eLearning
Neuroscience Toolkit: A Design Thinking Approach
Context: This project aims to create a comprehensive toolkit for Instructional Designers to help them integrate neuroscience principles into learning experiences. By embracing a Design Thinking approach, the focus remains on understanding learner needs and crafting human-centered solutions.
Tools: Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Canva, MS PowerPoint, Microsoft Designer,Uizard .
Putting Design Thinking to Work
Title: Neuroscience for eLearning
Context: This is the first video from the Neuroscience toolkit curated collection, which explains the workings of the human brain. Understanding neuroscience concepts is important for Instructional Designers to create effective and engaging learning content that is sticky. By leveraging insights from neuroscience, eLearning can be tailored to improve learning outcomes. But first, it's important to understand how we learn.
Challenge: How might we simplify complex neuroscience concepts into digestible content for Instructional Designers so they can create engaging learning experiences?
Solution: Microlearning modules that explain neuroscience principles using plain language.
Result: A bite sized video that breaks down complex topics and is easy to understand.
Tools: Canva, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Murf AI.
Title: Stay present, Coach better
Context: One-to-one coaching is a valuable approach to fostering a supportive and developmental relationship between managers and employees.
Challenge: Sal, a manager, is facing a significant challenge during his one-to-one coaching session with his employee, Jo. Despite his best intentions, Sal finds himself constantly distracted, unable to create a productive and focused coaching environment.
Solution: A training approach that utilizes storytelling to engage managers, make content relatable, and empowers them to take concrete actions to overcome coaching obstacles.
Result: The training equips managers with the skills to facilitate meaningful coaching sessions.
Tools: Articulate Rise, Articulate Storyline 360, Canva, MS PowerPoint.
Title: Interactive tour of Kauai
Context: As an avid traveler, I like to explore, learn and create a visual map of the places I am about to visit. I created this interactive experience after a trip to the island of Kauai to help future travelers gain a glimpse into the beautiful island. Many of the images from the trip are my own.
Challenge: I want future travelers to experience snorkeling and the attractions in Kauai.
Solution: An interactive tour of Kauai which features a snorkeling video, a 360 panoramic tour and local attractions.
Result: An immersive experience that allows the learner to simulate the actual location.
Tools: Articulate Storyline 360, Canva. Camtasia.
Title: Paw-sitive Vibes Only
Context: This video was created as a guided meditation for Bija Living's YouTube channel.
Challenge: To help the Bija Living community meditate and connect with their heart chakra.
Solution: A calming video that helps people ground themselves and balance their fur babies heart chakra.
Result: A calming experience for fur babies and their families.
Tools: Canva, Audacity, Camtasia, Well-Said Labs.
Title: Gender Gap in STEM
Context: Women are vastly under-represented in the STEM field.
Challenge: Bias and stereotypes about women in STEM discourage girls at a young age and by the time girls are in high school, many are not interested in pursuing a STEM field.
Solution: An animated video that explains how women can be supported to pursue STEM fields by their family and community.
Result: An eye-opening PSA that lists strategies to empower women in the STEM field.
Tools: MS PowerPoint, Audacity, Vyond.