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Instructional Design Portfolio

Nikki
Christensen

Instructional Designer · Educator · Researcher

I design learning experiences that bridge the gap between the humanities and digital education — weaving storytelling, cultural analysis, and evidence-based instructional methods into engaging, human-centered learning.

Nikki Christensen

Projects

Instructional Design · 2026

Canvas Onboarding: Navigating Coursework & Tools for Success

A structured orientation module helping incoming USU students navigate Canvas with confidence — addressing gaps in standardized onboarding through scaffolded, learner-centered instruction.

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Folklore · Writing

AI: The Future of Folklore in Digital Spaces

An exploration of how artificial intelligence is reshaping folklore, mythology, and the transmission of cultural narrative in the digital age.

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Research · Thesis

Thesis Research

Graduate research at the intersection of digital literacy, cultural narrative, and emerging AI technologies.

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Where Humanities
Meet Learning Design

I'm an educator and researcher specializing in the intersection of instructional design, digital literacy, and cultural narrative. With a background in technical writing and creative composition, I build learning experiences that are both functionally precise and human-centered.

By integrating emerging AI technologies with foundational storytelling techniques, I help learners navigate complex digital landscapes with confidence and critical agency.

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