instructional Design Samples.

I design instruction based on learning theories best applicable to the need and incorportating technology. Working both independently and in collaboration with colleagues, I have performed research analyses, developed goals, learning outcomes, and assessment strategies as well as planned activities for small and large groups of learners in a variety of educational situations. I am an expert in program design for high quality student experiences, including development of template courses and faculty onboarding.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Program Design

Graduate Nursing Education

Designed and developed instructional components for Canvas courses using CidiLabs DesignPlus. Met or exceeded university standards and created a plug and play faculty experience:
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✓ Crafted a consistent user experience.
✓ Integrated active learning and engagement.
✓ ​Ensured efficient faculty workflows.

Introduction to Instructional Design Series

Higher Ed Faculty and Staff Development

Designed and delivered a professional development series on foundational concepts in instructional design. Focus included the alignment of program outcomes to courses, curriculum mapping, outcomes analysis, lesson planning, formative assessment, and online course delivery in Canvas.

Transition from Blackboard to Canvas LMS

Higher Education Instructional Technology Leadership

Strategically developed and implemented an LMS transition plan for five health profession schools.

✓ Planned and delivered faculty training sessions, online and in person. 
✓ Created written and video resources to establish 24/7 knowledge infrastructure. 
​✓ ​Provided ongoing 1:1 faculty support for using 30+ educational technologies.

Online Teaching Readiness Faculty Course

Higher Ed Faculty Development

Designed and developed a research-based online course preparing faculty to teach online. Implemented to fulfill accreditation requirements. Simultaneously developed a student readiness course to align expectations.
  • Total of 15 lessons.
  • Module Structure: Technology Skills, Course Development, and Facilitation
  • Designed digital badges and certificate of completion automation.

COVID-19 Impact on Medical Education Faculty Development

Undergraduate Medical Education
​Faculty Online Course

Original and curated content, designed for online faculty training in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and developed using Articulate Rise.

Team-Based Learning Activity Design

Undergraduate Medical Education
Student Orientation

Designed and developed orientation activities for students to become familiar with the technology and class session expectations.
  • Saved valuable instruction time.
  • Reduced student stress.
  • Improved student and faculty satisfaction.

Instructional Design and Faculty Development for Hybrid Instruction

Higher Education Faculty Development

Collaboratively organized and hosted multi-day workshops for faculty participants to model hybrid instruction.

Interactive Digital Activities

Undergraduate Medical Education
Online Independent Learning for Students

Using both subject matter expert and curated content, designed online independent learning activities and developed using Articulate Storyline and iSpring. Watch the demonstration videos to see the designs in action. The fast-paced environment and demanding physician schedules created a unique need that was proactively addressed with template options that could be customized as learning needs were identified.

Competency Based Instruction

Higher Ed Large Group Seminars

Designed, developed, and taught 3-hour educator exam preparation workshops for future teachers in undergraduate education. Used audience response for active engagement.

Instructional Design Leadership

Higher Education Academic Programs

Designed instruction and led a development team in creating online courses using Articulate Storyline in Blackboard.

Instructional Toolkit Interactive Web Content

Higher Education Faculty Development

Teaching practices and recommendations framed within the research of Anderson, Chickering, Gamson, and Krathwohl. Site visitors could click linked areas for specific instructional technology solutions.

Topics: Learning Environment Interactions;
Seven Principles of Good Practice; and
Educational Objectives Taxonomy.

Faculty Onboarding & Instructional Technology Skills

Higher Education Faculty Development

Beginner to advanced technical courses exploring the use of technology, including learning management systems, and online teaching and learning. Emphasis on best teaching practices, accessibility, and scalability.

Instructional Strategies:
  • Needs analysis before classes
  • Hands-on workshops
  • Interactive online courses
  • Individual support