DESIGNING LEARNING THAT WORKS

Learning is
a human experience.

I'm Xinyu Cai — an instructional designer and learning technologist working at the intersection of people, pedagogy, and digital experiences.

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INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN · LEARNING TECHNOLOGYSCROLL TO EXPLORE ↓

01 / SELECTED WORK

Ideas made tangible.

Thoughtful learning experiences, practical technology, and the details that connect them.

Moodle course preview showing examination guidance organized into navigation tabs

LMS EXPERIENCE · UNITED NATIONS

Moodle Assessment Experience Redesign

Reorganizing a language practice examination experience through clearer navigation, interactive integrity acknowledgment, and Moodle access logic.

MoodleH5PHTML / JavaScript
Explore project
Canvas course home with a Mandarin welcome banner, Start Module 1 link, learning outcomes, and Learn–Practice–Apply–Assess pathway.

LMS DESIGN · INDEPENDENT SIMULATION

Canvas LMS Course Design, Practice & Assessment

A beginner Mandarin course journey, assessment configuration, and evidence-led accessibility and regression QA.

Canvas LMSHTML / CSSAccessibility QA
Explore project

LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGN

More case studies coming soon

Selected work in onboarding, scenario-based learning, and accessible digital learning experiences will be added here.

Instructional DesignLearning Technology

Coming soon

02 / ABOUT ME

Learning design.
Practical experience.

I’m an instructional designer and learning technologist connecting learning goals with practical digital experiences.

My work spans online course development, LMS administration, and learner support—from professional coaching programmes to language learning in an international environment.

Selected experience

United Nations · DOS / CDOTS

Learning & Development / LMS Administration Intern

Support Moodle-based language learning through course-shell configuration, teacher and learner support, enrollment workflows, and course reporting.

Emerge Performance

Instructional Designer

Developed digital learning modules and resources for coaching and professional development, using Articulate Rise 360, SCORM, and learning platforms.

Education

Teachers College, Columbia University

M.A. in Instructional Technology & Media

Instructional design

Structure content, practice, and assessment into clear learning experiences.

LMS & learning technology

Build and configure courses in Moodle and Canvas; develop e-learning in Rise 360.

Accessible implementation

Use HTML/CSS, accessibility-informed design, and practical QA to support usable course experiences.

03 / CONTACT

Let’s talk about learning.

For instructional design, learning technology, and digital learning opportunities, get in touch.