Elizabeth Lucinda Hancock

• Instructional Designer, E-Learning Content Creator, Created high-quality videos to enhance learning experiences..
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative design solutions and enhance user experience.
• Enhanced user satisfaction with introduction of user-centered design practices.
• Transformed client ideas into compelling visual concepts, ensuring their vision was accurately brought to life.
• Developed prototypes for testing and presentation purposes.
• Collaborated with senior management to develop, review and finalize design concepts.
• Assisted in development of new materials for design projects.
• Identified design requirements for each project.
• Analyzed feedback from customers and staff to refine design concepts.
• Prepared detailed reports on design progress and performance.

• Applied learner-centered experiences for global audiences, including diplomats and general staff, integrating design thinking and experiential learning to develop ONE UNITAR’s Gender Initiatives in leadership, communications, and individual development.
• Created structured learning plans to enhance educational experiences., Developed written and multimedia content to support educational initiatives., Delivered training sessions to enhance participant skills and knowledge. & Crafted innovative educational activities to improve learning outcomes.
• Developed and delivered training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
• Facilitated workshops focusing on effective learning techniques and engagement strategies.
• Evaluated training effectiveness through participant feedback and performance assessments.

• Advanced designs of experience-based learning programs for online and face-to-face facilitation, focusing on employee engagement, customer service, organizational culture DEI, and employee experience development, resulting in innovative learning journeys and campaigns.
• Collaborated with UNITAR to develop tailored learning solutions for UN agencies and university master's programs, enhancing educational offerings and learner engagement.
• Designed engaging e-learning modules using Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate.
• Collaborated with subject matter experts to identify learning objectives and content requirements.
• Developed assessment tools to evaluate learner understanding and course effectiveness.

• Led the Facilitated global learning initiatives to promote cultural exchange. Manager and Trainer role at the Non-Violence Project Foundation, developing and delivering non-violence education programs worldwide. Instructed and supported human-centered journeys that focused on holistic development. Liaised with commercial clients to create project-based experiences, aligning educational initiatives with client objectives.
• Developed educational curricula for diverse learning environments., Global Learning, Designed educational initiatives to foster innovative learning experiences.
• Developed and implemented training programs to enhance conflict resolution skills across diverse communities.
• Facilitated workshops and seminars, promoting non-violent communication techniques among participants.
• Collaborated with educational institutions to integrate non-violence curricula into existing programs.

Program Description, Aims & Rationale

In congruence with the mission of AUG, the MA in LDT is designed to prepare students to understand, assess, design, and improve technology- and media-based learning, teaching, and training in a variety of settings. Students will develop a thorough knowledge of learning and instruction theories, as well as theories of the design and use of educational technologies and media. Graduates of the program will be able to pursue careers as experts in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional resources to provide successful learning solutions that improve learning and performance in multiple environments, from government and corporate training settings to nonprofits, and traditional classrooms to conference rooms and informal learning environments. Designed with the needs of the working professionals of the 21st century in mind, the program is designed and delivered in an online education format and will aim at providing dynamic, hands-on, transformative experiences.
The relevant, real-world skills acquired upon completion will be immediately utilized in the increasingly digitalized workplaces, both nationally and internationally.
Upon successful completion of the program students should be able to:
• Explain the principles and concepts that drive effective learning design, how they align with theory, and how they interface with the current trends and issues of the field.
• Evaluate and develop learning design solutions for education and/or industry contexts that are supported by current research in learning, training, and educational technologies.
• Identify criteria relevant to the evaluation, adoption, and integration of a range of technologies to adequately serve the needs of different learning and training contexts.
• Generate learning designs that are inclusive, meet the needs of diverse stakeholders, and are based on design thinking and data from learner analysis, assessment, and evaluation.
• Use analysis, synthesis, interpretation, and problem-solving skills to develop effective, ethical, and innovative applications of educational technologies.
• Design, conduct, and analyze appropriate process and product evaluation.
• Employ a range of learning theories and research-based evidence to design, develop, deliver, and support learning and training activities, materials, courses, and programs.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral formats with a variety of stakeholders (clients, subject matter experts, organizations, administration, upper management, etc.).
• Demonstrate effective task and project management skills.

• Award of Excellence, 2026 from Program Director.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Multimodal Design: Build face-to-face, online, and blended learning solutions using modern digital tools.
• Contextual Frameworks: Focus heavily on teaching and learning methodologies tailored for African educational and corporate landscapes.
• Practical Portfolio: Develop an evidence-based portfolio under the guidance of industry experts.

Modules Covered

• Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Africa
• Instructional Design and Innovation
• Multimodal Content for Online Learning
• Instructional Design Research
• Project Management for Instructional Design
• Instructional Design Project

Core Focus Areas

• Learning Architecture: Principles of instructional design, content curation, and leveraging Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Student Engagement: Applying incentivization tactics, such as gamification, to achieve specific learning objectives.
• Practical Application: Developing world-class courses that embrace your role as an educational agent of change. [1, 2]

Course Overview

Delivered completely online, this highly interactive 8-week program focuses on constructivist learning and practical application. You are required to design, develop, and publish your own digital e-portfolio by the end of the course. [1, 3]

Key Focus Areas

• Digital Media Creation: Design animated videos, interactive videos, and infographics.
• Interactive Content: Utilize tools like gamified presentations, e-books, and mind-mapping software.
• Pedagogical Theory: Apply learning theories and Bloom's Taxonomy to course design and storyboarding.
• Platform Management: Navigate Learning Management Systems (LMS) and integrate social media, student response systems, and mobile apps into teaching.

Graduated with Distinction