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CEP 857
Current Topics and Trends in Learning Design


Liberatory Design Process
Over the course of the Fall 2025 semester, I applied both the ADDIE and Liberatory Design frameworks to ideate, develop, and launch a solution that addresses a key training need within the academic advising community at Michigan State University: a design that is flexible, relevant to advisors’ daily work, and adaptable to time constraints. Outlined below are the steps I took in this design process, from needs analysis through implementation. Explore each phase and interact

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Principles and Practice
In the diagram below, I’ve outlined seven core principles that guide my approach to ethical innovation. These values help me center diverse perspectives, design with inclusivity and accessibility in mind, and ensure every design remains adaptive and relevant. Each principle is paired with practices that put these values into action. These actions represent how I consistently translate values into design choices, ensuring that learners are heard, included, and supported throug

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Remix Design Approach
For the Remix Design Approach activity, I began by creating an original design from scratch. This initial design reflected my understanding of different design models and methods, such as ADDIE, SAM, and ASSURE, which led to my development of my own unique design approach. In this blog, I will share my process for creating the first video, which focused on presenting my design concept, and then reflect on the development of a second video produced using AI software with minim

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Implications and Impact Infographic x2
In this blog post, I am sharing two infographics that outline historical and technological implications on the field of learning experience design (LXD). The first will explore creating a timeline without the use of generative AI, while the second version will solely use generative AI. First Creation - No Generative AI Tool Used The first version was created in Canva without using Generative AI. The timeline is kept simple, focusing on significant events and technological adv

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My Personal Leadership Philosophy
Introduction My personal leadership philosophy (PLP) is reflective of how I perceive my own leadership style and how I view strong leaders. Leadership is about creating an environment where people feel included, supported, and heard. I believe every team member has something meaningful to contribute, and true leaders bring together diverse perspectives to solve problems. Leadership Approach My leadership approach is community-focused. I view leadership as a collective effort

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