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My Projects

Here are a few of the eLearning projects I’ve been working on.  Each one shows a little of what I enjoy creating and experimenting with.

Talk Smart:  Purpose & Story

 

I designed this project to help employees practice everyday workplace communication in a realistic, low-pressure environment. The interactive scenario gives learners a safe space to explore different responses and see how their choices shape the conversation.

Talk Smart Accompanying Lesson: 

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I designed this Rise 360 lesson to give learners a clear, structured overview of the communication skills they’ll use in the Talk Smart scenario. It introduces the essential concepts in a simple, easy-to-digest format so learners feel prepared before practicing the conversation skills in the interactive Storyline module.

Project Overview

Audience:

 

Employees who need to strengthen everyday workplace communication skills. The project is designed for a general corporate audience—any role where clear, respectful, and effective conversations are important.

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Responsibilities

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  • Instructional design and learning strategy

  • Outlining content structure and conversation flow using MindMup

  • Writing dialogue, feedback, and scenario flows

  • Designing the visual style, UI elements, and layout

  • Building the branching conversation in Storyline 360

  • Creating animated intro sequences in Vyond

  • Developing supporting microlearning content in Rise 360

  • Testing, refining logic, and polishing learner interactions

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Tools Used

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  • Articulate Storyline 360 — branching scenario, variables, triggers, UI design

  • Articulate Rise 360 — supporting accordion-style microlearning lesson

  • Vyond — animated intro video and character movement

  • Power Point— visual assets and layout elements

  • MindMup — mapping the scenario structure, dialogue paths, and decision points

The Problem

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Workplace communication challenges are extremely common, yet most employees don’t get meaningful opportunities to practice these skills before real situations arise. Many training programs present communication concepts in a passive way—learners read about active listening, tone, or clarity, but they never apply those ideas in a realistic context. As a result, employees often feel unprepared when a conversation becomes awkward, unexpected, or emotionally charged.

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In this project, the gap was clear: learners needed a safe, guided space to experiment with different responses, see the impact of their choices, and understand not just what to say, but why certain approaches work better than others.

The Solution

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To bridge this gap, I created a blended microlearning experience that pairs conceptual learning with practical application. The Rise 360 accordion lesson gives learners a short, focused introduction to the key communication skills they’ll need—organized into quick sections that are easy to digest. This prepares learners with the foundational knowledge and mindset for handling everyday workplace conversations.

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The Storyline 360 scenario then puts those skills into action. Learners interact with Jamie, a coworker with a workplace concern, and choose how to respond at key moments in the conversation. Each decision triggers tailored feedback that guides them toward stronger communication habits. By combining Rise for the “what” and Storyline for the “how,” the solution offers a complete learning experience that is engaging, practical, and immediately transferable to real workplace situations.

My Process

 

I followed the ADDIE model to structure the entire development of this project, ensuring every step was intentional and aligned with the learning goals. In the Analysis stage, I identified the core communication challenges employees often face and clarified what learners needed from both the scenario and the supporting microlesson. During Design, I mapped out the full conversation flow in MindMup, outlined learner decision points, and planned how Rise and Storyline would complement each other.

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In the Development phase, I wrote dialogue, crafted feedback, built the branching interactions in Storyline, and created the animated intro in Vyond. I also developed the accordion-style Rise lesson to deliver the foundational concepts in a simple, user-friendly way. Throughout Implementation and Evaluation, I tested the logic, refined the visual design, adjusted timing and transitions, and ensured the experience was smooth, engaging, and instructionally effective. This process allowed me to create a cohesive learning experience that blends conceptual understanding with practical, hands-on application.

Action Mapping

 

To keep the learning experience focused and goal-driven, I used an action mapping approach to outline the scenario before building anything in Storyline. In MindMup, I mapped the central behavior learners needed to practice—communicating effectively during a workplace conversation—and then broke it into the specific actions that would demonstrate that skill. From there, I organized the conversation branches, decision points, and feedback loops to ensure every choice aligned with a real behavior learners must perform on the job.

MindMup allowed me to visually plan the entire flow, identify unnecessary content, and make sure the scenario stayed streamlined, realistic, and tied to a clear performance goal. This structure became the blueprint for scripting the dialogue and building the final branching experience in Storyline.

Text-Based Storyboard (PowerPoint)

 

I created a detailed text-based storyboard in PowerPoint to plan the flow of the scenario before building it in Storyline. This included outlining each slide’s purpose, on-screen text, dialogue, character actions, button choices, and feedback. I also documented the variables, triggers, and branching logic that would be needed for each decision point. Using PowerPoint allowed me to clearly structure the learner experience, organize the script, and make revisions quickly before moving into development. This storyboard served as the blueprint for the final module and ensured the design, content, and interactions all aligned with the learning goals.

Interactive Prototype

 

As part of my development process, I created an interactive prototype inside Storyline to establish the core structure of the learner experience before moving into full visual design. This prototype included the key slides, major conversation beats, branching decisions, and early versions of the variables and triggers that would eventually drive the scenario’s logic.

Working in this prototype stage allowed me to test how the dialogue flowed, verify that each learner choice connected to the correct branch, and evaluate the pacing of the conversation from the learner’s perspective. I also began integrating the introductory Vyond animation at this stage, ensuring that the transition from animation to interactive content felt smooth and cohesive.

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Because the prototype focused on interaction rather than aesthetics, it provided a flexible environment for iterative refinement. I was able to adjust tone, decision points, feedback, and timing directly in Storyline, making it easier to catch issues early and streamline the branching map. This rapid prototyping approach ensured the final scenario delivered a polished, intuitive experience that aligned with the project’s communication goals.

Creating in Vyond

Creating in Storyline

Full Development

 

During the development phase, I translated the planned structure, dialogue, and branching logic into a fully functional eLearning experience. I began by building the core scenario in Storyline 360, creating each slide, writing the on-screen content, and implementing the variable-based logic that drives the branching conversation. This included setting up button states, triggers, feedback layers, and conditional pathways to ensure the learner’s choices produced meaningful and consistent outcomes.

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I integrated the Vyond animated intro early in the build to establish a cohesive narrative tone and create a smooth transition between animation and interactivity. With the foundational structure in place, I refined the UI layout, positioned characters and dialogue bubbles, balanced timing, and ensured visual consistency across scenes. I then conducted multiple rounds of testing to confirm that branching paths worked correctly, pacing felt natural, and the user experience was seamless from start to finish.

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In parallel, I developed the supporting Rise 360 lesson that introduces the key communication concepts used in the scenario. I organized the lesson into short accordion sections, created concise explanations, and added knowledge checks to reinforce the content. Once both components were complete, I aligned the visual style and learning flow to create a unified experience. This development process ensured both the scenario and the microlearning support each other and contribute to a clear, engaging learning journey.

Results & Takeaways

 

To evaluate the effectiveness of this learning experience, I aligned my review with key elements of the Kirkpatrick Model. At Level 1 (Reaction), testers responded positively to the streamlined flow, clear dialogue, and the balance between guided instruction in Rise and practical application in Storyline. They noted that the scenario felt realistic, easy to navigate, and engaging, particularly the branching choices and immediate feedback.

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At Level 2 (Learning), testing showed that learners were able to identify appropriate communication techniques and articulate why different responses led to different outcomes in the scenario. The combination of the Rise lesson and Storyline interaction helped reinforce both the “why” and the “how” behind effective workplace communication. The branching structure especially supported deeper understanding by showing the consequences of various responses.

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While the project was created as a portfolio piece and not deployed at scale, potential outcomes at Level 3 (Behavior) could include improved communication practices on the job, such as more supportive responses, better clarification questions, and increased confidence in navigating workplace conversations. At Level 4 (Results), organizations could expect downstream improvements in teamwork, clarity, and employee relationships—key indicators tied to stronger communication culture.

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Overall, this project demonstrated my ability to integrate instructional strategy, multimedia assets, branching logic, and performance-focused design into a cohesive learning experience. My key takeaway is the value of pairing conceptual microlearning with hands-on scenario practice. This combination not only strengthens understanding but also helps learners build real-world confidence in applying communication skills in everyday situations. It also reinforced the importance of designing with behavior change in mind, not just information delivery—something at the heart of both action mapping and the Kirkpatrick model.

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