Engaging Students
in 1v1 TUTOR
Course Audience
Mi'An Education tutors working in 1-on-1 tutoring contexts.
My Role
I served as both the Instructional Designer and Subject Matter Expert (SME) because I have expertise in both areas.
Tools Used
Articulate Storyline
Figma
Adobe Illustrator
Google Doc
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Problem
Many tutors at Mi'An Education come from traditional school settings, where they’re used to teaching large classes and don’t have to focus much on individual students.
Students at Mi'An have reported they feel bored during lessons and even wanted to stop taking classes because they didn’t like the tutor or the lessons.
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Solution
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Solution
To address these issues, I developed a persona-led eLearning project that helped Mi'An Education tutors adapt to 1-on-1 tutoring. The training provided practical strategies like setting clear goals, using gamification, and tailoring lessons to individual needs, while also emphasizing the importance of building personal connections. As a result, tutors became more confident, and students felt more engaged and connected during lessons.
Process
I started by conducting surveys with all students and following up with interviews for those who raised concerns about their tutoring experiences. The data revealed key issues, such as boredom and lack of connection, which led me to focus on students’ emotions as the foundation of the course design. I used the ADDIE model for its structured, iterative approach, ensuring thorough analysis, design, and development.
I created a text-based storyboard to outline the scenarios and interactions, then designed the visual mockups in Figma. Once finalized, I built the course in Articulate Storyline 360, incorporating interactive elements. Finally, I provided tutors with a comprehensive document summarizing the course and offering tips for applying the strategies in their sessions.
The ADDIE Model
Text-Based
Storyboard
Visual
Mock-Ups
Interactive
Prototype
*This project was conceptualized, developed, and is owned by Mi'An Education. The version presented here is solely for portfolio purposes to demonstrate Janet Xie's role in designing and developing the project. All intellectual property rights belong to Mi'An Education, and this representation is not intended for reproduction, distribution, or commercial use.
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Testimonials
Rita,
Principle of Mi'An
"The development of this course really exceeded our expectation and has indeed raised the standard of our teacher education content. "
Winnie,
Tutor at Mi'An
"This course is really nothing like what I have done in professional development. It was not only not boring, but actually so informational and fun to do!"
Boyang,
Student at Mi'An
"My tutor came in with my favorite snacks and games and I was rewarded for the task I finished. I really felt accomplished and happy in the lesson now."