Learning Experience Architect
Learning Experience Architect
Scenario-Based Web Training
Role: Lead Instructional Designer | Format: Interactive Web-Based Training | Audience: Entry Level Navy Students | Scope: 156 Total Classroom Hours with 7 Interactive Solutions with Built-In Assessments
Project Summary
The goal of this project was to modernize training for entry-level Navy students by combining traditional classroom instruction with more interactive, technology-supported learning. The opportunity came after the successful delivery of a previous Navy course, which led to our team being selected to support the development of an additional curriculum.
The course had experienced challenges during its early development, but once our team became involved, we were able to establish a clearer development path and move the effort forward. The result was the successful creation and delivery of 156 hours of classroom training for the United States Navy.
We applied lessons learned from the previous project to create a more robust and interactive learning experience. This included scenario-based web training designed to challenge learners to apply classroom knowledge through problem-solving and decision-making.
Learners first received instruction in the classroom, then worked through scenarios with the instructor during open class discussion. After reviewing the scenario together, students could complete the interactive content independently to experience the decisions and consequences themselves. This approach created a more engaging learning environment and gave students multiple opportunities to review, discuss, and apply what they had learned.
Challenges and Solutions
The biggest challenge was getting the project moving in a clear and coordinated direction after previous development efforts had struggled to gain traction. Once our team was brought onto the project, we worked closely with government stakeholders to assess the course requirements, define the learning objectives, and determine what content would be most relevant for entry-level students.
With that foundation in place, we were able to identify the areas of the curriculum that required the most instructional support and determine where interactive scenarios would provide the greatest value. This gave the project a clearer development roadmap and helped focus resources where they would have the most impact.
Another challenge was consolidating the feedback, priorities, and design perspectives of a large group of team members and stakeholders. Maintaining alignment required frequent communication, review, and collaboration throughout development.
Through that coordinated effort, we were able to establish momentum, move the curriculum into active development, and successfully deliver the training program. The final product reflected the collective investment of the team and stakeholders, as well as a shared focus on creating meaningful training for the students who would ultimately use it.
My Role
As the Lead Instructional Designer, I was responsible for coordinating collaboration across my instructional design team, Subject Matter Experts, government stakeholders, and other project contributors. This included leading in-progress development reviews, project planning, SME collaboration, resource coordination, and task assignment throughout the effort.
A major part of my role was making sure stakeholder feedback was captured, organized, and incorporated into development whenever appropriate. I consolidated feedback and design recommendations into a centralized project repository and used JIRA to assign work, track progress, and maintain visibility across the team.
I was also responsible for monitoring the overall health, schedule, and projected completion of the project. This included reviewing available resources, tracking progress across lessons and assessments, and adjusting priorities when needed to keep development moving toward delivery.
Through this coordination, I helped guide the team through the successful delivery of a comprehensive 156-hour training curriculum that incorporated extensive stakeholder feedback, interactive learning, and scenario-based practice.