Award-Winning Expertise from 10+ Years in ID
- Innovate eLearning with interactive, immersive content using Articulate Storyline, Rise, and AI-enhanced tools
- Expert in creating green screen videos and engaging online courses that captivate learners
- Specialize in branched scenarios for practical learning and decision-making skills enhancement
- Provide tailored, cost-effective solutions for businesses and universities to boost learner engagement
- Elevate instructional design with a blend of cutting-edge technology and creative storytelling
- Design custom-made modules that significantly enhance learning effectiveness
- Commit to meeting the unique educational needs of each organization and its learners
National Award
Federal 101 – Federal Continuance Employee Training in 2022 received a prestigious national award for outstanding learning excellence from the Canadian Credit Union Association. This exceptional course boasted a 98.6% completion rate among 1200+ employees, demonstrating its effectiveness and value in the professional development realm.
Why Use AI for Learning Design?
Unlock the future of learning design with AI. By harnessing the transformative power of artificial intelligence, you can optimize instructional design and writing processes, resulting in increased cost-effectiveness of projects. Embrace the potential of AI-enhanced eLearning, as it offers captivating, efficient, and impactful learning experiences. Let us join forces to revolutionize education and ignite a passion for learning among students. With AI for learning design, the possibilities are endless.
First Nations Acknowledgement
This site operates on the traditional territory of three W̱SÁNEĆ First Nations: Tsartlip, Tseycum, and Tsawout. We wish to convey our profound respect and gratitude to the W̱SÁNEĆ People for their vibrant culture and for granting the privilege to live, work, study, and enjoy recreational activities on these ancestral lands.
Specialty: Interactive Videos
Branching Scenarios With AI
Realistic avatars – like those from Synthesia – are perfect for creating immersive learning activities where students make choices in realistic situations and safely learn from their mistakes. Because avatars cost less than human talent, these eLearning activities are economical while providing a high level of engagement and interactivity. To check it out, please tap/click on either the Demo (below left) or the image above
Corporate Kudos
Debbie Wilson
Manager - Learning & Development, First West Credit Union
In my time at First West Credit Union, I had the opportunity to hire Gary and watch him thrive as an L&D Advisor. His unique approach to instructional design, characterized by creativity, humour, and engagement, brought a fresh perspective to our team and raised our collective bar. Gary was not just an instructional designer but an innovator who inspired others to step out of their comfort zones and explore new ways of teaching and learning…. His dedication to creating effective and compelling e-learning materials was unwavering…. His dedication to learning, both for his learners and himself, is nothing short of inspirational.
Alycia Rodgers
Senior Advisor - Learning, First West Credit Union
Gary is an exceptional talent in the field of instructional design. Working with him was a joy, his passion for creativity and his ability to bring humour into eLearning courses made every project a delightful journey. Gary is always eager to learn and improve, demonstrating his dedication to his craft. His creativity is unmatched and his unique approach to designing educational content has left a lasting mark on our team. I wholeheartedly recommend Gary for his unique talent and creative spirit.
Tyler Heshka
Learning and Development Advisor, First West Credit Union
I had the pleasure of working with Gary Bartanus at First West Credit Union, where his creativity, technical prowess, and unique approach to instructional design made a significant impact on our team. Gary’s ability to inject fun and creativity into his work made learning an engaging and enjoyable experience for everyone. I am confident that Gary will continue to bring his innovative perspective and strong technical skills to his next role.
Endorsements
Debbie Wilson
Manager - Learning & Development, First West Credit Union
In my time at First West Credit Union, I had the opportunity to hire Gary and watch him thrive as an L&D Advisor. His unique approach to instructional design, characterized by creativity, humour, and engagement, brought a fresh perspective to our team and raised our collective bar. Gary was not just an instructional designer but an innovator who inspired others to step out of their comfort zones and explore new ways of teaching and learning…. His dedication to creating effective and compelling e-learning materials was unwavering…. His dedication to learning, both for his learners and himself, is nothing short of inspirational.
Alycia Rodgers
Senior Advisor - Learning, First West Credit Union
Gary is an exceptional talent in the field of instructional design. Working with him was a joy, his passion for creativity and his ability to bring humour into eLearning courses made every project a delightful journey. Gary is always eager to learn and improve, demonstrating his dedication to his craft. His creativity is unmatched and his unique approach to designing educational content has left a lasting mark on our team. I wholeheartedly recommend Gary for his unique talent and creative spirit.
Tyler Heshka
Learning and Development Advisor, First West Credit Union
I had the pleasure of working with Gary Bartanus at First West Credit Union, where his creativity, technical prowess, and unique approach to instructional design made a significant impact on our team. Gary’s ability to inject fun and creativity into his work made learning an engaging and enjoyable experience for everyone. I am confident that Gary will continue to bring his innovative perspective and strong technical skills to his next role.
David Vogt, PhD
MET Program Professor, University of British Columbia
My congrats once again for your inquisitive, original approach to scholarship and learning more broadly. Your students are fortunate. …Your facility with digital tools is admirable, and your narrative is skillfully designed, extensively-researched, and very professionally communicated. You have achieved an even, high quality of delivery, including for mobile devices. Very well done.
Matiul Alam, PhD
Educator, e-Learning Specialist NGO Leader and Speaker - University of British Columbia
Gary is an outstanding scholar in the fields of inclusive education, teacher education, instructional design and distance learning!
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How Effective is Video for Learning?
According to the latest research...
Well-produced and well-designed video can also have a powerful emotional effect on learners. It is a particularly important medium for students who have grown up in a digital age. Students more easily identify with topics or approaches that are represented through video presentations. (Bates, 2022)
Video has emerged as one of the most powerful and widely used formats for delivering training and instructions, regardless of who your audience is. 83% of people prefer watching videos to accessing instructional or informational content via text or audio.
Keep this in mind: research is demonstrating that using video in learning improves student performance. Notably, in a study by researchers at the University of Maryland, videos, especially interactive videos, improved student performance by as much as 30 percent.
Interactive video permits user-driven decision-making and a sense of user control. This can enable a more personalized learning experience and greater choice for the learner. Videos can be structured to permit learners to select based on their role, staff level or knowledge gaps.
Interactive Video with Quiz
This video features embedded quiz questions that prompt learners to self-check their own understanding of key content (formative assessment). It can be hosted in either an ordinary website or in a Learning Management System with SCORM tracking so responses can be used for summative assessment.
Interactive Video with Articulate Storyline
This interactive Storyline slide is an adaptation of a short video posted on YouTube by Digital Learning Pills International. It’s an example of how one can find excellent Creative Commons content and repurpose it for engaging microlearning activities.
More Videos To Elevate Learner Engagement
Interactive Video with Navigation
This video demonstrates two methods for launching drones, some basic drone navigation techniques, and a safe method for landing. It also allows viewers to navigate to any segment they want to watch. Tap on the image to view the video.
Interactive Video with Quiz
This video features embedded quiz questions that prompt learners to self-check their own understanding of key content (formative assessment). It can be hosted in either an ordinary website or a Learning Management System with SCORM tracking so responses can be used for summative assessment. Tap on the image to interact with the video.
Interactive Video with Articulate Storyline
This interactive Storyline slide is an adaptation of a short video posted on YouTube by Digital Learning Pills International. It’s an example of how one can find excellent Creative Commons content and repurpose it for engaging microlearning activities. Tap on the image to view the video.
