Overview
My Role:
Tools:
Description:
Content developer
Instructional Designer
Rise 360
Canva
Fostering Equity is a corporate DEI training that supports learners in defining their own cultural perspectives, building empathy for others, and addressing microaggressions in the workplace.
Needs Analysis
During the analysis stage, I learned about what my participants needed.
1. What are the goals of this training?
2. How will the students benefit from this course?
3. How will the organization benefit from this course?
4. Who should receive this training?
5. What should students know and be able to do after this training?
6. Who are the SMEs for this project?
7. How would you define the biggest issues that you want this training to address?
Analysis
Learner Profile
Design
Develop
I used sociocultural theory to influence the way I designed the elearning module. Based on this theory, adults learn best when the content is related to and builds off of their personal experiences. As such, I started the module with reflections about the learners' cultural background. Another important aspect of sociocultural theory is collaborative meaning making, where social interaction supports students in developing.
One of the most challenging parts of the development phase in this DEI elearning module was identifying ways to make content collaborative/social and accessible for participants. I created a variety of individual activities, but it was also crucial to have a discussion platform for collaborative work. I chose to use the external app Flip, which allows participants to record themselves. The app also allows participants to view each other's videos and like/comment. This met the need for a discussion forum. Flip also met accessibility guidelines since participants could speak or write. Since Flip requires participants to use an external app, I used the same image and wording "Your turn!" each time the learning design asks participants to go to the Flip site to submit their responses - This allows participants to know what to expect.
Implement
This training is meant to be completed virtually so that participants can complete it on their own time. They will be able to access the modules whenever they need, and they can continually check the Flip page to see comments on their videos.
What I learned
This project helped me reflect on ways to make content accessible.
I especially thought about students who would feel more comfortable listening to audio and recording themselves speaking rather than just reading and writing, like people with dyslexia or those learning English as an additional language. I made sure that there was audio accessible at all phases, including recording my own audio for my infographic.
I also considered students who might get overwhelmed with long content, like those with ADHD. I included many "continue" buttons along the way so that participants only need to focus on one section of instruction at once.
