I am a dedicated and passionate learning designer with a genuine love of human-centered design and creating exceptional educational content. My expertise spans interactive multimedia development embedded in UDL, accessibility and UX design, focusing on building engaging, accessible learning experiences for diverse audiences. I excel at simplifying complex material and staying current with evolving best practices and technologies, including emerging AI tools, to ensure content is both engaging and relevant.

Kelli Knuth

I am a dedicated and passionate learning designer with a genuine love of human-centered design and creating exceptional educational content. My expertise spans interactive multimedia development embedded in UDL, accessibility and UX design, focusing on building engaging, accessible learning experiences for diverse audiences. I excel at simplifying complex material and staying current with evolving best practices and technologies, including emerging AI tools, to ensure content is both engaging and relevant.

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I am a dedicated and passionate learning designer with a genuine love of human-centered design and creating exceptional educational content. My expertise spans interactive multimedia development embedded in UDL, accessibility and UX design, focusing on building engaging, accessible learning experiences for diverse audiences.

I excel at simplifying complex material and staying current with evolving best practices and technologies, including emerging AI tools, to ensure content is both engaging and relevant.

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Digital Education Developer at Adelaide University
October 1, 2024 - Present
Key contributor during the complex transition to the new university structure, focused on developing high-quality digital learning in Canvas LMS. Collaborated with academic staff to design and build engaging learning experiences grounded in pedagogy, curriculum alignment, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Embedded educational technologies such as H5P, Canvas quizzes, Mentimeter, Padlet, Miro boards, Panopto, and Feedback Fruits. Led UX research initiatives to redesign core student-facing elements, including the Canvas homepage, course information pages, and the course roadmap, translating user feedback into measurable improvements in student experience, accessibility, and cognitive load. Initiated a monthly staff 'Share and Tell' forum to celebrate achievements and foster an inclusive culture, using Padlet as a Virtual Kudos board to recognize colleagues.
Technology Facilitator at Southern Cross University
October 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Provided the primary technical resource for academic staff, delivering practical training and consultation on Blackboard LMS, with specialized support for integrating educational technologies (Turnitin, H5P, Kahoot!, VoiceThread) and configuring complex elements such as grading, assessments, and rubrics. Ensured all digital content and configurations aligned with policy and curriculum requirements; authored end-user support documentation.
Learning Resources Developer at Max Solutions
August 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
Reviewed VET training package criteria and curriculum requirements to ensure compliance; transformed Canvas LMS with enhanced digital interactives (H5P, quizzes), and developed simulations and scenario-based learning; curated video content to augment learner engagement.
LMS Administrator at ACE Community College
December 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Created and maintained online courses in Canvas LMS; redeveloped learning & assessment content; set up courses for blended learning; reviewed continuous improvement requests; delivered LMS training; assisted students with Canvas-related issues.
Student Support Officer at TAFE NSW
June 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Provided quality customer service and administrative support for prospective and current students regarding enrolment, payments, and course progress. Managed high-volume inbound and outbound communications while maintaining proficiency in policy and course information to guide students toward their educational goals.
Content Development/Support Officer at Mediasphere Pty Ltd
March 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Servicing major clients (ACQSC, Blue Care, Rio Tinto) to produce, edit, and integrate digital assets into their in-house LMS; utilised multimedia tools (Vyond, Canva, Bitable, Vimeo) to create assets and storyboarding animations; prepared instructional setup videos and LMS feature demonstrations; provided direct client support and troubleshot issues with software development teams.
Tutor, Unit Assessor at Southern Cross University
February 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020
Delivered instruction and comprehensive unit assessment for IT/Business undergraduate courses, specializing in Systems Analysis & Design and UX Design & Development. Managed course delivery across the Blackboard LMS, including tutorials, student communications, materials setup, grading, moderation, and reporting. Delivered instruction to a cohort of over 100 students via recorded tutorials and workshops to an international cohort at Guangxi University, China.

Education

Bachelor of Information Technology at Southern Cross University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Certificate IV in Information Technology at Kingscliff TAFE
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002

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Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet