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Shaping the Future of Learning: My Aspirations as a Learning Designer

  Designing with Purpose: My Aspirations in Learning Design and Technology When I first discovered the field of Learning Design and Technology, it felt like a lightbulb moment. I had always been fascinated by the intersection of education, creativity, and technology, but I didn’t realize there was a discipline dedicated to weaving those threads together into meaningful learning experiences. What drew me in wasn’t just the theory or the technology, but the possibility of creating learning environments that spark curiosity, make knowledge accessible, and empower people to grow. Now, as I reflect on my journey and look toward the future, I see this field as both a professional path and a personal calling. What Drew Me In My entry point came through Applied Behavior Analysis, where I first started designing materials to support skill-building for clients. I created simple digital visuals, handouts, and even gamified tasks to help learners engage. But it wasn’t until I pursued my ...
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Finding My Place in Learning Design and Technologies

When I decided to enroll in Arizona State University’s Learning Design and Technologies (LDT) program, I wasn’t just chasing another degree – I was chasing a feeling. A sense of alignment. And in week one, I felt it. As a recent graduate with a master’s in Special Education – Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), I had already begun building a career rooted in evidence-based practice, individualized support, and measurable outcomes. But there was a part of me that hadn’t yet found full expression: my creative side. I’ve always enjoyed building digital materials, editing content, and finding new ways to make learning accessible and engaging. When I discovered the LDT program, I saw a space where all my passions, education, behavior science, technology, and design, could finally converge. It wasn’t until I read through the first week’s materials, especially Ellen Wagner’s piece on the evolving identity of learning design professionals, that I truly connected to the path ahead. Wagner’s writin...
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I'm on the Curve

  Introduction As a learning designer and behavior specialist working in education, I’ve come to recognize how my openness to exploring new tools shapes my professional identity. Everett Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovation Theory (1962) offers a useful framework for understanding how individuals adopt new technologies. According to Rogers, the diffusion process follows a bell-shaped curve consisting of five adopter categories – Innovators, Early Adopters, Early Majority, Late Majority, and Laggards (Porter & Graham, 2015). Each group demonstrates a different relationship with innovation, ranging from the adventurous to the cautious. Reflecting on my professional experiences, I would identify myself as an Early Adopter. My Position on the Curve Early Adopters, representing about 13.5% of individuals, are characterized by curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to try new ideas once they’ve seen some evidence of success. They are not necessarily the first to experiment, but...
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