Heather L. D. Tobin, EdD
Educational Consulting
Curriculum Development | Instructional Design | Educational Technology | Higher Education
I believe that well-designed innovative online and hybrid learning experiences have the potential to positively shape the future of higher education. I am passionate about partnering with educational leaders, empowering them to navigate the digital landscape, and ensuring students receive engaging and transformative online learning experiences that prepare them for success in the modern world. If you are looking for a thought partner that can translate platform functionalities to effectively meet faculty and student needs, my blend of experience and expertise could be a major asset for your team!
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Curriculum Promise Support
Develop and manage a service unit that helps online and hybrid academic programs to surface their
unique value propositions for students
through comprehensive analysis, strategic promotion, project planning, solution generation, and direct creation of artifacts and resources that enhance program
marketing, recruitment, and retention efforts.
2023 to present
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OPM to DU Program Conversions
Partner with the academic and professional units in the at the University of Denver to lead efforts for converting a previously OPM operated online program to in-house delivery including strategic development for student support, course design, and faculty transition efforts.
2022 to Present
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National Wastewater Surveillance System Center of Excellence
Manage client, vendor, and stakeholder relationships negotiating terms, scope, and deadlines for the successful launch of training resources for a joint grant-funded National Wastewater Surveillance System Center of Excellence with the Colorado Department of Public Health.
2022 to 2023
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QM Peer Reviews
Reviewed submitted courses for compliance with specific standards as detailed in the Quality Matters (QM) design rubric. Provided constructive recommendations including evidence from the course, citation of specific standards, and suggestions for improvement.
2014 to 2019
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Online Engagement Center for At-Risk Students
Lead a diverse design team consisting of technology staff, subject matter experts, and the University Librarian in the design, assessment, and revision of an open Blackboard course (online learning community for at risk students).
2012 to 2013
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Design and Development
ISTE | Instructional Design | April 2017 - 2020
Provided learning consultations and design support for educator professional development courses and programs in Brightspace (D2L) LMS.
CCCOnline | Instructional Design | October 2016 - 2020
Collaborated with Subject Matter Expert(s) in the development of various online courses with specific responsibility for project management and design of the course in Brightspace (D2L) LMS.
CCCOnline | Subject Matter Expert | March 2017 - August 2017
Established vision and scope, and created original course content for PSY101: General Psychology I.
iLaw Ventures | Instructional Design | December 2016 - October 2017
Development and consultation for faculty and student LMS orientations (in Blackboard and Brightspace by D2l) for delivery at various partnering law schools.
Southwest Institute of the Healing Arts | Instructional Design | December 2015 - October 2017
Structured and organized content into storyboards and design documentation for the development of various holistic healthcare courses delivered via Canvas LMS.