Challenge 1: Produce instructional materials in a variety of delivery formats

Criteria for successful completion of this challenge: Evidence of creating instructional materials (lectures, readings, textbooks, multimedia components, Open Educational Resources, simulations, and other resources) in a variety of formats (online, eLearning, face-to-face, blended, micro learning, paper or digital, etc.).  Two or more documents must be uploaded. Reflection must address: The importance of being able to create and develop instructional materials in a variety of formats.

Examples: Solutions & Change Management (EDCI 528), Technology Integrated Project (EDCI 564), Learning Design Documents (EDCI 575, eLearning Proposal and/or Digital Prototype Assignment (EDCI 569 if taken prior to Spring 2021)), job aid (EDCI 566, EDCI 568, EDCI 528), Final Project (EDCI 569 if taken in Spring 2021 or later), artifacts of instructional materials (design, performance, workplace, educational, other). 

Reflection

The competency I am addressing is “Produce instructional materials in a variety of delivery formats,” part of the Develop Instructional Materials sub-badge. For this challenge, I am submitting the final version of my Food Photography Composition Basics eLearning course, created in Articulate Rise for EDCI 569. I am also submitting two instructional materials used within the course: a video tutorial on the Rule of Thirds created in Canva and a Quick Reference Guide in PDF format. These materials demonstrate my ability to deliver instruction using multiple formats and to support learners with varied preferences and access needs.

The Rise course is structured around three core composition techniques and includes a variety of multimedia components. In the Rule of Thirds lesson, learners view a video that compares two food photographs side by side, demonstrating how subject placement along the grid lines improves visual balance. The video uses narration and animated overlays to illustrate how the rule is applied, offering an engaging visual explanation that reinforces key concepts. To complement the digital course experience, I created a downloadable Quick Reference Guide that organizes the same principles into a concise format. For example, the guide explains symmetrical and asymmetrical balance with side-by-side comparisons and includes pro tips like enabling grid lines on your camera for more precise composition. This resource can be printed or saved by learners for use in real-world food photography settings.

This project allowed me to combine my background in visual design with instructional design principles to support learning across modalities. I selected Articulate Rise for its responsiveness and accessibility, and chose Canva as the platform for video creation to maintain visual consistency with the rest of the course. I intentionally embedded the Quick Reference Guide at the end of the module so learners could download it after completing the final activity. This resource was created using accessible layout techniques and simplified language to ensure it could be understood without additional explanation. By incorporating both video and print-based instruction, I supported different stages of the learning process and gave learners flexible ways to engage with the material.

These artifacts work well for this challenge because they serve distinct instructional purposes. The video builds understanding by modeling how a visual technique works, while the reference guide reinforces learning and provides support for application outside the course. Both formats were integrated into the module in a way that encouraged exploration and ongoing learning. If I were to improve this project, I would consider adding an optional audio narration to the guide or creating a short animated recap video that reviews all three techniques in under two minutes. This project gave me a deeper appreciation for the role of delivery format in learning and helped me grow my skills in developing accessible and engaging instructional materials.

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