Curriculum Redesign
Implementing ADM 113 Foundations of Engineering Technology
Challenge
Solution
Skills Demonstrated
Outcome
Advanced Manufacturing students were required to complete an introductory CAD course regardless of career path. Many students lacked foundational computer skills, causing CAD courses to spend significant time on basic digital literacy rather than design concepts. This limited the effectiveness of instruction for both Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Technology students.
Collaborated with faculty and stakeholders to develop and implement ADM 113: Foundations of Engineering Technology. The course was designed to build essential digital literacy, technical communication, and engineering technology skills through hands-on use of industry-standard software and tools. ADM 113 replaced introductory CAD requirements for several Advanced Manufacturing pathways while preserving a more rigorous CAD sequence for Engineering Technology  students.
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Needs Analysis
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Curriculum Design and Development
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Learner Analysis
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Stakeholder Collaboration
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Change Management
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Program Evaluation
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Learning Outcomes Alignment
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Technical Training
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Workforce-Focused Curriculum Development
Created a more effective learning pathway by aligning foundational coursework with program-specific needs. Engineering Technology students gained stronger CAD preparation, while Advanced Manufacturing students received training in digital literacy, technical communication, and workplace skills that better supported success in their chosen disciplines.
Enhancing Student Career Readiness
Supporting the Transition from Student to Professional
CHALLENGE
SOLUTION
SKILLS DEMONSTRATED
OUTCOME
Many students developed strong technical skills throughout their programs but had limited experience presenting those skills to employers. Students often lacked professional portfolios, polished resumes, LinkedIn profiles, interviewing experience, and an understanding of how to communicate their accomplishments in a professional setting.
Designed and implemented career readiness activities throughout capstone and technical courses to help students transition successfully into the workforce. Initiatives included portfolio development, resume reviews, LinkedIn profile creation, mock interviews, and project presentation opportunities. Instruction and feedback were integrated into existing coursework to provide students with authentic opportunities to showcase their skills and receive individualized coaching.
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Performance Gap Analysis
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Learning Experience Design
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Career and Workforce Development
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Assessment and Feedback
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Coaching and Mentoring
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Professional Skills Training
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Stakeholder Collaboration
Improved student preparedness for employment by providing structured opportunities to develop professional communication, networking, and self-presentation skills. Students graduated with portfolios, resumes, and professional profiles that better reflected their technical abilities and increased their confidence in pursuing internships and full-time employment.
Improving Faculty Canvas Adoption
Designing Flexible Faculty Training and Just-in-Time Performance Support
Client: Sean Appling - Athens State University, Instructional Systems Administration
Project Type: Capstone Project
CHALLENGE
SOLUTION
SKILLS DEMONSTRATED
OUTCOME
Faculty and adjunct instructors had widely varying levels of Canvas experience and training needs. Some needed structured onboarding, while others required targeted help with course setup, grading workflows, accommodations, accessibility, or engagement tools.Traditional training was time-consuming and often failed to provide support at the moment of need, leaving instructors without timely guidance when working in Canvas.
Partnered with the Instructional Systems Administrator at Athens State University to design and develop a Tier 2 Canvas Training program for faculty and adjunct instructors.Built in Articulate Rise 360, the training supports multiple learning paths: instructors can complete the course sequentially as a guided experience or access individual topics in a just-in-time format when support is needed.Content covers course setup, navigation, assessments, grading workflows, accommodations, engagement tools, accessibility considerations, and job aids designed to improve confidence and efficiency in Canvas.
Instructional Design Faculty Training and Development Canvas LMS Learning Experience Design (LXD) Adult Learning Principles Performance Support Job Aid Development Multimedia Learning Development Stakeholder Collaboration
Created a flexible faculty training resource that supports both onboarding and ongoing professional development. The course offers scalable, self-paced support for instructors, reduces barriers to Canvas adoption, and improves access to just-in-time guidance when questions arise.