Foundational Literacy eLearning Modules
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This responsive eLearning module and video enable teachers to review key concepts in literacy instruction and the science of reading. The content focuses on Scarborough's Reading Rope, a model that outlines the essential components of skilled reading, and explores the brain’s processes involved in learning to read.
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Audience: teachers in training and for teacher professional development
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Responsibilities: Instructional Design, eLearning Development, Visual Design
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Tools Used: Articulate Storyline 360, Illustrator, Figma, Google Suite, Canva
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The Problem, Solution and Results
Problem: While teaching literacy in workshop settings, I observed that teachers and trainers struggled to understand the components of becoming a skilled reader. Instead of grasping the underlying theory, they focused on memorizing steps and applying them without problem-solving or adapting to student needs. This gap hindered teaching effectiveness, and it became clear that a foundational literacy course was necessary, combining both theory and practical classroom application.
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Solution: To address this, I developed a course that includes modules on Scarborough’s Reading Rope (the components needed in effective literacy instruction) and how the brain learns to read. These were designed to provide spaced review and interleaving for effective learning. Since much of the content was new, learners needed opportunities for practice, so I created a mix of video-based and interactive modules.
Results: These modules were created as part of a larger course, designed to complement formal training. Although this was a concept project, the feedback has been positive, particularly regarding the clarity and simplicity of the content
