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Problem: In working as an intervention specialist in mathematics, I observed that students often did not think about their thinking in solving problems which was a barrier to achievement. After consulting with colleagues in math education and additional research, this observation was identified as a general issue with learning mathematics.
Solution: Teach math educators how to integrate metacognition in their instructional practices to increase student application of metacognition in problem-solving.
Deliverables: Self paced eLearning course on integrating metacognitive development in mathematics instruction
Audience: Math Educators Tools: Wiki, Microsoft Word
Documentation of the design process behind the creation of the mini-course above.
This course has been selected from over 550 professional development courses to be featured on the Knowledge Network for Innovations in Learning and Teaching (KNILT). It has served as a model of instructional design for post-graduate learners at SUNY Albany since 2012.
Problem: Teachers need to use new software to track and analyze student performance, learning needs, and student growth. They are having difficulty understanding the different types of scores and when and how to use them.
Solution: Create a quick-reference guide that explains what each score measures and when and how to use them to deliver data-driven instruction
Deliverable: Quick-reference guide
Audience: K-12 teachers
Tools: Microsoft Word
Problem: Learning and development would like to integrate organizational values in their learning content to create a consistent voice.
Solution: Apply principles of UX writing in learning and development and instruct L&D professionals on how to create a Voice Chart.
Deliverables: Rise course, Introduction Video, Sample Voice Chart
Audience: Content writers for learning experiences
Tools: Articulate Rise and Storyline, Microsoft Word, Google Drive
How to Make a Latte.pdfProblem: Product users are having difficulty recalling the specific steps and information required to make a standard latte.
Solution: Create an infographic that details the steps for creating a standard latte with tips for execution.
Deliverables: Infographic
Audience: Espresso machine owners
Tools: Canva
Problem: Managers are having difficulty differentiating, identifying and applying positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, and punishment to influence employee behavior.
Solution: Create a short, self-paced elearning experience that defines each, provides examples, and guides manager on how and when to use them.
Deliverables: Storyline mini-course, Infographic
Audience: Management
Tools: Articulate Storyline, Canva, Google Drive
Problem: Design challenge - "You work on user-focused education initiatives at a new apartment locator startup. The latest project is a content marketing strategy for the app, focused on helping newbie apartment finders to land a great first apartment.
Solution: Design a checklist of things to document upon move-in to a new apartment. A user should be able to print the checklist and use it as a reference when filling out their form."
Deliverables: Marketing video, printable checklist
Audience: First time apartment renters, ages 18-25
Tools: Camtasia, Microsoft Word, Google Sites, Google Drive
Problem: Not all students are reviewing material for assessments. As a result, their scores are not meeting targets.
Solution: Create an interactive online game to engage learners in review of instructional content as part of a face-to-face learning experience.
Deliverables: Jeopardy review games for each unit of instruction
Audience: Grade 6 learners
Tools: Adobe Captivate
Problem: I wanted to learn more about responsive web design and coding using HTML and CSS.
Solution: Complete freeCodeCamp's responsive web design curriculum and create a responsive web design portfolio.
Deliverables: Portfolio page that includes a tribute page, survey, product landing page, technical documentation, blog, and portfolio website
Audience: general public
Tools: CodePen, WordPress, Google Sites
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