Edgar
Learning Design
As an instructional designer, I am deeply passionate about driving organizational change through engaging learning experiences that inspire and empower learners.
Embrace
constant
change.
Portfolio
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INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
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ELEARNING
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MICROLEARNING
Instructional
design
DESIGN DOCUMENT FOR THE VOCAL ACADEMY
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PROBLEM: Many parents come to the instructors of the Vocal Academy looking for guidance in getting their children started in the acting industry. However, every family is ready for this step at a different time, which means the instructors are repeating a lot of information frequently and losing valuable, billable time.
SOLUTION: A module created in Articulate Rise will prepare parents for the necessary components of turning acting into a career. It will also save time and increase productivity for the instructors, while also selling training services at the academy that can help clients reach their professional goals.
DESIGN DOCUMENT AND STORYBOARD FOR AFFINITY HEALTH
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PROBLEM: Affinity Health experienced a 15% increase in workplace violence over the last quarter, and employees needed help learning to recognize and deescalate violent situations.
SOLUTION: This Articulate Storyline course is designed to decrease the number of reported incidents of workplace violence by helping Affinity Health team members take precautions and act assertively in challenging situations. This will help reduce employee stress and maintain a safer environment in Affinity Health locations.
DESIGN DOCUMENT AND STORYBOARD FOR HIRING AN ALL-STAR TEAM
PROBLEM: Company X set a goal of hiring 2000 new members of their technical team in 2023. Hiring managers and interviewers were losing quality candidates, as a result of failing to implement best practices in interviewing.
SOLUTION: The purpose of this course, developed in Storyline, is to improve the quality and quantity of new hires by providing education about best practices for the interviewing process. By providing this training module, we will increase the number of new hires and ensure that they are high-quality contributors to the organization.
eLearning
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THE VOCAL ACADEMY'S GUIDE TO GETTING STARTED IN THE INDUSTRY
TOOLS USED: Articulate Rise, Powtoon, Canva
HIGHLIGHTS: Powtoon video, flip cards, tabbed interactions, images with markers, knowledge check, final quiz
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SAFETY & SECURITY AT AFFINITY HEALTH
TOOLS USED: Articulate Storyline, Canva, WellSaid Labs
HIGHLIGHTS: Drag and drop knowledge check, branching scenarios, avatars with dialogue, triggers, variables, markers, flip cards, quiz
Interactions
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INTRODUCING THE GOAT YOGA EXPERIENCE
TOOLS USED: Articulate Storyline, WellSaid Labs
HIGHLIGHTS: Accordion interaction with lightbox effects
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STAGES OF CHANGE
TOOLS USED: Articulate Storyline, Canva, WellSaid Labs
HIGHLIGHTS: Pick one drag and drop interaction that allows for multiple targets
Microlearning
USING CAPCUT TO EDIT FULL BODY SLATES
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PROBLEM: Actors are increasingly being asked to film full body slate videos for casting directors in horizontal mode, which is challenging to accomplish without showing a lot of distracting background space.
SOLUTION: This video, created in TechSmith Camtasia, is a screen tutorial that demonstrates how to use CapCut software to edit the perfect full body slate video.
WELCOMING & CHECKING IN GUESTS
PROBLEM: The client, Goat Yoga Chicago, needed bite-sized videos to assist with onboarding and training new employees on software, procedures, and processes.
SOLUTION: This video, created in Vyond, consists of an animated scenario and several systems training tutorials.
WORKING WITH AN ASL INTERPRETER
PROBLEM: Employees are not accustomed to communicating with someone who is Deaf via an ASL interpreter.
SOLUTION: This job aid, created in Canva, provides basic "DO" and "DON'T" principles to help employees understand the role of the interpreter and avoid lapses in etiquette.
About
me
My name is Shannon Edgar, and I partner with organizations to design and develop engaging learning experiences that create effective and meaningful change. My instructional design process is rooted in a deep understanding of the importance of embracing change. I have never been fearful of, or resistant to change. In fact, I thrive on it!
I have always been an innovator with a desire to help people and learn from them. I took my first teaching job on a remote island in Micronesia in the middle of the Pacific, and the rest is history. When I returned to the States, I poured my heart into my career as an educator. After many fulfilling years, I decided to take a different path, but I've never left my goal of helping people behind.
In pursuit of a more flexible lifestyle, I signed up for the Applied Instructional Design Academy to gain the new skills I needed to enter the field of instructional design. Through lots of in-depth training and hard work, I have discovered instructional design is the perfect match for my creativity, innovation, and love of learning.
I believe in the transformative power of lifelong learning. My design process is centered around empowering professionals to become self-directed learners who actively seek growth opportunities. I incorporate strategies that spark curiosity, encourage active participation, and honor diversity and inclusion.
Outside of work, I love music, theatre, and travel. In the past year, my family and I have spent extended time in New York City, Los Angeles, and Santa Fe, in addition to our home in the suburbs of Chicago. Through our travels, I have experienced 15 Broadway shows, 5 operas, countless art exhibits, and many stunning hikes from Central Park to the mountains of New Mexico.
My
process
ANALYSIS
First I gather information about learners, needs, and goals from the team or subject matter experts. Conducting a thorough needs analysis helps me determine performance gaps, desired outcomes, any existing resources or restraints, and learning objectives. This step is a collaborative process that allows us to define clear goals.
DESIGN
After collaborating with team members, I write a design document that outlines the learning objectives, delivery mode, and interactive learning strategies that adhere to adult learning principles. I write and organize the content in the form of a storyboard, in addition to designing the visual aspects of the course. I submit both the design document and the storyboard for the client's approval.
DEVELOPMENT
Next I develop the course. Tools I use include Articulate Storyline 360, Articulate Rise 360, Canva, Camtasia, Powtoon, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and WellSaid Labs. Throughout the development phase, I use an iterative approach that incorporates feedback, revisions, and quality assurance checks.
IMPLEMENTATION
Once the instructional materials are finalized, I deliver them to the client for implementation. I provide all files to integrate materials into learning management systems or other preferred methods of distribution.
EVALUATION
I collaborate with teams to evaluate the effectiveness of trainings. This may involve gathering learner feedback, conducting post-training assessments, and analyzing the overall impact on performance and learning outcomes. This is tailored to each client's unique needs and preferences to ensure tangible results for organizations.
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connect
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