Welcome 

Welcome to my digital portfolio , a curated collection of work created during my purposeful transition into the field of Learning and Instructional Design.

This space captures the evolution of my thinking, practice, and creativity as I explore how artificial intelligence, design thinking, and digital tools can shape powerful, learner-centered experiences. With a strong foundation as an experienced educator and former Head of Curriculum, I bring pedagogical expertise, strategic insight, and a passion for innovation into every design I create.

Featured throughout this portfolio are artefacts and reflections from hands-on projects using tools such as Miro, Rise 360, Canva AI, Adobe Firefly, Padlet, Brighspace , Moodle Cloud and ChatGPT. Signature pieces include my CreatiBot chatbot, an interactive professional learning course titled Empowering Creativity with AI (developed in Articulate Rise), and a co-designed Miro workshop series for creative educators.

This portfolio not only represents my academic growth and digital design skills, but also marks a focused and future-facing shift in my professional journey. As I step fully into the field of Learning and Instructional Design, I am committed to designing inclusive, engaging, and transformative learning experiences.

Whether you're an assessor, peer, or potential collaborator, thank you for visiting. I hope this space reflects both my journey and my vision for what meaningful learning can become.

 About me 

I’m a creative educator and learning designer passionate about merging technology with pedagogy to design meaningful, impactful learning experiences. With a strong foundation as an experienced teacher and Head of Curriculum, I bring both strategic vision and classroom insight into every project I undertake.

Throughout this Journey, I’ve embraced the power of AI and interactive tools to reimagine how learning can be delivered and experienced. From building collaborative experiences with Miro and designing a custom chatbot (CreatiBot) to developing a professional learning course in Articulate Rise, this portfolio reflects my evolution into a digital learning designer focused on creativity, accessibility, and learner engagement.

I am a lifelong learner who is always seeking opportunities to upskill , especially in areas involving emerging technologies and innovation. I actively look for ways to go beyond the call of duty to ensure that the outcomes I deliver are not only successful but also positively impact my students, colleagues, and the wider learning community.

Driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a desire to design learning that truly connects, I’m excited about what the future holds  and committed to being part of shaping it

Learning Design Philosophy 

I believe effective learning design is rooted in empathy, creativity, and relevance. My approach focuses on creating inclusive, engaging, and meaningful digital environments that meet learners where they are,  while empowering them to explore where they can go. AI and emerging technologies, when used thoughtfully, are tools that amplify rather than replace human creativity.

Project Description

This project involved the design and delivery of an interactive workshop for arts and design educators focused on exploring how AI tools can enhance creative classroom practices. I created a collaborative Miro board as the central platform and integrated tools like DALL·E, ChatGPT, Canva AI, and Adobe Firefly to provide an immersive hands-on experience.

What I Did/Tools Used

My role included:

• Designing the full workshop experience (content, flow, visuals)

• Building an interactive Miro board with scaffolded activities

• Creating a supporting slide deck and talk track

• Facilitating the live Zoom session and capturing participant reflections

Tools Used: Miro, Canva, Zoom, ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly, Dall-E

Reflection

This project was a turning point in my development as a digital learning designer. It helped me understand how to balance tech integration with meaningful pedagogy. Facilitating real-time collaboration using AI tools gave me confidence in designing experiences that are accessible, creative, and impactful. Feedback from participants affirmed the value of this approach, and I now see myself confidently leading similar initiatives in diverse educational settings.

Project Description

This project involved designing a comprehensive instructional storyboard to map out a digital learning experience integrating AI tools. The storyboard included clear learning outcomes, learner personas, embedded media ideas, interactive checkpoints, and pedagogical rationale. It served as the foundation for developing an Articulate Rise course and later guided the flow and structure of a live workshop experience.

What I Did/Tools Used

• Developed a visual storyboard in Miro to map out the lesson sequence, tool integration, and learner engagement points.

• Used Miro’s frames, icons, and connectors to represent narrative flow, interactive elements, and tool transitions (e.g., where to introduce Canva AI or ChatGPT).

• Created feedback loops and embedded facilitator notes directly on the Miro board for planning live facilitation.

• Used the storyboard as a blueprint for the Rise 360 course, aligning structure and interactions seamlessly.

• Re-purposed and expanded sections of the storyboard into interactive workshop zones, allowing participants to engage directly with the design concepts during the session.

Tools: Miro (primary), Google Slides, Canva, Rise 360

Reflection

This project confirmed Miro as one of my most powerful design tools. It enabled me to not only visualize the learning journey, but also to prototype interactions, plan live facilitation, and communicate ideas clearly with others. The transition from storyboard to Rise 360, and then into a live PD workshop, flowed smoothly because of the flexibility, clarity, and collaboration that Miro supported. I now confidently use it as a central tool for instructional design, from ideation to delivery.

Project Description

CreatiBot is a voice- and text-based AI chatbot I developed to guide students who are curious about creative career paths but don’t have access to personalized support. The idea emerged from my passion for empowering students through design thinking, and my observation that many learners are interested in digital art, animation, fashion, or design, but feel overwhelmed or uncertain about how to pursue those interests.

The goal was to create a conversational, friendly tool that could simulate a one-on-one guidance experience, helping students explore options, reflect on their strengths, and get inspired.

Why I Created CreatiBot

• Personal Motivation: I’m passionate about helping students tap into their creativity and feel confident about non-traditional or artistic career paths.

• The Problem: Students often lack role models or structured advice in the creative industries, especially in school systems focused on academic routes.

• My Goal: Build an engaging, AI-powered chatbot that speaks their language, accessible, encouraging, and exploratory,  and nudges them toward purposeful learning and future planning.

What I Did / Tools Used

• Used Voiceflow to design and prototype the full conversation flow

• Created dialogue that mimics motivational coaching and career inquiry

• Integrated branching questions based on user interests (e.g., fashion, architecture, animation)

• Added reflection prompts and resource suggestions in the chat design

• Designed a user-friendly conversation interface with logical progression and clear tone

Tools: Voiceflow (bot builder), Canva (branding), Miro (flowchart planning), Google Docs (scripting)

Visual Assets to Include on Your Portfolio Page

• Screenshot of the Voiceflow conversation canvas

• Example interaction (student question → bot guidance)

• Visual summary: "How CreatiBot works" or “Conversation Map”