PAPIA BAWA

pbawa@purdue.edu ; pbawa@ivytech.edu 1623 Lionheart Lane, West Lafayette, IN-47906 7654639855

Professional Portfolio: http://pbawa4.wix.com/portfolio
Instructional Design Competency Portfolio: http://papiaportfolio.weebly.com/

PROFILE
I am a dynamic, result oriented and creative professional. Currently enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy for
Learning Design and Technology Program at Purdue University, and working as an Instructional Designer
in Purdues IMPACT Program, I have two prior Masters: one in Learning Design and Technology (Summa
Cum Laude) from Purdue University and the other in English Literature and Language (Summa Cum
laude) from India. My professional accomplishments include 14+ years of experience in distance and face to
face education that involves extensive instructional designing, and 10+ years in high level administration
and management.
EDUCATION

Purdue University, College of Education

PhD, Learning Design and Technology (current student, expected graduation 2017)
Masters of Science in Learning Design and Technology (Graduated May, 2014)
Summa Cum laude (4.0 GPA)
Consistently received excellent testimonials from peer and professors alike
OTHER

CSJM University India, College of General Studies

December 1983 Masters of Art in English Literature and Language
Summa Cum laude (4.0 GPA)
Received Gold Medal award for being university topper

CERTIFICAT IONS/TRAINING

Certificate in Applying the QM Rubric: Quality Matters Program : June, 2012 (GPA. 4.0)
Current in required CEUs from Instructional Design Training Center of Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana. 20102014
Certified Blackboard 9.0 User
Online Faculty Certification from Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana, 2006.(GPA 4.0)
Management Training from Indian Revenue Service

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TEACHING AND LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES SKILLS AND

EXPERIENCE

Expert in instructional design process and principles, including content analysis, needs assessment,
identification of learning goals and objectives, and application of ID models like ADDIE and iterative
processes like Successive Approximation Model (SAM) based strategies
Proficient in developing complete instructional packages with e-learning modules for self-paced (MOOCs) as
well as Instructor Led environments. Samples are available in the online professional portfolio
Adept in designing strategies and materials to employ evolving information and educational technologies in
the design and delivery of instructional and e- training solutions
Excellent storyboarding and paper prototype development skills
In-depth knowledge of pedagogical and androgogical concepts and theoretical frameworks, with special
insight on their applications for online learning environments.
Consistently demonstrates ability to work under pressure, handle multiple projects, and meet aggressive
deadlines effectively
Dynamic team player and leadership skills
Skilled in utilizing Open Educational Resources in addition to, and in place of text books
Certified and superbly proficient in using LMS like Blackboard both 8 and 9.1 versions, as well as CMS like
Moodle
Excellent and dynamic collaboration with stakeholders and SMEs as well as intuitive, efficient and productive
learner support
Proficient in using multiple web browsers for MAC and PC like Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Chrome and
web authoring tools like Dreamweaver, FrontPage
Superior knowledge of various multimedia and e-learning authoring tools including Audacity, Camtasia,
Adobe Creative Suite 6, Microsoft Office Suite and Works, QuickTime Player, RealPlayer, Window's Media
Player, and basic working knowledge of Articulate Storyline
Proficient in video making using online programs like Windows Moviemaker, Moovly, GoAnimate, Wideo, as
well as on ground Video Express Rooms with high calibration cameras and digital input devices
Expert in communicating via interactive, web-based communication tools like Wimba Classroom, Pronto,
Black Board IM, CPS Connection, Voice Email, VoiceThread, blogs
Strong creative design skills including graphic and visual designs for artifacts as well as entire learning
environments. Please see samples in my portfolio at http://pbawa4.wix.com/portfolio

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN PROJECTS

LAUNCH Project (small team) to train Purdue faculty for online teaching
IMPACT Project and Faculty Learning Community (large team) for course redesign support to Purdue
faculty
Service Learning Project (self-designed) for Ivy Tech Community College English Department
ILRS Project (self-designed) to provide supplemental learning content to bridge information gaps in existing
standardized curses offered by ITCC(Ivy Tech Community College)
Document Design Strategies Course: Paper and Digital Interface Prototype: available on CourseSites by
Blackboard
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McDonalds Case Studies Series: Applications of Learning Theories

Global English Course: Paper Prototype and Assessment Plan
Team project: Applying the Dick and Carey Model to APA Workshop: available on CourseSites by
Blackboard
Designing Evaluation Plan for IvyTILT Certification using Kirkpatricks 4 Levels of Evaluating Training

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER EXPERIENCE (2014)

Instructional Designer in Purdue Universitys ITAP department, representing Purdues IMPACT Program.
Responsibilities include working with faculty to develop, redesign, evaluate and continually maintain learning
environments for Purdues West Lafayette Campus.

TEACHING ON LINE AND FACE TO FACE EXPER IENCE

Purdue University, West Lafayette

Co-instructor for Purdue Universitys Learning Design and Technology Master Program, 2014

Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana

English Faculty Fall 1999 Present
Accomplishments as a Teacher

14+ years of experience as a college level faculty for both on ground and online classes.
Received commendations from supervisors for excellence in teaching in both the Masters program at
Purdue and the Associates program at Ivy Tech
Expertise in developing instructional design strategies, policies, and procedures
Expertise in developing, evaluating, and redesigning face-to-face and fully online courses
Received the distinction of being the first lecturer to propose, design, develop and teach Introductory
Composition online, 16 weeks course, for Lafayette campus; Developed all instructional and assessment
materials/tools for 16 weeks Introduction to World Fiction online course
Excellent student work outcomes achieved as a result of meaningful course materials designed
Proficient in designing supplementary instructional solutions for standardized, statewide courses developed
and offered at Ivy Tech: Student comments indicate that they found these materials to be highly useful to
their learning process
Experienced in training the teachers: Taught distance education teachers enrolled in Online
Faculty Certification Course required by all online instructors at Ivy Tech Community College
Developed the Instructor Led Resource Series (ILRS) Project for Ivy Tech students involving multiple
instructional assets, including evaluation and assessment instruments. The project resulted in up to 40%
higher performance rates in the initial implementation phases. The project is still in progress with Phase
III

ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCES

Indian Revenue Service, Finance Ministry, Government of India
Additional Commissioner Fall 1986 Spring 1999
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Worked in a high profile administrative position as an Additional Commissioner in the IAS/IRS

(Indian Administrative/Revenue Service). Duties involved training new incumbents to the
department.

Being recruited for this position is in itself a major accomplishment. Selection is done by an
extremely challenging and rigorous, three step, nationwide, examination process. Approximately,
out of 170,000 only about 800 (less than 0 .5%) are selected.

Managed an office with about 75+ personnel reporting directly or indirectly to me

Reported directly and indirectly to the Indian Finance Minister and members of the Central Board
of Direct Taxes (CBDT)

Handled high profile assesees (businesses with tax related issues) like Air France, Godfrey Philips,
HDFC Bank etc. Trained IRS personnel related to such operations.

Consistently surpassed tax arrears recovery targets; Highly successful in all search and seizure
operations conducted and/or supervised by me
Professional and Academic Organizations

Golden Key International Honors society; Instructional Design Central LinkedIn Group; LinkedIn;
E-Learning Guild; E-Learning Coach Subscriber; Sloan Consortium; Ivy Tech Community College: English
211 Community of Instructors (Leader-Instructor Privileges); Ivy Tech Community College: Associate
Faculty Development Institute; Ivy Tech Community College: English Communication Language
Organization, AERA