As part of my PhD journey, I’m continuing to share weekly reflections on what I’m learning. This week, I focused on two big themes that really stood out from my materials: why training sometimes fails despite good design, and how hidden philosophies shape the tools and technologies we use for learning. 🎥 Video 1: WhyContinue reading “Week 3 Reflections: Philosophies and Pitfalls in Learning Design”
Week 2 Reflections from My PhD Journey: Evolution of Learning Theories and Instructional Design
As part of my PhD journey, I’ve decided to document and share what I’m learning each week. This not only helps me process the ideas more deeply but also gives me a chance to connect with others who might be exploring similar topics in learning sciences, instructional design, or education. For Week 2, I pulledContinue reading “Week 2 Reflections from My PhD Journey: Evolution of Learning Theories and Instructional Design”
What I’ve Learned in My First Week of PhD Journey
Starting my PhD in Learning Experience Design and Technology (LXDT) at the University of Oklahoma has already been eye-opening. In this first week, I’ve been introduced to the foundations of the field — from the systematic processes of Instructional Design to the interdisciplinary reach of the Learning Sciences. I learned that Instructional Design isn’t justContinue reading “What I’ve Learned in My First Week of PhD Journey”
Between the Lines: The Freelance Journey Beyond My Resume
If you skim my resume, you’ll find titles like Instructional Designer, Product Manager, and Head of Product. You’ll see institutions like Michigan State University, Ilmiya, and Staff Asia, and a toolkit packed with software, strategy, and innovation. But here’s what you won’t see:The quiet late-night hours.The weekend grind.The side hustles that quietly built my portfolioContinue reading “Between the Lines: The Freelance Journey Beyond My Resume”
From an Idea to 1.5 Million Downloads: My Journey with an English Grammar App
When I started my first full-time job, I had no idea that the project I was working on would reach over 1.5 million downloads. It was more than just a job—it was the beginning of my journey as an educational content creator and a testament to how persistence and passion can lead to meaningful impact.Continue reading “From an Idea to 1.5 Million Downloads: My Journey with an English Grammar App”
The Ghostwriters of eLearning: A Story of Power, Language, and Survival
Chapter 1: The Dream Job That Wasn’t I still remember the excitement I felt when I first got the job. It was 2018, and I had just been hired as a course content developer at Staff Asia, an offshore office of a UK-based eLearning company. The job seemed perfect—a chance to create educational courses, researchContinue reading “The Ghostwriters of eLearning: A Story of Power, Language, and Survival”
Blog Series: My Journey with Authoring Tools (Part 1)
1.1: The Explorer Awakens – Discovering Articulate Storyline The year was 2019, and I had just embarked on a career that would unknowingly set the stage for one of the most enriching explorations of my life. Fresh out of academia, I joined Staff Asia as a course content developer. At the time, I wasn’t entirelyContinue reading “Blog Series: My Journey with Authoring Tools (Part 1)”
Bridging Two Worlds: My Journey from EdTech to Academia
For years, I thrived in the vibrant chaos of the eLearning industry. Every day was a whirlwind of meetings, deadlines, and brainstorming sessions. Designing platforms, managing teams, and watching ideas come to life—it was electrifying. Yet, amidst the excitement, a quiet question began to stir in my mind: Are we truly transforming education, or justContinue reading “Bridging Two Worlds: My Journey from EdTech to Academia”
Enhancing Language Learning Through AI: Why Integrating ChatGPT Changes the Game
In recent years, language teaching has undergone a significant transformation with the advent of technology. From interactive platforms to digital assessments, the tools available to both teachers and students are reshaping the learning experience. But as we step further into the digital age, there’s one tool that stands out for its unique potential to revolutionizeContinue reading “Enhancing Language Learning Through AI: Why Integrating ChatGPT Changes the Game”
Podcast: How GenAI Will Change the World
Dive into my latest podcast, created using Google’s Notebook LM, where I explore the fascinating world of artificial intelligence. This episode is a concise and engaging summary of cutting-edge AI research, unpacking what it can do and how it’s shaping our future. Whether you’re an AI enthusiast or just curious, this podcast promises to sparkContinue reading “Podcast: How GenAI Will Change the World”
