Kayla Hsu

About Me

I am an instructional designer and researcher. My expertise is developing online engineering courses using research-proven strategies.

  • Mindset:Challenge Seeker
  • Interest:Educational Technology | Virtual Reality
  • Collaboration:Welcome
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Experience

Instructional Design Manager

IEEE 07/2022 - Current

Collaborate with faculty and industry experts worldwide to develop self-directed online courses for professional engineering continuing education.

Instructional Designer/Reseacher

NYU Tandon School of Engineering 08/2017 - 05/2022

Designed and developed engaging online engineering courses incorporating research- and evidence-based teaching methods.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Purdue University 08/2013 - 12/2016

Created and facilitated online college teaching workshops.

Education

PhD in Learning Design and Technology

Purdue University West Lafayette, IN

Studies focused on e-learning development, instructional technology, and self-determination theory.

MA in Journalism

Ball State University Muncie, IN

Studies focused on storytelling and news writing.

BA in Journalism

Chinese Culture University Taipei, Taiwan

Studies focused on TV news production and digital media development.

E-learning Authoring

Ariculate Rise

Ariculate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

Multimedia Skills

Video Editing: Camtasia

LMS: Blackboard/Canvas/D2L

User Testing: SCORM Cloud/Review My eLearning

"It is more blessed to give than to receive."

Because of my previous career as a journalist and the internship at the United Nations, I am aware of my social responsibilities as a global citizen. Having taught at public schools, I understand the resources distributed to some schools or nonprofit organizations can be scarce. I would like to devote some time outside my work hours to schools and organizations that need help to develop e-learning materials. I provide free project consultation to outline a development plan for you, and will connect you to addtional resources when applicable. Due to my schedule, I will not be able help with each request. Therefore, the following projects from public schools and nonprofit organizations will be considered first:

Responsive Design

Girls in STEM

Projects that help girls succeed in STEM fields

Photography

Youth Leadership

Projects that promote youth leadership

Creativity

URM Success

Projects that narrow achievement gaps for underrepresented minorities

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