Instructional Designer

Christina Archer, M.S.

Senior Instructional Designer

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EDUCATION

Master of Science, Instructional Design and Technology Focus: Web-based Instruction and Higher Education

University of North Dakota, May 2015

Bachelor of Science, Visual Communications Technology Focus: Video and Print Production

Bowling Green State University, May 2009

EXPERIENCE

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER April 2020 - Present

American University, Contractor through KForce; Office of the Vice-Provost and Chief Online Officer

• LEARNING DESIGN TEAM: collaborate with instructors on the online design of summer courses; serve as the resource manager for the embedded instructional support teams; evaluate educational technology needs across campus; create support documentation and plans for instructional design teams across the university

• INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TEAM: collaborate with instructors from the School of International Service on the online/hybrid design of courses; facilitate course building workshops and round tables

• LEADERSHIP: serve as the point of contact and onboarding trainer for new instructional designers on the team

• FACULTY DEVELOPMENT: assist in designing and facilitating teaching and learning development workshops/presentations including but not limited to topics around flipped learning, multimedia learning, and student engagement

SENIOR INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER May 2017 - February 2020 The Ohio State University, College of Pharmacy

• PROJECT MANAGER: oversee planning and project management of instructional design team; lead collaborations with other divisions on projects; work with team to improve internal processes

• COURSE DEVELOPER: utilize Backward Design to assist in development of courses and activities; work with instructors to develop instructional strategies

• MEDIA DEVELOPER: utilize various software (i.e. Adobe Captivate, Final Cut Pro) to create learning objects for faculty as needed

• FACULTY AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT: assist in designing and facilitating teaching and learning development workshops/presentations including but not limited to topics around flipped learning, classroom technology, diversity and inclusion

• SPECIAL PROJECTS: provide input on a grant application to provide funds to support professional development of faculty on Flipped Learning; work with the Program Director to conduct course quality debriefs and develop a plan to formalize the course quality improvement process; facilitator for college strategic planning retreat

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER July 2016 - May 2017

The Ohio State University, College of Pharmacy

• COURSE DEVELOPER: utilize Backward Design to assist in development of courses and activities; work with instructors to develop instructional strategies

• MEDIA DEVELOPER: utilize various software (i.e. Adobe Captivate, Final Cut Pro) to create learning objects for faculty as needed

• CARMEN SUPPORT: facilitated workshops and assistance with Carmen Canvas transition from Desire2Learn; designed template in Carmen Canvas for College of Pharmacy use Page 1 of 4

INTERIM DIRECTOR OF DISTANCE EDUCATION May 2014 - May 2016 Mercy College of Ohio

• TEAM/DIVISION LEAD: oversee budget and planning; lead collaborations with other divisions on projects; work with team to improve internal processes; assist in faculty development workshops; create team building exercises and retreats

• COURSE DEVELOPER: utilize ADDIE process to assist in development of online courses and activities; work with instructors to develop instructional strategies

• STATE AUTHORIZATION COORDINATOR: manage state authorization for all distance education programs; primary contact for NC-SARA membership

• LMS ADMINISTRATOR: plan for upgrades; work with LMS support to troubleshoot issues; manage roles, permissions, and security; maintain student information system integration; develop and conduct training for faculty and students

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIST May 2011 - May 2016

Mercy College of Ohio

• TEAM LEAD: manage instructional technology projects; maintain division hardware, software, and SAAS accounts; create opportunities for skill building and development of other staff in division; responsible for video management and production

• TECHNICAL SUPPORT: primary contact for student support concerning questions with media and the LMS; create how-to guides for faculty and students

• SPECIAL PROJECTS: coordinated efforts to develop and build professional development opportunities in an online format for faculty (Faculty Discovery Zone); Project Manager for a professional development collaboration with St. Vincent’s Graduate Medical Education program; facilitated online student recruiting events with Admissions and Program Directors; developed an online tutorial to the LMS for students; developed recruiting and retention tools for online students in collaboration with Admissions and the Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Retention

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT August 2009 - May 2011 University of North Dakota, Instructional Design and Technology Department

• Developed procedural guides for research protocols

• Assisted in data collection, data entry, and data analysis

• Maintained IDT internal website, iTunesU account, Adobe Connect rooms, and IDT server

• Created job aids for Adobe Connect classrooms

DIGITAL MEDIA ASSISTANT August 2008 - May 2009

Bowling Green State University, BGSU Student Technology Center

• Worked with students and faculty to promote a better understanding of digital media software such as iMovie, Adobe Creative Suite, and Blackboard

• Provided digital media workshops for students and instructors

• Created promotional video materials for the Falcon Film Festival

• Revised and edited technical documents

LAB AND OFFICE ASSISTANCE January 2008 - May 2008

Bowling Green State University, National Institute for the Study of Digital Media (nisDM), Co-op Experience

• Designed and created a promotional video for Professional and Community Education to be used on the web site and for display purposes

• Served as nisDM webmaster to maintain and update information with the CMS software; created promotional materials for website as needed

• Researched and implemented Facebook marketing strategies

• Troubleshoot software/hardware problems during multimedia workshops

• Redesigned and updated student co-op manual

DIGITAL MEDIA INTERN January 2005 to December 2007 Anthony Wayne Schools, Central Administration Office, Co-op Experience

• Designed step sheets and demonstrations for Final Cut Pro, LiveType, video camera controls, lighting, and journalistic techniques for high school students in the Video Journalism class Page 2 of 4

• Designed and developed tutorials for the Technology Integration Specialist for use to assist in instruction

• Developed and produced videos and print materials to promote Anthony Wayne Schools’ education and facilities

• Assisted with troubleshooting software-related issues

• Designed an informational brochure for the school tax levy POSTERS AND PRESENTATIONS*

Woods, Z., Archer, C. (2019). Game based learning. Workshop for nurse educators, Ohio Health, August 6, Columbus, OH.

Matthews, D., Haas-Gehres, A., Woods, Z., Valentino, A., Archer, C. (2019). Bridge to the future: designing games for learning. Presented at Innovate Conference, The Ohio State University, May 16, Columbus, OH. Hoppe, D., & Siegfried, C. (2015). Growing your online presence. Desire2Learn sponsored webinar, June 15, Adobe Connect.

Hoppe, D., & Siegfried, C. (2013). Training faculty for success. Lightning round presentation at the Desire2Learn Fusion 2013 Conference, July 15-17, Boston, MA.

Van Eck, R., Fu, H., Siegfried, C., Love, S., & Salentiny A. (2012). Evidence for cognitive style change as a result of education. Paper presentation at the Scholarly Forum of University of North Dakota, February 27-28, Grand Forks, ND.

Van Eck, R., Fu, H., Siegfried, C. (2011). Can simulator immersion change cognitive style? Results from a cross- sectional study of field dependence/independence in Air Traffic Control students. Presented at Northern Lights Conference, October 14, Grand Forks, ND.

Van Eck, R., Fu, H., Love, S., Siegfried, C. (2011) Cognitive style as a function of visual training in Air Traffic Control students. Presented at the Research Fair of College of Education and Human Development, University of North Dakota, April 6, Grand Forks, ND.

* Some presentations completed under maiden name: Siegfried. COMMITTEES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

• CO-CHAIR, TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Work with college stakeholders to determine educational technology needs both in the classroom and online; coordinate educational technology workshops and share & learns; assist college members with educational technology proposals for new software and coordinate the review process with the Business Office and Information Technology team

• MEMBER, INTEGRATED PHARMACOTHERAPY LEADERSHIP TEAM: Develop guidelines for teaching philosophy, small group breakout sessions, self-directed learning activities, and minimal competency standards for the Integrated Pharmacotherapy Sequence

• MEMBER, CARMEN AFFILIATE GROUP (July 2017 - Present): Participate in Carmen discussion and exploration of other learning technologies with other Carmen Affiliates on Campus MERCY COLLEGE OF OHIO

• MEMBER, GRADUATE STUDIES COUNCIL (January 2016 - May 2016): Produced course development guide and syllabus template for graduate courses; provide insight and guidance on distance education processes and policy

• DISTANCE EDUCATION LEAD, HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION VISIT (November 2, 2015): Led discussion on distance education development, procedures, processes, state authorization, and faculty and Page 3 of 4

student preparedness

• MEMBER, COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE (August 2015 - May 2016): Compiled and formatted Federal Compliance Report for the Higher Learning Commission site visit

• CO-CHAMPION, CRITERION 5, HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION ASSURANCE ARGUMENT

(2014/2015 Academic Year): Gathered evidence to support Criterion 5; co-writer of assurance argument Page 4 of 4

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