Portfolio / Work Samples

Scenario-based Learning (Realistic Feedback)

This is a course on navigating financial troubles that utilizes “choose your own adventure” scenarios. The learner is given options then the course branches in different directions based on their choices. Through choice, the learner can also get back on the positive path from a more negative one.

Tool: Twine

Learner Engagement / Overhaul of Stale Material

This was originally a static PowerPoint presentation about the history of the women’s suffrage movement presented by the League of Women Voters (Illinois). 

I added interactive elements to increase engagement as well as developed a quotes quiz with custom feedback.

Tool: Storyline 360

Inform and Inspire to Action

This is an abbreviated version of a course I put together for inclusion on the ERA Illinois website (Resources section).

The goal was to educate people about the potential ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment in Illinois, get them “fired-up” about it, and give them specific actions they could take to pressure lawmakers.

Tool: Storyline 360

Detailed Course Planning

This is a planning document for a retail client, aimed at teaching managers the hiring process, behavioral-based interviewing (reasoning, concepts, and how-to), and legal requirements. The following are included:

• Needs Analysis 

• Target Population Analysis 

• Task Analysis

• Content Samples (Storyboard) 

• Assessment Method

Tool: PowerPoint

Training Needs / ROI Analysis

The topic of this training needs analysis was for managers to properly document employee relations issues in order to proceed down the corrective action path (if needed) as well as defend against future unemployment claims. The client was a retail chain that also had non-profit community work units.

This project involved analyzing training needs and learning objectives then determining an appropriate evaluation method aligned to Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels. Also included is an analysis of ROI / ROE.

Update Content Instantly

For a business, this is an example of a possible intranet page for a compliance department or a specific document on the website. The headings and content on the right-hand side are a separate web document similar to a web page.

Any time the intranet page is updated, the course updates automatically! This can be a huge timesaver in addition to preventing mistakes and outdated information.

Tools: JavaScript, Storyline 360