Case Studies
Examples of instructional design, educational technology, and learning solutions developed across higher education and creative practice.
Foundations of Ceramics
Designed and developed a complete Brightspace (D2L) course module, applying instructional design principles, accessibility, multimedia, and learner-centered assessments.
Project Type
Module Build through Brightspace D2L
Role
Instructional Designer & Course Developer
Location
Date
Featured Course Resource (Link)
SUNY Center for Professional Development, online Instructional Design Certification Program
Summer 2025
Using OSCQR Standards
Evaluated a higher education Brightspace course using OSCQR standards to improve accessibility, navigation, usability, and learner experience.
Project Type
OSCQR Evaluation of Brightspace Module
Role
Instructional Designer
Location
Date
Featured Document (Link)
SUNY Cortland
Summer 2025
Designed a dynamic advising and forecasting system that streamlined degree planning and informed course scheduling decisions.
Predictive Degree Planning & Course Forecasting System
Project Type
Academic Advising & Decision Support System
Role
Project Designer & Systems Support
Location
Date
Featured Document (Link)
SUNY Cortland, Childhood & Early Childhood Education Department
Summer 2024
Designed and developed a microlearning module introducing gamification strategies for higher education, using engaging visuals and evidence-based instructional design principles to demonstrate practical classroom applications.
Gamification Microlearning Project
Project Type
Microlearning Module
Role
Instructional Designer & Course Developer
Location
Date
Featured Course Resource (Link)
SUNY Center for Professional Development, online Instructional Design Certification Program
Summer 2025
Microlearning Presentation (PDF)
Tula Bloom Website
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Project Type
Module Build through Brightspace D2L
Role
Instructional Designer & Course Developer
Location
Date
Featured Course Resource (Link)
SUNY Center for Professional Development, online Instructional Design Certification Program
Summer 2025
Museum Ethics Training Video on Illegally Obtained Artefacts.
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Project Type
Module Build through Brightspace D2L
Role
Instructional Designer & Course Developer
Location
Date
Featured Course Resource (Link)
SUNY Center for Professional Development, online Instructional Design Certification Program
Summer 2025
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