Tech-Driven Training for Today

Link to original Week 2 Project Plan Digital Storytelling Project Plan: Empathy in Action I have chosen a story to narrate two apparently disconnected lives: a young professional buried under the pressure of his career and a teenage boy struggling with issues like family instability, addiction, and suicidal thoughts. This story is about shifting perspectives, highlighting quiet resilience in the midst of going unnoticed, and showing how small acts of kindness can create ripples of empathy and insight. My Story Overview This story unfolds through both characters' perspectives in a bustling urban environment. On one side is the professional, caught up in the whirlwind of his responsibilities and daily routines, his focus narrowed to work achievements and personal success. He’s blind to the lives around him, including the struggles of a teenage boy he encounters in passing. This teenager’s story is one of survival—navigating the shadows of addiction, loneliness, and the absence of a s...

Digital Story Review Snowfall: The Avalanche at Tunnel Creek John Branch | The New York Times I chose the story Snow Fall: The Avalanche at Tunnel Creek because the author, John Branch, spoke about one of my favorite subjects — snow!  The story also had to do with my favorite season — Winter. However, I was not prepared for the harrowing experiences the participants of the story were about to face. What started as an attraction to the beauty and power of nature turned into reflections on risks associated with backcountry adventures, and the emotional impact of the tragedies to those concerned (Branch, n.d.). The raw, immersive storytelling by the author totally drew me in. PART 1: How do the choices made by the author engage audience members?  If music is used, what effect does it have on you? If graphics or animation is included, how do they enhance the story?  If the story is interactive, what are you able to explore? Throughout the story, the choices of the author cr...

About Me Hello! I’m Brad Buttry, and I’m excited to start this journey into Digital Storytelling with all of you.  I’m an instructional designer who implements advanced technological training solutions for USAF students. Throughout my career journey, I’ve gained valuable insights into how technology can improve curriculum design, boost student engagement, and enhance educational outcomes. My objective is to use the training I’ve received and apply my knowledge to make a meaningful contribution to the advancement of various types of training. In the future, I plan to utilize my expertise to work remotely as an educator, specializing in training curriculum developers for eLearning and instructional design. I aim to equip educators and instructional designers with the skills to create compelling, effective, and learner-centered online learning experiences .