From Experience to Purpose: Finding My Path in Instructional Design A reflection on discovering my path in instructional design and designing with purpose Discovering the Intersection of Technology and Teaching Throughout my career, I’ve always been drawn to two things: technology and teaching. I’ve supported students across admissions, advising, and service-based roles, taught computer and […]
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Designing Together: Why Collaboration Makes Better Learning Experiences Why working with others leads to clearer, more inclusive, and more effective instructional design Why Collaboration Matters in Instructional Design Instructional design is complex. We are constantly balancing: content accuracy user experience accessibility technology learner variability Trying to account for all of this alone can feel overwhelming
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Making Canvas LMS More Accessible: Designing Systems That Support Inclusive Teaching Why learning platforms should not only be accessible—but designed to support instructors in creating accessible learning experiences Why LMS Accessibility Matters Canvas demonstrates a strong institutional commitment to accessibility. Its alignment with WCAG 2.2 Level A/AA standards and Section 508 compliance, along with ongoing
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The Power of Storytelling: Designing Connection in Instructional Design and Professional Identity Using storytelling as a cognitive and design strategy to create meaningful connections in learning and professional identity Why Storytelling Matters in Design In instructional design, we often focus on clarity, structure, and outcomes. But storytelling adds something equally important: Connection. When we
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Strategies for Networking: Networking for Generosity Building meaningful connections by sharing knowledge, supporting others, and growing as an instructional designer. Building a Portfolio That Reflects My Strengths When I compare my work to instructional design job descriptions, I feel encouraged. I already have strong foundational pieces that align with what employers are looking for.
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Screen Readers and Audio Access: Designing Beyond Format Exploring how audio accessibility must go beyond format to ensure usability, engagement, and meaningful access Comparing Two Forms of Audio Access To explore this idea that accessibility must go beyond format, I looked at two examples: A JAWS screen reader demonstration, where a synthetic voice reads website
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Google Sites vs. WordPress.org: Choosing the Right Platform for My Portfolio Reflecting on my transition from Google Sites to WordPress.org and choosing a platform that supports growth, flexibility, and professional design Starting with What I Knew: Google Sites Previously, I used Google Sites to build a multimedia project, so I came into this process with
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Using Sensus Access: Expanding Accessibility Through UDL Design Using Sensus Access to transform static content into flexible, accessible learning experiences through Universal Design for Learning From Static Content to Flexible Access To explore the tool I used a visual infographic I had developed for my office and converted the PDF into an MP3 file. Instead
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Understanding Multiple Intelligences: Designing for the Diversity of How People Learn Exploring how multiple intelligences shapes my approach to inclusive, flexible, and equitable instructional design Reflecting on My Own Learning Strengths The results of my assessment showed that my strongest areas are: Intrapersonal intelligence Existential intelligence Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence These results were not surprising. I’ve always
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