Jim Mc Kinley Brown
About Jim Mc Kinley Brown
Jim McKinley Brown is an experienced instructional designer with a background in theatre, currently working at LiveRamp and iDesign. He focuses on enhancing organizational learning through scenario-based e-learning and has extensive academic qualifications in education and curriculum development.
Work at LiveRamp
Jim McKinley Brown has been employed at LiveRamp as an Instructional Designer since 2022. His role involves developing and implementing instructional materials that enhance organizational learning. He applies his expertise in scenario-based learning to create engaging training experiences tailored to the needs of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Jim McKinley Brown holds a Bachelor's of Creative Arts from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he studied Theatre/Theater from 1983 to 1988. He also earned a Master of Education in Theatre Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1989-1991), a Master of Education in Reading Teacher Education from Sam Houston State University (2005-2010), and a Doctor of Education in Curriculum Studies from the University of South Carolina (1999-2003). His educational background supports his work in instructional design and curriculum development.
Background
Before joining LiveRamp, Jim McKinley Brown worked at iDesign as a Learning Architect and Quality Reviewer since 2021. He has experience in both for-profit and nonprofit sectors, focusing on enhancing performance and quality of life through e-learning initiatives. Additionally, he served as a Professor at Mars Hill University for 20 years, where he combined curriculum theory, the arts, and literacy in training development for educators.
Consultation Services
Jim McKinley Brown offers a one-hour free consultation to discuss organizational learning and training needs. This service allows potential clients to explore how his instructional design expertise can address their specific educational challenges and improve training outcomes.
Instructional Design Approach
In his instructional design projects, Jim McKinley Brown utilizes a backward design model. This approach emphasizes defining success criteria at the outset and ensuring that learners can demonstrate their understanding effectively. His methodology integrates elements from his theatre background to create immersive and scenario-based learning experiences.