Hi, I'm Joshua Fahler
Learning & Development Specialist • Instructional Designer • Lifelong Learner
After years of creating engaging learning experiences across global and cross-functional contexts, I now design impactful training for the corporate sector. My work is built on a foundation of clear communication, learner empathy, and strategic use of technology. Whether developing technical training, onboarding programs, or blended learning, I focus on aligning content with real-world challenges and business goals.
In this portfolio, you'll find examples of:
🧭 Curriculum designed for adaptability across audiences, contexts, and delivery formats.
🎯 Instructional content that bridges pedagogy and performance rooted in learning theory, built for results.
🌍 Learning experiences informed by global perspective and shaped by cross-cultural teaching and classroom-tested pragmatism.
🔬 Data-informed L&D initiatives designed and refined through curiosity, clarity, and care, with every phase rooted in purposeful analysis and learner impact.
Interactive Learning Modules & Lessons
Freeman Industries Training Module (Adobe Captivate)
A scenario-based training module built with Adobe Captivate, focused on proper PPE use and industrial safety compliance. Includes branching navigation and custom visuals. Click the image to see the lesson in action or "LEARN MORE" to read a design overview.
Designed for Learning: Structured Lessons & Interactive Simulations
Verbal DBQ Activity Packet
This activity models structured analysis through collaborative discussion and rubric-aligned performance. It scaffolds critical thinking and evidence-based communication—core competencies in academic and professional settings. Designed to drive engagement and skill transfer, it reflects my focus on outcomes-based learning design. Click the image to view the PDF.
Learning Support Materials: Job Aids & Handouts
Using MagicSchool AI Thoughtfully: A Job Aid for Educators
Tools: Google Docs, Canva
This quick-reference guide was developed to help educators use MagicSchool AI more intentionally as a lesson-planning and productivity tool. Rather than promoting blind adoption, the job aid walks teachers through a set of reflective questions and best practices to ensure AI-generated content aligns with instructional goals, district guidelines, and student needs. Click the image to view the PDF.
DBQ Scaffold – Helping Students Write Like Historians (Microsoft PowerPoint)
This scaffold helps AP World History students tackle the challenging DBQ essay by breaking down complex analysis into clear, structured steps. It guides learners through POV, context, and comparison — making academic writing accessible without oversimplifying. Click the image to view the PDF.
Selected Work Samples: Data, Research, Writing & Code
Research Report: Cultural Representation in Social Studies Curriculum
Tools: React, TypeScript, OpenAI API, TailwindCSS, Vite, Bun, Lucide, ShadCN UI
This project began as a graduate capstone in curriculum studies, exploring the barriers U.S. social studies teachers face when accessing and implementing non-Western content, especially in AP and IB courses. The study used Qualtrics XM for data collection and Excel for analysis, and can be viewed by clicking the image of the map or the button. As a response to the findings, I prototyped an AI-powered lesson curator to help educators discover aligned resources more easily. You can learn more about the tool and view the GitHub repo by clicking the button.