Cait Dyche

Across workshops, workrooms, and the wilds of the web, I design environments where knowledge becomes participatory, usable, and meaningful to the communities it serves.

I bring together research, content, and learning design to help people engage with ideas—and with each other—in ways that lead to real understanding and action.

I care deeply about clarity, connection, and building things that people can actually use.

And if we have a few laughs in the process, even better ;)

Case Study:

UM & ASU

Curriculum Architecture & Instructional Logic

The Challenge

Designing effective pedagogical tools for a top-tier research institution requires a "System-First" approach to knowledge distribution. The challenge was to create modular learning architectures that translated complex media theory into structured, navigable curricula for diverse learner populations.

The Solution

I designed the underlying logic and content frameworks for higher education environments, focusing on scalability and user experience.

CURRICULUM ARCHITECTURE

Developed modular course syllabi and learning pipelines that break down dense theoretical concepts into manageable, sequential phases.

Curriculum Ecosystem Design: Developing a cohesive brand identity and value-driven framework for an emerging media course.

EVALUATION SYSTEMS

Built objective, logic-based feedback tools to ensure standardized quality at scale.

A systematized assessment rubric organized in a grid format. It features logic-based criteria and weighted performance indicators used to ensure standardized, objective feedback for high-enrollment student cohorts.
Systematized Assessment Matrix: Designing logic-based rubrics to ensure standardized feedback and objective performance measurement.

OPERATIONAL LOGISTICS

Managed high-enrollment pipelines and blended asynchronous/in-person formats; streamlined digital learning environments to reduce navigation friction and improve resource accessibility.

A course syllabus section titled "Course Format" and "Graded Course Requirements." The text describes a blended learning model (online and in-person) and lists a weighted grading scale: Exams (40%), Attendance/Participation (20%), and various assignments (10–20%). Below is a comprehensive Grade Scale table (A+ to E), showcasing structured academic evaluation and instructional logic.
Operational Pipeline Management: Coordinating complex, weighted evaluation systems for high-enrollment (75+) student cohorts.

The Impact

MODULARITY

Created "plug-and-play" curriculum units that can be adapted across different institutional contexts.

OPERATIONAL CLARITY

Improved time-to-feedback and student success through structured instructional logic.