Instructional Design
My work in instructional design brings together my background as a social scientist, educator, and faculty mentor. I call this approach Instructional Sociology: applying sociological insights about social structures, identity, inequality, and institutional context to the design of teaching and learning environments. Just as instructional psychology draws on cognitive science to inform pedagogy, Instructional Sociology considers how social support, belonging, accessibility, and institutional structures shape students’ opportunities to learn.
Grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and evidence-based instructional practice, I focus on creating equitable, accessible, and engaging learning experiences. I have designed and facilitated faculty development on inclusive course design, accessibility, and responsible uses of AI in teaching and learning, while also developing courses that put these principles into practice. Across this work, my focus is consistent: improving learning while expanding access, supporting engagement, and creating conditions in which diverse learners can succeed. The portfolio below includes faculty development, course and learning experience design, and practical resources for teaching and learning.
Credentials & Training
My instructional design work is grounded in formal training in online course design, accessibility, assessment, and learning technologies. I have completed multiple nationally recognized certifications, including the Canvas Certified Educator program and Quality Matters–aligned coursework, which inform my approach to evidence-based, learner-centered design.
Faculty Workshops
I design and facilitate professional learning for faculty on course design, teaching with AI, accessibility, and evidence-based pedagogy. My workshops emphasize practical application, giving faculty opportunities to develop, test, and refine materials they can use in their own courses.
Course & Learning Experience Design
I design courses, modules, assignments, and digital learning experiences that combine clear alignment, accessible design, active learning, and intuitive navigation. My work includes online, accelerated, and project-based course design, assignment redesign, Canvas learning environments, and learning experiences that integrate emerging technologies thoughtfully.
Faculty Resources
I create practical resources that help instructors apply principles of effective teaching and instructional design in their courses. These include faculty guides, templates, checklists, and materials focused on accessibility, AI, and learner-centered design.