There is no silver bullet to creating memorable learning experiences. But I’m not afraid to shoot.
-Author Unknown
This portfolio is a sample collection of designing, developing and delivering instructional products. As a freelance content designer, I have created both digital and physical content. I invite you to explore my journey of professional works, vulnerabilities and challenges experienced during my transition from Educator to Instructional Designer.
Articles and Infographics
Sharing my experiences with other learning designers on social media platforms creates a network of colleagues for support, guidance and feedback. This article is a 6-part series edition entitled, “Educators in the Gray”. The power of an Educator is their voices. The power in the learner is the ADVOCATE.
While working with a SME pediatric diabetes specialist, I created this infographic comparing Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. The infographic was posted on social media platforms to inform other parents about this disease. My son was diagnosed after a viral infection (Covid-19) attacked his pancreas. The infographic assisted in educating families of children with diabetes as well as aided in building relationships with professional colleagues with Type 1 diabetic children.
The second edition of “Educators in the Gray” captures the experience of the learner through the eyes of an advocate. Infographic stories captures the hearts and minds of the reader. Using the icon links provided the reader with statistics from the perspective of the learner and the empathy of a parent.
Video captures scenario based learning, interactive quizzes and assessments for learners to self assess understanding of the course.
e-Learning Experience Trials & Testimony Teacher-to-Coach
This e-course was designed using Articulate Rise. I reached out to several Quality Matters certified trained colleagues for feedback and evaluation. Acting as the SME (Subject Matter Expert), I created this course while reflecting on a time training was needed to bridge professional learning gaps. I used Blooms Taxonomy to design objectives to create practical learning progression for educators.
Technology Tools Used: Articulate Rise, Loom, iMovie and YouTube
Financial Literacy Health
This e-course was designed using Articulate Rise. The client is an entrepreneur seeking to educate marginalized communities the importance of generational wealth. The course will provide multimedia content, branch scenarios, and interactive assessments to build First Gen Academy client’s knowledge and understanding of financial literacy. The e-learning course will also serve as a platform to expand clientele options with 3 lanes of opportunity (Learner, Entrepreneur and Future Client) to financial freedom.
Technology Tools Used: Articulate Rise and Animoto
Click on play to see an example of sample social media posts designed for clients to gather data for evaluation for first launch of course accompanied by journal.
Launching Happiness Pt. 1
The client is a mental health professional with a goal to build a brand of e-Learning modules aimed for guided self reflection through journaling. Due to the pandemic the client wanted to create a virtual space for clients in the maintenance stage. The goal of the client was to provide support through a blended learning approach to sustain the mental health and well being via asynchronous counseling. My role was to coach the client in establishing a vision for learning using ADDIE. The course offerings will be launched in phases aimed to heal traumas. E-learning will serve to increase revenue, and offer education in support of maintaining positive mindfulness.
Technology Tools Used: Thinkific, Canva, Google Docs
Trauma-Informed e-Design
The client is a mental health professional with a goal to build a brand of blended learning modules aimed for guided self reflection through journaling. Due to the pandemic the client wanted to create a virtual space for clients in the maintenance stage. The goal of the client was to provide support through a blended learning approach to sustain the mental health and well being via asynchronous counseling. My role was to coach the client in establishing a vision for learning using ADDIE. See overview Google docs link. The course offerings will be launched in phases aimed to heal traumas. E-learning will serve to increase revenue, and offer education in support of maintaining positive mindfulness.
Technology Tools Used: Thinkific, Canva, Google Docs, Trello
Education Consultant Work
After 4 years of conducting training for educators, 98% teachers reported a need for ongoing instructor-led professional development training.
Problem: Grant funded projects are not able to sustain professional development for teacher preparation programs. Therefore do not have adequate training for new staff, and faculty.
Solution: Microlearning activities incorporated into learner's daily routines and tasks. Here is an example of a session flipped into microlearning using push technology through push media, which reduces the cognitive load on the learners. The example provides the learner with flexibility, and a sustainable solution for learning.
Technology Used: 7Taps, Powerpoint
e-Learning Institute
The goal of the company is to transition their instructor led manuals into e-learning modules. Since the client currently uses existing manuals, I conducted a focus group to gather feedback to establish training needs from facilitators and previous graduates. The client did not want to abandon instructor-led facilitation. We designed a gradual release model that would suit new business, improve facilitation and create a gradual released plan for implementation and evaluation. Therefore, a more affordable and practical solution was designed as a practical coaching guide, accompanied by short video snippets aligned with targeted objectives (from manual), build rapport, and enhance instructor led sessions.
Technology Used: TalentLMS, Powtoons, Canva, Google Docs (Initial Planning)
The Creative Sage LLC
I am the Founder of The Creative Sage LLC. Our mission is to creative custom content for small businesses that believe in equity, inclusivity and diversity. We create custom high content journals, guides and solutions-driven customized templates for Mindful Entrepreneurs & Everyday People. Soul II Soul Journal is example of one of our custom designs. A focus group of readers engaged in a workshop designed to support everyday people with forgiveness and reflection.
Technology Used: Canva