Instructional design

I have a strong background in Applied Linguistics and adult learning principles, which allows me to make theory-grounded decisions throughout the instructional design process.

eLearning development

I developed an elearning module with on-screen text; audio narration and transcript; customized vector graphics; interactive exercises; reference documents; access to a discussion forum; and embedded videos.

For this specific project, I used data visualizations to draw the leaners’ attention to the important facts they needed to remember. This information was particularly relevant as they could use it in real-life situations to prove their point and/or to understand the magnitude of the problem.

Working with Mayra is a real pleasure! She is professional, enthusiastic and reliable. Mayra is creative and passionate about her work. She has an excellent sense of how to portray her ideas to benefit the learners.

E-Learning Program Officer, Capacity Development. International Development Law Organization. (Italy)

Digital Learning Experiences

A leading intergovernmental organization needed to create an eLearning course in Spanish. The course should be developed in Articulate 360 to facilitate future updates by the internal team and the output should be a SCORM-package compatible with the organization’s Learning Management System.
Each of the four modules should include on-screen text; audio narration and transcript; customized vector graphics to avoid the use of images of real people as the topic was very sensitive; interactive exercises; reference documents; access to a discussion forum; and embedded videos.
Also, the look and feel of the course should be based on the organization’s brand manual and I should follow the instructional design guidelines. I was also provided with a list of recommended terms associated with the course topic and I should ensure the consistent use of this terminology throughout the course.
The greatest challenge of this project was the tight deadline. Creating an eLearning course with all these requirements usually takes between 3 to 4 months from the initial documentation review and content analysis to the development and test of the final product.
I had only 6 weeks, so a well-planned work schedule was the key. By the end of week 1, I came up with the first working prototype. And while I was working on the prototype, I contacted Spanish voice-over talents and sent audio-narration samples to the team for revision and approval.
After getting feedback, I started developing a module per week and implementing revisions with a short turnaround.

ClientInternational Development Law Organization (Italy)Servicesinstructional design, elearning development, visual design Year2017