At a glance...

Objective:
Design and deliver applied communications and journalism courses that develop critical thinking, editorial judgment, and digital storytelling skills.
My Role:
Instructor and curriculum designer across journalism, communications, and digital media programs.
Action / Approach:
Built project-based courses that mirror professional workflows, emphasizing clarity, ethics, audience awareness, and platform-appropriate storytelling.
Result / Impact:
Students leave with stronger analytical skills, practical experience, and a clearer understanding of how to communicate complex information effectively in real-world contexts.
Skills / Tools Used:
    • Curriculum Design
    • Applied Learning
    • Digital Storytelling
    • Data Visualization
    • Web Publishing
    • Editorial Judgment
    • Critical Thinking

Educational Design

Organization: Algonquin College

Date of Publication: September 9, 2016

Link:
Algonquin College Journalism Program

Description:

I’ve spent a decade teaching journalism students how to work with information critically and responsibly, whether that’s through digital storytelling, data visualization, or web-based content creation. Rather than treating tools or formats as ends in themselves, my courses are designed around decision-making: how to choose the right structure, platform, and approach for a given audience and goal.

My teaching emphasizes applied learning. Students work through real-world scenarios, practice turning messy information into clear communication, and learn to justify their choices — not just execute them. The goal is to help students leave with transferable skills they can use in professional environments, in addition to a robust portfolio of coursework to share with prospective employers.

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