My Own Learning Journey

As a champion of learner-centricity, I come to instructional design with a rich and diverse learning background.


My personal student experiences help me better understand the needs and attitudes of the learners I work with.

Degree Studies
I believe that modular continuous learning will replace degree studies in the future. But for now, degree programs offer a solid foundation for many careers. I've completed three such programs and I'm thinking about one or two more in the near future.
Master of Science
Learning Design and Technology
University of Maryland
Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts
International Business
William Jewell College
Learning Design and Technology Program
The following pages are dedicated to my assignments in the University of Maryland Master of Science program.
Learning Theories
Signature Assignment
Final Project
Continuing to Learn
I wouldn't be a lifelong learning champion if I didn't practice what I preach. Fortunately, it's very easy in my profession because most instructional designers love to learn. Thanks to numerous workshops, lectures, conferences, webinars and meetups, the world is my learning oyster.
Discussions
Workshops
Meetups
Lectures
Conferences
Communities
Professional Development Courses
Here are some of the courses I've taken in the past few years to expand and improve my professional skills.
  • Instructional Design
    • Instructional Design for eLearning
    • Online Course Development Methodology
    • Workplace Training and Development
    • Instructional Material Development
  • Writing and Editing
    • Writing and Editing for the Web
    • Writing for Business and the Professions
    • Copy Editing
    • Grammar
  • Communication
    • Public Speaking and Presentations
    • Effective Group Facilitation
    • Collaborative Conflict Resolution
    • Giving and Receiving Feedback
  • Design and Development
    • HTML and CSS Foundations
    • Creating Videos for Online Learning
    • Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
    • Figma Basics
Questions about my studies?
I'd love to share how I apply what I've learned in my work.
Contact Elena
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