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  • Law Courses

    Law Courses

    Ruth worked with BARBRI (formerly iLaw) to design and develop law courses for several institutions including University of New Hampshire School of Law, Saint Louis University School of Law and Texas A&M University School of Law. Spotlight: Intellectual Property Course Ruth worked with the UNH School of Law and iLaw to create their first online Intellectual Property…

  • IR-4 Demo Videos

    IR-4 Demo Videos

    In 2024, the IR-4 Project engaged Rhombus Learning to produce a series of instructional videos aimed at educating stakeholders on key processes related to agricultural research and regulatory support. The video topics include: Submitting a Project Clearance Request, Nominating Projects for the Food Use Workshop, The Food Use Workshop Process, and The IR-4 Priority Upgrade…

  • Hill Learning Teacher Training

    Hill Learning Teacher Training

    Rhombus Learning, in collaboration with The Farthest Pixel, partnered with Hill Learning to develop three certification courses for educators focused on phonological awareness and phonics. Designed to equip K-12 teachers with practical, research-based strategies, each course features interactive learning components that actively engage participants and provide immediate, formative feedback to reinforce key concepts. In this…

  • Virtual Microscope Slide Viewer

    Virtual Microscope Slide Viewer

    As part of the lab component for an introductory textiles course, students were traditionally required to identify fiber types and characteristics under a microscope and use a micrometer for precise measurement. However, limited access to compound microscopes meant students had to rotate through stations in groups, reducing hands-on time and limiting individual exploration. To overcome…

  • Online MBA Course Shell

    Online MBA Course Shell

    Ruth developed this Moodle course shell to support the launch of the Jenkins Online MBA program at NC State University, with the goal of creating a consistent and high-quality learning experience across all courses in the program. The shell served as both a visual and pedagogical foundation, ensuring alignment with instructional best practices and the…

  • Warehouse Audit Simulation

    Warehouse Audit Simulation

    This  Warehouse Audit Simulation was created for the Department of Accounting at NC State University using the Unity3D engine. It was designed to immerse students in a virtual environment where they could conduct a realistic inventory audit at a local brewery—bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Within the simulation, students navigate the…

  • London Map Annotation Tool

    London Map Annotation Tool

    This custom map annotation tool was developed for the course Major British Writers at NC State University. As the instructional designer, Ruth played a key role in identifying pedagogical needs and specifying interface components to support student engagement with historical context. Collaborating with a team of developers, she led the design of a platform that…

  • Pharmaceutical Demos

    Pharmaceutical Demos

    Ruth developed a series of iPad app demonstrations for a large pharmaceutical company to train sales representatives on how to effectively use proprietary applications in real-world scenarios. The original training relied on video recordings of someone interacting with the apps on an iPad, but screen glare significantly compromised visual quality and usability. To address this,…