Taylor O’Kelley, M.Ed.
I am a scholar at heart. My passion for education began with my Bachelor’s degree in English and the time I spent teaching middle, high school, and university students literature. From there, I earned my Master’s degree and became an instructional designer, elevating my love of teaching from a single classroom to learners across the globe.
I am particularly interested in theories of motivation and storytelling. I have experience designing for learners in both higher education and corporate settings.
I currently work for Leica Biosystems, a diagnostics OpCo of Danaher!
Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity—not a threat.
Education
M.Ed. Learning, Design, and Technology
(Design and Development)
The University of Georgia 2017-2019
B.A. English
(Secondary Education and French)
The University of West Georgia 2013-2016
A Scholar at Heart
Research
As a graduate research assistant for English faculty, I researched numerous texts and theories on engagement, innovation, and culture. As an ID, I apply that same passion for learning by attending webinars, conferences, reading, and networking.
Cross-Curricular
I have experience working with experts in their fields, ranging from foreign languages to the biological and life sciences. I’m comfortable working with SMEs to determine the best way to meet their learning objectives.
Published
I routinely write on instructional design and development topics pertaining to storytelling, accessibility, scale, motivation, and emerging technologies. All of my texts have been published by Arizona State University and other colleges.
Skills
I have designed and developed courses for a variety of learning management systems, including Canvas, EdX, and Gurucan. I’ve used the Adobe and Articulate suites to author courseware, as well as Toonly and Animaker to create animated videos.
