Christie Vanorsdale
Learning Systems Architect and Strategist, Vanorsdale Learning Lab
Dr. Christie Vanorsdale, Ed.D, M.S.Ed. is a systems-focused learning strategist and founder of Vanorsdale Learning Lab. She helps organizations design scalable, human-centered learning ecosystems rooted in cognitive science and instructional design. Her background spans ESL education, cognitive psychology, and corporate L&D infrastructure. She specializes in translating evidence-based frameworks—like Cognitive Load Theory and multimedia learning—into sustainable strategies for real-world performance improvement.
Latest from Christie Vanorsdale
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Designing with Data: Using Learning Analytics to Architect Better Systems
Use your learning data to inform governance, pathway design, and content strategy. Translate metrics into meaningful actions that impact both learners and business outcomes.
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Designing Microlearning That Works: Applying Cognitive Load Theory in Practice
If we want microlearning to support performance (not just delivery speed) we need to design with the brain in mind. When content is shortened without strategic design, the result typically is not much more than cognitive overload.