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What does it take to design high-quality, effective e-learning solutions for public health organizations? We explore this question with returning guest, Leah Roman. Leah is the owner and principal consultant at Roman Public Health, where she helps clients create top-class e-learning solutions. Tuning in you’ll learn about Leah’s approach to e-course design, as we discuss the importance of understanding the target population. Our discussion investigates the need for effective online training, why there are so many poorly designed courses, and Leah’s mission to change this. We also delve into the collaborative nature of instructional design. Hear why you need to involve intended learners and subject matter experts in the design process, and how Leah’s background in public health and epidemiology has helped her design impactful courses and serve her clients. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on e-learning solutions for public health with Leah Roman!
Meet Leah Roman
Leah Roman is the Owner and Principal Consultant at Roman Public Health Consulting LLC, where she helps public health organizations design effective e-learning solutions. She has 15+ years of experience providing training and technical assistance, health education, and project management. Leah has a BA in Psychology (University of San Diego), a master of public health degree (Boston University), certificate in e-learning instructional design (University of Washington), and is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES).
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Conversation Highlights
An overview of Dr. Huntley’s conversation with Leah back in 2019
The evolution of public health consulting and entrepreneurship over the past decade
Leah’s background in public health: how her experiences at planned parenthood exposed her to broader issues around reproductive health and access to healthcare
The unfortunate increase in poorly designed online learning experiences during the pandemic
Leah’s approach to improving the quality of online trainings
How she went from being a generalist to discovering her niche
Bridging communication gaps in BIPOC communities when designing courses
The collaborative nature of instructional design
Why you need to involve intended learners and subject matter experts in the design process
Translating complex content into simple terms that learners can understand
Leah’s services and how she helps clients at all stages of their projects
Her ideal client and the importance of conducting extensive needs analysis
How Leah’s education and understanding of public health and epidemiology have helped her better serve her clients and have a greater impact
Why she recommends professional development in instructional design for public health professionals (especially if they’re interested in it)
“One of the things that I love about doing instructional design is that it's very collaborative and I think my public health background makes me a trusted partner for a lot of people.” — Leah Roman
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