FAQ - Guerrero LXD

Describe your experience using e-learning authoring tools.

Over the past eight months, I have been using and learning Articulate Storyline 360 to create conceptual projects. These projects may be viewed in my portfolio. I have been watching videos and attending online courses to learn the software and create projects.

How do you ensure the alignment of your learning goals, learning objectives, and assessments?

Design Approach: I use backwards design to align objectives, assessments, and content in eLearning development.

Step-by-Step Process: Establishes learning objectives from content, designs assessments based on objectives, and outlines eLearning content to match assessments.
Measurable Objectives: Crafts objectives with measurable language, e.g., “Learners will explain the four parts of the ARCS Model for Motivation,” and assesses through direct evaluation of learner responses.
Teaching Influence: Draws on experience as a former teacher, applying backwards design principles from lesson planning to eLearning creation.

How do you engage learners in a virtual environment?

My instructional design approach integrates andragogy, ARCS, Gagne’s Nine Events, and Mayer’s Multimedia Learning to enhance engagement and retention. I prioritize learner choice, real-world application, and diverse methods, including peer-to-peer, hybrid, and self-directed learning. Feedback, job aids, and mentor characters support comprehension, while scenario-based learning provides a risk-free space for skill application. By combining these strategies, I create effective, learner-centered experiences.

How do you gather and use feedback in your instructional designs?

I gather feedback at every stage of instructional design, working closely with SMEs during mockups, prototypes, and development to ensure approval at each step. Collaboration includes creating an action map to align goals and using Google Docs for storyboarding, where SMEs provide feedback via comments. Revisions and approvals are completed before progressing to the next phase.

Can you describe a project where you have successfully enhanced learner outcomes?

For my Capstone Project at Western Governors University (WGU), I focused on improving learner outcomes by developing an eLearning module for teachers to streamline lesson preparation using artificial intelligence (AI). The project addressed a key issue: many teachers lacked fundamental knowledge of AI and its practical applications in education. To bridge this gap, I designed a module within the LMS Canvas that provided a self-directed learning experience through choice boards, allowing educators to select their preferred learning methods. Learner success was assessed through pre-tests and post-tests, revealing a 23% improvement in outcomes. Additionally, a post-survey showed that 100% of participants could apply the newly acquired knowledge and skills and found them relevant to their teaching practices.

How do you ensure that you are staying up to date on best practices in instructional design?

How do you evaluate the effectiveness of a course?

I use the Kirkpatrick Model of Training Evaluation to assess learning effectiveness across four levels. Learner reactions (Level 1) are gathered through post-surveys, while learning (Level 2) is measured using quizzes, pre- and post-tests, and observations. Behavior changes (Level 3) are evaluated through direct observations, performance reviews, feedback, and SME discussions. Finally, results (Level 4) are analyzed over time to determine the training’s long-term impact on organizational outcomes.

How do you collaborate with your SMEs in a remote environment?

Describe a challenging design project you have completed and how you overcame the challenges.

A challenging design project I completed was my project “Let’s Motivate!” This was challenging due to incorporating the software Vyond into my project. This was the first time I used the animation/video software for my instructional design. I used online videos and professional community forums to learn how to use it.

“Let’s Motivate!” was also challenging because I set deadlines for myself to complete this conceptual project. I overcame this by managing my time and organizing all the materials of the project. I used task lists for the entire project, and set aside calendar time for each of the instructional design processes.

Describe how you manage your time and prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects.

Describe your experience using learning management systems (LMS).

How do you ensure accessibility in your instructional design materials?

Explain the role data has in your design process.

Data plays a crucial role in the instructional design process, guiding decisions to enhance learning outcomes. SME data from previous courses is analyzed to align design strategies with user needs. If past approaches prove ineffective, alternative methods are implemented. After rollout, statistical analysis and coding assess the design’s impact, while continuous iterations ensure ongoing improvements based on data and feedback.

Explain your process for completing a needs analysis for online learning programs.

I approach completing a needs analysis by first creating an empathy map with the help of the SME. The empathy map helps me know who the learners are. I do this by answering six questions:

What does the learner know?
How does the learner feel?
What does the learner do?
What can the learner do?
What are the learner’s preferences?
What are the learner’s barriers?

After completing the empathy map, I begin working on learner personas for each type of learner that will be completing the course or eLearning. I used the empathy map to help inform these.

To view examples of a needs analysis, view my project titled “The Rise in AI for Teachers.”

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