Brian Carrender

About Brian Carrender

I’ve always loved helping people learn. As the quiet kid in the back of class who got…

Experience

1. Instructional Design Specialist Ii

   University Of Central Missouri

   Jun 2025 — Present · Warrensburg, MO, US

   As a member of the Digital Learning and Instructional Innovation (DLII), I serve the university\'s academic community as a leading resource for instructional design and professional development. I provide consultation and training in instructional technologies, best practices in course design, and pedagogy to support, enhance, and maintain teaching excellence. I also design, develop, and produce original, quality instructional and/or presentational materials, and provide training and support in the use of the Brightspace learning management system (LMS) and pedagogical methods. I stay up to date with the latest pedagogical theories, maintain familiarity with the latest developments and trends in educational technology and techniques, and apply the university\'s course quality assurance program principles. I also specialize in simulation and scenario-based learning.

Education

• Friends University

  BS

  2000 — 2001

• Missouri Western State University

  Bachelor's degree

  1991 — 1996

Skills

• Program Management
• Adult Education
• Microsoft Word
• Training Needs Analysis
• Adobe Captivate
• Educational Technology
• Leaderguide Pro
• Technical Training
• Blended Learning
• Sumtotal Lms Administration
• Techincal Training
• Multimedia
• Learning Management Systems
• Needs Analysis
• Addie
• Scorm
• Adobe Elearning Suite
• Instructional Technology
• E-Learning
• Instructional Design
• Technical Writing
• Hands-on Training
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Skillport/Skillsoft Lms Administration
• Snagit
• Adobe Acrobat
• Training Delivery
• Training
• Instructor-Led Training
• Camtasia
• Captivate
• Microsoft Office
• Employee Training
• Articulate Storyline
• Lms
• Visio
• Articulate Studio