As a freelance instructional designer, I work mostly with small companies looking to convert their on-the-ground workplace or compliance training into an asynchronous e-learning format. I enjoy the flexibility of working with different types of businesses with diverse training needs -be it general workplace training, soft skills development, compliance requirements, or professional development/continuing education- and the challenge of designing and implementing e-learning solutions to meet the specific needs of the business.

 

My specific goals entering the Purdue Learning Design and Technology Master of Science program were to: 

 

• stabilize my still very shaky instructional design knowledge and skills foundation 

• push myself to explore different directions within the field 

• meet, interact and collaborate with, and, especially, learn from others working in other areas of the LDT field 

• obtain a higher qualification (MSEd) to enhance my prospects in the LDT field  

 

As I complete the program, I can say that I have fulfilled all four goals. With the knowledge and skills I have gained through this extended “community of practice” of colleagues and professors in the program, I have no doubt that I will be able to develop more impactful training for my clients.