Beverly Kelly
About Beverly Kelly
Beverly Kelly is a Digital Instructional Designer at BlueCat in Toronto, Ontario, with over 20 years of experience in instructional design and eLearning. She has a strong background in digital media and specializes in creating eLearning experiences for the transportation industry.
Work at BlueCat
Beverly Kelly has been employed at BlueCat as a Digital Instructional Designer since 2020. In this role, she focuses on creating effective eLearning experiences, particularly for the transportation industry. Her work involves applying her expertise in instructional design to develop educational content that meets the needs of adult learners. Beverly's contributions at BlueCat are informed by her extensive background in digital media and her understanding of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design.
Previous Experience in eLearning
Before joining BlueCat, Beverly Kelly worked as an eLearning Consultant at Bombardier Transportation from 2012 to 2018. During her six years there, she specialized in hosted solutions, contributing to the development and implementation of eLearning programs. Her earlier roles include serving as a Webmaster Team Lead at Teranet Inc. and as a Teaching Assistant at OCAD University, where she gained valuable experience in educational environments.
Educational Background
Beverly Kelly holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Contemporary Art History from OCAD University, which she completed from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Fine Art and History from the University of Guelph between 1995 and 1999. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in digital instructional design, particularly in the context of art and media.
Expertise in Instructional Design
Beverly Kelly possesses expertise in designing eLearning experiences, with a specific focus on the transportation industry. She is skilled in scriptwriting and storyboarding for educational content, and she utilizes the ADDIE learning development model to guide her instructional design projects. Beverly has a strong foundation in adult learning theory and STEM teaching practices, which informs her approach to creating effective learning materials.
Background in Digital Media
Beverly Kelly has a diverse background in digital media, including skills in illustration, photography, and animation. This experience enhances her capabilities as a Digital Instructional Designer, allowing her to create engaging and visually appealing eLearning content. Additionally, she has experience in managing project scope, timelines, and budgets, which is crucial for the successful execution of instructional design projects.