Designing the Future of Learning
Instructional design, educational technology, and AI-integrated learning systems for today's educators and organizations. I build impactful learning experiences that combine research-backed strategy, digital tools, and inclusive design.
Explore My Work
Instructional Designer. Technologist. Learning Strategist.
I'm Juli James, an instructional designer and educational technologist with over 15 years of experience building transformative learning programs. My work bridges curriculum design, educational technology, and innovation strategy—helping institutions and organizations build accessible, impactful learning environments.
I currently serve as an Instructional Designer at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, where I lead course development for professional programs and microcredentials.
My approach is rooted in evidence-based design, equity in access, and emerging tools like AI and learning games to support engagement and scale. I bring a systems-thinking approach, an eye for rapid prototyping, and a commitment to learner-centered design.
Selected Projects
Forensic Nursing Microcredential (2025)
Instructional Designer for a multi-part CE-accredited course including online modules and live learning sessions. Built in Canvas using accessibility best practices, aligned with QM standards.
AccelerateHER Business Incubator (2022–2024)
Designed and managed this women-owned business program. Developed curriculum, facilitated workshops, and coached entrepreneurs through early-stage growth.
Health Care America Game (2016)
Designed an award-winning learning game to improve health insurance literacy among young adults. Published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.
Denton Pitch Competition Curriculum (2022–2024)
Created resources and coached participants on pitch deck development and delivery. Helped increase clarity and investor readiness for local entrepreneurs.
Supporting Learning Innovation
I work with institutions, educator teams, and mission-driven organizations to design high-impact learning experiences focusing on curriculum development, educational technology strategy, and applied uses of AI.
Curriculum & Instructional Design
Designing clear, outcomes-aligned curriculum for courses, programs, and microcredentials using backward design, UDL, and accessibility best practices. Expert in Canvas and other LMS platforms.
Educational Technology Strategy
Helping teams integrate digital tools that enhance learning with EdTech evaluations, digital content development, guidance on tech stack selection, and streamlining faculty workflows.
AI for Learning & Capacity Building
Supporting thoughtful integration of AI with prompt design, workflow optimization, training sessions, ethical frameworks, and no-code tool integration for personalized learning.