William Guth

About William Guth

As a learning designer and instructional technologist, I enable instructors who teach online to deliver impactful learning experiences that result in measurable skill building and career advancement for learners. I have eight plus years as an LD/IT in higher education and a variety of freelance experiences as an LD/IT over the last three years.As a learning designer I lead the efforts of subject matter experts and course design staff in the development of graduate-level coursework. As an instructional technologist I research and implement technologies that aid students and faculty in learning and delivery of course content. My role assignment varies from project to project. I have been a member of the Distance Learning team at Northwestern University since 2013.+ Lead the efforts of subject matter experts (SMEs) and course design staff in the development of graduate-level coursework. 100+ courses to date.+ Design and produce ADA compliant learning content for online learning environments.audio // video // multimedia // graphic+ Evaluate and improve existing course content and design.+ Research and implement innovative digital technologies that support the achievement of learning outcomes.+ Recommend assessment strategies for evaluating stated learning outcomes.+ Develop and lead faculty training workshops in course design and online teaching.+ Provide technical support to faculty on teaching and learning technologies.

Experience

1. Senior Instructional Technologist

   Northwestern University School Of Professional Studies

   Oct 2021 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   As a learning designer I lead the efforts of subject matter experts and course design staff in the development of graduate-level coursework. As an instructional technologist I research and implement technologies that aid students and faculty in learning and delivery of course content. My role assignment varies from project to project.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Stout

  Instructional Design Certificate, Educational/Instructional Media Design

  2018 — 2019

• Northwestern University

  Masters of Science, Communication

• Columbia College Chicago

  B.A., Audio Arts & Acoustics

  2002 — 2004

Skills

• Web Project Management
• Public Speaking
• Web Development
• SEO
• E-Learning
• Trade Shows
• Camtasia
• Video Accessibility
• Strategic Planning
• Budgets
• Html
• Sem
• Powerpoint / Word Accessibility
• Project Management
• Sales
• Marketing
• Css
• Photoshop
• Pdf Accessibility
• Coursera
• Social Media
• Digital Photography
• Management
• Digital Marketing
• Mass Email Marketing
• Web Content Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media Marketing
• Instructional Technology
• Online Advertising
• Powerpoint
• Social Networking
• Multimedia
• Canvas Lms
• Graphic Design