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I'm Elizabeth Prendergast, an instructional designer. I build eLearning, microlearning and visual learning materials. You can see examples in my portfolio.
Most recently, I developed and updated licensing courses for tradespeople in all 50 states at a construction school. I used to think the Sahara was dry. Then I read a drywall textbook cover to cover.
Before that, I spent eighteen years in education and earned a master's in Reading Education, which came in handy for making those textbooks readable. When I moved into instructional design, I spent over a year studying adult learning (its research, methods and many acronyms) while running a small furniture-refinishing business and juggling several part-time jobs.
These days I facilitate virtual learning for an independent learning pod while I look for my next instructional design role.
How I Work
I start by listening. What's the end goal? What do you want people to do that they aren't doing? It could be training, but it might not be. My job is to partner with SMEs and stakeholders to figure out the right solution.
Whatever we build is centered on the learner. What do they need to learn or achieve? What is the data showing? A needs assessment, conversations with subject matter experts and a clear picture of who the learners are guide every decision.
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