Reflection on Day 1 Really it’s been a whopping 3 days since I gained clarity on what I want to do, how I want to do it, and committed to getting it done. Yesterday I shared what had happened and today I started sharing my journey writing a children’s book. People are already reaching out […]
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LMS/LXP/LEP platforms all have one thing in common; like a website, there is a user experience on the ‘front-end’ and then all that goes on the ‘back-end’. It takes a bit to gain the deep knowledge required to understand how the two dovetail to enhance learning, behavior change, and/or rapid skill building. The most
I have specialized in converting face-to-face instructional programs and workshops into blended learning programs. This approach combines multiple modes of delivery, incorporating both traditional face-to-face instruction and online learning experiences. The goal is to leverage the strengths of each modality to create a cohesive and effective learning experience. At the heart of this effort is
Being a successful digital learning design and development professional requires what I call an end-to-end full-stack skill set across various content creation and implementation tools. It also requires a knack for scripting and storyboarding engaging learning experiences while keeping an eye on organizational goals as well as mission, vision, values and branding. As Craig Downing,
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I have demonstrated success in leading international cross-departmental teams through the entire learning design and development process. Throughout my life I have been blessed by being trusted to lead in a diverse number of circumstances. From being a 4-H Teen Leader, to onset film production, to business management, to TEDx and through to my role(s)
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Several licensed events were held under the name TEDxAmericasFinestCity (TEDxAFC as we call it) from 2011-14. It was only retired when TED created a new rule where TEDx events could only be named after real towns or regions, not nicknames. Project Description: I created this quick little recap video after the 2012 TEDxAFC event “Renaissance” at
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Project Description: After watching me directing at the TEDxKidsElCajon event, classy.org co-founder, Pete Nystrom, invited me to CEO theschoolday.com. At the time, the app was being used in a select few San Diego classrooms. The video to the left is a short explainer video. The videos below are testimony stories from one of the teachers
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Project Description: Each of the modules that I created for the Kripalu blended learning course, Integrated Weight Loss, had an introductory video. I edited the video, created the voice-over, and chose the music. The images were provided by the marketing team at Kripalu.
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Torrie Dunlap – CEO of Kids Included Together. Project Description: This video is one of the many many videos that I edited for TEDxAmericasFinestCity 2011-2014. I also organized this event and chose this speaker. This morning I took a couple of hours to use H5P to add the interactive elements. H5P is a free,
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This is a screenshot of one of the cards used in the gameplay and doubled as a take-home just-in-time tool for each participant. Project Goal: Proper Category Management (CATMAN) tool use requires competence across several complex concepts. Many CATMAN professionals do not leverage the tools fully and, sometimes, not even correctly. This energy drink company
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