David M. Coleman

Instructional Designer / Multimedia Developer

About David

David M. Coleman began his career in multimedia in 1995, transitioning from a background in engineering to pursue a growing passion for creative technology. He earned a Master of Arts in Organizational Learning and Instructional Technologies, with a concentration in Multimedia, from the University of New Mexico.

For more than two decades, David has designed and developed interactive learning tools for institutions including the University of New Mexico, Santa Fe Community College, and Ithaca College. His collaborative approach helps educators transform complex subject matter into engaging, media-rich learning experiences.

His instructional design work spans a wide range of disciplines and audiences. Projects include an online training program for physical therapy clinical instructors, a multimedia module for stuttering treatment, a literacy-based program for preschoolers, and Learning What Words Mean—a behavioral research project that uses video and animation to explore early language development.

Curated Projects by Academic Department

The sample projects below are grouped by academic department, based on my work at Ithaca College. Each link opens a popup window containing two or more projects — indicated by the number in parentheses.

"This module helped my students connect with language in a way I’ve never seen before."

Literacy-based Intervention

This project explores Literacy-based Intervention, also known as Dialogic Reading, a strategy that promotes active participation during story time to improve early literacy.

To demonstrate these techniques, we captured real-life sessions with a master clinician and built an interactive online module. Speech-Language Pathology students can watch, listen, and engage with the material while instructors track participation, test results, and feedback. The data collected will support future research and conference presentations by Professor Cecconi.

"David’s design made this tricky topic engaging and easy to follow."

Speech and Pacing Training

Doug Cross, Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology, developed multimedia animations to train individuals in shaping movement fluidity and what he calls “psychological pace” — the perception of movement speed or time passing.

His research shows that people can adjust speech patterns by visually tracking animated movement cues. Our role was to help Doug convert his “Speech and Pace Training” prototypes into modern, web-ready Flash modules, integrating them into his core stuttering treatment program.

"David showed great skill and insight in helping me develop a video about a complex topic, Augmentative and Alternative Communication. David was able to understand the vision I had for the video, and he worked with several families and students to tell an important story in a clear and engaging manner."
- Liz Begley, Assistive Technology Lab

Claiming Our Voices Video

Liz Begley, Director of the Assistive Technology Lab at Ithaca College, trains student clinicians to use tools that support individuals with communication disorders. She emphasizes the importance of witnessing assistive technology in real-life use.

To support this, we produced a six-minute video documenting the story of Gil Geer and his use of the DynaMyte device at the Ewing Clinic. The video showcases how this tool restored Gil’s ability to communicate and aided in his cognitive recovery. Liz uses the video to educate students and healthcare professionals across New York State.

Claiming Our Voices

Career Highlights

Below is a collection of my professional experience, featuring the roles I've held, the institutions I've worked with, and the projects I've developed in instructional design and multimedia production.

Each section is grouped by organization or time period and includes examples of interactive tools, educational modules, and video content I've created to support teaching and learning across a variety of disciplines.

While at Small Town 360

2014–Present

Small Town 360

Small Town 360

Started Small Town 360 to create immersive digital experiences that combine 360° imagery, interactive maps, and multimedia content to celebrate and promote the history of small towns. Visit Website

Quarry Farm

Quarry Farm

A peek inside the Quarry Farm House. View Video

Hamely Farm

Inside Hamley’s Sugar House: A Maple Syrup Tradition

A sit down interview with owner of Hamely Farm. View Video

While at My Online Learning

2006–2014

Launched MyOnlineLearning.com

Launched MyOnlineLearning.com

I designed this web-based platform to help clients create, host, and manage their own online learning programs.

Ithaca College Partnership

Formed Partnership with Ithaca College

Collaborated with faculty at Ithaca College to design and develop a web-based certificate program for Physical Therapy Clinical Instructors, focused on enhancing teaching effectiveness in clinical settings.

Module Maker Tool

Module Maker Tool

Designed and developed a custom authoring tool that enabled clients to create audio-visual learning modules—self-contained, interactive units used in web-based training programs.

Client: The Fit Report

Client: The Fit Report

Produced a series of instructional guides and videos to support members of The Fit Report measuring program.

Saving Your Wishes

Client: Saving Your Wishes

Developed a multimedia training program to help older adults plan ahead for medical care decisions. Delivered via CD-ROM and web modules.

Unity Health System

Client: Unity Health System

Developed and delivered a mandatory training program titled Business Interruption Plan for clinical staff—outsourced by Unity Health System to ensure consistent, organization-wide compliance and preparedness.

Ithaca College Gerontology Institute

Client: Ithaca College Gerontology Institute

Produced a series of online training modules to educate healthcare professionals and caregivers on key issues in geriatric care, including depression, decision-making, and communication with older adults.

While at Ithaca College

2002–2006

Instructional Support Services (ISS)

Instructional Support Services (ISS)

Joined Ithaca College’s Information Technology Services department to support faculty in the integration of instructional technologies across teaching and learning environments.

Instructional Media Design (IMD) Services

Instructional Media Design (IMD) Services

Launched and led a new campus-wide service that provided Ithaca College faculty with full instructional media support—including video production, web development, and multimedia content design for teaching and research.

Video Guide and Workshop

Video Guide and Workshop

Developed a hands-on video training program to help Ithaca College faculty and students plan, shoot, and edit instructional videos using accessible production techniques.

Toastmasters International

Toastmasters International

Earned Competent Communicator recognition through Toastmasters International, honing public speaking and leadership skills while working at Ithaca College.