Supra-Badge 1:
Professional Foundations in LDT
Sub-Badge 1
ID Professional Communicator
Challenge 1: Solicit, accept, and provide constructive feedback.
Artifact: Peer Review Evaluation developed for EDCI 60001: Introduction to Demonstrating Professional Competencies in LDT (Fall 2025).
Reflection: As part of EDCI 60001: Introduction to Demonstrating Professional Competencies in LDT (Fall 2025), I evaluated a sample competency submission using the LDT badge criteria. This assignment required me to critically review both the submitted artifact and reflection, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and provide constructive, evidence-based recommendations aligned with the competency requirements. Through this experience, I developed a greater appreciation for the role of meaningful feedback in improving instructional products and supporting professional growth. I also strengthened my ability to evaluate instructional work objectively while communicating suggestions in a clear, respectful, and actionable manner.
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Challenge 2: Write and edit messages that are clear, concise, and grammatically correct.
Artifact: Creating Job Aid and Instructional Materials developed for EDCI 513: Foundations of Learning Design and Technology: An Introduction to the Field (Fall 2025).
Reflection: The theme for this project was to develop a job aid summarizing the 'Gerlach and Ely' learning theory model using a horoscope theme. We were also asked to assign a suitable 'sign' to the learning theory model, similar to a horoscopic narrative. Upon studying the elements of this learning theory, I developed a narrative of Gerlach and Ely as a 'Sea-Captain' who navigates with learning objectives as the final destination.
I created an instructional job-aid designed to communicate information clearly, concisely, and effectively. Developing this learning material required me to organize complex concepts into learner-friendly resources while carefully considering readability, formatting, and instructional purpose. This experience reinforced the importance of clear written communication in instructional design and strengthened my ability to develop practical resources that support learner understanding and performance.
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Sub-Badge 2
Applying ID Research & Theory
Challenge 3: Explain key concepts and principles in the field of Instructional Design.
Artifact: Small-scale literature review developed for EDCI 513: Foundations of Learning Design and Technology: An Introduction to the Field (Fall 2025).
Reflection: As part of EDCI 513: Foundations of Learning Design and Technology: An Introduction to the Field (Fall 2025), I completed a small-scale literature review examining instructional design concepts through scholarly research.
This assignment strengthened my ability to critically evaluate research, synthesize evidence from multiple scholarly sources, and explain instructional design concepts using an evidence-based approach. It also reinforced the importance of grounding instructional decisions in established research and theory rather than assumptions or personal opinion.\
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Sub-Badge 3
ID Knowledge Skills, & Attitudes
Challenge 4: Acquire and apply new technology skills in ID practice.
Artifact: VideoScribe instructional animation developed as part of the Presentation Tools Technology Badge. (Fall 2025)
Reflection: As part of the Presentation Tools Technology Badge, I was required to plan and develop an instructional presentation and then adapt it using a novel presentation technology. I selected VideoScribe to transform my PowerPoint presentation into an animated instructional video. Learning the software through YouTube videos, online tutorials, and hands-on practice strengthened both my technology skills and my understanding of how multimedia can enhance learner engagement and support instructional goals.
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Sub-Badge 4
Ethical, Legal, and Political Implications of Design
Challenge 5: Comply with organizational and professional codes of ethics.
Artifact: CITI Responsible Conduct of Research Certificate completed for EDCI 60001: Introduction to Demonstrating Professional Competencies in LDT (Fall 2025).
Reflection: As part of EDCI 60001: Introduction to Demonstrating Professional Competencies in LDT (Fall 2025), I completed the CITI Responsible Conduct of Research training, which focused on ethical research practices, professional integrity, and responsible decision-making. This training reinforced the importance of maintaining ethical standards throughout the instructional design process, including respecting intellectual property, conducting responsible research, and making professional decisions that protect learners and organizations. The principles introduced through this training continue to guide my academic work and instructional design practice.
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