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What does Instructional Design look like in Higher Ed? What kind of performance improvement and change management practices do Instructional Designers employ?
If you want to learn the answers, if you have your own questions, then join us for this Panel Discussion with two senior eLearning professionals.
Panelists
Priyanka Dave
Priyanka Dave is the Upskilling Lead for Oregon State University’s Administrative Modernization Program, where she leads university-wide workforce development through strategic upskilling and the development of future-ready capabilities. Her work integrates inclusive learning and organizational change to align people strategies with institutional priorities, strengthen talent pipelines, accelerate performance, and enable long-term success.
Over the past 13 years, Priyanka has delivered measurable impact across the IT, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and higher education sectors in the United States and India. She specializes in leading large-scale transformation initiatives that shape culture, drive adoption, and convert learning into sustained performance outcomes.
Rebecca M. Reese
Rebecca M. Reese is a leader in the field of instructional design and an independent researcher whose work examines accessibility, applied ethics, and systemic change in digital learning environments. Rebecca challenges compliance-only models, arguing for durable infrastructures that treat access as a design assumption rather than an accommodation. She partners with institutions to align policy and learning design workflows, supporting equitable participation for diverse learners. Rebecca has co-authored the publications: "Advancing Accessibility: Practical Strategies for Instructional Designers and Educators" and "The Instructional Design Trainer’s Guide: Authentic Practices and Considerations for Mentoring ID and Ed Tech Professionals."
Thursday, May 21st, 20264:00–5:30 PM PT / 7:00–8:30 PM ET If you’re not available for this time slot, please consider joining Session 3: Wednesday, July 22 | 4:00–5:30 PM PT / 7:00–8:30 PM ET, which is coming up soon!
Join us for an engaging Speedy Mentoring experience designed for professionals in the field of Performance Improvement.
This dynamic 90-minute session brings together four experienced mentors and eight motivated mentees in a structured 1 mentor : 2 mentees format. Participants will engage in four 20-minute mentoring rounds, rotating across mentors to gain diverse perspectives, practical insights, and actionable guidance.
The session begins with a brief welcome and concludes with a focused wrap-up, ensuring time is used efficiently while preserving depth and meaningful connection in each mentoring conversation.
Gain practical, actionable insights from seasoned performance improvement professionals
Build meaningful connections and expand your professional network
Receive tailored feedback aligned with your career goals
Specific mentoring questions will be collected after mentee registration
All preparation and coordination will be conducted via email
Welcome & Introductions (5 minutes) Overview of the session flow and expectations
Round 1 – Mentoring Sessions (20 minutes) One mentor paired with two mentees in breakout rooms
Round 2 – Mentoring Sessions (20 minutes) Mentees rotate to new mentors
Round 3 – Mentoring Sessions (20 minutes) Mentees rotate to new mentors
Round 4 – Mentoring Sessions (20 minutes) Final rotation
Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways (5 minutes) Group reflections, insights, and next steps
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