Psychology
Designing psychology courses through interactivity
Psychology courses at Saint Leo University offer a comprehensive overview of the subject matter, examining intricate dynamics of human behavior, cognition and emotion. Topics covered developmental psychology, cognitive processes, social influences and mental health conditions.
Role
Graphic Designer, eLearning Designer
Skills
Photo editing, Compositing, Editing, Typesetting, Quality Assurance, Learning Design Theory, UX/UI
Tools
Articulate Storyline, Articulate Review, Photoshop
Challenges
Diversity of Topics and Sub-fields: Psychology encompasses numerous sub-fields (clinical, cognitive, social, etc), creating complexity in structuring the curriculum. The frameworks used for these courses categorized topics into coherent modules while allowing for cross-references.
Accessibility Considerations: All courses in SLU required consideration in respect to ADA best practices. Since psychology courses often involved ADA practices on themselves, the material provided a good time for students to learn through gamified experiences that simulated these impairments and presented them from the point of view of a student in such a position.
Cultural and Ethical Sensibility: Addressing diverse perspectives and ethical implications relevant to psychological practices required collaborative efforts with experts to ensure that content addressed diversity appropriately.
Practical Application of Theoretical Knowledge: Bridging the gap between theory and real-world application in psychology. Include practical exercises, role-playing scenarios, and simulations to allow learners to apply theoretical knowledge in context.