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Kayla Kohake | Instructional Designer | e-Learning Developer
Kayla Kohake
Hi, I’m Kayla. While I am based in Colorado, I partner with organizations and leaders globally to transform complex information into high-impact, scalable learning experiences that drive performance.
With a background rooted in linguistics, educational product management, and learning experience design, my approach goes beyond standard course creation. I develop learning experiences with strategic frameworks that engage modern learners and deliver measurable organizational results.
My career has bridged the gap between academic rigor and corporate technology. From building instructor training programs for cutting-edge products at Coursera to leading the development of complex, scaled online learning catalogs at the University of Colorado Boulder, I specialize in the full lifecycle of course production. I don't just build content; I establish the systems, logic, and technology architectures that allow training to scale seamlessly.
Grounded in the belief that effective learning is a catalyst for transformation, I bring over seven years of experience in instructional design, project leadership, and user-centered strategy to every project.
Whether you need to upskill a global workforce, streamline onboarding, or design a complex digital curriculum from the ground up, I build the learning solutions that get you there.
Skills and Services
End-to-End Leadership: From initial training needs analysis to final LMS deployment, I manage complex projects with high-level stakeholder alignment.
Tech-Forward Architecture: Implementation of diverse learning technologies, like H5Ps and AI-generated Voice-Overs to create interactive e-learning.
Learner-Centered Strategy: Cognitive and linguistic approach to designing, editing, and proofreading, ensuring content isn't just consumed, but retained.
Organized Development: I follow a rigorous process to develop content using Design Documents and Storyboards that ensures all stakeholders are on the same page with the results of the end product.
Customized e-Learning solutions: Utilizing Articulate 360, Storyline, and Camtasia, I deliver engaging modules and courses tailored to specific training needs, with a focus on learner interaction and retention.
Graphic Design for Training Materials: I use Adobe products and Canva to create visually appealing custom graphics and infographics to simplify complex information and boost learner engagement.
Learning Design Consultation: Strategic advice on how to optimize training processes, such as revamping onboarding programs for a more comprehensive yet streamlined experience.
Management and Communication: Using the suite of tools from Google and Microsoft, I excel at project management and communication by staying organized.
Design Philosophy
I use several instructional design methodologies and tools to ensure a cohesive and learner-centered experience:
ADDIE
Backwards Design
SAM
Blooms Taxonomy
UDL
Needs Analysis
Adult Learning
Storyboards and Training Plans
Formative Assessment Strategies
Summative Assessment Strategies
Kirkpatricks Levels of Assessment
Instructional Design Credentials
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Theses badges from the Applied Instructional Design Academy represent the Applied Instructional Design Credential, which is a program that focuses on real-world, applied ID / eLearning Dev. through coaching, mentorship, implementation/practice, and simulated client projects, utilizing the LEARN Framework.
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