Kellie Mcdonald Email & Phone Number

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Lead the Learning Design team in the production of ~90 courses annually for UF Online programs. Make recommendations to SMEs and stakeholders pertaining to all projects’ scope, sequence, and deliverable timelines. Research and propose innovative teaching approaches and tools to address issues such as academic integrity, student engagement, online lab delivery, and diverse learning needs. Direct course production kickoff meetings and conduct initial needs analysis, making… Show more Lead the Learning Design team in the production of ~90 courses annually for UF Online programs. Make recommendations to SMEs and stakeholders pertaining to all projects’ scope, sequence, and deliverable timelines. Research and propose innovative teaching approaches and tools to address issues such as academic integrity, student engagement, online lab delivery, and diverse learning needs. Direct course production kickoff meetings and conduct initial needs analysis, making recommendations for the effective application of pedagogy, technology, and design. Evaluate curriculum maps and content to determine alignment between stated learning outcomes and the proposed formative and summative assessments. Coordinate and provide direction across teams to allow for creativity, innovation, and efficiency throughout the development process within the outlined project timeline.Provide and receive ongoing constructive feedback to and from multiple stakeholders to ensure courses meet the high-quality standards of the unit following the UF+QM Standards. Show less

Work collaboratively with SME's to identify and align learning objectives to measurable outcomes and appropriately scaffolded learning activitiesDesign pedagogically informed learning objects including multimedia presentations and learning aids with appropriate visual cues to aid comprehensionEvaluate scope and sequence of projects to be executed within a target development timelineOversee the production process for multiple courses simultaneously, Review deliverables and provide… Show more Work collaboratively with SME's to identify and align learning objectives to measurable outcomes and appropriately scaffolded learning activitiesDesign pedagogically informed learning objects including multimedia presentations and learning aids with appropriate visual cues to aid comprehensionEvaluate scope and sequence of projects to be executed within a target development timelineOversee the production process for multiple courses simultaneously, Review deliverables and provide feedback to team members to ensure standards for production and client expectations are met, Collaborate across teams on project elements to create an efficient workflow, Serve as liaison for university-wide LTI integration of the PlayPosit platform, facilitate rollout, communicate with developers and stakeholders, and support clients use of the tool Show less

Course design for undergraduate and graduate level online and hybrid courses, professional certificate and professional development course oversight and marketing, graduate student recruitment, communication with educators and extension agents across the country regarding continuing education, consulting with faculty regarding course development including ADA requirements, student engagement, and technology enhancement.

Gainesville, Florida Area

Planning and executing lessons across all content areas, longitudinal data tracking, keeping records of and complying with current educational statutes and student accommodations for disabilities, adapting curriculum to meet needs of student population, communicating with parents and school community, creating and maintaining databases.

Master Of Education - Med, Educational/Instructional Technology

Bachelor'S Degree, Elementary Education And Teaching, K-6

Activities and Societies: FSU Student Florida Teaching Association- President, Member of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society, Cum.