Professional Development and Training Facilitation
Engaging Learners Through Gamification in Genially
Live Virtual Professional Learning Workshop
Objective: Create an infographic that succinctly provides an overview of the key takeaways and resources provided during a Genially webinar on using gamified learning for audience engagement in corporate settings
Tools Used: Genially
Summary of Role: I was part of a three-person team of instructional designers that led over 260 corporate learning and development professionals in a live virtual workshop in the spring of 2024, providing tips on how to get started in using Genially for amplifying engagement in corporate training using gamification techniques. My role was to create a summative infographic of the information covered in the workshop and present a recap to the audience.
Click on the snapshot image to access the full infographic and its interactive components!
Empowering ELLs Through Strategic Collaboration
Live In-Person Professional Learning Session
Objective: Build teacher capacity for creating learning experiences accessible to and supporting growth for English language learners
Tools Used: Google Slides
Summary of Role: I co-presented with a colleague in leading a regional conference session for approximately 30 educators on designing learning experiences to support English language learner comprehension and growth. During the presentation, we shared each of our roles when collaborating; mine was to provide expertise in and amplify the use of technology to support the target learners. We conducted a pre and post survey to measure attendee/participant learning. The results showed an increase from an average of 3/5 to 4.5/5 in confidence and knowledge of supporting ELLs in learning environments. We led a modified version of this presentation at another conference a few months later, at which point my knowledge of how to best support ELLs had grown to understand even specific fonts (such as Lexend) best support readability for both ELLs (by having letters such as a and g in the same format as they are handwritten) and dyslexic students.
Click on the snapshot image to view the full presentation!
Using Google Slides for Reflection on Learning
Live In-Person Professional Learning Session
Objective: Build educators' skillset in tools to support student reflection
Tools Used: Adobe Express (with Google Slides embedded within)
Summary of Role: I was selected as a presenter at Hanover County Public Schools' United Professional Learning Conference (UPLC). The presentation I did, for an audience of approximately 25 educators, featured a scrolling infographic containing examples and links to credible resources on the topic. Featured here is the scrolling infographic I created using Adobe Express to share my growth in creating reflective learning experiences for students.
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The start of the infographic is shown on the icon at left; click on the snapshot image to access the full document.
Breakout of Boring Lessons!
Live In-Person Professional Learning Workshop
Objective: Build teacher capacity for designing activities to support student engagement
Tools Used: Google Slides, Adobe Firefly, Canva, and hands-on learning
Summary of Role: At another professional learning conference, I facilitated a hands-on workshop for educators to learn about gamification in the classroom; specifically, breakouts, or escape rooms. Using a Google Slide deck, I shared best practices with developing educational breakouts to an audience of approximately 25 educators. I then provided time for them to try it out themselves, being present to help as needed. All participants were fully engaged and couldn't wait to take what they learned back to their instructional settings!
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A sample of the original script I created to start the breakout is provided at left; click on the music icon in the bottom right corner of the image to hear the recording.
Using Technology to Learn Science
Live In-Person Professional Learning Workshop
Objective: Build teacher capacity for using technology effectively for educational purposes
Tools Used: Google Slides and hands-on learning
Summary of Role: In 2014, I co-presented at the Virginia Association of Science Teachers (VAST) conference in Roanoke, Virginia in partnership with my graduate studies advisor. Modeling student-centered learning while presenting, I led the life-science related breakout group (while my co-presenter led the physical science one), covering key ideas, allowing time for hands-on exploration, and fielding questions about implementation.
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While I do not still have assets from the presentation, the picture here is of the location where the presentation took place.