When I first encountered the online world for educational purposes in the 1990s, the thrill I felt at the possibilities was exhilarating!

In 2000 when I first professionally entered the field of online course creation by designing and launching a distance-learning program for a small college, I was quickly disillusioned to discover that with all the possibilities of the internet, most institution were merely trying to mimic the classroom with badly scanned textbooks, pages of text-based content, and multiple-choice tests. Yuck!

That was when I vowed to help improve the world of online education.

At first, I did that for colleges and universities, designing all of the courses for graduate programs in Project Management and Information Systems Technology for a major university. We also did programs for associate and bachelor degree programs. 

But, working for a large learning corporation had practices that were stifling, and I didn’t feel like I was doing enough to impact students’ or course creators’ experiences like I wanted.

Then, I began encountering the world of online course creators and their creativity. I found a world of people who want to make an impact for others and themselves.

People who want others:

- To know the joy and pride of knitting their own scarves
- To be more mentally well
- To transform their lives by running their own online business

So many wonderful people striving to do so many important things for others!

After decades of work as an instructional designer, I realized that while course creators’ content is solid, they often struggle when it comes to course design and creation. Creators ask, “How can I help more students complete my courses?” “How do I make the content easy to follow along for students?” “What steps can I take to increase accessibility?”

I saw they unknowingly had course elements that created barriers for their learners, making it hard for students to learn or successfully complete courses.

I saw lots of businesses offering to help creators get their content into courses “fast” and “easily,” but I didn’t see anyone talking about quality or putting the focus on what the learners need to succeed.

That seemed like a disconnect to me because I have been in communities with these business owners, and I know how much they long to see their followers thrive and grow.

I knew that while there is a vast set of knowledge behind quality course design, improving a course didn’t have to be complex.

I felt that finally, I could make the impact I’d vowed to make years ago, this time with creators who care deeply about the success of their learners.

The first thing I did was create an easy-to-follow framework that I give away for free.

The second thing I did was create a review service so that you can focus on only the design parts of your course that need attention.

I guide you on the revisions which will make the most impact for seeing the transformations you dream of for your learners.

I am starting a movement of high-quality courses that impact more learners, transforming both the lives of the learners and the creators!