Hi, I’m Barry Longden.

I strive to make learning easier by communicating effectively, encouraging growth, and promoting practical solutions.

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Putting Learning in the Spotlight

Featured Project

An assistant from Simply Ever After Entertainment welcoming patrons during an event.

Scenario-Based eLearning Experience

This concept project helps assistants at a character acting company successfully navigate choice points during events.

Audience:

Simply Ever After Entertainment, newly hired assistants

Responsibilities:

  • Instructional Design

  • Visual Storyboard

  • Action Mapping

  • Script Writing

  • Audio Design

  • Graphic Design

  • Character Animation

Tools Used:

  • Articulate Storyline

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Mindmeister

  • Figma

  • Canva

  • FreePik

  • Pixabay

  • Audacity

  • Google Docs

About Me

Photo Credit: The Premiere Playhouse

I’m excited to create immersive, engaging eLearning experiences for learners. My background in education, theatre, and technology are catalysts for this creative work. I love telling stories and look forward to helping you tell yours.

Testimonials

Lindsay Lindaman
Owner
Simply Ever After Entertainment
Sioux Falls, SD

Barry is one of the most dependable people I know. He also strives for excellence and doesn't settle for anything less.  The best quality in Barry however is his patience and kindness in educating others- he will never make you feel silly or less than for having questions or for asking for clarification. He will listen to all of your concerns and questions and will be ready with a mindful and well thought out answer!

Ryan Rollinger
Principal
Harrisburg High School
Harrisburg, SD

Mr. Barry Longden played a key role in developing student-centered curriculum at Harrisburg High School, helping shape a more personalized learning experience. His innovative mindset and commitment to student growth made a lasting impact. He also led the launch of the school’s esports program, further expanding student engagement and opportunity.

Jacob Pohlmann
Teacher
Harrisburg High School
Harrisburg, SD

Mr. Barry Longden brings a deep passion for learning and a drive to innovate in ways that enhance student engagement and understanding. At HHS, he played a key role in refining the Algebra 1 curriculum and improving content delivery through Canvas. His work consistently focused on making learning more effective, personalized, and impactful.

Let’s connect.