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Hi! I'm Megan, an Instructional Designer who is eager to work with you! Please take a moment to look over this page and learn a bit about me.
My Strengths
In my work, I love challenges and applying my creativity. One of my greatest strengths is my adaptability and ease with collaboration. This means that I am good at including others in projects and at finding jobs where each team member can excel. My role on a team is often to find common ground so that everyone can work together for success.
Behind the Design
I’m an Instructional Designer who combines the structure of the ADDIE model with the flexibility of SAM to create effective, learner-centered experiences. Proficient in both Articulate Rise and Storyline, I handle everything from course design to content development with confidence.
I’m naturally curious—I ask questions to ensure I fully understand the goals, content, and context of each project. When challenges arise, I actively seek solutions and adapt quickly to change. This mindset helps me identify the most effective training strategies and make informed adjustments throughout the design process.
I enjoy presenting ideas in creative, engaging ways and take pride in elevating performance through thoughtful design. I'm always evaluating my work, looking for opportunities to refine and improve what I've built.
When not Working
When I'm not working, I love traveling to other countries, other states, but most especially to the North Shore of Lake Superior. Whether I'm at home or traveling, I am never without a book. Reading is one of my greatest passions, I love to share my favorite books and authors with others. And nothing is better than sharing all of these things with family and friends.
Services Offered
As an Instructional Designer I develop elearning, in-person and virtual instructor-led training. I conduct needs analysis to decide the best mode for sharing information, which might include the creation of explainer videos, one-page microlearning, slide decks, the editing of audio and video, writing up assessment questions, analyzing learner data, and more.
My Process
When presented with a business problem where there's a gap between where people are and where they need to be, I ask a series of questions. First, what is the skill gap the business is experiencing? Next, what do employees need to be able to achieve at the course's end? Then, I gather information from the subject matter expert (SME) and find out what other resources are available if the SME is not. I need to determine if we will need microlearning or a full course, and finally, if we're creating a course, what mode will be the best fit?
Once I've determined which is the best mode for delivering the necessary information, the learning objectives need to be determined, then a design document outlining the course can be created. The next step is to write up the storyboard. This is where decisions are made on the types of interactions the course will use. If there will be scenarios, what avatars will be used, and the script is created. Images are also pulled together to enhance the learning, and any animations to be used are decided on. The final step is to decide on the knowledge checks and final assessments, being sure to use Kirkpatrick's Level 2 & 3, respectively, when designing the knowledge checks and final assessment questions.
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