Jonathan Southgate

Instructional Designer

E-Learning Developer

About Me

I am a passionate educator with over ten years of experience. My expertise and interest centers on the effective and pedagogically sound use of instructional technology to facilitate learning. I have extensive experience with blended modalities, needs-driven instructional development, eliciting student motivation, and designing experiential learning environments. I strive to deliver an impactful learning experience for all learners.

What I Do

E-Learning Development

Design engaging e-learning assets using Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate.

Web Design

Use appropriate development models (e.g. ADDIE) to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate learning engagements that meet the needs of stakeholders.

Online Learning

Experienced online course designer, with particular expertise with Instructure Canvas and Blackboard.

Experiential Learning

Develop and implement intentional real-world experiences that help learners connect theory to practice.

Resume

Education

2017

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

M.A. Instructional Systems Design

Concentration in e-learning development

2011

American University

B.A. International Relations

Concentration in intercultural communication and business

Professional Experience

2016 - Current

University of Maryland: Smith School of Business

Assistant Director for Experiential Learning

Jan 2019 - present: Manage a team of two instructional designers working with faculty and external partners to design and execute real-world learning experiences in the classroom. Lead school-wide initiatives around experiential learning.

Experiential Learning Program Manager

Oct 2018 - Jan 2019: Managed two instructional designers and oversaw project timelines, quality control, and stakeholder management.

Instructional Designer

Jan 2016 - Oct 2018: Collaborated with faculty to analyze needs, design curriculum, develop content, and maintain Canvas sites. Built interactive e-Learning modules using Articulate Storyline & Adobe Captivate for a variety of programs and courses.

2015

State Department: Passport Services

Lead Technical Trainer

Collaborated with subject matter experts to redesign the client’s passport systems training program. Produced new user manuals, QRGs, Adobe Captivate modules, and in-person training sessions to address knowledge gaps revealed from a needs analysis process.

2011 - 2015

State Department: Foreign Service Institute

Staff Development Program Assistant

Ensured seminars continually offer diversified training in technology integration, language learning pedagogy, and diplomat-centered instruction techniques through a structured assessment and evaluation system.