e-Learning Courses
What are Visual Supports?
Project Type: eLearning Course
Date: January 2025
Tools: iSpring, Powerpoint
Primary Responsibilities: Needs analysis, Training Plan, Design and Development
Target Audience: Early Childhood Educators, Parents, Caregivers
Time: 20-30 minutes
Purpose: This training series was developed following a needs analysis that pinpointed specific training opportunities for early childhood educators, particularly concerning visual supports. The analysis revealed a gap in educators' understanding, not just of what visual supports are, but also of their various types and appropriate application. This course is one in a five-part series designed to deepen understanding of visual supports, explore their diverse categories, and provide practical implementation strategies for the classroom environment. The first module in the Visual Supports Series is titled "What are Visual Supports," and it introduces learners to the topic.
Link: What are Visual Supports
Understanding Visual Boundaries
Project Type: eLearning Course
Date: March 2025
Tools: iSpring, Powerpoint
Primary Responsibilities: Needs analysis, Training Plan, Design and Development
Target Audience: Early Childhood Educators, Parents, Caregivers
Time: 20-30 minutes
Purpose: This training series was developed following a needs analysis that pinpointed specific training opportunities for early childhood educators, particularly concerning visual supports. The analysis revealed a gap in educators' understanding, not just of what visual supports are, but also of their various types and appropriate application. "Understanding Visual Boundaries" is the second module in the Visual Supports Series. This course delves into how to identify when a visual boundary is needed and selecting the appropriate boundary for various situations.
Is a Visual Boundary Necessary?
Project Type: Interactive Role Playing Activity
Date: March 2025
Tools: iSpring, Powerpoint
Primary Responsibilities: Needs analysis, Training Plan, eLearning Design and Development
Target Audience: Early Childhood Educators
Problem: The role playing activity was designed to assist early childhood educators by providing an interactive guide on how to assess the necessity of visual boundary supports. This activity empowers learners to decide the types and number of questions they wish to explore before reaching a conclusion. By engaging with three student scenarios, participants will enhance their understanding of the relevant questions to ask and how to evaluate whether a specific type of visual support is required.
One More Minute Card Strategy
Project Type: Training Video
Date: May 2025
Tools: Loom, YouTube
Primary Responsibilities: Needs analysis, Developed Script, Produced Video
Target Audience: Early Childhood Educators, Parents, Caregivers
Time: 10 minutes
Problem: Transitions can be tough for young children, especially in early childhood settings or at home, and particularly for those with behavioral difficulties or developmental delays. The "One More Minute Strategy" offers a valuable solution by giving children concrete cues and extra processing time before a transition. This video aims to share why and how this strategy can effectively reduce frustration and challenging behaviors.