Yamkela Lusithi

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Digital Learning Developer

Educational Technology • E-learning Development • AI-Supported Content

Professional Summary

Digital Learning Developer with a strong foundation in instructional design, content development and research-driven learning. Experienced in designing structured, engaging and accessible learning content across blended and digital environments. Skilled in translating complex ideas into clear learning experiences using e-learning tools, visual structuring and AI-supported workflows.

Core Competencies

• Instructional Design & Learning Experience Design

• Content Development & Curriculum Structuring

• Digital & Blended Learning Design

• Learning Content Structuring & Sequencing

• Assessment & Knowledge Check Design

• Accessibility & Inclusive Learning (Foundational)

• AI-Assisted Content Development

• Educational Technology Integration

Professional Experience

Postgraduate Researcher - University of Johannesburg (2025 - 2026)

  • Design and develop structured learning content based on research and pedagogical theory
  • Translate complex concepts into clear, sequenced and engaging learning materials
  • Develop blended learning approaches integrating digital tools and instructional strategies
  • Apply content structuring, flow and accessibility principles to improve comprehension

Student Teacher - Ndabankulu JSS (2023 - 2024)

  • Designed and delivered curriculum-aligned learning content for 30+ learners
  • Improved learner engagement by 20% through structured and interactive content design
  • Developed assessments and learning activities aligned with instructional objectives
  • Adapted learning materials for diverse proficiency levels and inclusive learning needs

Projects

MoneySave Jr - Financial Literacy Learning Interface

Designed an interactive learning interface using structured content and user-focused design principles.

NoteCraft - Study Workflow Application

Developed a structured digital note-taking system to support organised learning and knowledge retention.

The Academic - Research Platform

Designed a clean and structured interface for accessing and organising academic resources.

Education

B.Ed Honours (Language, Literacies & Literature) - University of Johannesburg (Expected 2026)

Bachelor of Education - Walter Sisulu University (2024)

Certifications

• Accessible E-learning in Articulate 360 (LinkedIn Learning)

• Adobe Captivate: Extending with JavaScript

• Advanced Prompt Engineering (upGrad)

• AI in the 4IR (University of Johannesburg)

• Teaching the AI Fluency Framework (Anthropic)

• Full Stack Development (FNB App Academy)

Tools & Technologies

Articulate 360 Adobe Captivate Canva HTML CSS JavaScript Python GitHub