Projects

What is MI? An Example of Interactivity

In collaboration with two addiction psychiatry experts, I designed a one-hour online skill lab to introduce core Motivational Interviewing (MI) principles. The lab included a variety of interactive practice opportunities to help learners move beyond theory into application.

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Learning Objective
By the end of this activity, learners were able to distinguish between behaviors consistent with motivational interviewing and those that are not with at least 80% accuracy.

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Instructional Strategy
To reinforce recognition skills, I built an interactive sorting exercise. Learners received randomized statements and sorted them into “MI-consistent” and “MI-inconsistent” categories. Immediate feedback guided learners toward correct categorization and explained why each behavior aligned (or misaligned) with MI principles. This low-stakes formative activity encouraged active recall and supported transfer of knowledge into role-play practice later in the lab.

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Tools & Technology
The activity was built in Articulate Rise with custom interactions embedded, ensuring mobile responsiveness.

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Impact

Learners reported increased confidence in identifying MI-consistent behaviors.

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E-Workbook Sample - Supporting Active Learning

In collaboration with faculty experts, I designed an 8-hour multi-session live virtual training for treatment providers working in drug treatment courts. The training was delivered via Zoom and included a variety of interactive elements to sustain engagement and reinforce skill application.

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Learning Objectives

By the end of the training, participants were able to:

• Apply evidence-based strategies for engaging clients in treatment court settings.

• Use structured case examples to identify effective versus ineffective provider responses.

• Develop action plans to transfer course concepts into daily practice.

 

Instructional Strategy
The course combined synchronous facilitation (via Zoom) with integrated interactivity using PollEverywhere, guided discussions, and scenario-based practice. To extend learning beyond the live sessions, I developed a downloadable, fillable e-workbook in DCatalog. The workbook provided space for structured note-taking, reflection prompts, and case-based exercises that aligned with each session’s objectives. Participants used it as both a learning aid during the course and a practical reference afterward.

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Tools & Technology

• Zoom for live facilitation and breakout discussions

• PollEverywhere for formative knowledge checks and peer input

• DCatalog for the interactive, fillable e-workbook

• PowerPoint for slide decks aligned to session flow.

 

Impact

• Faculty noted the workbook’s role in keeping learners engaged across multiple sessions.

• Learners reported that the workbook helped them stay organized and apply concepts.

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Scaffolding a Didactic-Heavy Module

As part of a six-part beginner course in addiction medicine, I collaborated with faculty to transform a content-heavy module into a learner-centered, interactive experience. My focus was on scaffolding the material so that clinicians could build knowledge progressively and apply it in practice.

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Learning Objectives
By the end of the module, learners were able to:

• Use validated patient screening tools to detect unhealthy substance use and interpret a spectrum of results.

• Utilize brief counseling strategies that are appropriate to the patient’s readiness to change and level of severity.

 

Instructional Strategy
To help clinicians achieve these objectives without being overwhelmed by technical content, I scaffolded the module in three stages:

• Concept Introduction – Short video lectures (Zoom + Camtasia) paired with real-world video stories (produced with Unscreen) introduced common screening tools and highlighted the lived experiences of individuals navigating stigma and recovery.

• Guided Exploration – Interactive activities in Genial.ly and Articulate Rise allowed learners to practice selecting and interpreting results from validated screening tools. 

• Application & Reflection – Case-based exercises prompted learners to choose brief counseling strategies aligned with patients’ readiness to change. Reflection prompts encouraged clinicians to connect course concepts to their own practice. Immediate feedback supported learners in consolidating their decisions.

 

Tools & Technology

• Zoom & Camtasia: capturing and editing lecture content

• Unscreen: integrating authentic video stories with transparent backgrounds

• Genial.ly: interactive branching scenarios and visual exploration activities

• Articulate Rise: sequencing activities and embedding interactive checkpoints

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Impact

• Learners reported a 30% increase in confidence selecting and applying counseling strategies that matched patients’ readiness to change.

 

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Engaging Learners with SME-Narrated Storytelling

In collaboration with a subject matter expert, I designed an interactive case study introducing the principles of strengths-based therapeutic communication. The case follows Robert, a client navigating a major life transition, and provides learners with opportunities to analyze provider responses and reflect on best practices.

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Learning Objectives
By the end of this activity, learners were able to:

• Identify core principles of strengths-based therapeutic communication.

• Distinguish between responses that align with a strengths-based approach and those that do not.

• Apply reflective listening strategies to client scenarios.

 

Instructional Strategy
I scripted and produced SME-narrated audio segments paired with visual cues to bring Robert’s case to life. Using Genially, I layered the content to promote engagement:

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• Listening & Observation – Learners hear the faculty's professional story about engaging with a client while observing visual context.

• Guided Reflection – Prompts in the course encourage learners to pause and consider the faculty's discussion.

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This design balanced didactic input with reflection, ensuring the content moved beyond passive listening. To support accessibility, I included a downloadable transcript of the narration.

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Tools & Technology

• Genially: interactive case design and layered learning

• Audio scripting: structured SME narration for clarity and authenticity

• Downloadable transcripts: accessibility and learner reference

 

Impact

• Faculty reported the activity supported more consistent application of communication principles in subsequent role-play exercises.

• Learners valued the layered format.

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