In this series we are taking you on a journey through the theory behind effective eLearning assessments and practical tips for building assessments it in three different authoring tools: Microsoft PowerPoint, Articulate Rise, and Articulate Storyline. In this post, we lay the instructional design foundations.
Describe what you do at BrightCarbon
I spend my days finding novel ways to develop meaningfully interactive eLearning experiences, translate words into images, and weave stories into presentations and training content.
Kids
Nope.
Pets
Just my houseplants.
Drinks
A brown ale or a red wine.
Degrees
BA (Hons) in Linguistics.
3 words that describe me
Laughs a lot.
Couldn't do my job without
A solid playlist.
Hidden skill
Ég tala íslensku…bara smá (I speak Icelandic…just a little).

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