Ciska Snyman
Instructional Designer
Pretoria
Summary
Using inventive instructional design to shake up education, putting student engagement and personalized learning first is a passion. The aim is to empower both educators and learners. Drawing on diverse expertise, teaching methods are being changed to boost empowerment in education. Additionally, fine-tuning interdisciplinary learning experiences is a priority. By building strong relationships with stakeholders through clear communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring understanding of the learning needs of our institution is prioritized.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Instructional Designer
University of Pretoria
01.2023 - Current
- As an instructional designer at the University of Pretoria, I shape the learning experience for students and faculty members
- Leveraging my background as a student and lecturer, I develop courses and materials that prioritize effective teaching and learning practices.
- Applied adult learning principles to ensure optimal engagement levels among diverse groups of learners
- Facilitated team collaboration during design meetings, providing constructive feedback on proposed ideas and concepts
- Assisted in the selection of appropriate tools and technologies for effective course development and delivery
- Conducted post-training evaluations to measure effectiveness of instruction and identify areas for continuous improvement
- Designed multimedia presentations that incorporated audio, video, and graphics for engaging online courses
- Implemented successful instructional design projects from concept to completion within budget and time constraints
- Enhanced e-learning experience by designing interactive and engaging instructional materials
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning through ongoing professional development initiatives within the organization
- Developed instructor-led training materials that supported face-to-face classroom instruction for blended learning environments
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality deliverables under tight deadlines
Course Designer (Blackbaord Learn)
University of Pretoria
01.2021 - 12.2023
- My involvement spans across various modules at the University of Pretoria, encompassing Pre-Orientation, UPO 101, 102, 104, 105, 107, 108, 109, 110, 112, and 120, alongside AIM 101, 102, 111, and 121, OPV 112, JPS 121, INF 183, and the Humanities Education Postgraduate Cohort module
- Drawing from my teaching and lecturing background, I bring a unique approach to the design, creation, and assessment of higher education modules
- This includes developing courses from scratch, evaluating curriculum, and implementing content and assessments
- Additionally, I provide guidance to lecturers on teaching and learning methodologies and offer module support.
eTutor
University of Pretoria
02.2020 - 12.2023
- As an eTutor, I've supervised and mentored tutors across diverse modules, offering extra assistance to students
- I've also facilitated tutoring chances and aided lecturers in improving student learning experiences
- Additionally, I assist lecturers in effectively delivering their content and identifying gaps that can be addressed during lecture sessions.
Teaching Assistant
University of Pretoria
01.2020 - 12.2023
- As a Teaching Assistant, I've been responsible for marking, moderating, and quality assuring various assessments within the Faculty of Education
- Additionally, I've supported lecturers in efficiently marking using the learning management system, providing students with constructive feedback, and ensuring proper setup of assessments
- Furthermore, I designed and managed various Blackboard clickUP course pages, assisting lecturers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment
- I've also created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans, as well as assessments
- Additionally, I delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Blackboard Learn Trainer (clickUP)
University of Pretoria
08.2023 - 12.2023
- I was appointed to instruct the staff members of the Pre-University Academy (PUA) on the proper utilization of the Learning Management System (LMS) Blackboard as a teaching tool
- This involved ensuring their thorough comprehension of the system's functionalities and features to enhance their teaching methods
- I conducted comprehensive training sessions on how to optimally create and design content for the LMS, stressing the significance of structuring materials effectively for an optimal student learning experience
- Additionally, I led workshops to train teachers within the University of Pretoria's Pre-University Academy (PUA) on leveraging the LMS effectively for educational purposes
- Part of this involved teaching them how better to facilitate a classroom with the aid of the LMS
- Furthermore, I managed access to the modules on clickUP (Blackboard Learn), ensuring the seamless operation and administration of the platform to support teaching and learning objectives.
Qualtrics XM Data Analyzer
University of Pretoria
06.2021 - 12.2022
- I was tasked with assisting Professor Tiaan Du Toit in setting up surveys, distributing them, extracting data, analyzing it, and visually illustrating the data gathered through Qualtrics XM for the UP nGAP Mentor and Mentee project by the Faculty of Education at the University of Pretoria.
Junior Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer
University of Pretoria
01.2019 - 12.2022
- As an Assistant Lecturer, I held a postgraduate teaching position where I delivered lectures on Academic Information Management - Information and Computer Literacy (AIM 101, 102, 111 & 121) and Sage Business Cloud Accounting (INF 183)
- This role also encompassed setting up assessments and moderating them
- I taught students across all nine faculties at the University of Pretoria, accommodating class sizes ranging from 9 to 500 students, both online and in person
- My approach to teaching is rooted in inclusivity and engagement, where students are empowered to take charge of their learning journey and cultivate lifelong learning skills
- I cherished the opportunity to interact with my students, creating memorable moments and fostering a dynamic learning environment
- Additionally, I designed and managed various Blackboard clickUP courses, set up assessments, and moderated them
- I also facilitated Blackboard Collaborate sessions and utilized a variety of learning modalities and support materials to enhance the learning process and presentations
- Evaluating and revising lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning, arranging syllabi, developing schedules, and determining reading lists for multiple courses simultaneously, allowed students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information
- Regularly reviewing teaching activities enabled me to identify and implement strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
Laboratory Technician
University of Pretoria
01.2016 - 12.2018
- I provided technical support to both staff and students, overseeing lab bookings, conducting lab checks, and setting up labs for computer-based tests
- Additionally, I assisted students and staff with password resets, Office 365, and provided laptop technical support.
Education
PhD - Computer-integrated Education (CIE)
University of Pretoria
04.2024 - 05.2025
MEd - Computer-integrated Education (CIE)
University of Pretoria
01.2020 - 05.2023
BEd Honours - Computer-integrated Education (CIE)
University of Pretoria
01.2019 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Education - English And Social Sciences
University of Pretoria
01.2015 - 04.2018
Skills
Quality Assuranceundefined
Certification
Tuks Women Leadership - University of Pretoria
Timeline
PhD - Computer-integrated Education (CIE)
University of Pretoria
04.2024 - 05.2025
Blackboard Learn Trainer (clickUP)
University of Pretoria
08.2023 - 12.2023
Instructional Designer
University of Pretoria
01.2023 - Current
Qualtrics XM Data Analyzer
University of Pretoria
06.2021 - 12.2022
Course Designer (Blackbaord Learn)
University of Pretoria
01.2021 - 12.2023
eTutor
University of Pretoria
02.2020 - 12.2023
Teaching Assistant
University of Pretoria
01.2020 - 12.2023
MEd - Computer-integrated Education (CIE)
University of Pretoria
01.2020 - 05.2023
Junior Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer
University of Pretoria
01.2019 - 12.2022
BEd Honours - Computer-integrated Education (CIE)
University of Pretoria
01.2019 - 04.2019
Laboratory Technician
University of Pretoria
01.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Education - English And Social Sciences
University of Pretoria
01.2015 - 04.2018
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