Consulting work
David has served in a variety of consulting roles over the years, to corporate clients, non-profit organizations, universities, K-12 schools, and others. David’s interdisciplinary background—incorporating expertise in online learning, computer science and artificial intelligence, education, corporate learning and development, and user experience design—allows him to help organizations of all types, with all budgets, to create learning experiences that are enjoyable and effective.
David’s consulting engagements have included the following types of engagements:
E-learning Strategic Consulting: David brings his experience to bear to aid a client in the development or refinement of their e-learning strategy. David's wide-ranging expertise in online learning, from the practical perspective and with a basis in academic research, allows him to devise e-learning strategies that are efficient and effective.
E-learning Course/Product Evaluation: David reviews an existing course or e-learning product with the goal of improving it. His deliverables include a detailed evaluation of the product with recommendations for both short-term and long-term improvements.
Usability Review and Testing: David reviews a product himself and designs a test plan for testing with actual end-user representatives, in order to ensure that a product is "usable" in all senses--meaning that it's effective, easy to use, and enjoyable for the learner. His deliverables include a usability testing plan and a series of recommendations for changes.
Project Concepting and Design: David generally begins by understanding the audience, goals, and content, and recommends an approach that is effective and provides an engaging experience for the user. His deliverables typically include, depending on the specific role he is asked to play, some or all of the following: a product concept document, sample screen wireframes, storyboards, and a detailed design document.
Seminars and Talks: David is a regular keynote speaker at international conferences and provides seminars and talks to specific clients as well. Among David's most popular current sessions are his e-learning "user experience" seminar, his interface design workshop, and his demonstration-based session on simulation-based learning.