For the Remix Design Approach activity, I started with existing Instructional Design frameworks, like ADDIE and SAM, to think about what my framework for design is. I also considered the MALXD framework and how it has shaped the courses in my graduate program so far. For better or worse, I kept landing on creating a […]
Final Global Vision My initial vision for learning design, particularly as it relates to public education, had some great ideas about adaptive learning and community integration, but it was a vague proposal destined for failure. I checked my vision against Kotter’s 8 Steps for Leading Change to create a compelling final product. To genuinely create
Creating an organizational profile for the middle school that I teach at was a rewarding challenge. While the content itself was a major focus, the design process was a learning experience all its own. For this assignment, I focused on using the Morph transition feature in PowerPoint to make the presentation dynamic and visually compelling.
Community of focus: This canvas is for the restructuring of a middle school (6th-8th grade) of about 750 students. Purpose Our organization’s reason for being is to provide the highest quality education to 6th through 8th grade students. This work is meaningful as it offers a direct impact on the next generation, with the ultimate
Implications and Impact Infographic The design below was human-created using a Canva template by user Maddy Lyons. This link will take you to the full infographic with screen-reader capabilities on Canva. The following design is an AI-created Timeline of Learning Experience Design in Venngage. I prompted the AI model to create an infographic based on
My leadership philosophy is a direct result of my experience working in public K-12 education and in the private real estate sector. I have worked for too many leaders who were only okay or mediocre, and too few who were truly exceptional. My purpose in sharing this philosophy with you is to clearly communicate what
The following blog post references an assessment titled Ancient Realms: The Podcast. Links for quick access to documents can be found here: The design for my 6th-grade ELA end-of-unit assessment began with the core belief: If you do not know what you are assessing, then you do not know what you are teaching. Anchoring my
I have spent a lot of time in my MALXD graduate program exploring the importance of assessment data. I can tell you all the reasons why it is a valuable tool for providing feedback, evaluating our teaching, and informing curriculum. Data and assessment certainly go together, but for me, putting it all into practice has
My final project for UX 835 Accessibility and Design was an accessibility audit of the Girls on the Run of Greater Detroit website. This audit was conducted on a macOS Monterey platform using the Chrome browser. For the website evaluation, I used a combination of tools and methods. My automated testing was primarily done with
Location: Throne at Lawson Park, Royal Oak, MIDate of Observation: July 28, 2025Observation Duration: Approximately 15 minutesOverview: This audit focuses on the accessibility of a Throne public restroom unit, a port-a-potty alternative, located at Lawson Park in Royal Oak. The observation aimed to identify potential barriers for individuals with various disabilities. Difficulties Noted (Problems/Barriers): Positive Observations (Accessibility Features): Impact
