Richa Kansal
Sarnia,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and hard-working instructional designer seeking opportunity with esteemed organization to apply technical and interpersonal skills, enhance knowledge and learning in field of instructional designing. Quick learner always eager to expand expertise and contribute as valuable team member.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Instructional Designer
GS5 Corporation
03.2023 - Current
- Designing and Developing immersive e-learning programs for next generation aviation education using virtual reality with a mixture of immersive learning technologies
- Using H5P to design short activities, Murf.ai which is a tool to generate audio, Brightspace with Scorm files embedded, Articulate Storyline, Rise and content Development
- Time Management skills, Learning abilities to work under strict deadlines
- Using Camtasia to edit Navigation and course overview videos, also exploring Microsoft 360 for planning the tasks and saving the files
- Integrating and customizing Learning Management Systems (LMS) to meet the specific requirements of the organization
- Designing and developing user interfaces for eLearning platforms, ensuring a user-friendly experience
- Developing or validating test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types
- Collaborating with instructional designers to implement interactive and engaging features within the eLearning platform
- Collaborating with all the SMEs to create and modify the content
- Writing and creating Long activities in Rise 360 and Storyline 360
- Staying updated on the latest web development trends, tools, and technologies
- Integrating multimedia elements and interactive assessments
- Writing supporting code for web applications, troubleshoot, resolve user-reported problems
- Collaborating with support team to resolve information technology issues by writing, modifying, integrating and test Company's Web site related code and Web application interfaces with users
- Applied adult learning theories to develop targeted training programs
- Contributed to company growth by consistently delivering high-quality instructional design services that exceeded client expectations
Instructional Designer Project Assistant
Lambton College
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Developed micro-credentials using Articulate Storyline by implementing brand values and design principles
- Embedded the courses into the Learning Management System D2L Brightspace with all the quizzes, and self-assessments
- Worked on eBits which is a part of 'Add ONs Micro-credentials' project
- Designed high quality, engaging, and interactive eLearning modules including the integration of web related code to produce customized web assets
- Developed and converted traditional classroom based educational and training content into material for web delivery using eLearning and web delivery softwares (Articulate Storyline 360, Articulate Storyline Rise, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Audition, and many other softwares)
- Researched content following the copyright laws
- Followed Academic Integrity and Copyright adhere to accessible AODA
- Implemented eLearning curriculum strategies, copyright, and other applicable legislative requirements for eLearning curriculum development to ensure web access and learning quality standards are met
- Provided direct support for Subject Matter Experts (SME’s), Instructional Designers, Editors, Peer Reviewers, and Program Coordinators to ensure project timelines are met
- Used Articulate Storyline and Adobe Projects and customized interactive web elements to convert existing course material into online delivery
- Designed, written, and edited content for web mediated elearning delivery
- Lay out and created visual elements and graphics to enhance learning and user experience
- Developed the structure, content, and objectives of programs for effective web delivery
Teaching Assistant
Lambton College
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted professors with lesson plans
- Instructed and guided students on various eLearning tools such as Storyline, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Web Conferencing applications, and web designing tools such as Canva
- Worked on D2L Brightspace to add course overview details and create assessments and quizzes for learners
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results
Instructional designer and developer (co-op)
Trent University
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with the team that developed the Liberated Learner Program, which is Open Education Global Award-winning Best Open Educational Resource 2023
- Used various eLearning tools during my co-op such as H5P, Hypothesis, Pressbooks, Padlet, and Yuja which is a video editing tool
- Designed projects on Nursing with the team using Storyline and embedded the course to the LMS platform- Blackboard
- Developed content on 'Nursing'
- Quality Assurance check on various Modules
- Incorporated best practices in instructional design methodologies like ADDIE, SAM, and Agile into project workflows
Instructional designer (Volunteer)
Design House, Lambton College
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Worked voluntarily with the team of instructional designers in creating storyboards and designing the courses in Articulate Storyline
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
Teacher
Government and Public Schools
04.2015 - 02.2021
- Worked as an English and Mathematics teacher at various government and public schools in India using various learning technologies and adult education techniques
- Learned and applied teaching skills to improve the quality of knowledge delivered to learners by developing and implementing performance-improvement strategies
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends
Education
Graduate Certificate in eLearning Design and Training Development -
Lambton College
01.2022
Master of Arts in English -
Panjab University
01.2014
Bachelor of Education -
Panjab University
01.2011
Bachelor of Arts -
Panjab University
01.2010
Skills
- E-Learning tools such as Articulate Storyline, Press books, H5p, Canva, Camtasia, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
- Learning Management Systems such as D2L, Moodle, Blackboard and Web Conferencing Applications such as Zoom, Google meet etc
- Storyboarding, designing and development of courses, conducting needs analysis, gamification, implementation of design principles, ADDIE model, web designing, AODA accessible training
- Microsoft Office
- Teamwork, communication, leadership, adaptability, critical thinking, and time management
- Quality Matters Certificate
- E-Learning Strategies
- Storyboarding
- Visual Design Principles
- Adult Learning Theory
- Interactive Learning Modules
- Ontario Teaching Certificate (Registered -in Progress)
- Quality Matters Certificate
References
Terry Greene, Senior eLearning Designer, Trent University, terrygreene@trentu.ca
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Instructional Designer
GS5 Corporation
03.2023 - Current
Instructional Designer Project Assistant
Lambton College
11.2022 - 03.2023
Teaching Assistant
Lambton College
09.2022 - 11.2022
Instructional designer and developer (co-op)
Trent University
05.2022 - 08.2022
Instructional designer (Volunteer)
Design House, Lambton College
01.2022 - 04.2022
Teacher
Government and Public Schools
04.2015 - 02.2021
Graduate Certificate in eLearning Design and Training Development -
Lambton College
Master of Arts in English -
Panjab University
Bachelor of Education -
Panjab University
Bachelor of Arts -
Panjab University
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