About Me
I am an experienced instructional designer driven to make effective change.
Natalie H Whitfield, MA, MS
MY EXPERTISE:
I'm a results-driven learning consultant, project manager, instructional designer and eLearning developer with over 18 years experience designing engaging, effective learning experiences for a wide range of diverse learners. I'm skilled in eLearning design and development, project management, multidisciplinary team communication and data-driven needs analysis. I specialize in creating learning experiences to make effective changes in learning communities.
TOOLS I USE:
Articulate Rise | Storyline 360 | Camtasia | Vyond | Adobe Illustrator
Jira | Microsoft Office | Zoom | Google Suite
Degreed | LearnUpon | Absorb | Google for Educators
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN METHODOLOGIES:
ID Authoring Tools: Articulate Rise, Articulate Storyline, Eduflow
Content development: ADDIE, Action Mapping, Kirkpatrick model, UbD Backwards Design, Universal Design framework, Bloom’s taxonomy
Instructional delivery: blended learning, instructor-led training, asynchronous learning, formative and summative evaluation
Slide Decks: Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, Prezi, Canva
Video Editing: Screencastify, Camtasia
Project management: Microsoft Office suite, Google Workspace suite, Zoom, GoToMeeting
K-12 LMS: Powerschool, Google Classroom, DocuSped, Aimsweb
WHY I LOVE IT:
This field combines many of my passions while utilizing my strengths. I enjoy managing multiple projects while working effectively with interdisciplinary teams. I always ensure communication is open and clear; decisions are data-driven; strategies are effective and thoughtful; and timelines are achieved on budget.