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A nine-step instructional design model for interactive media — grounded in Gagné, ADDIE, and Gradual Release of Responsibility.
Research
Scholarly Work
Publications & Research Papers
Scholarly work from doctoral coursework and JourneyLand program research — frameworks, literature reviews, pilot findings, and applied instructional design.
Scholarly Work
Publications & Research Papers
Coursework and program research from the Ed.D. in Instructional Design — each piece connects theory to JourneyLand practice.
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Explores how AI tools reshape instructional design workflows — with attention to equity, transparency, and learner-centered guardrails.
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A white paper reviewing interactive media approaches to character education — connecting research to JourneyLand's story-based model.
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Documents the NEA-funded pilot design — classroom needs, story/discuss/reflect/apply cycle, implementation, and initial findings.
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Research Interests
- Character education & social-emotional learning
- Instructional design frameworks for interactive media
- Story-based learning and literacy integration
- AI ethics and responsible use in education
- Pilot evaluation and iterative program design
Presentations & Professional Development
- F2F & virtual presentations for Houston ISD educators
- Parent University sessions on engagement and character
- Professional development on literacy integration and classroom discussion
- NEA Foundation grant-supported JourneyLand pilot facilitation