Hello there!

 

I am an Instructional Designer and e-Learning Developer with 9 years of experience crafting learning experiences that are engaging, inspiring, and effective. This type of work is a craft, requiring skill and expertise.

I'm sure you have heard the old saying, "Those who can, do; those who can't, teach." Well, I disagree.  Most people might be able to give an information dump, but not many can actually teach.

In my early days, I did a lot of telling, but not much teaching. I worked too hard to make the learning fun, rather than engaging. I received quite a bit of positive feedback, and yet, I knew I wasn’t hitting the mark.

Striving to do better, I've learned to collect more meaningful data – not just assessing what the learners know, but how they apply that knowledge and what skills they gain. I take a deeper analysis of the learners before designing the experiences to ensure that real gaps are bridged.  I design the experiences to match the objectives. Instructional design really is a craft.

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I tend to be highly goal-oriented and hard-working, pushing myself to achieve success in my career and finding great value in what I create.

I find inspiration outside of work through reading and traveling. I love to learn and explore new things, regularly developing new skills and perspectives that benefit my work. I'm always looking for adventure and spend my weekends hiking mountains and paddleboarding lakes. 

Overall, I am a driven and hard-working individual who also has a passion for learning, exploring, and adventure.