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Hi, I’m Ran.
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    Here’s what I do as a
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    Designing Experiences. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Working at the intersection of content creator, graphic designer, proofreader, quality reviewer, and project manager\u2014otherwise known as a Learning Designer<\/em>, I partner with subject matter experts in higher education, guiding projects from needs assessment and blueprint design to content development and final quality reviews. I love incorporating dynamic resources\u2014such as infographics, multimedia, and educational technologies\u2014to create engaging, multi-dimensional learning experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Building Strategies. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    I am a learning strategist who evolved from a product strategist. From my previous roles as a global smartphone strategist and a localization project manager, I gained laser-focused needs analysis, product planning, and project management skills, which provided me with a strong foundation for building robust learning strategist. My goal is to create data-driven, learner-centred strategies that go beyond the product. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Innovating through a Learner’s Lens.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    As a lifelong learner at heart, I am always open to something new, and I truly enjoy the process of learning. From my own experience as an adult learner, I have the eye to analyze through the learner\u2019s lens and develop creative design solutions. I\u2019m completing my Master\u2019s degree in Educational Technology at UBC, and lately, I have been learning computing languages such as HTML and JavaScript, aiming to build a website from scratch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    As a Learning Designer, I see myself as a gardener. <\/em>I design the environments where every seed blooms, <\/em>and this is the ground where my roots are planted.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    This is what I believe about learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Learning is a communal ecosystem.<\/strong>
    Learning should never be lonely. Echoing social constructivist principles, I believe we learn better together. We saw how social isolation stifled growth during the pandemic; this is why I prioritize creating interactive content and social learning communities. I don\u2019t just build courses; I cultivate dynamic learning ecosystems.

    Learning grows through trial and error. <\/strong>Growth requires the freedom to fail. I believe that mistakes should never be punished; instead, they should be encouraged as essential data points in the learning process. I respect that everyone\u2019s start and finish lines are different, which is why I value progress over perfection.

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    Technology is the trellis, not the plant. <\/strong>Technology is not a replacement for learning; it is the support structure that enhances the experience. For me, integrating technology isn’t a “whether” question, but a “how” question. I don’t use technology to make learning look “pretty”\u2014I use it to make learning work.


    Learning is the destination. <\/strong>The purpose of learning isn’t always to acquire a trophy or outpace others. The process itself is a worthy goal. I believe that when we truly enjoy the act of discovery, the learning sticks. My role as a designer is to make that journey so engaging that the process becomes the prize.

    The garden is open to everyone.  <\/strong>There should be no barriers to growth. I see my role as removing the roadblocks that hinder a learner\u2019s path. I am committed to design that is accessible, sustainable, and equitable for every individual who enters this space.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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