Passionate About Learning
Learning & Program Strategy
|Customer Success Executive|
Project Leadership
Mannu K. Sikka
Learning & Instructional Design.
Explore how I’ve combined my expertise in adult learning to design engaging webinars and strategic solutions that drive continuous improvement. From crafting professional development sessions tailored to professionals' unique needs to collaborating with system leaders on systemic strategies, my work focuses on empowering individuals and enhancing organizational practices. Dive into my projects to see how these efforts have supported meaningful growth in educational systems and beyond.
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AI Instructional Design Plan
📅 October 2024
This comprehensive Year 2 AI implementation plan demonstrates my ability to create strategic solutions tailored to the needs of a large school district. Designed to deepen AI literacy and strengthen instructional capacity, the plan includes a three-phase approach focused on foundational alignment, enhanced integration, and innovative expansion. By leveraging needs assessment data, customizing training, and collaborating with key stakeholders, this initiative aims to drive sustainable growth in technology usage, improve instructor engagement, and foster long-term success with AI technology. Explore the details to see how these strategies can address challenges and support meaningful outcomes.
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Instructional Coaching Webinar
📅 April 2021
I designed and co-presented this webinar using the ADDIE framework, ensuring a structured approach to supporting instructional coaches in hybrid learning environments. Grounded in Adult Learning Theory, I developed interactive discussions, real-world case studies, and practical strategies to engage participants in meaningful learning. The session explored best practices for balancing independent and synchronous learning, leveraging digital tools, and shifting between light and heavy coaching. My goal was to equip coaches with actionable techniques to foster teacher growth, drive instructional improvement, and navigate the unique challenges of hybrid education.
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Strong Working Relationships Through Healthy Conflict
📅 November 2021
I designed and co-presented this webinar using the ADDIE framework to ensure a structured and effective learning experience. Grounded in Adult Learning Theory, I created an interactive session that acknowledged participants' prior experiences and fostered meaningful engagement through real-world case studies, discussions, and practical application. By incorporating active learning strategies, I guided educators and leaders in developing key skills like active listening, negotiation, and conflict resolution—empowering them to transform conflict into opportunities for collaboration and growth.