Instructional Design
What We Do
Our mission at WhyMaker is to Design the Future of Education in a way that supports educators to help students have better days in the classroom.
One of the ways we achieve this is through instructional design full of lessons that are thoughtful, hands-on, and connected to real-world experiences.
We create inclusively designed lessons based on our extensive experience working with BIPOC students, students with disabilities, English learners, and girls.
Additionally, we collaborate closely with those we've partnered with to provide PD or products to offer special discounts for your instructional design needs.
Our Experience
WhyMaker has contributed to multiple instructional design projects for schools, companies, and government entities.
We have developed lesson plans for teachers on new Ed Tech products like Qweebi, Patchr and Invention Engine.
Additionally, we've designed instructional materials on Offshore Wind Turbines for the New York Power Authority (NYPA), and Stony Brook University.
Step 1: Align
- Meet to learn more
- Understand needs and goals
- Define outcomes
- Align on moving forward
Step 2: Plan
- Assemble team of educational experts specific to your needs
- Set schedule and budget
- Share and approve proposal
Step 3: Design
- Design your personalized solution
- Use advanced tools and practices
- Ensure alignment
Step 4: Empower
- Build relationships
- Implement your personalized solution
- Adjust and support
- Share resources
- Empower teachers
Step 5: Review
- Evaluate feedback
- Celebrate success
- Plan for future needs
Our Principles
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We are teachers
Led by teachers, for teachers. As teachers, we understand the challenges they face and what's needed to overcome them. We always put teachers first and give them actionable, doable, and real-world content that is ready to use in class tomorrow.
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We personalize
We are fully present with clients in order to provide the personalized experience you deserve. We pride ourselves in going above and beyond for every project by giving it a full service treatment and customizing the experience to meet the success criteria.
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We are flexible
We empower teachers with an open mindset, embracing innovation and sharing current trands. Our agility in responding to partner needs, coupled with research-based strategies, underscores our commitment to effective education.
