Learning Experience Developer focused on multimedia-rich online course development for the University of Alberta. Collaborating with instructional designers to enhance digital learning experiences.
Responsibilities
Apply best practices for online learning to all digital builds, including online pedagogical/andragogical approaches to teaching and learning with consideration for the type of project (credit, non-credit) and desired outcomes.
Collaborate with the ID and academic lead/SME on any changes or updates and make recommendations for activities, interactives, complex interactions (such as branching scenarios or gamification) or multimedia that will enable a high degree of learner engagement.
Incorporate elements of storytelling, creating flow between digital learning elements and the teaching and learning experience.
Design new templates and leverage existing templates or other visual elements to enhance the look and feel of the online offering to meet the needs of partners.
Create or maintain course homepages and reusable course templates with consistent navigation, layout and branding for use in course projects.
Make LX recommendations to ID / SMEs that would enhance the learning experience, including the strategic use of dynamic elements and multimedia usage.
Produce prototype, draft, and final versions of each online course, working with the academic lead/SME, ID and project manager to obtain feedback and approvals before launch.
Build online courses using HTML and CSS via VS Code, third-party tools like Articulate Rise and Storyline, and native LMS features.
Make revisions to the online course, such as critical updates and content refreshes; provide consultation for instructors/SMEs to make content revisions to their online courses when applicable.
Ensure Indigenous Initiatives and Access, Community and Belonging principles (ACB) are foundational to all planning, design, and development work.
Requirements
An Undergraduate degree in educational technology, design, instructional design, adult education or a related field is required. A diploma with strong online course development and multimedia experience may be considered.
A minimum of two years of developing online courses and multimedia is required; preference given to those with experience developing credit, non-credit, and corporate digital learning experiences.
Exceptional knowledge and skill in creating digital media within online courses using course authoring tools, including Articulate Suite and Adobe Suite.
Experience working with integrating courses in Learning Management Systems, including experience building custom courses in Canvas, or willingness to learn.
Experience supporting and including Indigenous Initiatives and Access, Community and Belonging (II and ACB) across the digital learning experience.
Exceptional creativity, passion, and ability to develop enriched, innovative online learning that utilizes a variety of modalities, technologies, and multimedia.
Multimedia portfolio of previous work, including graphics, animations, audio, or other multimedia work.
Knowledge and experience with accessibility guidelines, UDL, and digital LX/UX.
Familiarity with copyright legislation and compliance, fair use guidelines, Creative Commons licensing, and intellectual property rights related to the use of digital content in educational settings.
Keen eye for detail to conduct quality assurance reviews and user acceptance testing.
Must have technical skills required to resolve technical issues related to the digital build and multimedia.
Must have experience in and knowledge of web, graphic design, and multimedia development (i.e. HTML, CSS, Adobe Suite, Vyond, Microsoft Office Suite, Yuja, Google Suite, Dreamweaver, LaTEX, etc.).
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to positively influence partners, build trust, and generate excitement.
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