Kenny Halsey

Instructional Designer & Multimedia Specialist
Instructional Design  |  Graphic Design
Multimedia Design  |  Illustration

Laboratory: Cell Homeostasis

Laboratory: Cell Homeostasis Learning Object

This interactive learning object was created for WHRO Education as part of the Batten Environmental Education Initiative. It was included as part of an Evironmental Science course. The learning object simulates a laboratory experiment which demonstrates the effect of osmoregulation in a cellular environment. The target audience is high school students. These materials are the property of WHRO Education. They are reproduced here solely to demonstrate my work as a designer.

 

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Laboratory: Mineral Investigation

Laboratory: Mineral Investigation Learning Object

This interactive learning object was created for WHRO Education as part of the Batten Environmental Education Initiative. It was included as part of an Evironmental Science course. The learning object simulates a laboratory investigation of the physical properties of ten different minerals. The target audience is high school students. These materials are the property of WHRO Education. They are reproduced here solely to demonstrate my work as a designer.

 

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Swimming with the Fishes

Swimming with the Fishes Learning Object

This interactive learning object was created for the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Virginia (CBNERR-VA), the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), and Virginia Public Media (VPM). I served as the lead instructional designer on the project and created original illustrations featured in the game. It was designed to function as a whole-class multiplayer game lead by an instructor. An online single-player version was also created. The game was created to help fourth-grade students learn about how changing ocean temperatures impact marine life. These materials are the property of WHRO Education and other parties. They are reproduced here solely to demonstrate my work as a designer.

 

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Good Bugs Flower Climb

Good Bugs Flower Climb Learning Object

This interactive learning object was created for WHRO Education as part of the Batten Environmental Education Initiative. It was included as part of the Immersive Environmental Learning Van Program. This program received a NETA Public Media Award for Overall Excellence in Innovation. The target audience is children between ages 7-8. These materials are the property of WHRO Education. They are reproduced here solely to demonstrate my work as a designer.

 

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Conservation Scavenger Hunt

Environmental Scavenger Hunt Learning Object

This interactive learning object was created for WHRO Education as part of the Batten Environmental Education Initiative. It was included as part of the Immersive Environmental Learning Van Program. This program received a NETA Public Media Award for Overall Excellence in Innovation. The target audience is children between ages 7-8. These materials are the property of WHRO Education. They are reproduced here solely to demonstrate my work as a designer.

 

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A Way With Water

A Way With Water Learning Object

This interactive learning object was created for WHRO Education as part of the Batten Environmental Education Initiative. It was included as part of the Immersive Environmental Learning Van Program. This program received a NETA Public Media Award for Overall Excellence in Innovation. The target audience is children between ages 7-8. These materials are the property of WHRO Education. They are reproduced here solely to demonstrate my work as a designer.

 

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Data Science Promotional Video

Data Science Promotional Video

This short video was created for the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to promote the upcoming launch of a Data Science course to school divisions throughout the state. This video is the property of WHRO Education and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). It is reproduced here solely to demonstrate my work as a designer.

 

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Classroom Communication Scenario

Classroom Communication Scenario Learning Object

This learning object was created as part of a professional development course for Virginia educators. The course, Leveraging the Power of Virtual Learning, was developed by WHRO Education and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). The goal of this course is to train educators on how to teach students in a virtual environment. This learning object examines a scenario involving communication in a virtual classroom. These materials are the property of WHRO Education and the VDOE. They are reproduced here solely to demonstrate my work as a designer.

 

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Writing a Cover Letter & Resume

Writing a Cover Letter and Resume Learning Object

This interactive learning object was designed for WHRO Education as part of an Economics and Personal Finance course. It allows students to freely explore and learn about the various parts of a professional cover letter and resume. The target audience is high school students. These materials are the property of WHRO Education. They are reproduced here solely to demonstrate my work as a designer.

 

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Interviewing for a Job

Interviewing for a Job Learning Object

This interactive learning object was designed for WHRO Education as part of an Economics and Personal Finance course. It gives students the ability to examine different questions and scenarios they may encounter during a job interview. The target audience is high school students. These materials are the property of WHRO Education. They are reproduced here solely to demonstrate my work as a designer.

 

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Setting up a Filing System

Setting up a Filing System Learning Object

This interactive learning object was designed for WHRO Education as part of an Economics and Personal Finance course. It guides students through the process of setting up a manual and an electronic filing system. The target audience is high school students. These materials are the property of WHRO Education. They are reproduced here solely to demonstrate my work as a designer.

 

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African American Service in World War I

African American Service in World War I Learning Object

This interactive learning object examines the history of African American military service during World War I. It was created as part of an African American History course for the state of Virginia. This course was commissioned by Governor Ralph Northam through Executive Order Thirty-Nine. It was developed by WHRO Education and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). I was the lead instructional designer on the online modules for this course. These materials are the property of WHRO Education and the VDOE. They are reproduced here solely to demonstrate my work as a designer.

 

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Hip Hop Culture

Hip Hop Culture Learning Object

This interactive learning object explores the development of hip hop culture. It was created as part of an African American History course for the state of Virginia. This course was commissioned by Governor Ralph Northam through Executive Order Thirty-Nine. It was developed by WHRO Education and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). I was the lead instructional designer on the online modules for this course. These materials are the property of WHRO Education and the VDOE. They are reproduced here solely to demonstrate my work as a designer.

 

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Cultural Influences of the Caribbean

Cultural Influences of the Caribbean Learning Object

This interactive learning object was designed for WHRO Education as part of a World Geography course. It explores the cultural influences of the Caribbean through a social media aesthetic. The entire course was designed around a fictional travel theme, in which students were hired as interns for an organization called GEOTREX. Many of the learning objects reflected elements of travel and social media. This course was officially certified by Quality Matters which is the gold standard for quality assurance in online education. These materials are the property of WHRO Education. They are reproduced here solely to demonstrate my work as a designer.

 

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Cultural Influences of Mexico and Central America

Cultural Influences of Mexico and Central America Learning Object

This interactive learning object was designed for WHRO Education as part of a World Geography course. It explores the cultural influences of Mexico and Central America through a scrapbook aesthetic. The entire course was designed around a fictional travel theme, in which students were hired as interns for an organization called GEOTREX. Many of the learning objects reflected elements of travel and social media. This course was officially certified by Quality Matters which is the gold standard for quality assurance in online education. These materials are the property of WHRO Education. They are reproduced here solely to demonstrate my work as a designer.

 

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