Alison M-C Li
My goal is to create meaningful and insightful learning experiences that inspire individuals and organizations, driven by a passion for facilitating growth, optimizing learning impacts, and unlocking new possibilities.
My journey in instructional design may seem diverse at first glance, filled with various experiences across different educational settings. However, when I reflect on my path, it becomes clear that each step has been a continuation of a single mission: to enhance education for all learners.
I began my career in K-12 teaching, where I immersed myself in the intricacies of the learning process. This foundational experience provided valuable pedagogical insights that shaped my future endeavors. I learned how students engage with content and recognized the importance of fostering an environment that encourages curiosity and critical thinking.
As I gained experience and built connections within the education community, I became increasingly involved in curriculum development projects. This transformative opportunity allowed me to collaborate with educators to design curricula that met academic standards while resonating with students' needs and interests. Through these projects, I recognized the power of well-structured educational frameworks and their lasting impact on student engagement and success.
With this growing expertise, I transitioned into educator training and professional development for professionals in fields like engineering. This phase of my journey highlighted the training and development aspects of instructional design. I learned that effective training goes beyond transferring knowledge; it requires understanding the unique contexts of different professions and tailoring learning experiences to meet their specific needs.
As the digital era unfolded, I found myself at the forefront of exploring online and hybrid learning modes. I participated in intensive projects aimed at supporting academic staff in transforming their conventional teaching methods to be more adaptable to online and hybrid environments. This experience was incredibly rewarding, as I witnessed firsthand the positive changes that effective instructional design could bring to both educators and learners. It solidified my commitment to the instructional design path, where creativity meets educational purpose.
Moving forward, I am excited to continue this journey, leveraging my diverse experiences to create impactful learning experiences. I recognize that these various roles and projects are not separate; they are interconnected threads woven together in a tapestry of educational innovation. I have a passion for learning and exploring new ideas with and from others, which I believe enhances collaboration and creativity. Each experience has enriched my understanding and equipped me with the tools to design effective, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences for all.
Instructional design
Curriculum development
Training
Articulate 360
Multimedia and Design (Canva, Adobe, Camtasia, Audacity, Murf, AI-gen tools)
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
LMS (Canvas, Moodle, LearnWorlds, Reach360)
eLearning (H5P, Padlet, Miro, Perusall, Talis, Piazza, Panopto, Flipgrid, Qualtrics, Kahoot etc.)
Webpage (CampusPress, LearnWorlds, Wix)
MicroMasters Program in Instructional Design and Technology, Educational / Instructional Technology | University of Maryland Global Campus via EdX
Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics | University of Calgary, Canada
Master of Education | University of Hong Kong
Master of Business Administration | The City University of Hong Kong
Doctor of Philosophy in Education | University of Auckland, New Zealand