Course Design & Instructional Development Portfolio

  • This portfolio highlights selected examples of my work in online and hybrid course design, instructional development, and faculty partnership in higher education. With more than 18 years of experience teaching and designing learning in university settings, my work centers on evidence-based instructional design, accessibility, assessment, and continuous improvement.

    The samples included demonstrate my approach to collaborating with faculty, analyzing instructional needs, designing engaging learning experiences, and building high-quality courses that support student success and equitable access.

  • My instructional design practice is grounded in:

    • Backward design and established instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE)

    • Learning theory and pedagogy appropriate for adult and undergraduate learners

    • Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and accessibility standards

    • Outcome-aligned assessment and continuous improvement

    • Faculty partnership and consultation, respecting disciplinary expertise while supporting effective online teaching practices

    I emphasize clarity, structure, and alignment—ensuring that learning outcomes, activities, and assessments work together to create meaningful and engaging learning experiences.

  • The portfolio includes examples of:

    • Online and Hybrid Course Design
      Canvas and D2L-based course structures demonstrating alignment of learning outcomes, instructional content, activities, and assessments.

    • Interactive Learning Modules
      Articulate Storyline and Rise examples illustrating scenario-based learning, knowledge checks, and learner engagement strategies.

    • Assessment & Learning Evaluation
      Examples of course- and program-level assessments used to support reflection, feedback, and instructional improvement.

    • Learning Management Systems (Canvas and similar platforms)

    • Articulate Storyline & Rise

    • Multimedia development tools (video, presentation, interactive content)

    • Accessibility and UDL-informed design practices

  • Online Course Design Framework (Canvas)

    Full course design example demonstrating consistent module structure, outcome-aligned learning activities, and clear student navigation in Canvas to support effective online learning.

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  • Course Design Walkthrough (D2L)

    Short guided walkthrough of an LMS-based course highlighting module organization, learning flow, assessment integration, and design decisions that support clarity and engagement.

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  • Program-Level Assessment Design

    Program-level assessment example illustrating alignment of learning outcomes, authentic assessment strategies, and use of evaluation results to inform instructional and curricular improvement.

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  • Red and black game pawns arranged with the red pawns grouped together and a single black pawn separated from them, over a reflective surface, with the text "Deviant & Alternative Behavior" overlayed.

    Sociology Course (Rise 360)

    Self-paced interactive learning module built in Articulate Rise, demonstrating chunked content, knowledge checks, and learner-friendly design for online delivery.

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  • A classroom or conference room with chairs and a table, featuring a large screen and potted plant. A pop-up message on the screen congratulates the user on landing an interview for a role at a company and prompts to click Continue.

    Scenario-Based eLearning (Articulate Storyline)

    Interactive scenario-based eLearning module designed in Articulate Storyline to support applied decision-making, learner engagement, and formative feedback.

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  • Animated illustration of an office with three people working at desks and a person standing. The office has a large window showing a city skyline and a bright sun. A presentation screen with a growth chart is on the wall, and there are indoor plants, a clock, a desk lamp, and a coffee cup in the room.

    Interactive Video (Articulate Storyline)

    Interactive video example incorporating embedded prompts and decision points to encourage active engagement and reflection during video-based learning.

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  • Faculty & Staff Development Leadership Highlight

    Selected example of professional development leadership focused on supporting faculty learning, instructional quality, and collaborative program improvement.

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