Robyn Hammontree
Senior managing director of partnership development, Learning at Noodle, brings over 12 years of instructional design experience and 20+ years on university campuses, helping educators tackle challenges and focus on their passions.

Author's Articles
May 30, 2025
Consider the humble pocketknife. For most owners, it will never do more than cut a tangled fishing line or serve as an emergency bottle opener. But, in the...
May 19, 2025
As universities compete to serve a growing population of adult learners, asynchronous learning is emerging as a cornerstone of modern program design. It offers...
May 15, 2025
As mentioned in “Why Curriculum Must Be Refreshed Frequently (or Risk Falling Behind)”, it is commonly held that the only constant is change. If your...
May 8, 2025
How do you take your growth? Linear, geometric, or exponential? “Moore’s Law”—the observation that the number of transistors on a chip would double...
April 8, 2025
We’ve reached the final video in our journey through the EPIIIC framework, a roadmap for designing online courses that go beyond effective—they become...
April 7, 2025
Learning isn’t just about absorbing information—it’s about engaging with others, sharing ideas, and building knowledge together. In this video, Robyn...
April 5, 2025
Do your courses make all students feel seen, heard, and valued? Inclusive course design ensures all learners can fully participate and engage. Beyond...
April 4, 2025
Struggling with student questions about where to find materials or submit assignments? The problem might not be the content—it could be course design. This...
April 3, 2025
Ever feel like students tune out during lectures or videos? In today’s digital world, keeping learners engaged requires active participation. This...