Quality Matters Certified · WCAG 2.0 Specialist · 20+ Years in Higher Ed

Designing Online Courses That Educate, Engage & Endure

From learning objective architecture to full LMS program branding — expert instructional design rooted in computer science, engineering, and adult education.

20+
Years in higher & adult education
QM
Quality Matters certified developer & peer reviewer
WCAG
2.0 digital accessibility compliance
CS+EE
Computer science & engineering ed focus
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2024 Ecampus Excellence in Online Teaching Oregon State University College of Engineering
QM-Certified Course Developer Peer reviewer & certified online teaching professional
Higher Education Adult Learning Computer Science Ed Engineering Programs LMS Branding AI Education WCAG 2.0
What I Offer

Consulting Services

Every service is grounded in research-backed instructional design, two decades of real classroom experience, and a deep commitment to learner success.

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Course Design & Development

Full-cycle course builds from learning objectives through assessments. Bloom’s taxonomy-aligned, accessibility-ready, and LMS-optimized for any platform.

Bloom’s Taxonomy LMS Ready Higher Ed
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LMS Templates & Program Branding

Custom-designed course shells, navigation structures, and cohesive visual brand systems for Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, and D2L.

Canvas Blackboard Moodle D2L
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Computer Science & Engineering Ed

Specialized curriculum for CS intro courses, programming education, information systems, and engineering programs with practical lab components.

CS Intro Engineering Info Systems

WCAG 2.0 Accessibility Audits

Comprehensive digital accessibility compliance reviews and staff training to ensure your online content is inclusive, equitable, and ADA-compliant.

WCAG 2.0 ADA Training
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TPT Content & Curriculum Packages

Ready-to-deploy lessons, worksheets, rubrics, and full course structures available on Teachers Pay Teachers — immediately usable, professionally designed.

TPT Store Adult Ed Prepackaged
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AI Education & Digital Literacy

Curriculum and faculty development for integrating AI tools responsibly into educational programs — designed for instructors, administrators, and adult learners.

AI Tools Faculty Dev Digital Literacy
Teachers Pay Teachers Store

Ready-Made Course Packages & Classroom Resources

Skip the build-from-scratch process. Browse professionally designed course structures, assessments, worksheets, and full curriculum packages — crafted from 20+ years of classroom experience and available for instant download.

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Intro Course Package

Introduction to Computer Science — Full Course Template

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LMS Template

Canvas LMS Course Shell & Branding Kit

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Assessments & Rubrics

Bloom’s Taxonomy Assessment Bundle

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AI Literacy

Introduction to AI — Adult Education Module

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Danielle Safonte

Ed.D. · M.I.S. · B.S. Information Technology
  • Senior Instructor, Oregon State University Ecampus
  • Adjunct Professor, CUNY NYC College of Technology
  • Quality Matters Peer Reviewer & Certified Online Instructor
  • Instructional Design Consultant, Agate Publishing
  • Former IT Director & Database Administrator, CUNY
  • Emerging Scholar Award Recipient, 2023
About

20 Years at the Intersection of Technology & Education

From IT Director to award-winning online instructor, my practice bridges technical depth with pedagogical excellence — building learning experiences that serve adult and nontraditional students where they are.

Online Instructional Design Computer Science Education Engineering Education Information Systems AI Education Adult & Higher Ed Nontraditional Learner Retention Program Quality Standards
2024
Ecampus Excellence in Online Teaching & Student Engagement
2024
Celebrate Excellence Award — Online Teaching
2023
Emerging Scholar Award
QM
Quality Matters Certified Course Developer & Peer Reviewer
Digital Accessibility

WCAG 2.0 Compliance Audits & Training

Inclusive design is a foundation, not a checkbox. Every learner deserves equal access — and every institution deserves to know they’re covered.

  • Full WCAG 2.0 A/AA audit reports with remediation roadmap
  • LMS content accessibility review across all platforms
  • Faculty & staff accessibility training workshops
  • Captioning, alt-text, and document accessibility review
  • Ongoing compliance support & implementation guidance
Color contrast verified WCAG 2.0 AA standard (4.5:1 minimum ratio)
Keyboard navigation tested All interactive elements fully reachable
Screen reader compatibility Semantic HTML & proper ARIA labeling
Alt-text for all media Images, charts, diagrams & embedded content
Caption & transcript audit Video & audio content compliance review

Let’s Elevate Your Online Program

Explore the course packages in the TPT store, or reach out directly to discuss how DMGS Digital Education Consulting Services can support your institution or program.

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TPT Store
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Website
daniellesafonte.com