Deliverables

Overview

• Audience: Teachers of the Deaf (K–12)

• Tools: PowerPoint

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when we were in lockdown, I read Nilson and Goodson's book, Online Teaching At Its Best: Merging Instructional Design with Teaching and Learning Research. I synthesized and summarized the most relevant action steps which teachers could take to transition to online learning whether synchronous, asynchronous, or hybrid. This was in line with andragogy principles of problem-centered learning and relevance and impact to adult learners' lives. 

Process

I followed a modified version of the ADDIE model to create these infographics. 

Analyze. The goal was to provide a quick and easy reference of best practices and learning science for K-12 teachers who were unfamiliar with online learning. I wanted to encourage high quality learning experiences for all learners by providing guidance to teachers that would assist in the transition to online learning.

Design. I started by selecting the content from my highlights and notes of the eBook and categorizing the information. I chose high impact and relevant suggestions, then outlined specifics for online learning, best practices, and discussion boards. 

Develop. I used a template from HubSpot.com and modified it to fit the content. I used images and icons along with text for visual interest with best practices in graphic design.

Implement. I sent the infographics to teachers in multiple formats via email and was available for follow-up support as needed. Several teachers requested templates for Canvas that I had developed, so I assisted with coding and troubleshooting as well. 

Overview

• Audience: Faculty at Texas Tech University

• Tools: Microsoft Word

During several meetings and office conversations, the topic of the need for a faculty guidebook was repeatedly discussed. I am skilled at incorporating people's ideas into practical, actionable outcomes, so I took the initiative to begin drafting an outline and gathering existing documents and content to compile into the guidebook. I utilized procedural information from the Texas Tech Student Disability Services website and Universal Design for Learning information from the University of Washington's DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) Center. 

Process

To keep things organized and accessible, I inserted styled headings and subheadings into the working document to automatically populate an interactive Table of Contents in Microsoft Word. I could update the Table of Contents for easier navigation as I wrote or curated more content. So that all users could benefit from the document, I followed accessibility guidelines including: 

• Nested headings

• Alternative text for images

• Descriptive hyperlinks (on the digital version)

• Color contrast

This project also proceeded with an iterative process through multiple rounds of revision, editing, and updates from multiple directors and associate directors of Texas Tech's Student Disability Services department. 

The guidebook was distributed to faculty via a digital version posted on the website, and it was also available in a print version. 

Overview

• Audience: International Interpreters at the 2015 WASLI Conference in Istanbul

• Tools: Microsoft Word & Pixlr

Because of my interest in graphic and document design, I volunteered to create the conference booklet for the 2015 World Association of Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI) conference. I corresponded with the conference chair via email over a few months prior to the deadline of printing the conference booklet. This booklet demonstrates skills I could use for developing job aids when working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). 

Process

I was initially given a style guide for consistent branding with colors, fonts, and patterns. I also received a list of required sections and information to fit within a set number of pages for printing, and I found or wrote content that was not included. The challenge was to use a program that the conference chair also had access to, so she could see changes along the way and make comments. Thus, I used Microsoft Word and styled the layout using features available to me for document design. For print publication project in the future, I would likely use Canva for expanded design options and easier teamwork; although, for an accessible digital version, I'd need to use Adobe Acrobat Pro to remediate the PDF.

I was particularly proud of what I accomplished and learned with this project:

• Working with an international professional organization to design and develop a widely distributed conference booklet

• Communicating with the conference chair to satisfy specifications creatively within the confines of the software

• Honing my project management skills for future collaboration with a streamlined process and organization plan