Hey, I'm Hongyan!
I'm an Instructional Designer with a Ph.D. in Learning, Design and Technology and more than a decade of experience in education. I design learner-centered eLearning, instructor-led training, AI education, and accessible learning experiences that turn complex topics into clear, practical, and engaging solutions that help people learn, apply, and perform.
What I Bring
Learning Design
Design learning grounded in how people learn.
Strong foundation in instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles, needs analysis, applying frameworks such as ADDIE and SAM to create learning experiences.
Technology & AI
Use technology & AI to design learning more effective.
Proficient in a wide range of instructional technologies and digital tools, with the ability to leverage AI to streamline design and development workflows and enhance productivity.
Problem Solving
Turn real-world challenges into practical learning solutions.
Focus on learners' needs. Identify the underlying learning challenge and design intuitive experiences that align with how people process information and support confident application in real-world contexts.
My Framework for Learning Design
Discover & Define
Understand the learners, context, challenges, and desired outcomes.
Identify the performance gap and translate needs into clear learning objectives and success measures.
Design & Develop
Select the right strategy, modality, interactions, and learning experiences based on what learners need to know and do. Transform the design into engaging, accessible, and practical learning experiences, using the right tools and leveraging AI and emerging technologies to streamline development.
Deliver & Deploy
Launch learning experiences across the right platforms and formats, support successful implementation, and ensure learning is accessible, scalable, and ready for real-world use.
