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Learner Centered

How Do People Learn?

That’s a core question I ask when designing. I discover how learners interact with and retain information. From science-based learning theories to explorations of new approaches, my core belief is to start with how learners learn.

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Pedagogical Awareness

1. Articulate Core Objectives

New tech and fun activities are great, but the best educational content is made by first articulating what learners should take away from the learning experience. Before anything else, great design starts with intentional goals.

2. Identify Success

Should learners gain a particular knowledge? Should they take away certain abilities? How do we know if learners have taken away what we want from the program? The answer to these questions makes a foundation for what identifies the success of the educational program.

3. Intentional Assessment

An ‘assement’ doesn’t have to be a standardized test. If an identifier of success is engagement with a program, ‘learner participation’ may be the best way to assess the program. The key with assessment is to ensure it is a good measure of the core goals of the program.

4. Keep Creating

There’s always feedback to take in and ways to keep building. Learner-centered design shouldn’t be stagnant, but always growing and improving.

Sample Projects

Teaching Toolkit

University of Cambridge

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Peer Review Resources

Harvard University

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Leadership and Teaching, SE Asia

YWAM (and partner NGOs)

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Software & LMS

Repertoire

 

Icons for Software including Canva, Microsoft office, articualte, zoom, google classroom, camtasia, g-suite, adobe creative cloud, and wordpress

Canva • Microsoft Office • Articulate 360 [+Rise 360] • Zoom • Google Classroom • Camtasia • G-Suite • Canva •  Adobe Creative Cloud •  WordPress

Companies

Click below to toggle through companies I’ve had the privilege of working with.

University of Cambridge

In my role as Undergraduate Projects Coordinator, I collaborate closely with teaching staff to review and enhance the curricula for three undergraduate degrees in the Biological Sciences.

• Coordinated activities for courses in the biological sciences, including project management and intranet administration to ensure practice sharing and support across 9 departments in the Biological Sciences.

• Analyzed student feedback using Qualtrics and Excel to inform and enhance curriculum development processes. This included analysis of qualitative and quantitative data as well as data visualization, data presentation and report writing. Required collaboration, networking, and relationship-building with stakeholders.

• Developed resources and led training sessions on intranets as well as design principles.

• To meet requirements and suggestions from the GMC, RCVS, UK Quality Code, CCTL, and ADRC, I drafted a teaching toolkit to support the development of preclinical teaching material. Also covering gaps reported in student surveys and the SBS Awarding Gaps report, the toolkit is currently in a soft-launch stage, requiring collaboration with academics and other stakeholders. Developed visuals to increase understanding of governance and course structure in the biological sciences at Cambridge.

Harvard University

I collaborated on projects to develop impactful documents, presentations, and resources for diverse academic and non-academic stakeholders. I edited module-based curriculum content and delivered cohesive educational materials. I supported team communication and project management in departments to confirm collaboration between professors, staff, and students.
Key accomplishments are:

• Conducted in-depth research on educational practices and collaborated with five software companies to develop comprehensive solutions for Harvard’s blended educational courses.

• Contributed to creating 15 educational resources, empowering Harvard professors with valuable teaching materials.

• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing over 20 software applications and expertise in three different LMSs.

• Actively collaborated with SMEs to produce and refine online curriculum content for Canvas.

• Enhanced curriculum content through skilled editing, utilizing visual builders, G Suite, and HTML to ensure a visually appealing and engaging learning experience.

Listenwise

I collaborated on a team to create content for a Boston-based edtech company. Here, I helped design a three-part case study for Listenwise, crafting a dynamic and immersive learning journey that effectively engages learners and fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

HarvardX

Harvard University offers free online classes through edX. With HarvardX, I contributed to the enhancement of educational offerings by editing two full-length online courses.

University of the Nations

With the UofN, I designed captivating graphics, videos, and knowledgeable lectures to enhance student engagement in the Ancient Near-East historical background. I mentored adult learners and graded assignments with the aim of offering valuable guidance to facilitate academic and spiritual growth. On top of these duties as an academic staff, I also:

  • Gathered feedback from stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in academic quality, whilst ensuring alignment with evolving educational needs and expectations.

 

  • Utilized G-suite to schedule and develop content, streamlining processes and enhancing productivity for the academic staff and students.
  • Created learner-centered content specifically tailored for LMS, optimising the educational experience for students.

 

  • Developed assignments and assessments for over 60 modules, fostering structured and comprehensive learning.

 

  • Delivered engaging lectures on the Ancient Near-East historical background related to the Bible.

 

  • Organized lectures with over 50 SMEs to create valuable learning opportunities for students by incorporating real-world insights and expertise into the curriculum.

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