JUAN CORTÉS TORRADO
Instructional Designer • Curriculum Developer • Educational Technology Specialist
Instructional Designer • Curriculum Developer • Educational Technology Specialist
Good learning should help people feel confident rather than overwhelmed. For more than 20 years, that belief has guided my work across post-secondary education.
At the centre of my work is a deep care for the learner experience. I tend to ask simple questions: What does someone actually need to know? Where might they get stuck? And how can we make this easier to understand without making it less meaningful?
Having spent years in the classroom, I understand the practical realities of teaching and the gap between a great idea on paper and what actually works with learners. Technology gives us exciting ways to bridge that gap, and I enjoy finding the right approach for the people and learning goals involved. What I care about most is creating thoughtful learning experiences that make learning a little easier.
Below are a few examples of my work.
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Developed in Rise with custom Storyline interactions, this interactive workplace training uses scenario-based learning and knowledge checks to help employees recognize phishing attempts, protect sensitive data, and respond to common cybersecurity threats.
Animated onboarding-style learning experience developed in Vyond using concise scripting and visual storytelling to simplify complex information for diverse learner audiences.
Faculty learning resource translating AI and academic integrity concepts into practical, scenario-based guidance for post-secondary teaching.
Developed in collaboration with the College’s Indigenous Coordinator, this interactive H5P resource translates subject-matter expertise into a self-paced digital learning experience using multimedia, non-linear navigation, and accessible course design.