Meet Casey
My teaching philosophy and approach to design center around two key elements:
Create learning that is engaging and fun, then get out of the way!
Engaging and Fun Learning
My first goal is to create learning that is engaging and fun. Reading text on a screen is simply Not That Fun. (I realize you are reading text on a screen right now.) It is my job as an eLearning Developer to maximize engagement in the online learning environment. I accomplish this goal through a deep attachment to the understanding of multiple intelligences. Learning experiences should be varied in order to honor the unique style and abilities that each student has.
Get Out of the Way
The second key element is to get out the way. As designers and developers, it is easy to go too far. Bells and whistles aren’t always the best option, especially when you consider that the main objective is to teach. I ask myself, “Is this necessary?” “Why am I making this choice?” I will always default to simple, clean, and beautiful design.
