Portfolio - University Sample
Collegiate Course Prototype:
ENG 101 Unit for an Aviation University Course
I led a team to develop an ENG 101 prototype for a university that trains aviation professionals who are primarily English language learners.
Tools: Synthesia, Canva, Vimeo, ChatGPT, Play.ht, Monday.com, Squarespace, Google Suite, Slack
Challenges
Course content needed to maintain university-level rigor while supporting the target audience.
Target audience was aviation professionals and primarily English language learners (ELL).
A virtual team with varying time and commitment constraints, highlighting the need to ensure consistency, continuity, and alignment while leading.
Objectives
University Objectives
Course is easily adaptable for virtual or in-person delivery.
Course meets the rigorous standard of a university-level course.
Course is relevant to aviation professionals.
Learner Objectives
Course has effective support for English Language Learners (ELL).
Course content is structured and presented in a user-friendly manner.
Learner applies content in a valuable way.
Results*
*This project is still in the pre-launch. Because I was a team leader on this project, I did not create all of the designs or documents represented below. Although I contributed to the design process, my primary role was to ensure project delivery and alignment with objectives.
Relevance to Aviation Professionals
A variety of aviation-related supplemental readings were selected to complement each lesson.
Assessment questions assessed learning objectives.
Discussion questions and engagement practices combine aviation text and textbook content at higher-level Blooms, prompting learner reflection and application.
The unit project had learners synthesize their knowledge and perform their new skills in a real, relevant, and valuable situation.
User-Friendly Design
Consistent structure of buttons and images to reduce cognitive load on the learner.
Directions pop-outs and downloads available with resource links to provide easy access.
ELL Support
The rationale was documented for the selection of assessment and discussion questions including relevance to ELL support and alignment with rigorous learning objectives.
Conversation starters were developed in collaboration with Kayla Beltran, a peer with expertise in ELL academic needs.
Student assignments include audio, video, and written responses in order to support holistic language practice.
Learner Motivation
Learner motivation was fostered in several ways, including creating a realistic, detailed scenario that connects the value of the content to the students’ professional career success.
Assessment rigor was strategically increased to foster increased investment and motivation.
Experience
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