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I actively engage in professional development to strengthen my instructional design practice and remain current with emerging tools and strategies. I focus on applying what I learn directly to my work, sharing knowledge with colleagues, and creating practical improvements in course design, faculty support, and student experience.
Leadership and Knowledge Sharing
Leadership and Knowledge Sharing
I contribute to the professional growth of colleagues by translating instructional design practices and learning technologies into practical, accessible guidance. My approach combines facilitation, resource development, and ongoing support so faculty and instructional design teams can make informed decisions and confidently apply new tools in their work.
Elevating Course Engagement with Harmonize: Faculty and instructional designer training | August 2026
Elevating Course Engagement with Harmonize: Faculty and instructional designer training | August 2026
Designed and facilitated a training for instructional designers and faculty on using Harmonize to create more intentional discussions, peer review activities, and multimedia engagement in Canvas. Developed a presentation, step-by-step quick-start guide, visual setup reference, and supporting walkthrough resources that clarified grading choices, rubrics, milestones, AI features, and common implementation challenges.
Leadership demonstrated: facilitation, faculty development, instructional technology strategy, resource design, change support, and knowledge sharing.
Training Resources
Training Resources
Application
Application
AI Integration in Coursework
AI Integration in Coursework
Applied learning from AI-focused professional development to design GPT-supported student activities that guide reflection and critical thinking using a structured, Socratic approach.
Impact: improved depth of student responses and supported more meaningful engagement in asynchronous environments
Interactive Video Design (PlayPosit)
Interactive Video Design (PlayPosit)
Used professional development in interactive learning to design PlayPosit videos that incorporate embedded questions and active learning strategies.
Impact: increased student engagement and reinforced key concepts during video-based instruction
Large-Scale Course Design (Accounting Courses)
Large-Scale Course Design (Accounting Courses)
Applied best practices in course alignment and assessment design to redesign high-enrollment courses, ensuring consistency, clarity, and scalability.
Impact: improved course organization and enabled more effective teaching across multiple sections and instructors
Accessibility Improvements
Accessibility Improvements
Incorporated accessibility training into course design by improving content structure, navigation, and usability across multiple courses.
Impact: enhanced accessibility and usability for a broader range of learners
Professional Development Opportunities
Professional Development Opportunities
InstructureCon 2025
AI in education workshops and self-directed learning
Ongoing trainings in accessibility and inclusive design
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