Roberta Whitby
About Roberta Whitby
Roberta Whitby is a Senior Learning Design Specialist and Electronic Performance Support Systems (EPSS) Designer at the Government of Canada, where she has worked since 2010. She holds an honours degree in Cognitive Psychology/Neuroscience from the University of Toronto and has extensive experience in e-Learning product development and teaching methodologies.
Current Role at Government of Canada
Roberta Whitby serves as a Senior Learning Design Specialist and Electronic Performance Support Systems (EPSS) Designer at the Government of Canada. She has held this position since 2010, contributing to the design and development of EPSS for technical and business clients. Her work is based in Ottawa, Canada, where she has focused on creating effective learning solutions tailored to the needs of various stakeholders.
Educational Background
Roberta Whitby studied at the University of Toronto from 1981 to 1985, where she achieved honours in Cognitive Psychology and Neuroscience, with a minor in Fine Arts History. Additionally, she is pursuing a CompTIA++ Certified Technical Instructor certification and has obtained certifications as an Adobe Certified Instructor and Adobe Certified Design Specialist.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Roberta Whitby worked at ctc TrainCanada as a Technical Trainer from 1998 to 2009. This role followed her position as a Research Associate at Ryerson University from 1993 to 1998. She also served as a Clinic Administrator at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College from 1990 to 1993. Her diverse work experience has contributed to her expertise in learning design and training methodologies.
Expertise in Learning Design
Roberta Whitby has extensive experience in developing e-Learning products that incorporate video, audio, animation, and 3-D models. She has a broad range of expertise, including anatomy and physiology, business processes, and writing. Her skills include designing Articulate presentations and working on Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Additionally, she has experience in teaching methodologies, particularly in Human Resources, where she has taught others how to teach.
Achievements and Promotions
In July 2012, Roberta Whitby received a promotion while working in Human Resources, where she focused on designing Electronic Performance Support Systems and writing awareness pieces. This recognition highlights her contributions to the field of learning design and her commitment to enhancing training and support systems within the organization.