My name is Matthew White, and I'm an instructional designer, trainer, and eLearning developer.
I specialize in creating engaging, effective learning experiences in both in-person and virtual spaces.
I am passionate about learning and development because it's my way to be the change that I want to see in the world.
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This field safety eLearning course was created to equip social workers with the necessary skills to perform their jobs safely as they work in the community.
This training introduces the concept of Quality Improvement (QI) by guiding employees through a practical scenario involving a care manager named Madison. It encourages proactive problem-solving using Lean Six Sigma principles and promotes Yellow and Green Belt certification as tools for driving meaningful change.
This is a virtual Instructor-led Training (VILT) that was conducted over Microsoft Teams. It uses real-world spreadsheets and challenges the participants to answer questions and solve problems that they encounter with real data and spreadsheets in their day-to-day work.
1. Tools:
2. Audience:
3. Learning Objectives Linked to Bloom's Taxonomy Levels:
Learning Objective: |
Bloom's Taxonomy Level: |
Identify key environmental and consumer risk factors during home visits. |
Remember |
Explain the importance of planning and preparation for field safety. |
Understand |
Demonstrate safe practices during home visits, including vehicle preparation, approaching and entering homes, and managing emotions. |
Apply |
4. Scenario:
The clinical leadership at a non-profit agency dedicated to helping older adults remain in their homes rather than transitioning to nursing facilities was alarmed by several recent incidents involving environmental hazards and client aggression. They have prioritized the development of a Field Safety Training to prepare their staff members for safer home visits and community interactions.
5. Problem:
Employees were being put into dangerous situations as they went out into the community and completed home visits with their clients.
6. Elaborating on the Request and Identifying the Objectives
7. Design
8. Development
The storyboard served as a blueprint for developing the course in Adobe Captivate and Camtasia, ensuring consistency and alignment with instructional goals.
Audio: The audio was recorded with Audacity, using filters to remove background noise and normalize volume.
Video: Camtasia was used to produce short video segments demonstrating safe practices, such as vehicle checks and home entry protocols.
Graphics: Microsoft Copilot was used to create photo-realistic images
9. Evaluation & Results
10. Improvements
1. Tools:
2. Audience:
3. Learning Objectives Linked to Bloom’s Taxonomy Levels:
Learning Objective: |
Bloom's Taxonomy Level: |
Define the term "quality improvement." |
Remember |
Distinguish between "quality improvement" and "compliance." |
Understand |
Explain what to do when an opportunity for improvement is recognized. |
Apply |
Explain what Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training entails and how to sign up for the training. |
Understand |
4.Scenario:
The Performance Measurement and Quality Improvement (PMQI) department at a non-profit organization identified a recurring issue: employees were struggling to initiate and sustain quality improvement projects. Despite their dedication, they lacked practical strategies and encouragement to pursue these initiatives effectively.
To address this challenge, the PMQI department requested the development of a comprehensive training program. The goal was to equip employees with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify opportunities for improvement, differentiate between quality improvement and compliance, and apply practical strategies to drive successful projects.
5. Problem to be solved:
Employees were struggling to initiate and sustain quality improvement projects. Despite their dedication to the organization’s mission, they lacked practical strategies and encouragement to pursue these initiatives effectively.
6. Defining Goal(s):
Initial Request:
The initial request for this training came in the form of an email. There were few details or specifics, just a basic request for a course to train employees on how to approach quality improvement projects and to inform employees about Lean Six Sigma training.
SME Meeting:
In order to gain more information, set expectations, and discuss possibilities, a meeting was scheduled with the PMQI Department. During the meeting, several more goals were uncovered, such as differentiating between the PMQI Department and the Compliance Department. This led to additional insights.
Also during the meeting, the PMQI reviewed several past quality improvement projects and explained areas where the employees struggled with completing the projects.
Needs Analysis
Alignment Meeting
Following the needs analysis, a meeting was held with the PMQI Department to review the data and crystallize the purpose of the training.
7. Design:
SME Collaboration
8. Development: 9. Evaluation & Results: 10. Improvements ADDIE: ADDIE Model Phase: Actions: Analysis: Design: Development: Implementation: Evaluation:
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