Blended Learning Project Showcase

 Client: Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Audience: Newly hired or promoted Child Protective Investigator Supervisors (CPIS)
Format: Hybrid Program — Instructor-Led Training (ILT), Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT), and asynchronous self-paced modules
My Role: Lead Instructional Designer, Curriculum Architect, Project Lead

 DCF required a statewide, competency-based learning pathway to prepare CPI Supervisors for their leadership roles and certification requirements in a high-stakes child welfare environment. The training needed to:

• Blend live instruction with asynchronous LMS-based learning
   
• Deliver consistent facilitation across all regions.
   
• Equip supervisors with real-world leadership, decision-making, and coaching skill.s
   
• Align to 27 Florida-recognized supervisory competencies.
   
• Provide a clear pathway toward statewide certificatio.n
   

I led the design and development of a cohesive blended learning ecosystem that integrated ILT, VILT, and asynchronous activities into one structured supervisor development program.

Designed the full hybrid learning flow, including:

• ILT and VILT instructor-led sessions
   
• Asynchronous LMS modules and activities
   
• Structured sequences that connect live learning with on-the-job practice
   
• Between-session application tasks to reinforce learning
   

This ensured a seamless connection between classroom instruction and real supervisory practice.

Created both the Instructor Guide and Participant Workbook, featuring:

• Facilitator scripts and pacing guides
   
• Case-based discussions and coaching exercises.
   
• Realistic scenarios aligned to daily supervisory responsibilities.
   
• Structured reflection and application assignments.
   
• Integrated LMS activities that extend learning beyond the classroom.
   

These materials support consistent delivery across all regions statewide.

Developed engaging, job-aligned instructional strategies:

• Scenario-based practice
   
• Skills application tools
   
• Peer collaboration tasks
   
• Case study debriefs
   
• Personal development planning templates
   
• Reflection and video-based self-assessments
   

Supervisors learn by doing, not just by reviewing policy or theory.

Designed self-paced learning components that included:

• Reinforcement modules
   
• LMS assignments and checkpoints
   
• Competency-aligned assessments
   
• Reflection prompts tied to supervisors’ real caseloads
   
• Guidance for applying new skills between ILT sessions
   

This approach supports learning continuity and mastery over time.

 The blended curriculum includes:

• Orientation & First 30 Days
   
• Module 1 — Leadership
   
• Module 2 — Managing the Process
   
• Module 3 — Communication
   
• Module 4 — Supporting Child Welfare & Systemic Thinking
   

Each module combines ILT/VILT facilitation, personal reflection, asynchronous tasks, and supervisor-to-supervisor collaboration.

•  Instructor Guide
   
• Participant Workbook
   
• Hybrid learning pathway structure
   
• Job aids & leadership tools
   
• Case-based scenarios
   
• Asynchronous LMS activities
   
• Assessment alignment

 To develop the blended solution, I used a combination of authoring tools, multimedia software, and learning platforms:

• Articulate Storyline – eLearning interactions, assessments, and scenario-based elements
   
• Adobe Premiere Pro – video editing, transitions, and audio optimization
   
• Canva – visual design, layout elements, and branded graphics
   
• Learning Management System (LMS) – sequencing, assignments, knowledge checks, and asynchronous delivery
   

These tools allowed for high-quality multimedia, clean visual design, and a smooth learner experience across both ILT and self-paced modes.