My approach to instructional design is based on the ADDIE framework with agile elements, use of Bloom’s revised taxonomy in writing learning objectives, and a strong focus on practical learning events and assessments that bring about learning and improved performance.
Check out this conceptual project that I worked on with other IDs at eLearning Launch, using the ADDIE framework. We had four weeks to create ILT/VILT and self-paced eLearning solutions.
Partnership Philosophy
I believe that each member of a development team brings vast amounts of experience, unique and synergistic to the project.
Helping one another succeed brings about the best results.
My Journey in Instructional Design
2017-present Apply ADDIE process, backwards design, and learning theories to instructional design projects in my positions as instructional designer, learning consultant, and e-learning Multimedia Developer. Create performance support job aids and tutorials, and make process improvement recommendations.
2014-2015 Evaluated existing course material for courses I was teaching at Johnson County Community College and made design changes to deliverables to facilitate the principles of andragogy.
2007-2014 Built online courses in the in-house LMS, worked on stand-alone CD-delivered courses, and worked with SMEs as well as clients while employed as a graduate research assistant at the e-Learning Design Lab, University of Kansas.
2003-2005 Early foray into ADDIE as the Learning and Development Executive at Exel Singapore (APAC), where I designed and facilitated teambuilding events as well as HRIS training. [Got promoted to L&D Senior Executive – I must have done some things right!]
2003 A real peek into training protocols and programs as an intern at the Ritz Carlton Millennia Singapore Hotel
2000-2003 Introduction to Learning and Development and Training in my Human Resources Consulting Bachelors program
Sharon Gan, PhD 