Resources

Resources

Devlin Peck

Devlin Peck’s website offers a wide range of instructional design resources, including free video tutorials, a supportive community for emerging instructional designers, and a structured paid bootcamp designed to help learners build portfolios and launch careers in the field.

Peck, D. (n.d.). Devlin Peck: Instructional design resources and community. Retrieved April 13, 2025, from https://www.devlinpeck.com/

Pete Johns - Studio Live Today

Pete Johns' Studio Live Today YouTube channel provides clear, easy-to-follow tutorials on music production and audio editing, with a focus on tools like GarageBand. I used his videos extensively while recording my mini podcast assignment to learn the basics of GarageBand and improve the overall sound quality. His approachable teaching style made the process much less intimidating and helped me feel more confident working with audio for my project.

Johns, P. [Pete Johns - Studio Live Today]. (n.d.). Pete Johns - Studio Live Today [YouTube channel]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@PeteJohnsMusic

Canva

Canva is a user-friendly design tool that I’ve used extensively to create original images for my projects. It has a wide range of templates and customization options. Once I got past the learning curve, it allowed me to bring creative ideas to life quickly and effectively, enhancing the visual appeal and engagement of my work.

Canva. (n.d.). Canva. Canva. https://www.canva.com/

The Kirkpatrick Model of Training Evaluation (with Examples)

This article provides a clear and practical overview of the Kirkpatrick Model, a valuable framework for evaluating learning effectiveness across four levels: reaction, learning, behavior, and results. As I work toward creating impactful eLearning experiences, this resource helped me understand how to keep effectiveness at the forefront of my designs. Peck’s insights offered practical strategies for ensuring that each stage of the learning experience is aligned with meaningful outcomes, which I plan to apply as I continue developing my instructional design skills.

Peck, D. (n.d.). The Kirkpatrick model of evaluation: A guide for instructional designers. Devlin Peck. Retrieved April 13, 2025, from https://www.devlinpeck.com/content/kirkpatrick-model-evaluation