Learning is a lifelong journey!
Greetings! It's a pleasure to introduce myself as a seasoned instructional designer with a wealth of experience in creating effective and engaging learning experiences. I started my career in the United States Marine Corps, where I had the opportunity to build out the rifle range course on PowerPoint. My goal was to make the classroom experience more engaging and effective, which ultimately helped thousands of Marines improve their marksmanship while stationed in Okinawa, Japan.
It was during this experience that I discovered the field of instructional design, which appealed to me for its many principles and theories. Since then, I have continued to hone my skills with a variety of tools and platforms, including Articulate Storyline 360 and Adobe Suite.
As an instructional designer, I'm committed to helping organizations and learners achieve their goals by creating training programs that are tailored to their specific needs. Whether it's designing e-learning modules, instructor-led training, or a hybrid of both, I have the expertise and knowledge to create a highly effective and engaging learning experience. I take pride in my ability to identify training needs, analyze problems, and develop innovative solutions that are grounded in sound instructional design principles.
Additionally, I recognize the importance of making learning accessible and inclusive to all learners. As such, I strive to stay up-to-date with the latest guidelines and best practices related to accessibility and diversity, ensuring that my designs reflect the needs and perspectives of all learners.
In summary, I bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and dedication to every instructional design project I undertake. Whether it's building a course from scratch or refining an existing training program, I look forward to partnering with you to create a highly effective and engaging learning experience.
My Approach to Instructional Design
As an instructional designer, I approach my work by following a framework known as the ADDIE model. This model consists of five phases: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. Each phase is essential to creating effective instructional materials that meet the needs of learners and achieve the desired learning outcomes.
However, I also recognize that other approaches to instructional design can be effective, such as the Successive Approximation Model (SAM). SAM is a more iterative and flexible approach that emphasizes rapid prototyping and testing of instructional materials to improve their effectiveness. I prefer SAM because it allows for greater collaboration and communication with stakeholders and learners throughout the design process.
In addition to following a specific design model, I also have a strong understanding of Bloom's Taxonomy and emerging learning theory. Bloom's Taxonomy is a framework for categorizing different types of learning objectives, such as knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. This framework helps me ensure that the instructional materials I create are aligned with specific learning objectives and are designed to promote higher-order thinking and deeper learning.
Emerging learning theories, such as social constructivism, are also important to consider in instructional design. These theories recognize the importance of social and collaborative learning, as well as the role of technology in facilitating learning and knowledge creation. By incorporating these theories into my design approach, I am able to create instructional materials that are engaging, interactive, and relevant to learners' needs.
To help me keep track of all the elements involved in instructional design, I use mind maps. Mind maps allow me to organize and visualize complex information in a way that is easy to understand and communicate to stakeholders. By using mind maps, I am able to stay focused on the learning objectives, identify potential challenges and solutions, and ensure that all stakeholders are involved and engaged in the design process.
Overall, my approach to instructional design is grounded in a deep understanding of design models, learning theories, and tools such as mind maps. By using these approaches, I am able to create effective instructional materials that meet the needs of learners and achieve the desired learning outcomes.
