Our Instructional approach is shaped by four main pillars:
Learner centric
We aim to create learning experiences where the learners are active, thoughtful and reflective. Respecting our audience, their existing knowledge and previous experiences, is a key element in creating a training that provides real value to their life and work. We believe adults learn best when they can practice and experiment in real-life situations that are relevant to their personal and professional goals.
Performance driven
Our process relies on the ADDIE model of instructional design, which emphasizes understanding the performance gap and audience needs before moving on to design and develop the training.
Evidence based
Our team relies on theoretical adult education principles as well as tried and proven formats and methodologies to design courses that yield results. We follow the constructivist and experiential education philosophies, and constantly educate ourselves about new tools, techniques and strategies.
Collaborative
We believe the only way to create custom training that delivers results is to collaborate with all stakeholders – managers, content experts and learners.
“We had a very rough idea of how to create an online course and Aya went beyond our expectations and created an intuitive and easy-to-navigate course. Aya was extremely patient and came up with constructive recommendations to give real personality and feel to the project. Thank you!”
Reducing Our Footprint
2020
"Aya demonstrated outstanding creativity combined with perfection in her deliverable. I was absolutely delighted with her work and would love to work with her again."
Empanda
2019
“Aya was really pleasant to work with and offered huge value, which was important to us as a small nonprofit. We love the final product!”
Read to a Child
2018
"Aya is a masterful instructional designer. She skillfully helps her clients explore, determine, and refine the desired outcomes of a learning experience. Aya uses her superb communication skills to work effectively with diverse partners and subject matter experts. She immerses herself in the training topic and deftly translates highly technical information into accessible and enjoyable eLearning courses. While conceptualizing and designing trainings, Aya ensures that her work is done with eye toward cultural competence. Aya is learner focused and creates training resources and opportunities that are relevant and will help learners to improve their performance. I am excited to work with Aya again on any future learning projects."
Cardea Services
2020
Cardea Services
Seattle, USA, 2020
Public health, Behavioral health
Categories
Needs Analysis
Instructional Design
Link to portfolio
Read to a Child
Boston, USA, 2018
Literacy
Categories
eLearning Development
Articulate Storyline
Center for Evidence-based
Mentoring at UMass Boston
Boston, USA, 2019 – 2020
Behavioral health
Categories
Needs Analysis
Instructional Design
eLearning Development
Articulate Rise
Link to portfolio
IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee
New Jersey, USA, 2019 – 2020
International Development
Categories
Needs Analysis
Instructional Design
eLearnin Development
Articulate Rise
Growth River
New Jersey, USA, 2019 – 2021
Organizational Development
Categories
Needs Analysis
Instructional Design
The Community Technical Assistance
Center of New York (CTAC)
New York, USA, 2019 – 2020
Behavioral health
Categories
Needs Analysis
Instructional Design
eLearnin Development
Articulate Storyline
The Global Fund to Fight
AIDS, Tuberculosis
and Malaria
Geneva, Switzerland, 2019
International development, Public health
Categories
Needs Analysis
Instructional Design
Food and Agriculture
Organization
of the United Nations
Rome, Italy, 2020
International development, Public health
Categories
eLearning Development
Systems7
Oslo, Norway, 2022-2023
Organizational Development
Categories
Needs Analysis
Instructional Design
IsraAid
Tel Aviv, Israel, 2023-2024
International development, Emergency response
Categories
Needs Analysis
Curriculum Development
Empanda
Cape Town, South Africa, 2019
Organizational Development
Categories
Instructional Design
Reducing Our Footprint
Melbourne, Australia, 2019 – 2020
Environmental Advocacy
Categories
Needs Analysis
Instructional Design
eLearning Development
Articulate Rise
The Medicines, Technologies,
and Pharmaceutical Services
(MTaPS)
Manila, Philippines, 2021 – 2024
International development
Categories
Instructional Design
eLearning Development
Articulate Storyline
Aya Port
Instructional designer, Founder
As a seasoned and enthusiastic instructional designer and eLearning developer, Aya specializes in designing quality bespoke, self-paced eLearning courses for highly-experienced professional audiences. Drawn to the challenge of creating engaging and effective online training, she uses her skills and creativity to unpack complex topics and create courses learners love. Aya holds an MA in education from Teachers College, Columbia University, specializing in Human Cognition and Learning.