Dianne
Smith
Instructional Design & Learning Content
I design instructional content that makes complex information accessible and engaging across academic, social, and real world contexts.
All videos were conceptualized, scripted, filmed, voiced, and edited by me unless otherwise noted.
Research & Academic Instruction
PubMed Database Tutorial
Step-by-step instructional video guiding users through searching PubMed. Designed to support academic research skills and improve database navigation confidence. Created for Grayson College.
CINAHL Database Tutorial
Instructional walkthrough demonstrating how to search and filter results in CINAHL. Focuses on simplifying research processes. Created for Grayson College.
Short-Form Educational Content
Boolean Operators
Animated tutorial designed for Grayson College library's social media and classroom instruction explaining how to use Boolean operators. Designed to make search logic
easy to understand.
Wikipedia for Homework?
Social media video designed for Grayson College library on strengths and limitations of Wikipedia. Encourages critical evaluation of sources. Created for Grayson College.
60 Second Study Hack: What are Databases?
A short animation designed for Grayson College library's social media channels explaining what databases are and how they benefit students. Built to support foundational research skills.
60 Second Study Hack: Databases vs Google
A short animation designed for Grayson College library's social media channels explaining the differences between database searching and Google. Emphasizes stronger academic
research outcomes.
FAQ page (Image 1): Developed FAQ content for Grayson College library to organize common questions and improve access to library resources.
Troubleshooting Q/A (Image 2): Plain-language Q/A troubleshooting guidance designed to help users resolve database access issues independently.
Life Skills Learning
Adulting 101: Car Buying
Instructional video designed for Hurst Public Library's social media breaking down key steps in the car-buying process. Designed to support practical decision-making through clear, approachable guidance.
How to Sew Your Own Book
Instructional video for Hurst Public Library's social media featuring a guided, step-by-step demonstration of hand-sewing a book.
Co-hosted with a library staff member to model the process and support hands-on learning through clear, accessible instruction. This was filmed by a colleague and I did all
post production.
A Trip to the Public Library
Instructional social media video for Hurst Public Library illustrating the patron journey through the library checkout process. Uses a playful dog character to guide viewers through key services and steps in a clear, engaging format.