Angela Nicholas
About Angela Nicholas
Angela Nicholas is a Senior Instructional Designer with extensive experience in developing online learning content using Articulate 360 and Adobe Captivate. She has a background in social media and holds degrees in Saxophone and Instructional Design & Technology.
Work at NWEA
Angela Nicholas has been serving as a Senior Instructional Designer at NWEA since 2012. In this role, she focuses on developing effective online learning content. Her expertise in instructional design contributes to the organization's mission of advancing student learning through innovative educational solutions. She continues to apply her skills in various projects aimed at enhancing educational outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Angela Nicholas holds a Bachelor of Music (BM) degree in Saxophone from Wichita State University, which she completed from 1995 to 1999. She further pursued a Master of Science (MS) in Instructional Design & Technology at Emporia State University, studying from 2003 to 2006. Her educational background supports her expertise in instructional design, particularly in using tools such as the Articulate 360 suite and Adobe Captivate.
Background
Angela Nicholas has a diverse professional background in instructional design and multimedia development. Prior to her current position at NWEA, she worked as a Senior Instructional Designer at Education Northwest from 2007 to 2012. Earlier in her career, she was a Lead Multimedia Developer at Cubic Applications from 2002 to 2007 and served as an Educational Technology Assistant at Johnson County Community College for a brief period in 2002.
Skills in Instructional Design
Angela Nicholas possesses strong skills in HTML and is proficient in the ADDIE model, which is a widely used framework for instructional design. Her ability to integrate these skills with her knowledge of social media enhances her instructional design capabilities, allowing her to create engaging and effective online learning experiences.