Kim Bahr, MS, is a freelance instructional designer. Ms. Bahr brings over 15 years of experience in adult education teaching computer applications, designing courses and training programs, and managing curricula. She has designed eLearning, instructor-led, distance, and blended courses on various topics including healthcare, construction, and leadership. She has managed various design projects as a task lead, meeting deadlines and project requirements. Ms. Bahr’s professional interests are in engineering technology to advance systems and processes and improve human performance. 

 

Articles by Kim Bahr

Case Study: Engaging Learners in the Synchronous Distance Environment

(1/23/12)
To accomplish more with fewer resources, many organizations are turning from costly traditional face-to-face (F2F) training to alternate methods, such as self-paced eLearning and distance learning. Here is a summary of the techniques used recently to convert a four-day F2F course to a synchronous distance format, highlighting design considerations, successes, and best practices.