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Deborah Parker, M.A.
Julie Vazquez, B.A.
Sharon Grosshauser, B.S.
Anastasia M. Trekles, Ph.D.

References

Criswell, A. B. (2011). Instructional Design Project. Taskstream Evaluation. Buckenmeyer, Janet. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/eval/taskstream_edci572_id_project.pdf

Criswell, A. B. (2011). Properly Portioning an Olive Garden Salad. Instructional Design Proposal. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/projects/Instructional_Design_Project_Proposal_acrisw00.pdf

Criswell, A. B. (2012). Conflict Management and Emotional Intelligence in Organizations. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/writing/Conflict_Organizational_Change_acrisw00.pdf

Criswell, A. B. (2012). Conflict Resolution Outline. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/writing/journey_EI_outline_acrisw00.pdf

Criswell, A. B. (2012). Conflict Resolution Presentation.

Criswell, A. B. (2012). Emotional Intelligence Intructional Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/writing/InstructionalAnalysis_acrisw00_conflictEI.pdf

Criswell, A. B. (2012). Instructional Design Plan for Online Learning. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/projects/Online_Learning_Instructional_Design_Plan_acrisw00.pdf

Criswell, A. B. (2012). Instructional Module. Taskstream Evaluation. Trekles, Anastasia. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/eval/taskstream_edci575_dl_project.pdf

Criswell, A. B. (2013). Customer Service, Inc. Philosophy. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/writing/Philosophy_Training_Consulting_acrisw00.pdf

Criswell, A. B. (2013). Customer Service, Inc. Business Proposal. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/writing/Consulting_Business_Proposal_acrisw00.pdf

Criswell, A. B. (2013). Human Issues and Technology Final Project. Taskstream Evaluation. Trekles, Anastasia. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/eval/taskstream_edci591X_Human_Tech_Project.pdf

Criswell, A. B. (2013). Instructional Leadership Class Project. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/projects/Leadership_Class_Project_acrisw00.pdf

Criswell, A. B. (2013). Instructional Technology Leadership Disposition. Taskstream Evaluation. Trekles, Anastasia. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/eval/taskstream_edci591b_IT_Leadership_disposition.pdf

Criswell, A. B. (2013). Instructional Technology Planning Project. Taskstream Evaluation. Trekles, Anastasia. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/eval/taskstream_edci591b_IT_Leadership_planning.pdf

Criswell, A. B. (2013). Instructional Technology Vision Paper. Taskstream Evaluation. Trekles, Anastasia. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/eval/taskstream_edci591b_IT_Leadership_vision.pdf

Criswell, A. B. (2013). Multimedia Final Project. Taskstream Evaluation. Trekles, Anastasia. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/eval/taskstream_edci566_web_project.pdf

Criswell, A. B. (2013). Properly Portioning an Olive Garden Salad Instructional Podcast. Instructional Design Podcast. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/Gs-410Z-DW4

Criswell, A. B. (2013). Reaching Student Communication and Learning Needs Through Web Accessibility. Retrieved from https://www.slideshare.net/acrisw00/reaching-student-learning

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Accessibility Training Document. Birds of a Feather. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/projects/Accessibility_Training_Prezi_acrisw00.pdf

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Accessibility Training Media. Birds of a Feather. Retrieved from https://prezi.com/e4dwyn_lubo8/accessibility-training/

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Alex Criswell’s LiveBinder. Retrieved from http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?present=true&id=1226962

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Coach (Instructor) Training Course. Blackboard Learn. Retrieved from https://www.coursesites.com/s/_cal_coach_blackboard_training

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Darden Regional Training Center Proposal. Learning Space Design Plan. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/projects/Learning_Space_Design_Plan_acrisw00.pdf

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Darden Regional Training Center Video Proposal. Learning Space Design Plan. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFZV62zz1dE

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Faculty and Staff Training Course. Blackboard Learn. Retrieved from https://www.coursesites.com/s/_Blackboard_Training_Course

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Instructional Design Blog. Retrieved from http://www.alexbcriswell.com/edciblog/

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Instructional Materials. Taskstream Evaluation. Trekles, Anastasia. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/eval/taskstream_edci554_blog_project.pdf

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Instructional Technology Practicum. Taskstream Evaluation. Trekles, Anastasia. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/eval/taskstream_edci573_pract_project.pdf

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Next Generation Training Initiative Document. Instructional Technology Vision. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/projects/Technology_Vision_acrisw00.pdf

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Next Generation Training Initiative Video. Instructional Technology Vision. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kstijtka_iE

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Properly Portioning an Olive Garden Salad Instructional Podcast Video. Instructional Design Podcast. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvK_qDF24QE

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Properly Portioning an Olive Garden Salad Interview Podcast. Instructional Design Podcast. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/pwqlrsS307w

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Properly Portioning an Olive Garden Salad Interview Podcast Video. Instructional Design Podcast. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CapPyPdqUu0

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Properly Portioning an Olive Garden Salad Website. Instructional Design Website. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/IDT/566/pages/welcome.html

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Properly Portioning an Olive Garden Salad Website Accessibility Test. Instructional Design Website. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/projects/access_acrisw00.062313.pdf

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Properly Portioning an Olive Garden Salad Website Needs Analysis. Instructional Design Website. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/projects/m2.needs.acrisw00.062713.pdf

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Properly Portioning an Olive Garden Salad Website Presentation Evaluation. Instructional Design Website. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/projects/eval_smile_target.acrisw00.0722013.pdf

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Properly Portioning an Olive Garden Salad Website Task Analysis. Instructional Design Website. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/projects/storyb_taskan_566_acrisw00_062413.pdf

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Properly Portioning an Olive Garden Salad Website Usability Test. Instructional Design Website. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/projects/usabeval.acrisw00.070913.pdf

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Reaching Student Communication and Learning Needs Through Web Accessibility Voiceover. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_KigIHwIig

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Student Orientation Course. Blackboard Learn. Retrieved from https://www.coursesites.com/s/_Blackboard_Orientation_Course

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Sunrise University Flash Module. Instructional Design Website Project. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/IDT/591W/SU/pages/dept/biol/tutorial.html

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Sunrise University Javascript Module. Instructional Design Website Project. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/IDT/591W/SU/pages/dept/engl/sg.html

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Sunrise University Mobile Module. Instructional Design Website Project. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/IDT/591W/SU/pages/dept/beh/tutorial.html

Criswell, A. B. (2014). Sunrise University Project. Instructional Design Website Project. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/IDT/591W/SU/index.html

Criswell, A. B. (2015). Advisor Training. Blackboard Learn. Retrieved from https://www.coursesites.com/s/_Center_For_Learning_And_Academic_Success

Criswell, A. B. (2016). Advisor Training. Canvas Instructure. Retrieved from https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/1131341

Criswell, A. B. (2016). Coach (Instructor) Training Course. Canvas Instructure. Retrieved from https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/1134324

Criswell, A. B. (2016). Faculty and Staff Training Course. Canvas Instructure. Retrieved from https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/1134327

Criswell, A. B. (2016). Student Orientation Course. Canvas Instructure. Retrieved from https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/1134330

Criswell, A. B., Aljaziri, A., & Rettew, D. (2012). Facebook Privacy and Communication Presentation. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/writing/Facebook_Privacy_Presentation_acrisw00.pdf

Criswell, A. B., Aljaziri, A., & Rettew, D. (2012). Faceboom Privacy and Information Disclosure. Retrieved from https://www.alexbcriswell.com/files/writing/Facebook_Privacy_Paper_acrisw00.pdf

Trekles, A. M., Criswell, A. B., & Beemsterboer, E. (2012). Screen-Capturing, Screen-Casting, and Screen Sharing for the Budget Friendly Teacher. Retrieved from https://www.slideshare.net/acrisw00/screencasting-for-the-budgetfriendly-teacher

Host

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BlueHost

Template

Template Name: Yocto

Platform: WordPress
Author: Humble Themes
License: Free to use under the free template license terms.

Update Log

See the log below for updates regarding my website.

Date(s)	Update	Comments
11/12/2013	Original Portfolio Page	My original portfolio page was created in a WordPress.org site.
03/13/2014	Needs Analysis	Need discovered for a portfolio site. HTML template desired for portfolio site as the current WP template(s) did not meet needs.
04/15/2014	Research	Began researching my file archives and compiled assets for the website.
09/17/2014	Content Curation	Began content curation and documenting design framework.
03/30/2015	Initial Template Chosen	Portfolio Template from Free-Css.com chosen.
04-06/2015	Development	Began development of Portfolio using initial template.
07/06/2015	Research required for new template	Current template did not meet needs for the website, including responsive design.
08/01/2015	Final Template Chosen	Viral Template from OS-Templates chosen.
09-12/2015	Development	Development of Portfolio using final template.
02/01/2016	Post-Development Phase	QA of template & recommendations sought.
02/07/2016	QA Corrections	Corrections made based on QA and recommendations.
02/08/2016	Final Testing	Final testing of Website.
02/09/2016	Initial Host Chosen	iPage chosen as host.
02/10/2016	Files Uploaded	Website files uploaded to host and tested.
02/21/2016	Research required for new host	New host research conducted. Former host did not meet needs for the website.
02/22/2016	Host chosen	New host chosen to be JustHost.
02/23/2016	Files Uploaded	Website files uploaded to host and tested.
02/27/2016	Considerations	Final considerations made.
02/28/2016	Resume Update	Website link added to resume.
03/01/2016	Public Announcement	Website address announced to the public.
06/21/2016	Experience Update	Resume and Experience page updated with latest employment details.
07/15/2016	QA Platform	QA Platform added for testing before final deployment.
08/15/2016	DEV Platform	DEV Platform added for testing new items intended for QA platform.
09/15/2016	Sandbox Platform	Sandbox Platform added for testing items.
10/01/2016-1/31/2017	Media migration	Media migrated to a central YouTube/Slideshare/Host account.
02/01/2017-03/19/2017	Portfolio re-development	Portfolio pages redeveloped and split into three categories: Education, Personal, and Professional.
03/20/2017	Website Information Page	Website information page added.
03/21-04/10/2017	LMS Courses Updated	Blackboard Learn and Canvas LMS courses updated.
04/11/2017	Contact Form	Contact Form and pages updated.
07/25/2017	Portfolio and Experience update.	Photography portfolio section added and experience updated
04/17/2018	Site Information Updated	Usage rights updated.
06/17/2018	Experience Update	Experience Updated.
09/21/2019	Experience Update	Experience Updated.
12/10/2019	Server Changes	QA, DEV, and Sandbox platforms decommissioned
03/19/2020	Research required for new host.	New host research conducted. Old host plan was expiring and out of budget.
04/03/2020	Needs Analysis	BlueHost chosen as host.
04/16/2020	Content Migration	Content migrated from JustHost to BlueHost, including domain.
05/02/2020	Portfolio Online	Portfolio website online using new host.
10/12/2020	Experience Update	Experience Updated.
12/17/2020	Needs Analysis	Need sought for a re-design of current website. Framework and Style was in aged HTML code.
12/21/2020	Research and Proposal	Research conducted of HTML5 website templates. While very impressive, the desired user interactivity would require excessive coding beyond current user skill and resourcing. Consideration was given to WordPress given compatible, accessible, customizable, and cost-effective themes were available.
12/27/2020	Final Decision	WordPress chosen as Alex’s Portfolio’s new content management design.
12/28/2020	WordPress Install	Manual WordPress install conducted on BlueHost server.
12/30/2020	Testing	WordPress Testing
01/01/2021	Theme Chosen	Yocto Theme Chosen for WordPress site.
02/20/2021	Content Migration	Began content migration from VIRAL HTML theme into WordPress site.
03/01/2021	WordPress Customization	Customized template to meet needs of owner, including the use of widgets, plugin installations, authoring tool extension utilization, custom HTML, and shortcode integration.
03/07/2021	Stage Environment Activation	Stage Environment activated for development period.
03/20/2021	Migration Complete	Content migration complete.
03/21/2021	Implementation	New website in the WP platform made public.
03/22/2021	Evaluation	After conducting an evaluation, a need for re-designing the existing pages into a more engaging experience was discovered.
03/30/2021	Development	Began the development stage of redesigning textual content on pages to simple media items, by WP Plugins or external tools (H5p).
04/01/2021	Old Website Removal	Began process for decommissioning old website.
04/02/2021	Assets Updated and Redeveloped	Learning assets updated and files managed.
04/03/2021	QA Check	Quality Check and Review
04/04/2021	Update Logs	Files, Notes, and Logs Updated
04/05/2021	Publish	New website published.
07/05/2021	Experience	Experience updated
12/10/2021	Media Revision	Some media plugins expired/discontinued – Redeployed content in H5p.
01/20/2021	Hierarchy Adjustment	Re-organization and retitling of Showcase (portfolio) pages
03/12/2021	Showcase Links Update	Common links of importance within the Experience and Showcase areas of the website were redesigned the visual buttons for easy location and navigation.
04/16/2021	Showcase Navigation	Button links added to Showcase and Experience pages to easily navigate through the sub-structure of the website areas.

	The Five R’s
The ARCS Model		Research-based	Relevance	Rationale	Relaxed	Rapport
	Attention	Learners prefer research-based methods and active learning techniques. They have a short attention span and if the content is not relevant to them or is presented in a way they do not prefer or understand, they will not retain the information.		It is imperative to provide a rationale for any reasoning that can be prompted for discussion. Should a rationale not be provided or is not relevant to them, their attention span can greatly decrease with that particular subject.	Learning environments need to remain relaxed in nature where consistent and credible feedback is provided or the learner will lose interest in the item(s) discussed.
	Relevance	Today’s learners prefer their instructors to provide a connection to the content and their current culture and/or lifestyle. These connections need to be through active-learning methods with less use of text and more multimedia and collaboration.			Providing a relaxed learning environment with relevant content, along with consistent feedback is what today learner desires.
	Confidence	Providing relevant material will assist the learner in understanding their success rate in the course. If the content is not relevant to them or active-learning techniques are not followed, they will not be motivated to continue.		Learners prefer structure, but also the ability to control their learning, which can boost their confidence and satisfaction.	A relaxed learning environment with consistent feedback and praise (rewards) make the learner feel more involved. Remember, do not over patronize their work, but provide constructive feedback they will understand.	Learners desire constant and consistent feedback, which requires reinforcement that is consistent in nature.
	Satisfaction	Keeping up with current trends to provide relevance to the learner and the content will boost their satisfaction in learner and allow them to feel rewarded when they demonstrate their skills learned.