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Professional Distinctions
Decades of Excellence in Education
Teaching Adults and Designing Courses
During nearly a decade of teaching higher education students and another decade of designing eLearning for universities and corporations, my body of work is packed with numerous groundbreaking accomplishments. By retaining my services, your organization’s eLearning approach and student learning outcomes will be demonstrably revitalized.
National Award
Canadian Credit Union Corporation
Federal 101 – Federal Continuance Employee Training in 2022 received a prestigious national award for outstanding learning excellence from the Canadian Credit Union Association. This exceptional course boasted a 98.6% completion rate among 1200+ employees, demonstrating its effectiveness and value in the professional development realm.
A Trilogy of AI-Driven eLearning Examples
The possibilities are endless, engaging, and economical with Artificial Intelligence
Articulate Rise for Microlearning with AI-Assisted Videos
Interactive Videos with Navigation Buttons
Another great tool from Articulate is the online course authoring app, Rise 360, which enables instructional designers to create a course in no time at all!
A Trilogy of AI-Driven eLearning Examples
The possibilities are endless, engaging, and economical with Artificial Intelligence.
Branching Scenarios with Articulate Storyline 360
Immerse Yourself in a Branching AI Scenario
Test your communication skills and see if you can avoid being drawn in to a long, unproductive conversation with a friendly gray-haired avatar.
Realistic avatars are perfect for creating immersive learning activities where students make choices in realistic situations and safely learn from their mistakes. Because avatars cost less than human talent, these eLearning activities are economical while providing a high level of engagement and interactivity. In other words, AI-enhanced courses cost less and engage more.
Articulate Rise for Microlearning with AI-Assisted Videos
Interactive Videos with Navigation Buttons
Another great tool from Articulate is the online course authoring app, Rise 360, which enables instructional designers to create a course in no time at all!
AI-Assisted Introduction Videos for Moodle and other LMSs
Use Avatars to Cut Costs and Increase Productivity
Introducing our cutting-edge technology – an AI-powered video created exclusively for our Moodle site. Watch as this innovative tool brings learning to life, engaging and captivating learners like never before.
Positive Feedback
Alicia Peters
Director of Corporate Initiatives, First West Credit Union
Gary is an absolute rock star and genius, it has been an exciting learning journey working with him and seeing his creative brilliance in action.
Liz Bailey-Connor
Chief People & Culture Officer, First West Credit Union
Gary is our instructional designer who worked on this learning and he is SO talented! We are very fortunate to have his expertise and experience.
Launi Skinner
Chief Executive Officer, First West Credit Union
I just wanted to say thank you and let you know how impressed I was with the Teams training! It was so helpful and easy to understand…Thanks for looking at ways to meet learning needs in a flexible and agile way – it worked!
What People are Saying
Alicia Peters
Director of Corporate Initiatives, First West Credit Union
Gary is an absolute rock star and genius, it has been an exciting learning journey working with him and seeing his creative brilliance in action.
Liz Bailey-Connor
Chief People & Culture Officer, First West Credit Union
Gary is our instructional designer who worked on this learning and he is SO talented! We are very fortunate to have his expertise and experience.
Launi Skinner
Chief Executive Officer, First West Credit Union
I just wanted to say thank you and let you know how impressed I was with the Teams training! It was so helpful and easy to understand…Thanks for looking at ways to meet learning needs in a flexible and agile way – it worked!
Skills
Educational Research
Stays informed about educational trends and artificial intelligence by evaluating learning technologies, participating in conferences, researching, and following industry leaders
Microlearning
Develops microlearning content in various formats, including microvideos, just-in-time learning, screencasts, self-paced eLearning, interactive videos, job aids, and podcasts
Learning Design for Adults
Utilizes adult learning theory, pedagogy, and design models (Online Collaborative Learning, ADDIE, Agile, Reverse) to achieve positive outcomes in various learning contexts
Digital Storytelling
Uses compelling and emotionally engaging digital storytelling techniques, including digital narratives, branching scenarios, web-based stories, interactive media, gamification, and hypertext stories
Project Management
Coordinates complex projects, ensuring timely delivery, resource optimization, and outstanding results across multiple teams and stakeholders
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Designs courses that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in online instruction, empowering learners to take ownership of their learning
Professional Media Production
Combines storyboarding, scripting, lighting, shooting, and editing with studio, location, and B-roll footage for tutorial, explainer, interview, and demo videos
Liaising
Adept at liaising with multidisciplinary teams and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from various academic and corporate disciplines
Skills
Educational Research
Stays informed about educational trends and artificial intelligence by evaluating learning technologies, participating in conferences, researching, and following industry leaders
Microlearning
Develops microlearning content in various formats, including microvideos, just-in-time learning, screencasts, self-paced eLearning, interactive videos, job aids, and podcasts
Learning Design for Adults
Utilizes adult learning theory, pedagogy, and design models (Online Collaborative Learning, ADDIE, Agile, Reverse) to achieve positive outcomes in various learning contexts
Digital Storytelling
Uses compelling and emotionally engaging digital storytelling techniques, including digital narratives, branching scenarios, web-based stories, interactive media, gamification, and hypertext stories
Project Management
Coordinates complex projects, ensuring timely delivery, resource optimization, and outstanding results across multiple teams and stakeholders
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Designs courses that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in online instruction, empowering learners to take ownership of their learning
Professional Media Production
Combines storyboarding, scripting, lighting, shooting, and editing with studio, location, and B-roll footage for tutorial, explainer, interview, and demo videos
Liaising
Adept at liaising with multidisciplinary teams and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from various academic and corporate disciplines
What Additional Qualities Can I Bring To Your Team?
Honesty
Being honest with both myself and others is central to both my self-image and my brand
Creativity and Innovation
Learners don’t like boredom and my work has a reputation for being anything but boring
Sense of Humour
Although I take my work seriously, I can make delicious lemonade out of life’s lemons 😉
Teaching Background
Experience teaching ESL & EFL, special needs, and adult learners informs my design practice
Respect
All people are created equal – and anything I initiate and develop must reflect that reality
What Additional Qualities Can I Bring To Your Team?
Honesty
Being honest with both myself and others is central to both my self-image and my brand
Creativity and Innovation
Learners don’t like boredom and my work has a reputation for being anything but boring
Sense of Humour
Although I take my work seriously, I can make delicious lemonade out of life’s lemons 😉
Teaching Background
Experience teaching ESL & EFL, special needs, and adult learners informs my design practice
Respect
All people are created equal – and anything I initiate and develop must reflect that reality