Project: ESL Online Course for University of the People

Objective: To design and launch a comprehensive, culturally-responsive online ESL course for beginner-level students from Pakistan and Afghanistan, facilitating language acquisition and building foundational communication skills within a structured, supportive digital environment.

My Role: Lead Instructional Designer & Course Architect

I owned the end-to-end development of this specialized module for the University of the People, from initial concept and collaboration with SMEs to final implementation on the Moodle LMS.

Key Responsibilities & Process:

• Course Architecture & Pedagogical Design:

  • Conceptualized and mapped the entire learner journey, structuring the curriculum into 8 sequenced modules to ensure scaffolded skill development from basic to more complex language concepts.

  • Formulated a comprehensive syllabus and course framework to set clear expectations, learning objectives, and a transparent path for student success.

• Collaborative Content Development:

  • Partnered with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to validate content accuracy, cultural relevance, and pedagogical effectiveness for the target learner demographics.

  • Authored all core instructional materials and created detailed storyboards, specifying multimedia integration, learner interactions, and assessment points for a cohesive experience.

• Multimedia & Interactive E-Learning Production:

  • Wrote original, situation-specific video scripts for conversational practice, moving beyond generic dialogues to create engaging and relatable scenarios for students.

  • Engineered the entire course within the Moodle LMS, designing and implementing all e-learning components, including interactive activities, resource libraries, and a user-friendly navigation structure.

• Assessment Strategy & Evaluation:

  • Developed a robust assessment framework featuring formative quizzes, interactive activities, and a summative final examination to rigorously evaluate student progress against the module's learning objectives.

  • Utilized assessment data and feedback loops to gauge course effectiveness and identify opportunities for iterative improvement.

Tools & Technologies: Moodle (LMS), Storyboarding, Video Scripting, Collaborative Design Tools