https://hillarykidwell.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Hillary KidwellenSun, 15 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/258029/uploads/a92c4688-1daa-4150-84bc-6c5a3365dad7.pdfThis is a sample project management charter I created for developing an e-learning training course. Some projects I have independently managed in the past: full-scale academic departmental curriculum alignment; developing and delivering a new teacher onboarding/training program for 8 years; end-to-end organization of a yearly charity holiday event for 200+ guests; managing a food service team serving 800+ at a yearly Relay For Life event.Sun, 15 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/258029/uploads/a92c4688-1daa-4150-84bc-6c5a3365dad7.pdfhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/258029/uploads/5da1c422-0b63-4e17-88c5-1e1bcfae05bb.pdfThis is an example of a course-summary infographic I created using Canva for design and editing. I think Canva is excellent for instructional learning aids and various stylized communication!Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/258029/uploads/5da1c422-0b63-4e17-88c5-1e1bcfae05bb.pdfhttps://www.loom.com/share/e13c88bf45b141999036e6292fb98df6When facilitating instruction virtually on Zoom and creating supportive asynchronous lessons for my eLearners, I relied on daily agenda documents and would often screencast my Canvas modules for explanatory videos. This was an example of an overview Loom video I made, detailing instructions for essay writing and showcasing LMS modules and a curriculum agenda.Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://www.loom.com/share/e13c88bf45b141999036e6292fb98df6https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/258029/uploads/be1c7edd-731d-4fb0-bd59-5cd0508e47f4.pdfTo balance high-level competency assignments, I often design creative projects/activities for learners to practice & apply the performance indicator benchmarks they have mastered. This is an example of a creative project I designed for 9th grade to supplement a study of memoir development through authorial choices. I've seen some excellent products from this one!Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/258029/uploads/be1c7edd-731d-4fb0-bd59-5cd0508e47f4.pdfhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/258029/uploads/583f9b65-50a4-4c93-897f-ba7bd63f8fca.pdfAge 12-16 learners benefit from templates they can use to help them practice and meet the objectives in early stages of the learning process. Here is a template/outline document I use frequently to bolster essay-writing instruction. I include some resource links and reference information, so this acts as a reference learning aid as well.Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/258029/uploads/583f9b65-50a4-4c93-897f-ba7bd63f8fca.pdfhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/258029/uploads/edafe19d-e963-450f-89e2-23e4dfacc805.pdfTo introduce topics, I often use visual presentations to supplement classroom instruction. Here are some Google Slides (with embedded interactive Nearpod features) that I designed to support college essay writing instruction and a moral dilemma activity.Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/258029/uploads/edafe19d-e963-450f-89e2-23e4dfacc805.pdfhttps://hillarykidwell.journoportfolio.com/articles/personal-blog-writing-parenting-teens/Though my social media activity most often takes the form of quippy Facebook posts, I did write this personal blog to share some insight on the topic of parenting a teenager. Not an easy time, for sure!Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://hillarykidwell.journoportfolio.com/articles/personal-blog-writing-parenting-teens/https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/258029/images/11558f19-379b-4f80-bb33-ec65e1399f7c.pngI have created original performance-based curriculum for various English courses and electives, ranging from age 13-20. Here are a few sample unit plans and LMS modules that showcase the design of the typical class module workflow and agendas.Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/258029/images/11558f19-379b-4f80-bb33-ec65e1399f7c.pnghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/258029/uploads/d0f77797-e643-40e6-8f7e-1eb6b85bfabc.pdfI often create instructional guideline documents to support in-person learning. In this step-by-step guide on conducting a research project that I created for an age 16-20+ audience, I used Canva for design and summarized steps taken in the classroom together and added important links and work samples.Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/258029/uploads/d0f77797-e643-40e6-8f7e-1eb6b85bfabc.pdfhttps://www.loom.com/share/7d0ea01bea0e41908bf806f7eec7b761This is an example of a short interactive course sample I made with Articulate/Rise 360 to introduce a unit on modern media, teaching younger high school students how to identify "fake news" by being critical of language choices.Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://www.loom.com/share/7d0ea01bea0e41908bf806f7eec7b761