About me
Making complex topics clear and practical.
I’m Elife Ceviker, an instructional designer and learning experience designer with a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology and more than six years of experience in healthcare and higher education.
At UMass Chan Medical School, I work with faculty and subject matter experts to turn complex content into interactive learning experiences. My work includes independent learning modules, clinical scenarios, educational videos, and resources that support teaching and learning.
I enjoy finding the point where a complicated topic becomes understandable—and designing opportunities for learners to practice using it.
My approach
Start with the learning need.
I begin by clarifying what learners need to do and what makes that task difficult. From there, I connect the objectives, practice, and assessment, choosing formats that fit the learners and the project.
Step 1: Define the need
Work with stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand the audience, goals, existing content, and constraints.
Step 2: Plan the experience
Organize the content and align learning objectives with relevant examples, practice, feedback, and assessment.
Step 3: Create and refine
Develop the learning experience, review it with collaborators, and check clarity, usability, and accessibility.
Step 4: Review and improve
Use available learner feedback and evaluation findings to identify improvements and guide revisions.
What I bring
Translating complex content
Experience organizing clinical, scientific, and technical material into clear explanations and meaningful learning activities.
Designing for application
Scenario-based activities, interactive practice, and feedback that connect content to decisions learners may face.
Coordinating development
A combination of instructional design expertise and PMP training to support project planning, collaboration, and delivery.
Skills and tools
Instructional Design
- Adult learning principles
- ADDIE
- Backward Design
- Dick and Carey Systems Model
- Scenario-based learning
- Universal Design for Learning
- Learning evaluation
eLearning Development
- Articulate Storyline
- Articulate Rise
- Mighty Studio
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Video and Visual Design
- Vyond
- Camtasia
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- BioRender
Learning Platforms
- Canvas
- Blackboard
- Brightspace
- Echo360
AI-Assisted Design
- ChatGPT
- Claude Design
I use AI tools to support brainstorming, drafting, and prototyping, with review and refinement throughout the process.
Professional background
Experience grounded in education and technology.
Instructional Designer/Technologist
UMass Chan Medical School
Collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts to design digital learning, develop interactive instructional materials, and support educational technology.
Education and credentials
Degrees
- Ph.D., Instructional TechnologyOhio University, 2022
- B.S., Computer Education and Instructional TechnologyMiddle East Technical University
Professional credentials
- Project Management Professional (PMP)Earned 2025
- Google AI EssentialsCompleted 2026
Let’s talk about learning.
I’m interested in opportunities to create thoughtful, practical learning experiences with a collaborative team. If you’d like to discuss my work or a potential opportunity, I’d be happy to connect.