Why I’m Here After 16 years in K-12 education, I have seen how powerful thoughtfully designed learning experiences can be, especially when technology is integrated with purpose. I now want to play a larger role in shaping and creating experiences that reach a broader audience of diverse learners in the higher education setting. Throughout the LDT program at ASU I have learned that designing instruction is foundationally grounded in systematic processes that encompass creativity, technology, empathy, and learning theories. Delivering effective and equitable learning experiences is my main objective as I enter the learning design field. The field incorporates a broad array of disciplines such as design thinking, media production, data analysis, psychology, and many others (Wagoner, n.d). The depth of the profession is deep, this both excites and challenges me, to explore and discover, as I work toward being able to design effective learn...