Denise F Connelly, MSc, PGCE, BA (Hons)

Instructional Designer • eLearning Developer • LMS Administrator • Content Developer

My Portfolio

Getting Started with LinkedIn Learning

Screenshot of the University of Manchester wenpage entitled Getting Started with LinkedIn Learning.

Students at the University of Manchester needed clear, accessible guidance for using LinkedIn Learning.

I was tasked with creating a user-friendly, web-based resource to support their learning.

Using HTML and CSS, I built a step-by-step instructional page with intuitive layout and university branding.

The result was a clear, accessible aid that helped students complete the task independently and confidently.

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Becoming a LinkedIn Learning Curator

Screenshot of a LinkedIn Learning curator user guide landing page. The page title reads Becoming a LinkedIn Learning Curator with a brief introduction below explaining the role of a curator.

Staff at the University of Manchester needed guidance on how to become LinkedIn Learning curators.

I was responsible for creating a clear and engaging resource to support this process.

Using Articulate RISE, I developed a visual step-by-step guide to walk staff through the curator onboarding process.

The guide made the process more accessible and user-friendly, increasing staff engagement with LinkedIn Learning.

View live Curator Guide.

Team Insprational Action Cards

Screenshot of one of the Team Inspirational Action Cards

As part of the university’s Together25 initiative to enhance staff digital skills, I was responsible for creating an engaging resource to support workshop delivery.

Using PowerPoint, I designed a slide deck of Team Inspirational Action Cards, drawing inspiration from the ABC Learning Design Toolkit to align with collaborative, team-based learning approaches.

The cards are now used as a practical workshop aid, helping to prompt discussion and inspire team-centered strategies for digital skill development.

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Digital Advent Calendar

Screenshot of the interactive advent calendar

The UoM Library’s eLearning team launched a Monthly Challenge to encourage fun, hands-on digital learning.

For the December challenge, I created an interactive advent calendar in Articulate Storyline, featuring daily LinkedIn Learning content.

The aim of the advent calendar was to increase visibility of LinkedIn Learning, sparke curiosity, and encourage staff and students to explore new digital skills in a playful way.

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Accessible Buckaroo Quiz

Screenshot of the Buckaroo quiz

The Library team organised digital jumpstart events aimed at students to boost interest in digital skills.

I volunteered to create an engaging activity to capture student attention and encourage participation.

Using Articulate Storyline, I developed an interactive Buckaroo (Hangman) game, playable via physical or on-screen keyboard.

The game successfully attracted student interest and provided a fun introduction to digital learning during the events.

View Accessible Buckaroo Quiz

An Overview of the FSI Course

Screenshot of a PowerPoint slide showing designs from the Fire Scene Investigation course

NCALT commissioned a Fire Scene Investigation course for Fire Service and Metropolitan Police first responders.

As producer, I led a team of graphic designers, scriptwriters, and developers to deliver the course.

I used the ADDIE model and Merrill’s First Principles to guide design and development, ensuring quality and alignment with learning goals.

The course was successfully delivered, providing tailored, effective training for both sets of first responders.

View An Overview of the FSI Course