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.

Potter working on a clay pot with their hands.Potter working on a clay pot with their hands.
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.

Illustration of two professionals reviewing course materials and evaluation documents.Illustration of two professionals reviewing course materials and evaluation documents.
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.

Advisor with student going over course registration on the computer.Advisor with student going over course registration on the computer.

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.

Individual designing gamified elements for lesson plan.Individual designing gamified elements for lesson plan.

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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