📌 Project Summary

A six-week, research-informed training course designed to equip instructors with the skills and confidence to design and facilitate high-quality online courses. The program integrates best practices in digital pedagogy, instructional design, and learner engagement, all grounded in Quality Matters (QM) and National Standards for Quality Online Teaching (NSQOT).

🎯 My Role: As the Lead Instructional Designer and Facilitator, I:

• Designed course architecture using ADDIE and UDL principles
• Developed multimedia content, scenario-based activities, and reflection exercises
• Integrated emerging tools like AI-driven design examples (ChatGPT, Copilot)
• Provided personalized feedback, monitored analytics, and supported cohort learning 

💡 Key Features

• Self-paced modules with interactive elements (quizzes, branching case studies)
• Capstone assignment: Redesign of a course component aligned with QM standards
• Practical labs for LMS tools (rubrics, analytics, accessibility checkers)
• Integration of real-world teaching scenarios to apply design strategies

📊 Impact & Outcomes

• 🧑‍🏫 100+ faculty and GTAs trained across 8 semesters
• 📈 40% increase in instructional design confidence (pre-post assessment)
• ⭐ 95% course satisfaction reported by participants
• 🎓 Participant capstones directly implemented in online courses