Goals
This page shares the goals that will guide my learning and professional development, helping me build the skills needed to design meaningful, accessible learning experiences.
Defining My Pathway
Building the Skills to Support My Future Roles
I plan to apply what I learn in the MPS program by building the specific competencies that will support my long-term professional goals. I want to develop a more structured and intentional design process, from early analysis through prototyping and evaluation, so I can approach future projects with greater confidence and consistency. Strengthening my ability to interpret research and translate findings into concrete design decisions is also a priority, since this is an area I identified for growth in the competency model I completed in How People Learn.
As I move through the program, I hope to become more fluent in learning technologies and multimedia tools, deepen my understanding of Universal Design for Learning, and expand my skills in accessibility auditing and compliance. My analysis of the roles I aspire to pursue showed that accessibility expertise, UX evaluation, and learning analytics are essential areas for development, and I plan to use coursework and projects as opportunities to build these competencies.
Collaboration is another area I want to strengthen. I enjoy working across teams, and I want to become more confident contributing to discussions, coordinating with partners, and supporting iterative design practices in project-based environments. These skills align closely with the innovation-driven roles I hope to move into and reflect the direction the field is heading toward, as described in the industry research I reviewed.
Because my goals will evolve as I continue learning, I plan to revisit this section at the end of each course. Updating my goals will help me stay aligned with my professional direction, track my progress, and refine the skills I want to grow.
Application
and Development
Putting My Learning Into Practice
I plan to apply what I learn in the MPS program by designing online learning materials that are intentional, well-structured, and grounded in research. My goal is to take the theories, models, and tools from each course and translate them into design choices that support real learners. This includes reducing unnecessary complexity, creating organized pathways through content, and developing experiences that feel intuitive and manageable.
As I continue through the program, I want to refine the way I work as a designer. This means strengthening my design process, becoming more fluent with learning technologies and accessibility best practices, and building confidence in applying research to practical design decisions. I am also working to improve my collaboration skills within project-based teams, particularly in environments where design, development, and user experience intersect.
I expect this section of my portfolio to evolve as I gain new skills. After each course, I plan to revisit and refine my professional goals, reflect on my growth, and identify new practices I want to carry forward into future projects.