Adult Learning and Workforce Development
Designing learning that respects experience, time, and the realities of working professionals.
Instructional Design Portfolio
Jonathan Zitzmann
Public Sector Executive · Higher Education Instructor · Emerging Instructional Designer
I am a public sector executive, higher education instructor, and graduate student in instructional design. My work focuses on leadership development, adult learning, workforce training, online education, and public service. I am especially interested in designing learning experiences that are clear, practical, accessible, and useful for adult learners and public sector professionals.
Portfolio Purpose
A growing body of work
This portfolio was created as part of graduate work in instructional design and will continue to grow throughout the degree program. It is intended to showcase professional background, instructional design interests, developing projects, and an evolving approach to learning and design.
Graduate study at East Texas A&M University · Master of Education in Instructional Design · Emphasis in Corporate Training and Development.
Instructional Design Focus Areas
Where leadership and learning meet
The areas of practice and study that shape my instructional design work, grounded in adult learning, accessibility, and public sector experience.
Leadership Development Training
Preparing capable, ethical leaders to make decisions that impact organizations and communities.
Online Course Design
Building modular, navigable courses that hold up across devices, schedules, and learner needs.
Accessibility and Inclusive Design
Treating accessibility as a first-class design decision, not a checklist applied at the end.
Public Sector Training Systems
Workforce education for government, public safety, and special-purpose districts.
Ethical Use of AI in Education
Using AI to support instructional judgment and learner experience, transparently and responsibly.
Organizational Learning and Professional Development
Connecting individual learning to team capability, agency culture, and long-term performance.